How do I Live Trace the images in a PDF in Illustrator CS3? [more inside]
posted by cobra_high_tigers on Oct 18, 2009 - 10 answers

When I was growing up, the graphs in all the science books from the middle of the 20th century had a particular vector-plotted look to them. Did they use a common font (or common plotting system), and how can I duplicate that appearance now? [more inside]
posted by dfan on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Where could I download (for free or cheap) an .svg or other vector-based map including or specializing on the 5 boroughs of NYC? I don't need streets or lots of detail. Just a general outline. Thanks!
posted by ejfox on Oct 9, 2009 - 2 answers

I can competently use Illustrator CS3 and do so daily for my job but want to increase my knowledge base and skills. [more inside]
posted by karmaville on Jul 30, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for a program which accepts a raster image as input, and which outputs an engraving-like black and white vector image. [more inside]
posted by fake on Jul 23, 2009 - 25 answers

Photoshop question. I have a logo. I have a banner. I want to cut the shape of the logo out of the banner to leave a logo-shaped hole so you can see the page background. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Need help locating a repeating flower vector image. What search terms at iStockphoto would work for finding the flower element behind the text on this image? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Jun 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Yet another "how do I overcome the fear of touching this CRT" question, this time somewhat specific to Atari vector monitors. [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on May 3, 2009 - 8 answers

how to convert a vector drawing to line segments & convex polygons, and then export as an array of points? [more inside]
posted by compound eye on Dec 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Where might I commission a reasonably priced vector illustration? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Oct 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Can you help me locate editable vector street map of southeastern suburbs of Columbus, Ohio? [more inside]
posted by UnclePlayground on Aug 6, 2008 - 3 answers

I am looking for the best sights for vector border graphics as I am designing my wedding invitations. Anyone recommend some decent sights? When I googled I did not get many sights with much. Thanks for your time and consideration!
posted by snap_dragon on Jul 3, 2008 - 5 answers

I have a vector-based image I have created in Inkscape. I will be printing it in a very large format - 3" x 4", - and my printer wants the image to be supplied as PDF. What do I need to do to export a PDF that will be of sufficient quality for printing? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Jun 6, 2008 - 15 answers

How should I get started in vector drawing? I'd love to be able to produce those smooth, clean scalable drawings someday. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on May 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I find a free, vector map of the United States, with outlined states? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Feb 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me find the artist/stock image CD these fantastic illustrations are from... [more inside]
posted by Soliloquy on Feb 13, 2008 - 1 answer

What is the best software that can be used to create a vector animation of a business process for use in a video? (MI) [more inside]
posted by thedevildancedlightly on Dec 4, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for vector graphics of 40's or 50's Indian bikes [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Oct 23, 2007 - 2 answers

Is there an easy way to manage extensive amounts of .eps & .ai files (Adobe Illustrator) into a .pdf catalog format? I often buy vector pack cds that come with vast amounts of eps/ai files but there is almost always a single .pdf file that has a catalog of all the files in one for easy browsing. Is there a tool that does this automatically?
posted by cheero on Sep 19, 2007 - 2 answers

Resources/information on layering with SVG [more inside]
posted by dance on Jul 13, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a large version of the classic Victorian "this way finger". A vector file would be ideal, but any large enough raster images would do as well. Also, what exactly would you call that thing? I know it would be considered a dingbat but I can't imagine shopowners ordering signs saying "Give me that finger thing, you know, the uhh, finger?" I was able to find some pointing fingers but they're too clean. The Victorian style in the first link is what I'm looking for.
posted by mjbraun on Jul 11, 2007 - 14 answers

How would I go about getting sound waves in to Illustrator? [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Jun 6, 2007 - 11 answers

livetrace / illustrator cs2: how would I go about tracing only the outline of a complex image (in this case, a cutout of a building) so as to create cut lines for a printer? [more inside]
posted by pinto on Apr 19, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I extract a figure from a .pdf file and save it as a vector image? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Mar 6, 2007 - 19 answers

