Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Photos/drawings to images

Another conversion program of this type that works
exceptionally well is the 'TRACE' portion of Corel
Draw. Even the older give away versions of Corel Draw
include it (for any other cheapskates out there).

Mike Dhabolt

--- Bob Campbell <bob@...> wrote:

> Smoke,
>
> If you are looking for a bitmap to vector conversion
> program, the Adobe
> Streamline program is one of the best.
>
> Bob Campbell
>
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> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 7:55 PM
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Photos/drawings to images
>
>
> > Can someone tell me how I'd go about converting
> photos or sketches to
> > line drawings so I can project them to a surface
> (using Rhino).
> >
> > I could import jpgs into QuickCAD and draw them
> manually, but this
> > would be rather laborious as I did it a few times
> for some rifle
> > actions. I'd like something that's fairly quick
> and simple for
> > creating the linework.
> >
> > I'd then use the lines to create gcode so's a 1/16
> ball end mill will
> > follow them. I want to cut these lines about 1/16
> deep so I can fill
> > them with a contrasting colored epoxy.
> >
> > Thanks, Smoke
> >
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