Expert: Bob - 5/21/2004

Question
Hi,
thanks for reply.
Ok i explain you in detail what the problem i am facing.
Actually i want to break a logo, which is in gif. format on internet, into lines and arc.
well first go to the following link, here you see on top left a logo of "KYEC", just copy that pic by right click.

http://www.kyec.com.tw/English%20Version/English_index.htm

Now open it in MsPaintbrush then copy and paste in Autocade file.
Here the logo is like an image, I want to break it into lines and arcs.
Here i have a problem how can i convert the image in lines or arcs.

Thanks.
Ali Nasir



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Followup To
Question -
Please tell me that how can I convert a pic in jpg. or gif. formate into lines and arcs in autocad.

Thanks.
Nasir.
Answer -
Hi -- of course, you have not told me what you are trying to draw-- an automobile, a house, or a machine part, so I can't do more than tell you my experience.
There are a number of programs out there for this (search for "raster to vector"), but I have found the results unhelpful, and rather messy.  When I need to have something from an image go into a useable form in AutoCAD, I import the image and draw over the top of it. That might be the best way for you, as well.
Sorry I can't help more.
Bob

Answer
Hi -- I already told you what I would do.
I know you dont mean to be rude, but I am not going to go to a website and look at the logo. No matter what it looks like, my method is to draw over it-- did you TRY that before asking again?
Sorry I do not have more time.
Bob