Petar Petrenko Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 +1 Up to now, my opinion is that CorelDRAW has the most precize tracing engine. But, unfortunatelly, as you now, this is a Win app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff TonyB Posted July 28, 2015 Staff Share Posted July 28, 2015 +1 Up to now, my opinion is that CorelDRAW has the most precize tracing engine. But, unfortunatelly, as you now, this is a Win app. Interesting to know peoples usage of other tracing engines. In my experience the Corel version is compromised so it would be great to see your results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 For those who use tracing occasionally or who have a case where your usual tool isn't producing the results you need, VectorMagic is available to use online. You purchase token packs, in groups of five, at a reasonable cost. You get 2 free tokens just for signing up. Or you can pay $7.95 per month if you need traces more often. The on line service is more limited in terms of output formats but then again, it doesn't cost $300.00. I have not yet used VectorMagic but their results on the website site look impressive. Until AD has a tracing feature this might be an alternative for those not happy with their current tool. kenjacobsen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasbpeters Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoko Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 +1 for me as well. I usually do hand drawn pieces that I scan and convert to vector before processing in AD. At this point I have to rely on Inkscape (which does a fantastic job), but would love to be able to limit myself to the Affinity suite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle808us Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Yes please! add tracing . Quote Mac MacBook Pro 15 in. OS X 10.9.5, Mid 2012 456.77 GB Affinity Design and Photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bravery Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Having tried various tracing apps or features in other drawing apps, including Adobe Illustrator, I have invariably returned to just using the pen tool to hand trace whatever I needed — the extra time was always worth it for the end result. Paul. MattP and Fixx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 +1 trace tool, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noidplz Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluidbrush Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 +1 for Tracing tool. We need that feature.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3City Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 +1 Robertmt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevski_1965 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orokusaki Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenjacobsen Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Here's another vote for a trace tool!I notice that "Convert Pixel selection to Vector shape" is on the Roadmap, so hopefully that means its in the pipeline.I've been using Illustrator, and their tracing tool (originally a separate program called Steamline) fulltime since 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokusai Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 kenjacobsen, Sorry I believe that "convert pixel selection to vector shape" isn't the same as a vectorizer. Here is a good explanation by the always helpful MEB of what "convert pixel selection to vector shape" is all about. https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/15750-vectorize-raster-image/ Hokusai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcraaft Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 +1 for a vectorize tracing tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark langton Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 +1 for trace feature too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signguy Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 And a way to adjust the # of nodes on an object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarDog Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 +1 me too ! Vector design apps are not only for logos ! What about handdrawn and handwritten stuff. We need it raw ! :) +1 The app is beautiful and really nice to use but Live Trace is a must for my needs. What Niconemo said! Philosofox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaucells Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I have used Inkscape for a long time and bitmap tracing is where many of my projects start since I have to produce in-house menu icons/UI bits based on a client's logo. Very often, the client has no idea where the vector original is (if it ever existed), or it would take ages to request and receive it, so tracing is a Godsend. Please bump it up the development ladder so I can come over to Affinity Designer and not have to sit astraddle the fence. :blink: Checkmate 1 Quote Affinity Publisher, Designer and Photo V2, Mac and iPad. Latest version of V1 for all those apps on both platforms. macOS Big Sur 11.6.8; Macbook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010); 2.66 GHz i7 CPU; NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB, Intel HD Graphics 288 MB; 8GB RAM; iPad Pro 11 inch first gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmillecamps Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelle Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I'm loving the Affinity Designer app so far, but the inclusion of vector conversion is essential. The "convert to curves" option works for type, and that's great. I want to leave Adobe in the dust where they belong, but I won't be able to do that until something similar to "Live Trace" is part of Affinity Designer. Also, I cannot WAIT for Affinity Publisher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northstar Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 One of the most important tools!! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxaffinity Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 +1 on this tool. It is a must for a complete vector software and very very useful. Please add it. I know it will be great since Affinity Designer is already great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katroach Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I, too, am disappointed by the absence of a Trace feature. Yes there are many third-party trace products on the market and online. I've tried almost all of them. But I keep returning to what began as an app called Streamline, which was integrated into Illustrator. Since I only START designing from a trace, an integrated trace feature in the vector app I'm using has the highest value for the convenience and ease of being able to make adjustments directly in the program I'm designing in. It's a feature I'm willing to wait for and would win my loyalty for years to come. But, without it, I would eventually have to return to the evil company I hate that no longer deserves my loyalty, whose products have features I absolutely have to have. Too bad you can't partner up with Vector Magic, probably the best (albeit most expensive) trace engine on the planet or license its trace engine for integration so you wouldn't have the expense of building one. A successful design niche for me has been performance water sports and single-design regattas where the sails, paddles, position in the water. etc must be accurate, or the design is compromised. Has the potential to put my clients' entire promotional products event campaigns at risk if nobody buys the products because the design doesn't represent the main subject of the event in an identifiable way. I'd be dead in the water (pun intended) without starting every design from a photograph trace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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