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  1. #1
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    Raster to Vector Software

    Hi All,

    I am in the process of building a CNC router and wish to get a jump on learning a bit about the software I will be using. I plan to use Mach 3 for running the G code, however I am looking for a good application for converting a raster image to a vector image, that I can then import to Autocad.

    The Lazy CAM that comes with Mach 3 does not seem to be a real mature program, so I am looking for other suggestions.

    I may be in the wrong forum, if so please let me know or point me in the right direction.

    Thanks

  2. #2
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    Inkscape is what a lot of people use. And it's free.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

  3. #3
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    Don't try doing it yourself.

    http://www.vectordoctor.com/

  4. #4
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    Get Inkscape, it's FREE.
    Free DXF - vectorink.com

  5. #5
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    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look at both of them.

  6. #6
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    A late reply (I just now noticed the Mach forum here ) but Wintopo also has a freeware version: http://www.wintopo.com/wintopo-free.htm . I started with the free version and liked it so much I bought the commercial version.

    Randy

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