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The Logic Trace System

Electronic board, pen and software
Trace and Save DXF Files
Trace and Calculate Numbers

Fast, Accurate, Easy

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CNC and CAD Industries
Fashion and Design Industries
Estimating and Building Industries

Video - Trace Pattern With Pen

 

Electronic Board, Pen and Software

Quickly and accurately trace parts, patterns, designs, plans, maps, graphs - anything

Easy as 123

Start the software, trace the items with the pen, save graphic files and calculate numbers

Trace & Save Files

DXF, PDF, SVG, DXF-ASTM, DXF-AAMA and more.

Trace & Calculate

Areas, perimeters, lengths, counts, XY points and curves. Load the numbers into excel or save.

Jumbo Tracer

Connect multiple boards for tracing very large patterns. Connect two to eight boards together for tracing patterns anywhere from 5x8' to 8x24'

One System for All

CNC, CAD, Apparel, Construction, woodworking, metal fabrication, glass, plastics, building, everybody

Video - Tracing Example

 

Fast

Trace an entire outline with the pen stylus or cursor in minutes

Accurate

- The standard accuracy of the electronic board is 0.01 in (0.254mm) which is more than adequate for most applications.

- A higher accuracy board with 0.005 in (0.127mm) is also available.

Easy

Trace, save, calculate

Trace on Screen

Load a picture into the software, trace the outline using the computer mouse, and save a vector file or calculate numbers.

Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux Computers

Also support for cellphones, ipads, tablets, external monitors

Multilingual

Software currently available in 15 languages

Video - Example using all the tracing methods

 

Tracing Tools - Pen and Cursor

Trace an outline using the sharp tip of the pen stylus or using a cursor with magnifying glass and cross-hair.

Tracing Methods

Trace designs using freehand draw, lines, arcs, curves, points, circles, and shapes

Freehand Drawing

Trace complicated shapes simply by tracing with the pen stylus or with the 16 button cursor.

Easy Smooth Curves

Trace smooth curves with a series of points and when done the software will create a smooth curve through the points.

Lines and Arcs

Define straight lines by tracing starting and ending points, define arcs with 3 points

Circles and Shapes

Trace circles using any 3 points on the circle or tracing the center point and diameter. Trace squares and rectangles by tracing any 3 corners.

Video

 

Use your Cell Phone and Ipad

- Place the cell phone or ipad on the tracing board for easy access

- Move the software control window to the cell phone (or ipad) and push buttons to control the tracing

- Move the software display window to the ipad (or tablet) and watch the design while tracing

Cursor Buttons

Program the buttons on the cursor to be different software commands, Trace patterns without using the computer

Customize the Software

Change the software to meet your needs.

Editing

Edit a outline by simply retracing part of the outline

Layers

Add optional layer names, numbers, colors, and line thicknesses.

Video - Tracing Hardware

 

How a Tracing Board Works

The electronic board is a grid of wires going up and down and across with a hard formica surface. The pen stylus or cursor generates a magnetic field that is "sensed" by the board. Push a button on the pen or cursor or push down on the tip of the pen and a stream of accurate XY points are sent to the computer. The Logic Trace software then displays these points as a drawing or numbers.

Hardboard Sizes

44x60 in (110x150 cm)

36x48 in (90x120 cm)

24x36 in (60x90 cm)

20x24 in (50x60 cm)

12x18 in (30x45 cm)

12x12 in (30x30 cm)

Rollup Sizes

36x48 in (90x120 cm)

30x36 in (60x90 cm)

Jumbo Sizes

5x8 ft (1.5x2.4m)

5x12 ft (1.5x3.6m)

5x16 ft (1.5x4.8m)

8x11 ft (2.4x3.3m)

8x16 ft (2.4x4.8m)

8x22 ft (2.4x6.6m)

Accuracies

0.01" (0.254mm)

0.005" (0.127mm)

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The boards are made in the USA, are in stock, and ready to ship anywhere in the world.

Trace Through Materials

The tracing board can recognize the pen or cursor almost an inch (2 cm) above the board.

