Abstract: A method and a computer system for preflighting a graphics artwork file. The method includes storing rules corresponding to an object, a set of recognition inputs for identifying the object, and a graphics artwork file to be preflighted. An image is rendered from the graphics artwork file and machine vision identifies a representation of the object in the rendered image, a characteristic of the object, and a value for the characteristic. The identified characteristic value is checked against corresponding values embodied in the rules, and an output of the checking step is provided. The system comprises at least one computer processor, an input, an output, and a plurality of computer memory modules for storing the rules, the recognition inputs, the artwork file, and instructions for performing the rendering, the machine vision, and the checking method.

Abstract: An ensured workflow system for editing a consolidated file, such as a portable document formatted (PDF) file, which may be in the form of a plug-in application that communicates with a host application through an application program interface. The system comprises means for storing identifying information in association with the consolidated document indicating that the document was edited using the system, and means for storing edit information relating to each editing session. The edit information includes at least a listing of one or more edits made during the session, user information relating to the user who conducted the edit, and any comments entered by the user relating to the session.