The Bitmap Tracer dialog box allows you to convert a bitmap image into a set of shapes. The tracer would typically be used to trace two types of artwork, photographs and line art (for example a logo). If you have trouble producing what you want, see Bitmap Tracer Troubleshooting.

When you open the tracer it shows a bitmap on the left-hand side. This bitmap will be the one you selected in the Bitmap Gallery, the one selected in your document or the default bitmap. If you want to change the bitmap, select one from the drop-down list under the bitmap. You can change the bitmap using the drop-down list. For more details on how to trace a bitmap, see Tracing a bitmap.

Bitmap Tracer Buttons

image\BULLET.gif Insert

image\BULLET.gif Trace

image\BULLET.gif Reset Settings

image\BULLET.gif Save Settings

image\BULLET.gif Defaults

Bitmap Tracer Settings

image\BULLET.gif Trace Mode

image\BULLET.gif Passes

image\BULLET.gif Remove Noise

image\BULLET.gif Minimum Area

image\BULLET.gif Initial Color Tolerance

image\BULLET.gif Final Color Tolerance

image\BULLET.gif Accuracy

image\BULLET.gif Smoothing