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Started doing bitmap tracing tutorial
Make sure, as with all digital design packages, to save early and save often. You will want to make sure to save as type .SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
==Tracing an Image==
Inkscape has a useful tool for converting colored, shaded, or other images into vector images that Inkscape draws in. The tracer that Inkscape provides does not fully copy your image into your drawing; It does however, give you options to choose curves and the definition of a picture for you to use in your drawing.
In general, the darker your image, the harder it will be to trace.
To begin tracing an image, first select it, and select the Path > Trace Bitmap item, or Shift+Alt+B.
Choose your settings in the pop-up window (select live preview to view easier)
Finish, and remember to simplify your nodes with Path>Simplify
==Preparing your designs for CAM==
