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Drawing Designs in Other Programs
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Importing Vector Designs into Trace | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
Open the SVG in Trace
In Trace, click File > Load.
Navigate to the directory where the file was saved.
Click on the desired SVG/DXF file and click Open.
The design is displayed in Trace.
You can now edit and trace the design as desired.
If The Design is Empty Or is Unusable
Problem
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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.
Saving Your Work as You Go
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