Trace Line

Use Trace Line

 to trace the outline of a background picture to create a line drawing.

Note: Use Trace Area to trace a picture with no outlines.

To use Trace Line

• In the Draw Tab  of the Design Panel , click the Trace Line

  

  button.

Trace a Picture with Trace Line

1. In the File menu use Open or Insert to browse to a folder with pictures.

2. Load a picture with clear outlines, or a line drawing.
   Note: Trace Line finds the center of a line or area when tracing. Use Trace Area or Trace Area & Hole to trace a filled area.

3. In the Draw Tab  of the Design Panel  click Trace Line

   

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4. Hover the pointer over the outline that you wish to trace. A red and blue highlight on the Canvas shows the outline that will be traced.
   Note: To find an outline, it may be best to zoom in and to fade the background on the View tab.

5. Drag the Color Tolerance slider below the Trace buttons until the required part of the picture is selected.

6. Click to trace the outline.

Your traced outline appears in the FilmStrip.

Trace Area

Trace Area & Hole

Tracing