Drawing Conversion

Drawing conversion is a complex process which includes scanning a printed drawing (i.e. architectural, electrical, structural, etc.) into an electronic (raster) image. The raster image is then ready for conversion into a vector image.

Vector data is represented by geometrical elements such as lines, circles, arcs, text, etc. Unlike the raster data which is represented by pixles. Using comparisons and approximations it is possible to generate the most probable vector representation.

This forms a basis for CAD and other complex systems. Moreover, all vectored elements can be moved, deleted, or copied. By using this process old blueprints or drawings can be made available in electronic format for editing on your current system or just for filing records.

Architectural Example
Scan of Hard Copy	Converted Drawing

Electrical Example
Scan of Hard Copy	Converted Drawing

Click on the pictures above to view the comparison between the picture file and the electronic drawing.

Advantages of Drawing Conversion

	Prepare hardcopy documents for editing in CAD or other complex systems.
	Extract portions of existing hardcopy drawings for inclusion in current drawings.
	Save time and money by not having to recreate existing hardcopy documents.
	Convert hand drawn artwork into CAD accessible files.