What is the best way to create illustrator files for frames created in an InDesign layout?

Is there a quick way to do that or do i need to note the size of each frame in InDesgin and then input that into the dialog in illustrator. It seems like a waste of time. Is there a better way?
I am new to InDesgin. What I'd like is a way to automatically generate blank illustrator files  to fill in the graphic frames in my layout.
Thanks,
John

I have no existing Illustrator files for the project. I'm tring to use InDesign to create a rapid protoype. I may be working backward from what is expected.
If I could generate blanks that are the correct size that would be an easy way to get started on them, but copying the sizes to the new document dialog box in Illustrator is not a big deal either.
I figured that if i could create an Illustrator blank from InDesign that would get me started in illustrator quickly and also place the new file in the frame.

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