I get much cleaner graphics with far fewer spline points using the manual method. The book in the link above has really helped me, especially with bezier point placement.

its designed by adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop. Select the image format to which you want to trace your image. At first glance you might think the manual method will take much longer, but it's actually faster when done right. Line up the boards the way you want them and trace the template. 2) ImageTracedOutline.jpg - is a screenshot from Illustrator showing the result from Image Trace (I forghet which bunch of settings) 3) DoublePaths.jpg - anothjer ss from Illustrator showing the double paths that enclose a fill (fill is off here). Its primary purpose is to convert scanned bitmaps into vector artwork. 1) ScannedSketch.jpg - is the Image from the scanner. Personally I much prefer the manual method. Adobe Streamline is a discontinued line tracing program developed and published by Adobe Systems. I've had decent success with two methods:Ģ) edit in a photo editing software, remove anything you're not going to trace, reduce color depth, B&W if possible, keep resolution high.Ĥ) Use one of the tracing methods (Quick Trace, Outline Trace, or Centerline Trace)ĥ) adjust sensitivity and color picking settings.Ģ) use tracing paper to trace the geometry you wantĥ) import raster image to a unique layer in your vector software (AI, Corel, whatever)Ħ) adjust opacity to make image just barely visible and lock layer.Ĩ) use standard vector tools (bezier, lines, arcs, etc) to create clean vector work on top of locked raster layer. I feel your pain on scanning from raster to vector.

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