step by step on converting a photo to dxf with corel draw

[tnttrikes]

I am looking for step by step help on converting a photo to a cutable dxf with corel drawx5.
if anyone can help
Thank you

[Dustan]

I also would be all ears on this one I can do some images if there super clean but have had not much luck with actual photos of things . This would be great if anybody knows what they are doing specificaly with x5

[Dawgonhawg]

Me too. I have x5 ordered.

[tnttrikes]

Can anyone help !!!!
Thank you

[SignTorch Vector Art]

Well, I sorely need to do some tutorials, so I'm thinking about it...

but it's always more about having the right photo and what can be done before tracing that makes the most difference

if anyone would like to propose a photo or two to try I will try to explain why or why not it might or might not work and that might get the ball rolling....

[tnttrikes]

Thank you for helping

[Dawgonhawg]

Here is a photo I need for a customer. His main focus is on the building with the ball on top. Your help will be
appreciated.
Thanks, Dawg

[tnttrikes]

Thank you
Outstanding video
I am sure that i will have some ????
i will need to see it a few times
It is exactly what i have been looking for.
Thank you!
TNT

[Dawgonhawg]

Just saw the video and it was very good. Thanks for helping me out.
Dawg

[Largemouthlou]

Awesome!! I picked up a few more things but will also be veiwing it again whne I have more time and play with Corel at the same time.

Thank you very much

[Dawgonhawg]

Okay, trying out x5. Now mind you have no experience in using this type of software.
1. I'm using same techniques Gary used in converting Dallas Skyline. In fact I am trying a different photo of Dallas.
2. I select saw the poloyline tool and I am done using the tool. How do I delete the poloyline tool and select say the select tool?
3. The I can not get the weld process to work. Please look at photo and help me with the weld process. I must be leaving out something as I am going to Arrange/Weld and nothing is happening.
Your help will be appreciated, Dawg

[GWS.Arkansas]

Thanks a million Gary! How to set stuff up was a big help. Hope you keep on with your lessons they are really making things for me so much easier. Please let me know when the next one is.

[tnttrikes]

Thanks gary
Thats a awesome video
i have a idea for the next video exporting and cleaning files

[SignTorch Vector Art]

i have a idea for the next video exporting and cleaning files

thanks, I will probably concentrate on prerequisite customizing and controlling issues first, they'll make drawing and cleaning easier, and shed light on many conditions that exporting and cleaning must take into account

[jimmyrig]

Gary, Thanks so much I have watched HUNDREDS of tutorials for CX5 and they are more for use in graphic art... This was the best one I have found for what we do... Would you consider doing a basic TOOLS how to tutorial... Right now I just click around till I find one that works.. I am sure others would join me in sending you some coin for your time

[SignTorch Vector Art]

yes, I plan to, first I'm building a new pc with win 7 to run adobe video software, so watch for me on side the road with a cardboard sign and a can for donations...

[Dawgonhawg]

Gary, what font dod you use on the Dallas Skyline?
Thanks Dawg

[SignTorch Vector Art]

Gary, what font dod you use on the Dallas Skyline?
Thanks Dawg

It's called COWBOYS

[Dawgonhawg]

Okay Thank you.

[Dawgonhawg]

Gary, I just customized my tool bar per your video. Thank you so much. Can't wait to see the next training video.
At this time I work a full time job and work my plasma when I can..But that will change come 12/31/11. I am retiring
after 37 years with the same company and will have more time for learning x5.
Thanks, Dawg

[Dawgonhawg]

Gary, I am going to take one of your files from the Super Bundle (football02) and add some text.
What file format do you recommend using to work in Corel x5 as you have dxf, gif and others?
Thanks, Dawg.

[SignTorch Vector Art]

CMX is the corel format, that's what I'd use...

[Dawgonhawg]

Thank you Gary.
Dawg

[SignTorch Vector Art]

just to update y'all, I got sidetracked, I updated to windows 7 64 bit, to make tutorials better, then discovered that none of my (old 32 bit) vector software even works on windows 7, so now I have to get that working, because I really like windows 7 now that I tried it, and then I will make some more tutorials...

[AnotherDano]

just to update y'all, I got sidetracked, I updated to windows 7 64 bit, to make tutorials better, then discovered that none of my (old 32 bit) vector software even works on windows 7, so now I have to get that working, because I really like windows 7 now that I tried it, and then I will make some more tutorials...

Join my thread; What am I missing. Or maybe we should start a new thread for Win/7.

In PCam (software) the draw/text is finding fonts for the dropdown to add text, but will not convert some of them.
I need to know where the software is looking for them.

The Oklanhoma font was loaded through the 'install font' option but didn't get loaded into the windows/fonts file.

Very strange.