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Kathy - you can't scan an image and "keep" it a vector graphic. What you can
do is scan it in PhotoShop and save it as a bitmap. Then, take that scanned
bitmap image and import it into a program such of Steamline. Streamline will
"break the graphic apart". Then, take that image and import it into a
vector-based program such as Illustrator. In Illustrator, you can edit it
and fix any line breaks, coloring, etc. that is not correct. Save the image
as an EPS when done in Illustrator. The process is much easier than it
sounds!! Any more questions, feel free to contact me. Good luck.
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> From: Kathy Ellis [SMTP:kathy -at- TIBINC -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 10:46 AM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Scanning Vector Images
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> This is a question from a collegue...
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> Does anyone know of a piece of software or a special
> technique to scan a vector line drawing and have it
> remain a vector image. This person is trying to scan
> line drawings, but does not want to save them as TIFFs.
> I'm totally ignorant on these things, so I turn to the experts
> on this list for help.
>
> Thanks!
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> Tiburon, Inc. (925)447-4005 ext. 5521
> 7415 Southfront Rd.
> Livermore, CA 94550
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