How can I tell/set amount of memory AI uses in OS X?

Hello
I'm working on a VERY detailed illustration using CS5. I keep getting out of memory errors when duplicating stuff.
I have 24GB RAM on my 12-core Mac Pro. Should I be getting these errors? How can I tell how much RAM AI is using, and how can I set it higher if it's not high enough?
Thanks

To check memory usage:
Launch Activity Monitor, located at /Applications/Utilities.
In the Activity Monitor window that opens, click the 'System Memory' tab.
From the Activity Monitor menu, select View, Dock Icon, Show Memory Usage.

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