Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
the easiest way is to trace round the outside with one of the pen tools to make a closed shape - job done
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Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
using the bitmap tracer in xtreme I got the attached [greyscale trace - need to experiment with the settings] its a group - you would need to ungroup it to get the shape[s] you want
the jagged lines are because it is a low resolution image - around 300dpi would be better
Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
thanks for the fast reply. only been posted for 4 min so far
ive tried that method and its (for me) not real accurate / clean
anyone else got any tips?
Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
As Steve said earlier. Draw round it ... with such a simple shape it's by far the easiest (and cleanest) way.
Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
use inkscape to tracer if you are limited to 96dpi - but you will need to have a version of xtreme that can import an inkscape pdf save [eg xtreme pro 4]
there is vector magic - but that's not free ...
Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
For a one-off job I think Vector Magic will let you do two images with the online interface before you have to start paying for it. Probably an abuse of the policy to use it that way but there it is.
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Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
thank you to everyone who helped with suggestions on this
i used the pen tool afterall and here is my result
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Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
Nice job. I just used the default settings of Xtreme's bitmap tracer.
As Steve said, you have to ungroup it, select the white background and delete it. There are a few uneven pieces that can be selected and deleted to tidy it up.
It's not essential to make any adjustments to the tracer for a 2 colour graphic with high contrast colours, unless you need a hi-fidelity vector of the original bitmap.
Saludos,
Bob.
Re: HELP ME: Bitmap Tracer
the more you use the shape editor / pen tools the easier it gets
well done :D