Need some help with Bit Mapping

This forum is for general discussion regarding VCarve Pro
Post Reply
Daner
Vectric Apprentice
Posts: 92
Joined: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:03 pm
Model of CNC Machine: Industrial 8x4

Need some help with Bit Mapping

Post by Daner »

I serched this and could not find the answer.

What I want to do is trace a simple image.

I upload the image, and then Im not able to select the vectors...How do I do this

Thanks ahead

Danny
Bear Point CAN

ger21
Vectric Wizard
Posts: 1592
Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:59 pm
Model of CNC Machine: Custom DIY
Location: Lake St Clair, MI, USA
Contact:

Re: Need some help with Bit Mapping

Post by ger21 »

There are no vectors in a bitmap. You need to trace it first.
Gerry - http://www.thecncwoodworker.com

User avatar
Adrian
Vectric Archimage
Posts: 14544
Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:19 pm
Model of CNC Machine: ShopBot PRS Alpha 96x48
Location: Surrey, UK

Re: Need some help with Bit Mapping

Post by Adrian »

There are some excellent tips and tricks videos along with the tutorials that cover all aspects of converting bitmaps to vectors - http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php

Daner
Vectric Apprentice
Posts: 92
Joined: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:03 pm
Model of CNC Machine: Industrial 8x4

Re: Need some help with Bit Mapping

Post by Daner »

Thanks guys, That helped

Danny

Post Reply