28. In a data processing system, a method for archiving graphics objects in a document, comprising the steps of: loading an existing index into a data processing system; inputting a document architecture envelope including a graphics object and a text object into said system; extracting graphics data including embedded text from said graphics object; automatically generating a first key word for said graphics object from said embedded text; generating a link for said first key word to said text object; adding said first key word and said link to said index; storing said document architecture envelope in said system; storing said index including said first key word in said system; entering a search term into said data processing system; comparing said search term with candidate key words in said index; and retrieving said graphics object if said first key word is found in said comparing step.
31. The method of claim 28, which further comprises: generating a second key word for said graphics object from typing a word string into said system; generating a second link for said second key word to said text object; adding said second key word to said index; storing said index including said first and second key words in said system.