Identifying dynamic objects using XML IDs

The Variables palette displays the names of dynamic objects as they appear in the Layers palette. If you save the template in SVG format for use with other Adobe products, these object names must conform to XML naming conventions. For example, XML names must begin with a letter, underscore, or colon, and cannot contain spaces.

Illustrator automatically assigns a valid XML ID to every dynamic object you create. The Names preference lets you view, edit, and export object names using XML IDs.

To identify dynamic objects using XML IDs:

1. Choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Undo (Windows and Mac OS 9) or Illustrator > Preferences > Units & Undo (Mac OS X).
2. Select the XML ID option.