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Vector Versus Raster Format

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Vector graphics use geometrical elements such as points, lines, curves, and shapes, which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics

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Raster graphic images or bitmaps are a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels, or points of color, such as a photo, viewable via a monitor, paper, or other display medium.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics

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  • So as an example, Illustrator is a vector-based program, and Photoshop is a raster-based program.  Most Vector programs can export their designs as a SVG/DXF file which can then be opened in Trace.

Export Design to SVG

  • Open the design in your vector graphics program.

  • Export it as a SVG 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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