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westdr1dw
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December 22, 2023
Question

Best Practice adding Path ?

  • December 22, 2023
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Hello Illustrator Aficiondos;

 

A really basic question in order to develop best practice. When filling in voids where Image Trace was not able to fill in a line. Leaving an area void. As an expample a rope on a mast of a ship.

 

Is it best to use the Line segment tool, Curvature tool, or something else?

 

As always appreciate the assistance.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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December 22, 2023

Can you please post a screenshot?

How detailed do you need it to be?

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westdr1dwAuthor
Legend
December 23, 2023

Monika;

 

Thanks, I am just trying to get an understanding of the tools in how to apply. Some of the ropes will be missing path segment upon Image Trace. I was using the Line Segment tool to connect. Then I found myself adding anchor points and adjusting I am sure there is a better way. Appreciate your time in showing he right way. BTW: Merry Christmas. I am sure Germany is beautiful this time of year. We use to go to Nurenberg. Can still smell the Gleu Wine and Gingerbread 

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westdr1dwAuthor
Legend
December 23, 2023

Image Trace is not super accurate. If you are experiencing gaps, you may want to open the file in Photoshop and touch up gap areas or thicken lines prior to using Image Trace in Illustrator.


Hi Barb;

 

That is the first thing I tried was in PS. I am really impressed with the way Illustrator can vectorize this small image into a super size and retain the integrity. I just need to be able to clean it up. 

 

Thanks

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