Hi,
I'm new to Houdini. I'm trying to import a .ai file. I'm saving out to AI in v3 and v8 formats. Importing using Import / Geometry . I should end up w/ a simple ellipse. Attached is what I'm getting. There is some swirly box-like object at the top of the viewport. Interesting, but not what I wanted.

Andy ideas?

Thanks,
Jeff

I see your ellipse as well, at the bottom.
Those nice models are probably some patterns that are defined in the .ai file.
Do they still appear if you delete all the swatches in Illustrator and save again?

Tried again after deleting all swatches. Same result.