How do i install X5 Power Trace by itseld as a stand-alone application?
I've tried looking under 'custom' install but don't see an option!?
Some of you are asking, why Power Trace by itself
I use DRAWings embroidery Digitizing software, which interfaces nicley with X3.
At the moment DRAWings and X5 have compatability issues.
Thank you for your replies.
Sincerely
Peter
Unfortunately, you can not separate Power Trace from DRAW. They are integrated together.
What you could do, is to use X5's Power Trace, within DRAW X5, and then save as an X3 CDR file and open it in X3's DRAW and work with it between CorelDRAW and the digitizer.
Hi Foster;
That's weird! You were updating Hughs answer when i was responding to his post.
So I guess I'm stuck with what i have for now (DRAWings with X3).
Though i'm surprised by your insight 'Though honestly you probably won't get any improvement from the newer PowerTRACE''
Maybe i just need more experiance with Trace in X3!?
Hi.
If you got a copy of corelDraw 12 or lower you should be able to install corelTrace standalone. I think corelTrace works better than (no)powerTrace anyways.
-John
Foster, do you trace that 90% of things with the Draw tools or on a tablet?
Many bitmaps do not lend themselves to PowerTrace for Marquetry and must be traced by hand. I'm trying to decide whether to buy a tablet or just hunker down and get proficient with the Draw tools. Never mind...I know what you're doing to say--master the Draw tools even if I get a tablet. : )
Best, Ted
It doesnt matter if you use the old standalone trace program or the one merged with CorelDRAW of today. The principal is the same. And it is in many ways improved. All though I miss out on some things from several versions back, but in general everything is better today.
So my suggestion would be to simply use the TRACE program when you need to quickly trace something, but to do something with way more control on your own hand, then start to learn to use the Bezier tool, Pen tool or the new B-Spline tool introduced with CorelDRAW X5.There isnt any idea to go elsewhere to get this done. You already have a great program if you are using CorelDRAW.