Illustrator files suddenly misbehinving in InDesign

Hi
A couple days ago InDesign (Mac CS3) started placing white boxes around all of my placed .AI logos - essentially 'forgetting' that they're vector files with transparent backgrounds. These are logos that I've been using for years, so I know they're not the issue. It's not just a display quality quirk either - it's the same deal using typical or high quality. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Rob,
Are you placing native.ai files or old crummy .eps files? If the latter, save as .ai files (with PDF compatibility) and relink those into the layout.
Also, do you have Overprint Preview on? You probably should have it on all the time.
Also, you don't simply have a paper-filled frame on by default, do you? I know that may be too simple, but you never know!
Also, you could try trashing preferences. See my free, downloadable PDF report on how to do this:
http://www.jetsetcom.net/images/downloads/presets_8_mac_2009_02_04.pdf
Mike Witherell in Maryland

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