converting jpg to dxf

[ejarg7]

hi,
is there a way that i can convert a jpeg image to the vector format? I tried using certain converters but the image was kinda distorted when i open it with autocad. how can i solve this? thanks in advance.

ejarg7

 

[borgunit]

There are some programs to help approximate a raster into a vector format but they all are not perfect. You have to keep in mind, you are trying to convert a bunch of black pixels (which define a line) into data that some CAD program can use (i.e. Line, on layer 0, color black, continuous, from point 3,4 to 17,23) The programs "try" to do it by themselves and then afterward, you need to interact with it to "correct" its wrong calculations. I have used Autodesk's version (I think they now call it RasterDesign) and it works okay.

 

[cparnell]

I am not really familiar with Vector stuff. I did find this on another forum the other day, maybe it can help you.

http://www.wintopo.com

The web site says that it is a (Raster to Vector Conversion Tool). There is a FREE version and WinTopo Pro $199.00.

Hope that this helps.