Anybody know where I can get free vector art of nice-looking chess pieces? [more inside]
posted by king walnut on Feb 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Vector Geometry Filter: I'm working in matlab and need to transform a surface to match an arbitrary angle. I have the unit vector of the new normal (and the original normal is in the Z axis (0 0 1))...however i'm not sure how to rotate one normal to another (i know, i know, it sounds very simple really...) [more inside]
posted by NGnerd on Oct 23, 2006 - 5 answers

Pretty simple font identification question with bonus small caps discussion! [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Sep 29, 2006 - 10 answers

Talk to me like I'm 12: Is there a good way to convert a .jpg to a vector image? [more inside]
posted by Yelling At Nothing on Sep 28, 2006 - 19 answers

Where can I find a high-res or (better yet!) vector version of the much-vaunted Wings of Slack? [more inside]
posted by limeonaire on Aug 25, 2006 - 8 answers

Is there any way to extract a vector image from Google Maps?
posted by pullayup on Aug 15, 2006 - 9 answers

Graph editor: I'm looking for a graph editor I can use to create print quality graphs (the node/edge kind, not the excel kind). Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by null terminated on Jul 8, 2006 - 10 answers

Name That Font! [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect on May 13, 2006 - 11 answers

I'd like to learn basic 3-d modeling. Right now I have 3-d studio max r4. Are there any good online tutorials or guides that go over the basics. [more inside]
posted by delmoi on Apr 25, 2006 - 6 answers

Online repositories of EPS graphics/charts/diagrams/maps of any type... above and beyond the standard "clip art." The more elaborate, complicated, and random, the better... [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Apr 2, 2006 - 10 answers

SVG to DXF or SHP format for free? I've been banging my head against google for the last couple of hours and [more inside]
posted by the giant pill on Mar 26, 2006 - 3 answers

I have scoured the internet looking for a Polish Eagle in a vector format. Without one I can't make shirts for my family reunion and I will no doubt be cut out of the will. Please help. Dziekuje.
posted by punkfloyd on Mar 1, 2006 - 4 answers

Two seemingly unrelated design/illustration questions: 1. What are some of the fonts that have associated with soft drink companies have used over the years? I realize those logos are hand-drawn, but some, like that for New Coke, seem to have clear typeface antecedents. 2. Where can I find vector-based maps of various states? Specifically, North Dakota. [more inside]
posted by blueshammer on Feb 25, 2006 - 4 answers

In Fireworks it's a one-click process to export an image slice individually (ie. right-click and select "export selected slice"). Is is possible to do the same thing quickly using Adobe ImageReady? [more inside]
posted by bruceyeah on Apr 18, 2005 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a political map of Japan, divided into prefectures, that is both free and compatible with Adobe Illustrator. [more inside]
posted by armage on Apr 3, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm new t Adobe Illustrator. Where the heck are all the built in vector shapes in Adobe Illustrator 10? Even PowerPoint has tons of premade shapes ready to go. Why do I only get a rectangle, oval, polygon, and some other freaky looking thing? Help?
posted by punkfloyd on Feb 8, 2005 - 8 answers

Simplifying eps vector drawings. I'm looking for a way to eliminate overlapping paths in complex line drawings. Almost all of the lines are made up of multiple independent, straight paths sitting precisely on top of each other. To shrink the file size and make editing easier I'd like to get rid of this redundancy. Is converting to raster then back to vector the best solution? [more inside]
posted by shoos on Jan 25, 2005 - 17 answers

I have a Vector MAXXsst 225 Watt DC to AC power inverter that I run in my truck. Problem is, it keeps blowing the truck fuses... It's gotta be a short, right? What am I missing?
posted by ajpresto on Sep 11, 2004 - 5 answers

Is it possible to export a path (or shape) from Photoshop 7 as a vector graphic? Or do I have to rasterize the path, open the file in Illustrator, and then autotrace the shape? (Please tell me the former is possible) [more inside]
posted by Grod on May 13, 2004 - 4 answers

Why are there almost no SVG links from the Metafilter Community? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by meikel on Dec 8, 2003 - 14 answers