new to this how to transfer patterns to software

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new to this how to transfer patterns to software

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hello I just bought Shark HD4
am trying to learn software and not sure what one to use
I use to engrave by hand with a Dremel a pattern and then inlay it
how can I get my patterns into software ?
any help please
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this is an outline pattern
this is an outline pattern
this is a inlayed outline pattern
this is a inlayed outline pattern
this is an engraved outline pattern
this is an engraved outline pattern
this is an outline pattern and removeal of all black area
this is an outline pattern and removeal of all black area

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Re: new to this how to transfer patterns to software

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You will need to create (re-draw) your vectors in the software.

You can try to speed up the process by importing photos of your previous work, and use the Auto Trace function. After that, you can reduce the nodes and manually clean-up the vectors via node editing.

It could actually be faster to just re-draw the vectors from scratch, using your photos as a guide in the software. A lot depends on your skill with the software at this point.

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Re: new to this how to transfer patterns to software

Post by Martin Reid »

Dear Greg

Check check this out...



If you have a Vectric licenced copy of vCarve (or cut2D etc) then you have access to all the tutorial video's in the help menu.

Sincerely and in good faith
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What Michael said.

I'd also add that you should start by going through the Vectric tutorials. Not just watch but download the tutorial and follow along.
http://support.vectric.com/training-material
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Here's a quick conversion of one of your pictures. You'll want to really get comfortable with node editing.
http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php
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wow ok thanks

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wow John i'll have to hire you to convert all my pattern's

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Teach a man to fish....


Start with the highest resolution image you can get.
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Post by Adrian »

Have a look at the Tracing Images videos in this link - http://support.vectric.com/tips-and-tricks/select.php - They are done with the latest version of the software and cover all aspects of how to convert and tidy up bitmap images.

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Post by tonydude919 »

Hey Greg,

If you need help, I'm available to help you in person. I live in Buffalo and been doing this for over 6 yrs now, give me a holler.

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