Re: [Inkscape-user] More information: Trace bitmap, text on path funtions no longer work

On 10/10/06, Aaron Spike <aaron@...476...> wrote:

Well, yes. A rectangle with a pattern fill isn't an image. Images can be converted to vector objects by tracing. Vector objects are already vector objects. Perhaps "Trace Bitmap" could be generalized if it did a hidden "Make Bitmap Copy" on the current selection before tracing. (Hidden meaning that the bitmap copy would be done in memory and not actually added to the document.)

That's a great idea. This way we could even trace vector objects :) Which might even make artistic sense - to introduce the characteristic distortions, etc.

But at what resolution to make this copy? Current zoom? Or some standard fixed resolution?