Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
To the right of the Preset menu in the Image Trace panel, you can click the
panel options and choose to save your settings as a preset, delete a preset, or
rename a preset.
15.
With the logo image tracing object still selected, click the Expand button in the Control
panel. The logo is no longer an image tracing object but is composed of shapes and
paths that are grouped together.
Tip
For information on Image Trace and the options in the Image Trace panel,
see “Tracing artwork” in Illustrator Help (Help > Illustrator Help).
16.
Close the Image Trace panel.
Cleaning up traced artwork
After tracing, you may need to clean up the resulting vector artwork.
1.
Select the Selection tool ( ), and double-click the logo group to enter Isolation mode.
Click the blue shape on the left, above the “M,” and choose Object > Path > Simplify.
2.
In the Simplify dialog box, select Straight Lines and make sure that the Angle
Threshold is
30
degrees. Select Preview, if it's not already selected, to see the effect.
Click OK.
You can apply the Simplify command to other parts of the logo, as well. By aligning
points and using other methods, you can turn the raster logo into a viable vector logo.
