I placed an illustrator file, .ai saved as illustrator 8

I am using Anime Studio Pro 11

Following the instructions from a Tutorial for beginners on youtube

https://youtu.be/ifVW63a_MAw?t=16m24s

Hello, I am very new to this software, so forgive me if this has been covered or just a really easy fix. I am trying to break down a graphic into layers. When I cut and paste a portion of the graphic into its own layer, I cannot see any of the other layers. Only the selected layer is visible. Every ...