problem erasing within the gif design

Asked by Mary DiTullio

I have a small design that has been scanned and then emailed to me and the edges of the paper now show on the work space. When I try to erase the lines with the eraser the whole design is deleted. I am not really computer savvy and I need to convert one small design to a vector so I can further convert it to an embroidery design. Simple directions would be gratefully appreciated.

Thank you,

Mary

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Hachmann (marenhachmann) said :
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Hi Mary,

the eraser tool is meant to work on vector objects only currently. Your scan is not path-based, so no vector object. It's pixel-based, a raster image. Please either use clipping, like here:
http://goinkscape.com/how-to-crop-an-image-in-inkscape/

or use a different kind of program to edit raster images. Inkscape is a vector graphics editor, but there are other excellent free and open source tools for editing photos and scans and other kinds of pixel-based images, like gimp (http://gimp.org).

Kind Regards,
 Maren