AI - PSD Most layers missing

Quick question, I have a layout in AI that I need to convert to PSD.
Did the File > Export > Photoshop .psd > Retain layers.
Then AI tells me that "some containers/layers are reduced", and the PSD I get has simply 3 layers out of 12. The rest are rasterized into a graphic.
I've tried fiddling with the export settings but no change.
I've seen a few people asking this question but no replies. I'm hoping maybe someone can help?
Thanks Angus
Win XP, CS3 Design Premium, lotsa memory (RAM and Disk)

I was fighting with this same problem, and the case is to remove all dynamic filters like: drop shadow, round corners, inner glow, all of those (effects from apperance panel) must be rasterized or you can use an "expand apperance" option.
For "drop shadow" for example "expand apperance" is no enough, because after this illustrator makes transparency mask, so rasterization is the only way. After removing all this stuff, export to psd is quite clear with editable text and all elements keeps separated layers.
Now with that knowledge if you design web pages in illustrator like I do, is good to design all flat elements with text in illustrator then export to psd (without fighting with apperance filters), and all effects like drop shadows, glows etc. add in photoshop. Easy, but all YOU web guys should use illustrator please, it's easier to design, files are smaller, and export or slicing options are the same as in psd, illustrator has pixel grid and raster preview !!!! ,so why the hell you still work in psd only
cheers

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