help vectorizing image

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I need to create a vector drawing of this image. The source scan is high resolution so that is not a problem. I just need single color strokes outlining the black. I have tried using different presets and different slider settings in the advance column but I can’t seem to get my needed result. Illustrator seems to bow or curve the paths. I have also tried the new concept/sketch to vector, and although some of the results are interesting, they are not what I need. I am willing to put the hours in to do this by hand, but I’m not sure what the best workflow is… Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you…

Bobby Henderson · Accepted Answer

If I was going to manually vector-trace that image I would organize all the new objects I would draw on different layers. That way I could focus on specific parts of the truss design and not get overwhelmed by the whole thing. Obviously I would lock the source image on its own layer.

The image looks like an isometric style drawing. That means you might have to draw various elements only once and then just make numerous copies of them. Most of the objects have straight line paths. The electrical wires are curved; those would probably have to be drawn using the Pen tool and then have their Bezier curves edited/adjusted carefully.

Monika Gause · Answer

Autotracing with strokes will not work. You’d better do that manually.

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