Raster to Vector System

By DE Editors

Elgorithms (Pryor, OK) says that its Windows-based MagicTracer isdifferent from other raster to vector systems because it provides youwith both raster and vector tools. Additionally, the company assertsthat MagicTracer’s “unique” overlay feature increases “the ease ofediting in both raster and vector modes. Perhaps another differencethat the company should note is its price: $49.95 for a permanentlicense.

MagicTracer features a two-step vector conversion process (apply EdgeFilter and Threshold then apply the vector conversion), and itsreal-time preview lets you adjust settings before executing the trace.Vector output export options include as DXF, WMF, DC2, and XYZ formats.It supports most image formats, including BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF, TGA, andPCX, and it works with most any Twain32-compliant scanners.

Miscellaneous features include Set Drawing Units command, support ofBezier curves when saving DXF files, and the ability to save arcs andcircles in WMF files.

MagicTracer contains an assortment of raster and vector editing toolsas well as more than 100 customizable functions. Raster tools includefreehand, polygon, box, circle, and magic wand; pseudo colors; changecolor depth (1, 4, 8, 24 bits); and box, line, ellipse, and sketchdrawing tools.  Vector editing tools include box, line, ellipse,arc, curve, and sketch drawing tools; and lines to hatch, curve to lineand back again. A complement of raster processing, vector conversion,and DXF “save as” options are provided.

MagicTracer comes with step-by-step tutorials and documentation. Clickhere to view video demonstrations of the program’s vector conversionprocess. A fully functional trial version is available for download byclicking here. Click here to go to the company’s website for furtherdetails.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.