[Gimp-user] any tools to convert raster to vector format?

2002-05-02 Thread Bret Hughes
I have som floorplans that I would like to import into AutoCadLite but since they are simple scans of printouts I can't. AutoCad Lite only recognizes autocad file typs and wmf files. I have these grey scale scanned images in xcf format. Are there any cheap tools that will read anything I can sa

[Gimp-user] WMF conversions

2002-05-02 Thread Denis McCauley
Hi Bret, You did not specify your OS, but if you are using Windows convert your XCF files to something else (PNG for example) and download IrfanView from http:www.tucows.com .( IV is not cheap; it is FREE.) Cheers, Denis McCauley ORIGINAL MESSAGE >From: Bret Hughes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: gimp

[Gimp-user] Change a color to transparent?

2002-05-02 Thread Bruce Burden
Okay, after looking through "Guerrilla Guide to Great Graphics with The GIMP", and "GIMP The Official Handbook", I haven't found a way to change a color to transparent. I scanned a decal sheet. The backing gave the clear areas of the decal film a greenish cast. I would like

Re: [Gimp-user] Change a color to transparent?

2002-05-02 Thread Bruce Burden
>I haven't found a way to change a color to transparent. > Mutter, mutter, okay, I found the answer in the FAQ. Now, if I can only get GIMP to stop crashing when I attempt to add the alpha channel... Bruce -- -