If you aren't ready to invest in a scanner yet or have just a few drawings to convert, putting our in-house scanning bureau to work for you could be just the ticket. We maintain a range of scanners, up to the Contex E-sized 400 dpi scanner, ready to serve.
All you do is send us copies of your originals. We'll Scan them and
send you back raster files on diskette. You can then convert the raster files to a CAD vector format using your own copy of Draftsman
Cutting Shop, or Draftsman 2002.
See Raster Output Prices below.
Another option is to have us both Scan and Convert
your drawings to a vector format. Drawings are individually scanned and converted (no batch processing used). We use the latest
version of Draftsman 2002 software for the conversion, which separates out the small text on
a second layer (line and arc format). Each drawing gets individual attention for optimum
conversion quality.
See Vector Output Prices below.
Send a sharp black and white (or blue and white) copy of your original drawing. We will scan the drawing at 300 dpi, align and convert it to any of the listed file formats. Turn around time is usually one day to one week depending on our current backlog.
| @ 300dpi | Both Raster to Vector | Raster Only |
|---|---|---|
| Paper Size | (Vector Output) | (Raster Output) |
| A - size 8.5" x 11" | $15.00 | $6.00 |
| B - size 11"x 17" | $18.00 | $8.00 |
| C - size 18" x 24" | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| D - size 24" x 36" | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| E - size 36" x 48" | $38.00 | $18.00 |
| Oversize 38" (or more) x ?? | $3.60 per square foot | $1.90 per square foot |
Minimum order: $25.00
We Ship via UPS two day air within continental US:
$10.00 for one drawing + conversion. Add
.25 per
additional drawing if drawings are to be returned.
400 dpi add $5 per raster to vector conversion for A, B or C size . Add $3 for raster only.
400 dpi add $10 per raster to vector conversion for D or E size. Add $5 for raster only.
Conversion of line text to "real text fonts" - extra cost varies per drawing, please call for quote.
Do not send greatly reduced documents as the intelligent software will not have enough information to interpret properly. Small text under 1/10 of an inch will start to lose readability.
Also, please try not to fold your drawings if possible! Better quality scans are created when not battling creases.
If you already have scanned raster files and need to convert them to vectors, but still can't justify purchasing the software - we can do that for you too! It costs less than our regular Vector Output prices, but prices vary depending on the file size. Please call or email us for an estimate.
email info@findthem.com
Palisades Research
869 Via De La Paz
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
USA
tel. 310 459-7528
fax. 310 459-9054