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Convert bmp to vector but retain perimeter of image only

I have a bmp image of a car in profile on a white background. How can I convert it to a vector drawing such that only a single line around the perimeter is left?

I have Corel Draw and Paintshop Pro. I hope these are suitable for the work.

Regards KD
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Cant really. Bitmap images CANNOT be reliably converted to vector images. If you JUST want the permiter/silhouette you would have to place it into CorelDraw, lock the layer down, and trace around it with the pen tool. That's the most reliable way to do it.
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flash could convert any bit map into a vector graphic.
if you do not have it, try a demo from macromedia website

but i am not sure if flash could export the vector file.
(have no flash in my office.)
Which program do you need to export to once you have the vector file ? If it's for a flash animation you can import the file into Flash & use the pen tool aswell.
Flash CANNOT reliably convert any bitmap to vector. Certainly not an editable one. Try it and youll see what i mean.
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I want the file to be in a DFX or DWG format to import into a CAD program called Pro/Desktop.

Regards KD
I agree with weed.  Pen tool.  It's the best way to go, and surprisingly the easiest once you figure the danged thing out.  It's not really all that hard and is incredibly precise.  If you are exporting to CAD then you want it CLEAN, right?  Pen tool.  ;-)
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