Tracing bitmaps

Command

Path

Trace Bitmap

Modify

The Trace Bitmap command traces bitmap objects and picture objects (images that have been imported with the Import PICT as Bitmap command (Mac only)). It creates a group of vector lines from the image.

To trace a bitmap or picture object:

1.      Select the image to trace.

2.Select the command.

The Trace Bitmap dialog box opens.

The time it takes to trace the image can vary from seconds to hours. The tracing time required is determined by the image size, as well as the line threshold and collinearity sensitivity settings selected.

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Importing image files

Cropping imported images

Compressing images

 

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