Vectorizing Raster Text

You can replace raster text with vector text either by retyping the text or by using automated text recognition tools.

When retyping the text, you have a choice of two tools:

• The Text tool can replace a single line of raster text with a single line of AutoCAD text. You control the height, baseline angle, and justification for the text entity.
• The Multiline Text tool can replace multiple lines of raster text with a block of AutoCAD multiline text (Mtext).

Once you have entered the text for the Text or Multiline text tools, AutoCAD Raster Design toolset may prompt you to remove the original raster text. Use the VTools General tab of the Raster Design Options dialog box to set the method of removing this text.

Text Recognition

AutoCAD Raster Design toolset’s text recognition tools can recognize raster text in an image and convert it to AutoCAD vector text. These tools can recognize both machine-printed and hand-printed text displayed as plain text or text within a table.

Note: The Recognize Text tool is optimized for images with a resolution of 300 dpi. If the image resolution is less than 150, or greater than 400, you may get undesirable results.