File data and annotating objects

The Document Info palette lists general file information and object characteristics, as well as the number and names of styles, custom colors, patterns, gradients, fonts, and placed art.

You can use the Note text box in the Attributes dialog box to annotate an object so that it can easily be located in the PostScript file with a text editor. This feature can help service bureaus or other professionals trying to troubleshoot printing problems.

To use the Document Info palette:

1. If you want information on a particular set of objects, select the objects.
2. Choose Window > Document Info. To view information on only the selected object, select Selection Only in the pop-up menu of the palette.
3. Choose from the information screens listed in the Show Info For pop-up menu: Document, Objects, Styles, Brushes, Spot Color Objects, Pattern Objects, Gradient Objects, Fonts, Linked Images, Embedded Images, and Font Details.
4. To save a copy of the file information as a text file, click Save.

To annotate an object:

1. Select the object you want to annotate.
2. Choose Window > Attributes.
3. Choose Show Note from the Attributes palette menu; then type the annotation.

You can enter up to 240 characters in the Note text box. For example, you can enter a short description of the object, the creation date, and the name of the creator of the artwork.