BobxMarley,
Have you found a solution to this issue? We have come across the same issue. We want to replace an Access application that creates a PDF file based on data retrieved from SQL Server. The PDF file can be manipulated in Illustrator at a granular level. We've tried CFDocument which creates a fine PDF, but Illustrator reads it as one block that cannot be moved/modified.
Please let me know what solution you arrived at, if any. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Andy