Preview seperations in Illustrator?

Is this possible? I have been creating PDFs then placing them into InDesign in order to view separations. I tried the Phantasm plugin but it doesn't like my files. Is there another plugin that any of you might recommend? Thanks!!!

Esko Graphics has got another one. You might want to check it on their website.
Another way, literally a cheaper one, can be found here:
http://illustrator.hilfdirselbst.ch/dokuwiki/skripte/javascript/deseparations
Note that it is only a kind of tricky workaround. I've included a short description on how it works, but it's in German only, so it might be useless to you.
I agree that it should be a built-in feature.

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Hi Mylenium
Thanks for all your suggestions..
While Googling on this issues I come to know that Illustrator file can be exported in XAML format with the help of a small plug-in, and that XAML file can be use in Microsoft silverlight. Then we can preview our Illustrator artwork on web browser. Also we can select each artwork (line, point, shape etc) on design view (on Microsoft Expression Blend). This is what I required.
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It is not yet available for download. I am working on a plugin to replace Smart Guide and direct selection tool which will be available first. Please let me know if you are interested in testing this plugin. The animation plugin will come after that.
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http://www.qlplugins.com/
oe here
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