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I notice that a number of people trace their pictures etc.
Can anyone tell me a good program(s) that are used for tracing?
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inkscape- free

corel draw suitex6 $450.00

draft site free

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Thanks for the name of some programs for tracing.
I downloaded Inkscape and have be checking that over. I just want to check that the tracing is done using the 'Draw Freehand Lines' command, the icon is a pencil, by tracing around the design with this operation.
Would it also be the same type of command in Draftsight or any other program?
Thanks for the help, it is really appreciated
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Hi Tony,

when I was where you are now, I checked out Coreldraw and Inkscape. One is $$$$ the other is free. At the time I decided on Coreldraw simply because of all the tutorials and training materials available.

Another thing is there are all sorts of macros / plug-ins available for Coreldraw that add extra features.

Just something else for you to consider.

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Thanks for the help Keith.
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I use CorelDraw.....but I already had it from when I had my sign and screen printing business.
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Thanks a lot guys
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