Before using Image Tracer, take note of the following:
- You can only convert one image at a time.
- You can insert raster images in .bmp,
.png, and .jpg formats.
- To prevent an image from snapping to the wrong point, disable ESnap by pressing F3 on the keyboard.
To convert a raster image:
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Insert the image to the Model tab and position it with the crosshair by specifying the
start and end of the image area.
For example, start from the bottom left point to the upper
right point of the referenced image. You can also enter 2D-point coordinates
in the Command window.
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Enable Image Tracer by
doing one of the following:
- On the ribbon, from Drafting and Annotation, click
.
- Type _IMAGE_TRACER at the
command prompt.
The software automatically detects the profile type of the image. For
example, if the image is a logo, it loads the Logo profile. Logo-Lo
Res and Logo Multiple
Colors are also available in the drop-down list.
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In the Basic tab, do the
following:
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Under Geometry
options, select the entities that you want to extract
from the image. Lines are
selected by default.
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Under View
options, move the slider or enter values to adjust the
transparency.
You can also select Hide Image to
display only the required entities in the graphics area and
Disable dynamic update
to prevent the preview from updating every time you make a
change.
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Under Image
options, move the slider or enter values to adjust the
brightness and contrast in the image.
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Click the Advanced tab to enhance edges or curves
segments in the image.
For information, see the Advanced Tab Options topic.
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In the Basic tab, click Ok to add the vectorized geometry to the active
layer.
You can continue adjusting settings in the
Basic and
Advanced tabs. Keep in mind that every time you click
Ok, it can take time for the software to process
updates.