Temporary files beginning with "aa" created(?) by Illustrator

Using Illustrator CS5, i'm noticing some files names "aaxyyyyy" with no extension (where xyyyyy is usually something like "r09035", a letter and then 5 numbers). I'm pretty sure Illustrator is creating these files.
What are these files?
Is it safe to delete them?
Thanks,
Steve

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply.
The grid (chart) that highlights correctly is created from another program which is no longer viable, and as I need full control over the drawing, creating fields in Acrobat is not an option.
This grid (chart) created in Illustrator CC will be used in InDesign where ultimately a .pdf is created and viewed by clients in print and on screen (mac, pc, unix, and mobile devices). It's very helpful for users to highlight and mark their place on the chart as they read it to keep their place. Sometimes clients use a 3rd party .pdf reader to accomplish this. Long story short, the program we were creating these charts with is no longer viable, and are now testing Illustrator to create charts which is perfect except for the highlighting flow issue.

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