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Ignore Area: Vectorize: Trace

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Ignore Area

Ignore Area

  • The Ignore Area is the threshold used to determine the minimum size of Paths.

  • If the interior area of a Path, in pixels, is less than this value, it is ignored. 

  • Essentially, the larger the number, the more details it will ignore. 

A Path (.wpx) is a drawn Vector graphic path in Trace which is defined by a Start and End point, which may contain other Points, Curves, and Angles.

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

The Path file format in Trace will save 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.

A Path Design
Select the Desired Ignore Area for Vectorizing an Image

Using the Ignore Area Setting

Using the Ignore Area Setting

  • Load an image. 

  • This is an exaggerated image that has a lot of smudges and artifacts from being scanned and faxed.Â