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Load File Image: Trace

Load File Image

Load File Image

  • Load a file image into Trace that you can either Draw around, draw over, or Vectorize.

A Vector is a graphic drawing in Trace that contains Paths, which are defined by a Start and End point and may contain other Points, Curves, and Angles.

The Vector Paths are independent of resolution, which means they can be resized without losing detail.

A Path is also a file format of Trace which saves all of the Vector elements of the design as you work, whether it is Traced or not. 

When the design is completed, save it as a CutArt to load into Designer.

Vector Design in Trace

See: Raster Definition

See: Vector Definition

See: Raster to Vector Definition

See: Vectorize in Designer Function

See: Vectorize in Trace Function

Select Load File Image to Load an Image File

Loading a File Image

Loading a File Image

  • Click the Load File Image button.

  • On the Open screen, locate and click on the desired image, then click the Open button.

Set the Image Size

Set the Image Size

The Design Bounds defines the canvas size of the current design in Trace.

This controls both the Canvas Size for the current drawing and the Image Size for the currently loaded image.

Enter the Design Bounds before beginning your design.

See: Design Bounds Function