Vector Tracing Vector Tracing Tools and Software 2

Question 1

Which tool in CorelDRAW is equivalent to Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace for converting bitmaps to vectors?

Accepted Answer

PowerTRACE

Answer

CorelDRAW's PowerTRACE is the built-in feature that converts bitmap images into editable vector graphics.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'Expand' function after using Image Trace in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Converts the trace result into editable vector paths and fills

Answer

The Expand command converts the Image Trace object into individual, editable vector paths that can be manipulated directly.

Question 3

Which Illustrator tool allows you to smooth anchor points along an existing traced path?

Accepted Answer

Smooth Tool

Answer

The Smooth Tool lets you drag along a path to reduce unnecessary anchor points and create smoother curves.

Question 4

When manually tracing, what does 'Live Corners' allow you to do to rectangle paths in Illustrator?

Accepted Answer

Drag corner widgets to create rounded corners non-destructively

Answer

Live Corners lets you interactively round, invert, or chamfer rectangle corners by dragging the circular corner widgets.

Question 5

Which vector software uses 'nodes' instead of 'anchor points' to describe the same concept?

Accepted Answer

Inkscape

Answer

Inkscape uses the term 'nodes' to refer to what Illustrator calls anchor points — the control points that define a path.

Vector Tracing Practice Test