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(C) 1996, WORKLab System Solutions GmbH (R)
Theresienhoehe 1, 80339 Munich, Germany
Tel: ++49 89 540710 73 - Fax: ++49 89 540710 74
email: mkrebber@worklab.com
HTTP://WWW.WORKLAB.COM
(C) 1996, KK-Software (KVEC)
Dipl.-Phys. Karl-Heinz Kuhl
92637 Weiden, Germany
email: 100270.1652@compuserve.com
===========================================================================
KVEC - Vectorizing tool for LogoArt (ART-Format)
===========================================================================
Introduction
=============
This is a demo version of KVEC for LogoArt. KVEC will vectorize any
file in the BMP, TIF or GIF formats to the ART-Format (vector).
Also notice that drawings with more than 1000 vectors may take currently
a long time for Logoart to load. At any time press the ESC key to
stop the loading of the file.
Also notice that parallel to "KVEC for Logoart" a new version of Logoart
is available (Beta 3.07 and up). This is an optimized version for the
purpose of handling large vector drawings. If you are experiencing
problems with versions Beta3.0 and earlier please take the time to load
the new release(see Internet site above).
Restrictions and limitations on the demo
========================================
Logoart will currently not print drawings vectorized with KVEC. This
option will be fully enabled with the commercial version of Logoart.
The retail version will include the official version of
KVEC for LogoArt.
Shareware notice
================
This is a limited version for the purpose of testing/converting
ART-files. Contact KK-Software (see address above) to get the full
version or updates to this product. In any case, after a trial-
period of 30-days your are expected to register. Thank you.
Quick Start
============
For a quick start enter from the command line for ex.:
vect2art yourimg.tif
output on current directory ---> yourimg.art. The utility will
generate the art-file using polygones.
You can also vectorize at once a whole directory, for ex.:
vectall k:\yourpath
output on current directory ---> all files in input directory with
BMP, TIF or GIF suffixes.
(Note: vect2art.cmd and vectall.cmd are helper REXX-Utilities).
Some tips for best results
===========================
By default KVEC (see the attached docu) will generate the vectors using
polygones (filled array of lines). Among others, there are various options
for generating the drawing using bezier curves, and for limiting the amount
of vectors generated(this you should definetely do if any drawing has more
than 1000 vectors).
BEZIER-CURVES(SPLINES)
======================
If your're not satisfied with the results produced using polygones,
enter the following to generate splines instead:
vect2art yourimg.tif BEZIER (or just B)
LIMITING THE AMOUNT OF VECTORS
===============================
Some images (specially pictures) can generate thousands of vectors. Such
big drawings are impractical to edit, in particular if the PC your are
using is not top of the line, with large amounts of memory.
From the command line, try for ex. the -GRIT option:
kvec yourimg.tif yourimg.art -for art -grit 20
This will create a drawing discarding all vectors with less than 20
points (that is, the resolution level will be lower..).
In Logoart, press the ESC key at any time to stop loading a file.
Enjoy.
23.12.1996, Marcelo Krebber
WORKLab System Solutions