Hi Klerman,

On 12/6/05, Klerman <klerman.gutierrez@...155...> wrote:

I used to place the bitmap in a second layer and then using a pen tool I was able to trace it in another layer.

Though I am still getting to know Inkscape, I do know of an excellent tracing software which will do the tracing for you automagically. Probably Inkscape has a plugin for it or it'll soon have one. The tracer software is also available online at: http://autotrace.sourceforge.net

You will find a "We are also available ONLINE" line at the top of the above webpage with ONLINE being a hyperlink. So click the link and it'll take you to an online submit page. Click the browse button on the page to specify the bitmap file to trace/convert to vector/SVG, tweak the parameters and submit your file to get a vectorized version of the pic.

-- HTH

Asif

What I can't find anywhere is how to trace a drawing using this program. I used to place the bitmap in a second layer and then using a pen tool I was able to trace it in another layer. What is the technique to achieve the same with InkScape ?.

You tried [Path]->[Trace Bitmap] right?

I've never used the layers, I just drew right on top of the bitmap. Probably be easier using the layers, but it's not difficult, especially if you zoom right in.

-kt

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