1. Create new image with 200 px/inch resolution
2. Draw image, reference Brush Size to V-Line Size Conversion chart for brush size
3. Save image as an editable photoshop document, and non-editable jpg
4. Open jpg in Illustrator
5. Click image
6. Click “Image Trace” in top bar
7. Click “Expand” in top bar
8. Click “Object” tab and “Ungroup”
9. Click off of image
10. Click on white space within image
11. Click “Select” tab, “Same” drop menu, “Fill Color”, Backspace or Delete
12. Save image as Adobe Illustrator file
13. In Illustrator Options, Select “Illustrator 3” in the version drop down menu
14. In MonuCad, type IP
15. Choose file type Adobe Illustrator before searching for image
16. Find image in folders, choose no to name drawing, place in empty space
17. Type BAW and draw window over full image
18. Type WV and draw window over full image
19. Type DK to erase doubled lines
20. Erase fly-away lines and reconnect the gaps they leave behind
Brush Size to V-Line Size Conversion
18 PX - .095 Inch V-Line (Max Recommended)
15 PX - .08 Inch V-Line (Best)
12 PX - .0625 Inch V-Line (Absolute Minimum)
48 PX - .25 Inch V-Line (Etching Border Size)