Portable Rollups

Portable rollup tracing boards are also available. The rollup cursor is more accurate than the pen stylus.

Video - Example using all the tracing methods

 

Jumbo Tracer

Connect multiple boards for tracing very large patterns. Connect two to eight boards together for tracing patterns anywhere from 5x8' to 8x24'

Calibration

After assembling a Jumbo Tracer, the boards are calibrated by tracing several points across the boards.

Jumbo Sizes

Which Industries Needs One?

Glass, Countertop, Metal Fabrication, Upholstery, Furniture, Aeronautics, Van conversions, anyone needing a large pattern traced.

Editing Between Boards

Trace between boards, by defining alignment points, moving the pattern, realigning, and editing

All the Logic Trace Features

Fast, Easy, Accurate

Multiple tracing methods, trace with pen or cursor, save vector files, control digitizer with cell phone or ipad, program cursor buttons, multilinqual, Windows, Max, Linux

Video - Example using all the tracing methods

 

Choosing Your System is Easy:
Choose the size of the tracing board:

44x60" (110x150cm)

20x24" (50x60cm)

36x48" (90x120cm) Rollup

5x8' (1.5x2.4m) Jumbo

8x11' (2.4x3.3m) Jumbo

36x48" (90x120cm)

12x18" (30x45cm)

30x36" (75x90cm) Rollup

5x12' (1.5x3.6m) Jumbo

8x16.5' (2.4x4.8m) Jumbo

24x36" (60x90cm)

12x12" (30x30cm)

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5x16' (1.5x4.8m) Jumbo

8x22' (2.4x6.6m) Jumbo

The cost is dependent on the size and accuracy of the tracing board. Click 'Prices, Quote, Order' on the top menu for prices with shipping in your country and currency.


Choose the accuracy:

0.010" (0.254mm)

0.005" (0.127mm)

Choose the board type:

Hardboard

Rollup

Choose the software:

Logic Trace Software

Most people find the standard accuracy works fine for most applications.

For CNC and CAD appliactions we recommend the hardboard. For best results with the flexible rollup, we suggest using the cursor.

That's easy, there is only one - It does it all


A Few Optional Add-ons:

A Spare Pen Stylus

An Extra Cursor

A Stand

Video - Intro to the latest version

 

Latest Version

The current version is Logic Trace Software Version Alpha, released in January 2023.

Completely rewritten, incorporating modern technology to create the best product possible for tracing patterns

Update Features
  • Multiple input devices - digitizing tablets, computer screens, tablets, jumbo tracers
  • Multiple applications - CNC & CAD, Apparel, and Estimating
  • Multiple device support - Windows, Mac, Linux, cellphones, tablets, iPad
  • Multilingual - English, हिन्दी, Español, Français, عربي, Português, اردو, Indonesian, Deutsch, 日本, Türk, Tiếng Việt, 한국인, Italiano, and Polski.
  • Completely rewritten in Python
  • New digitizer driver - more accurate, stable, and user friendly
  • Easy to use interface with icons, commands and buttons
  • Control the digitizer using your cellphone or iPad
  • Program the cursor and pen stylus buttons to any Logic Trace command
  • Higher resolution graphics and easily zoomable
  • Fully customizable, display only the features you will use
  • Trace patterns and save vector files
  • Trace plans and calculate numbers
  • Trace digital pictures on screen
Update Costs

If you purchased a Logic Trace System after Jan 1, 2022, this update is free. Contact our office to update.

If you have an older version (2018, 2015, 2013, or older), the update cost is $600. To order online click the 'Prices, Quotes, Order' menu option at the top of the page or contact our office.

CNC and CAD

Trace parts and patterns, save DXF vector files, and load files into any CNC or CAD software and hardware

Apparel and Design

Trace patterns and designs and save DXF-ASTM, DXF-AAMA, and PDF files for loading into apparel and graphic programs

Estimating and Calculating

Trace blueprints and plans and calculate areas, lengths, counts for the building and estimating industries

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