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  1. #1
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    Double lines on Vectorize

    I set up a simple circle in a drawing program and vectorized it in Bobcam.

    It creates a line on each of the outside edges of the line. Why?

    How do I get it to create a single line on the "center of mass"?

    Thank you,
    PreciseSwarf

  2. #2
    SBC Cycle Guest
    BobART is detecting the edges of the circle. Inside edge, outside edge. Just like a font is defined by the outline, not the center lines.

  3. #3
    Trotline Guest
    The BobArt vectorization routine is pretty literal-minded. Sometimes you'll be better served by tracing things manually. In this case, using the [Circle Between 2 Points] tool under <Arcs> would be a fast and easy way to drop in a circle where you need it.

    Luke

  4. #4
    PreciseSwarf Guest

    When to vectorize?

    Quote Originally Posted by Trotline View Post
    Sometimes you'll be better served by tracing things manually.
    OK, I'm going on thin ice here.

    I'm starting to reach the same conclusion.

    In what case is it appropriate to use "Vectorize"?

    PS

  5. #5
    Trotline Guest
    You have to get a feel for it, basically. It's MUCH faster to "clean up" a vectorization than to manually draw it, once you get past a certain level of complexity.
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    It's also a matter of getting used to the clean up tools. I'm far faster at it now than I was when I first vectorized this one, for instance. Also, Images sometimes need some changes, when you start using machines to make parts from them. I made a lot of the interlaced lines on that one a bit thicker, once I started Vcarving them in hardwood, and added some elements into the rings, which looked bare, without something to fill them.
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    Right now, I'm putting together some elements for a customer. They wanted a wetlands scene, with ducks. When I get done with the patch of reeds I've been working on for the past 2 days, I'm going to curl up somewhere with a bottle, I think..

    Luke

  6. #6
    Trotline Guest
    Another good case for using the "Vectorize" feature is lettering. When you have a lot of writing in an image, (a college logo, for instance) tracing can get pretty tedious.

    Luke

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