Tracing an image in Silhouette is a great way to take a copy of a simple image or design, and then use it to create a more complex or detailed design. The process of tracing an image in Silhouette is fairly simple and can be done with just a few clicks.
To begin, open the Silhouette software and open the image or design you would like to trace. From there, click on the ‘Trace’ button located at the top of the screen.
Then select either ‘Select Trace Area’ or ‘Select Trace Color’. If you choose ‘Select Trace Area’, then you will get an outline that traces around your image. If you choose ‘Select Trace Color’ then you will get an outline that follows each color in your image.
Once you have selected your trace type, adjust the settings according to your desired outcome. You can change the threshold (the sensitivity of tracing), color selection, and other options. When you are satisfied with your selection, click on the ‘Trace’ button at the bottom of the window.
Your traced outline will now appear in a new window. You can adjust this outline by selecting different nodes from the left side panel. This will allow you to move individual points within the shape of your traced outline which could help create more accurate designs.
When you are finished making adjustments to your traced outline, click on File > Save As > Silhouette Format (.studio) and save it wherever you would like for future use.
Tracing images in Silhouette is a useful tool for creating complex or detailed designs from simple images or designs already present within one’s library. By following these steps, anyone can learn how to trace an image in Silhouette quickly and easily.
Conclusion:
Tracing images in Silhouette is easy and straightforward with just a few clicks of a button. By using either Select Trace Area or Select Trace Color, adjusting settings as desired, and making adjustments to individual nodes within one’s traced outline, users can quickly turn any basic shape into something more complex and unique.