Quote Originally Posted by JAZZCNC View Post
Most decent programs like Aspire or V carve etc will have trace option which automaticly trace the outline using the contrast between black white and grey scales.
It's simple enough just load picture use the trace function. This then creates you vectors which you can use to create tool paths. Very quick to do, I could create simple pocket toolpath from start to finish in time it took to type this reply.
I've had a quick look at the Vectric products and they seem very well suited to the types of operations i would like to undertake, thank you for your reply