
The actual path data should be identical either way. Files can be saved with or without compression, although the file will load more accurately within ArtSmart when Compression is disabled. You do need to save artwork as a PDF-compatible file, an option that's enabled by default in Illustrator. You must use the ArtSmart Import command or the ArtSmart Object in order to access the powerful ArtSmart engine, and the Import Illustrator file saved with version nine and above.

Keep in mind that ArtSmart doesn't change to the native Cinema 4D Illustrator import at all. If you want to make either the command or object more accessible, you can search for ArtSmart within the Customized Commands Manager and add a keyboard shortcut or drag the icon onto one of your pallets. The CV ArtSmart Object offers a powerful and flexible workflow to add extrusions, offsets, animation and materials that are retained even if you reload the Illustrator artwork. If you just want to import the splines, you can do this quickly using the CV ArtSmart Import command. Restart Cinema 4D and you'll find CV ArtSmart within the Plug-Ins menu. Once the file downloads, extract it into the Plug-Ins folder of your Cinema 4D installation. To get started with ArtSmart, simply click the Files link to the left of the video. Although, the MoGraph integration is available only with Broadcast and Studio. ArtSmart can be used with Cinema 4D Prime, Broadcast, Visualize or Studio.

ArtSmart uses Cinema 4D's Python API and requires Cinema 4D release 13 or greater. With Cineversity's ArtSmart plug-in, you can easily import artwork from virtually any Adobe Illustrator or PDF file.
