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Optimize: Vectorize: Trace

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Last updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Optimize

Optimize

  • Optimize merges together as many of the circuit segments as possible to reduce complexity and improve cutting.

  • It may not be obvious on the screen, but it cuts down on the number of Bezier Curve segments, and makes the cutting smoother.

  • It is recommended to leave Optimize checked.

The Curve function allows you to draw a four-point mathematically defined Bezier/Spline Curve in the Trace software.

The Bezier/Spline Curve is defined by four points: Initial Position (called an Anchor), Two Separate Middle Points (called Handles) which can be moved to alter the shape, and the Terminating Position (called an Anchor)

The Convert Arc to Splines process will convert any Arcs to Splines/Curves which are easier to tangify to make cuts smoother.

Drawing a Curve

See: Arc Definition

See: Arcs Tool Function

See: Splines Definition

See: Splines Tool Function

See: Convert Arc to Splines Function

Select Optimize to Merge Together as Many of the Circuit Segments When Vectorizing an Image

  • Click the Optimize checkbox to increase the optimization tolerance on the image, Allowing More Detail to be captured into the design.

  • Uncheck the Optimize checkbox to decrease the optimization tolerance on the image, Decomposing the Detail captured in the design.

    • Depending upon the complexity of the design, it may have difficulties cutting.