How to get a diode symbol in a vector format?

[Bret608]

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to get ahold of a diode symbol that I can use in Illustrator to denote a diode switch. Where might I lay hands on such a thing? Or is there an easy way to draw one myself?

Thanks,

Bret

[pickdropper]

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to get ahold of a diode symbol that I can use in Illustrator to denote a diode switch. Where might I lay hands on such a thing? Or is there an easy way to draw one myself?

Thanks,

Bret

Hey Bret, you an easily draw one with the polygon tool and a series of lines.

You can also snag a jpeg of it from google images and then use the live trace function in AI.

[Bret608]

Ah...sounds good Dave! I will try this and report back.

[Bret608]

I was able to get a jpeg and get this into the live trace mode easily--thanks! There seem to be a few options that come up when you go into live trace (preset, theshold, min area, etc.)--any suggestions on what would be best to get this into a usable format?

[pickdropper]

I was able to get a jpeg and get this into the live trace mode easily--thanks! There seem to be a few options that come up when you go into live trace (preset, theshold, min area, etc.)--any suggestions on what would be best to get this into a usable format?

The first thing I would do is try all of the different live trace presets with the preview function enables.  The default live trace isn't always the best option.  I woul try that before tinkering with threshold or min area.

[Bret608]

Will do! I appreciate it.

[Bret608]

Hey, just to report back on this, the "black and white logo" preset seemed to work best for this. Is there any important next step to take after figuring that out?