Creating vectors from other images.......

[AndFarr]

You might try Greenstreets "Draw 3" ( or the more expensive Draw 4 ). One of the features listed is "Autotraces bitmaps identifying outline shapes-Makes editable vector paths"
I haven't used this product so I can't vouch for its ability or usefulness, but at only a cost of $10 it might be worth the gamble.
Check it out at: http://www.greenstreetsoftware.com/p.../usa/index.htm

Note: I happened to see the Draw 3 program on sale at Compusa yesterday for $7.99 (US$)

[RAMWolff44]

That site desperately needs some work. Hardly any info and just sparce!! I sent them an email so hopefully I will get to see what all your excitment is about.

XaraX and RealDraw-Pro are my two vector programs of choice right now!! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Richard http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

---Wolff On The Prowl---

http://www.ramwolffsworld.com/

[Alexei3011]

Phew! I mean to thank you all about a week ago, but I have had some ~cough~ computer problems ~cough~ (but they gave me a chance to upgrade some stuff--a hidden blessing!).

So here it is: Thank you all so much for your help. It is very refreshing to find a board whose posters really care as much as you guys. I'm coming here for any future Xara X problems!

--Chris

(P.S. anyone else who has a suggestion, please keep posting.)

[myles]

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Deneba (now ACD Systems) has a nice little tutorial on "vectorisation" by hand. Intended for their program Canvas, but you can do the equivalent in Xara X (you might need a separate paint/image manipulation program for their posterisation step).

Deneba's vectorisation tutorial

Regards, Myles.