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Tracing Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Find an image with only two colours (ex: black & white, no grey), that has clean lines for the laser to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Save image as a JPG or PNG file in your OneDrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Open Inkscape, and use File > Import…<\/em><\/strong> to add your image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Select image (left-click), then right-click > Trace Bitmap…<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Click Apply<\/strong>, then drag one of the images to the side using the left mouse button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Right-click > Delete<\/em><\/strong> the old image and keep the new vector, which will have clean lines when zoomed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. File > Save As…<\/em><\/strong> and change file type to AutoCAD DXF R14<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Submit your DXF file as “First Last Neon”<\/em><\/strong> using your own name. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schematic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Image Tracing Tutorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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