Converting Paper Drawings to CAD Files

We have lots of large format scanning and file conversion jobs going on in our cad conversion shop this week and as usual our scanning and raster to vector conversion experts are going full steam ahead.  One of our more interesting jobs this week is the scanning of hundreds of old construction drawings to bring into a CAD system for update.  It occurred to me that it would an interesting topic to discuss just how we here at Cad/Cam perform the scanning and cad conversion process.

Scanning

The process starts with a high quality scan. The only large format scanners we use to scan work for raster to vector jobs are 4-camera scanners. Image quality is everything here. If two lines are muddied up and appear as a single line how can our drafters know they should be separate? All of our R/V scanners sell for ~ $28-30,000. Once we have the best scanned raster image possible, we rectify the image to make sure it is aligned correctly, scaled correctly, and rectified to make sure it measures correctly on all axes points.

Cad Conversion

We use several different methods to convert drawings into CAD. Sometimes we use heads up digitizing, sometimes we use commercial R/V software, or sometimes we use our own custom written CAD conversion scripts and software. We use the method that provides the best end result CAD conversion for our customers.  We’ve spent years refining this process. Again, one process does not fit all. If you need 100 drawings converted, we might do 30 one way, 30 another, and 40 a third way. There is a learned art to this CAD conversion process. On large ongoing projects we even set up dedicated teams who work only on one project throughout the entire year.

Quality Control

All work is checked by a different member of our drafting department. Our staff shifts to keep the drafters and checkers fresh. All are experienced with a minimum of 3 years of CAD work.  We guarantee our work to be 100% correct, 100% of the time.  No exceptions.  No excuses.

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CAD CAM Services Releases Online R2V Web Edition – A CAD Conversion Software

CAD CAM Services, the largest dealer of large format scanning and CAD Conversion solutions in the USA has launched the Web version of its revolutionary CAD Conversion software – Online R2V. Online R2V’s Web Version, known as R2V 1.0 Web is an unparalleled vectorization system which enables you to upload different drawings and scanned images effortlessly for their digitization into Perfect CAD files.

CAD CAM Services enables you to upload R2V Web 1.0 directly from the Website to convert a large numbers of raster images to vector formats. In addition, R2V Web enables you to convert a variety of architectural, mechanical and technical scanned images, maps, archive drawings, schematic diagrams and photos from raster to vector formats.

While providing the most comprehensive raster to vector conversion service, R2V 1.0 Web version allows you to update, edit and convert drawings, scanned maps, sketches and other graphics in grayscale, color or monochrome automatically from raster to vector.

R2V 1.0 Web edition supports the following features:

* In-built archive within R2V Web 1.0 for storage of drawings
* Produces Perfect CAD files within 48 hours of uploading the scanned files
* Application can be downloaded anytime and from anywhere via the Web
* Unlimited number of raster files can be uploaded for autovectorization
* The conversion process is completely automated
* It allows indexing of images
* Involves no hidden costs

Facilitating a seamless blend of editing and conversion commands, R2V Web produces crisp and clean vector images by digitization and also traces bitmap images for converting them into vector format. CAD CAM’s R2V Web allows a number of different image formats to be downloaded and converted into vector files.

About Us:

Fully AS9100 and GSA certified, CAD CAM Services based in Dallas, provides CAD conversion and Scanning solutions worldwide. Established in 1986, CAD CAM Services has in-house technical staff and resources available to provide raster to vector conversion services to industries – small and large. Successfully serving the needs of various businesses for over 20 years, CAD CAM Services have established themselves as the major player in the Scanning and CAD Conversion industry, backed by extensive experience in providing high quality Computer Aided Design and drafting solutions for any engineering domain.

For more information on our R2V Web services contact us on 800-938-SCAN or visit our website www.online-r2v.com. Email us at sales@cadcam.org for any queries.

Raster to Vector Conversion – Cad Conversion Tools

The process of converting raster graphics to vector graphics is known as vectorization. Raster to vector refers to the technology used in this conversion process. Raster to Vector conversion also known as R2V is used extensively in commercial and industrial applications and converts technical drawings, maps and other graphics from raster to vector formats providing easy archiving and quick access. Mapping and GIS data conversion are highly dependent on this application apart from architectural, construction, engineering, electrical and house plans.

When used in photography, vectorization changes the appearance of the photograph to resemble a painting or drawing. In geographic information systems (GIS) vectorization helps to create maps out of satellite or aerial images. In the field of graphics, this process assists in resizing without any change in the shape of the graph.

Why Vector Images have an Upper Hand

Raster images tend to lose their picture quality when enlarged. This is where vector images come in. A vector image can be easily resized without losing detail. Raster images are made up of pixels while vector images are comprised of lines and curves.

Vector images can be enlarged with smooth curves eliminating any jaggedness and loss of quality. They can be printed at any resolution or size.

Files of converted vector formats are compatible with popular applications such as Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and many others. Once a raster image is converted to the vector format, it can be imported to a CAD application and further edited as per requirement. This is a simple method of converting paper-based drawings to CAD drawings for further editing and use.

The Raster to Vector Market Today

There are a number of converters in the market today that perform the task of converting raster images to vector. The raster to vector conversion application offered by Cad Cam services is way ahead of competition. Their Raster to Vector conversion (also known as R2V) provides a seamless blend of editing and conversion commands and converts architectural, mechanical and various technical drawings, maps, archive drawings, schematic diagrams photos and other types of line artwork from raster to different vector formats. Their raster to vector conversion services are used for logo vectorization, vector graphics, vector stencils, vector clipart and vector web icons.

Raster to Vector Conversion Services offered by CAD/CAM Services Inc.:

• Standalone Software – R2V 2.0 Desktop: Our easy-to-use standalone raster to vector product is a Windows-based application for raster-to-vector conversion making it easily accessible for end-users. R2V 2.0 Desktop can be downloaded directly from www.online-r2v.com to edit drawings without converting them to a CAD format. R2V Desktop, a completely automated application, can be used to update and convert graphic images to vector.

• Web Online Version – R2V 1.0 Web: The web version of Online-R2V can be used to upload scanned graphic images that can be easily converted to vector in just 48 hours. Our R2V Web requires no downloading! Simply upload the application through the Web and effortlessly convert raster images to vector. R2V Web enables unlimited number of raster files to be converted and allows updating, editing and digitizing scanned graphic images to vector automatically.

• Cad Perfect™ Services: Get clean, high quality and accurate Cad Perfect™ CAD files for only$125 per file! Within 48 hours of submitting scanned images, Perfect Cad files with real lines, arcs, circles and text as text, are delivered. Besides being a layered and easy-to-use process, CAD/CAM’s CAD Conversion process is a manual redrawing method.

For more information on raster to vector conversion log on to
www.online-r2v.com