How to convert .jpg or.eps into .dxf or .dwg

[Customfactory]

Howdy Folks,
here is my first question to you expert guys. I live in germany and need that solution to create .dxf or .dwg Files for my Plasmacutter.
Important is that I only need an outerline (one line) otherwise my program can`t read it.
Could anyone please explain me step by step how to create that files from a .jpg or any other Graphic format.
I use Corel 12.0
Thanks,
Uwe

 

[Brushman]

JPG is bitmap (bmp/tiff/giff) and will need converting into vector/drawing. You can use Trace but at the moment trace results will need alot of node editing to be accurate or you can use your bitmap as a template and manually draw it, manipulating the nodes. Your drawing need not have a fill but you can set it with a hairline, export finished drawing as dxf or dwg. Some more complicated drawings may not export as expected so some trial and error maybe in order. Goto

http://www.aidsoftware.co.uk

and if necessary speak to Jim he can help you with conversions, the software available there maybe a far more cost effective method of getting stuff out of Draw if you do alot of this.
Alan D