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OCR: Tracing elements You can trace elements manually with the freeform tools or you ca use the tracing tool and let Aldus FreeHand place points for you. Although you can trace any elements in an illustration, you'll find it particularly useful to trace paint- type and TIFF images which are not converted paths automatically when you import them. To trace an image automatically: Open or place the image that you want to trace in Aldus FreeH With the element selected, choose "Lock" from the Element menu to lock the image in place you don't accidentally move change the image you're tracing Double-click the tracing tool icon to open the "Trace dialog box, where you can customize how closely Aldus FreeHand traces element. Check "Tight" if you want Aldus FreeHand to place more points so the traced pat ...