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  1. #1
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    conversion ?

    How do you convert a jpeg image to dxf or some form that bobcad will recognize ,I have a line drawing I want to cut so I need to convert it so I can get the G code to generate I think .
    I tried to atach the drawing but something about forien host isn't allowed ?
    thanks Kenneth
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  2. #2
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    The cleanest way to do it is load it into a CAD program and trace it.
    Or try something like these:
    http://www.algolab.com/r2v.htm
    http://homepage.ntlworld.com/heatons/softsoft/wintopo/
    http://www.arnoldappliedlogic.com/ImpressionX/
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    ok thanks I will see if I can make something work
    thanks Kenneth
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