User Guide

Converting Raster Entities
to Vector
Vectorization tools (VTools) can convert geometry and text in a bitonal raster image.
With vectorization tools, you can:
■ Use a one-pick method to accurately trace raster entities you select.
■ Use a follower method to trace complex geometry, such as contours.
■ Verify and adjust a vector entity's dimensions as it is drawn to make it more precise.
■ Remove a raster entity automatically as you trace it.
In many cases, a vectorization command can convert a raster entity to vector with a single
click. You can also define the raster entity by clicking two or more points on the image. Once
a vectorization command is initiated, you can continue to vectorize additional raster entities
using either selection method.
There are seven primary vectorization tools for converting raster entities to corresponding
AutoCAD objects:
■ Line tool
■ Polyline tool
■ Rectangle tool
■ Circle tool
■ Arc tool
■ Text tool and Multiline Text tool
Follower VTools provide a semi-automatic method of tracing the raster polylines you want
to vectorize. For example, the contour follower tool traces a selected contour line until it
meets a decision point such as an endpoint or a contour label. At each decision point, you
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