Adding a lines/shapes to previously created PDFs

[Blair_Sanderson@adobeforums.com]

We use Acrobat 6 on Win 2000.
We often use Control+Touchup Text tool to add new text to previous pdfs some that are old scanned documents. The text prints nicely for all users - not only those who remember to print with comments.
I am looking for a method to add lines and/or other shapes to a previously created document so that the line/shape is stored in the same way as added text.
Can anybody help with a solution please?

[de_Siem@adobeforums.com]

The solution is called Illustrator CS.

[Fr._Watson@adobeforums.com]

There is also a "Drawing" commenting tool (Under "Tools>Advanced Commenting>Drawing"); it is quite limited, but it might serve your needs.

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

Why not add the comments normally and then print (with comments) to Distiller, which would turn your comments into regular page objects?

[Blair_Sanderson@adobeforums.com]

This was a simple but brilliant solution and it was cheap! Many thanks. The only issue I have found is that a little text and line work adds quite a bit to the file size. Do you have any comments on this? Many thanks.

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

Try doing a "Save As" instead of "Save."

[kay_anderson@adobeforums.com]

File > Reduce File Size or Advanced > PDF Optimizer after you create the file