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 "title": "Get a DXF from an image for laser cutting or CNC",
 "page_title": "How to get a DXF from an image for laser cutting or CNC with Getvect",
 "summary": "Trace a raster drawing to DXF for cutting machines.",
 "who": "A maker who wants to laser-cut a hand-drawn design.",
 "problem": "Cutting software needs vector paths, not pixels.",
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  "Install the desktop app with `brew install craigjmidwinter/tap/getvect`",
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  "Load the scanned drawing and trace it",
  "Export as DXF"
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