Getting computers to recognize text within images can be a tricky business. Machines find it very difficult to separate text from other objects because they, of course, do not interpret letters and numbers in the same way as humans all elements…
PDFs are one of the most popular file formats around, no matter what industry you’re working in. They’re the perfect way to share and exchange all types of documents. A key reason for this is that you can open them using…
Welcome to the August edition of World of CAD! We’ll be delving into some of the biggest tech and CAD-related news stories of the month. First up, there are exciting developments for anyone who aspires to live life the simple, Scandi way….
Whether you work in the CAD industry or you’re a CAD hobbyist, you’ll know just how important it is that you’re working with the right tools. Something you might not have considered, however, is your keyboard. For CAD users, keyboards aren’t…
If you’re familiar with Scan2CAD, you’ll know that its key function is transforming raster and vector designs into CAD/CAM or CNC files. There are many parts of the conversion process to achieve this. One of the most complex and interesting is…
The technology that enables computers to recognize text–Optical Character Recognition—is constantly evolving, expanding the parameters of what we can convert. It now boasts the ability to convert even handwritten text. This is an impressive feat—human handwriting is, of course, the most…
Whether you’re a CAD hobbyist or a professional, you’ll know that creating 2D and 3D designs can often be a time-consuming process. Those who are keen on increasing their productivity and creating quality designs often make use of CAD blocks. Blocks…
Anyone working with CAD knows that learning how to vectorize an image can make your life so much easier. Whether you’re designing, sharing or editing an image, vector file formats are (more often than not) going to be the best option…
If you’re looking to create vector representations of your raster images—whether architectural drawings or electrical plans—you have to make use of image tracing. This process is the only way to vectorize your drawings so that they’re ready for use in CAD…
When choosing to invest in CAD software, there are a number of factors to consider. One of the most important of these, of course, is cost. For this reason, demystifying the often complex pricing structures of CAD licenses is incredibly helpful….
With hundreds of CAD programs being so readily available on the market, Scan2CAD knows full well how difficult it can be for newcomers to figure out which is best suited to them. Programs that look similar on the surface can differ…
It’s often said that a workman is only as good as his tools. If you’re in the CAD industry, one of the most important tools at your disposal is the computer mouse. Whether you’re a drafter, engineer, or technician—the mouse is…
Those of you who work in the CAD industry know that a lot of your time is spent rendering, inspecting, editing and sharing designs. It’s important, therefore, that the workstation you use is able to provide you with the best possible…
A key benefit of vector images over their raster counterparts is their ability to include editable text. The text in a raster image is nothing more than a collection of pixels. As such, it’s indistinguishable on a technical level from the remainder…
Industries around the world make use of paper patterns to quickly prototype their cutting designs. From car seat manufacturers to shoe designers, paper patterns are vital to the design and manufacturing process. In some cases, industries—or individuals—will painstakingly create hard-copy paper…
Converting your designs from raster to vector has many benefits. The quality of the work isn’t affected when re-scaling or re-sizing; it can be edited using CAD software; files tend to be smaller and thus easy to share—the list goes on….
If you work with any kind of images, you’re likely to have come across BMP files. They are the native image format for Windows, meaning a lot of computers will store images as BMP by default. This is not necessarily a…
To be able to edit your designs in CAD software, you’ll need to ensure that they’re saved as vector files. If you originally created the design in CAD software, then this won’t cause any issues. If your design started life on…
SolidWorks is easily one of the most popular CAD packages out there. Accordingly, it’s used by industries and sectors worldwide. A 2D and 3D parametric modeler, SolidWorks is integral to most drafting and engineering processes. With the job market for engineering,…
If you work with CAD software, you’re probably always on the hunt for ways to make your workflow more efficient. Central to that search is finding the best workstations for CAD. With so many impressive machines on the market, however, that’s…
