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Drawing Designs in Other Programs

  • If your design is already drawn in another vector graphics program, you can import it into Trace as long as the other software can export it to an SVG (scalable vector graphic) or as a DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) format.

  • Use the instructions below to export and open SVG/DXF files if you prefer to work in that file format.

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Export Design to SVG

  • Open the design in your vector graphics program.

  • Export it as a SVG/DXF and save the design.

  • The file will be exported to the selected file name.

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If The Design is Empty Or is Unusable

Problem

  • No design is displayed or it displays wild arcs or features not part of the original design.

Resolution

  • Open the design in your original vector graphics program.

  • Try a different setting when you re-export it as an SVG.

  • If it still does not import correctly, make a copy of the original design and try simplifying it.

    • Try ungrouping all objects and converting to curves.

    • Make sure the unit is set to inches.

    • Export text as curves.

    • Export bitmap as jpeg.

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