The second page of the Sketch Picture PropertyManager enables you to trace outlines or select areas by color to create vector data. This creates a sketch that you can save and edit as needed.
Some uses include converting:
- Company logos
- Scanned geometric designs:
The second page of the Sketch Picture PropertyManager is only available as an add-in. Click , then select Autotrace in the dialog box.
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, and from the second page of the Sketch Picture PropertyManager, apply these parameters to convert raster data to vector data:
Trace Settings
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Selection Tools |
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Use to select rectangular areas
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Select rectangular areas.
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Use to select freehand areas
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Select irregularly shaped areas by tracing consecutive straight and curved lines.
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Use to select polygonal areas
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Select polygonal areas by tracing consecutive straight lines.
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Use to select color
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Select area based on color.
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Indicates color selected with Use to select color selection tool. |
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Begin Trace |
Displays the results of your area or color selection. |
Preview Settings
| Show source image |
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| Show traced geometry |
Select or clear to display the traced geometry selected for conversion. |
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| Show source image selected |
Show source image and
Show traced geometry selected |
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| Show source image cleared and Show traced geometry selected |
Adjustments
All sliders adjust the level of the source image.
Apply
| Apply |
Click Apply to validate the trace geometry. |
The trace geometry does not become SolidWorks geometry that you can save as a .sldprt file until after you exit the Sketch Picture PropertyManager.