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Smoothing lines from scanned image saved as pdf

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2023-07-05

Hi, I am trying to laser cut some parts for a model boat. I scanned the relevant section of the plan and saved it as a PDF file. I imported into Lightburn and used the trace tool but everything comes out as double lines and it is impossible to get a smooth cut, likewise with the engrave part. In the example, I want to engrave the deck planking, then cut out the perimeter. I did delete all the superflous information.

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    • Robert Evans

      2023-07-06
      Your tracing has not been good enough, it can in some cases be difficult or impossible to get a usable result, especially with “bad” originals.
      Another problem is that Lightburn does not master center tracing, i.e. you get 2 lines instead of one. Try to trace your drawing in a program that can center trace and import it afterwards into LightBurn.
      
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