--- title: Using the Trace Feature on Your Muse Hobby Laser description: Having a camera on your Muse is great for aligning your projects, but did you know you can use the camera to scan and trace hand drawn images? We’ve made a step-by-step video to show you how! image: https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.12%20PM.png --- Search [**](https://store.fslaser.com/) [**](https://store.fslaser.com/) ** **SHOP - [Lasers](https://fslaser.com/lasers/) - [Laser Accessories](https://fslaser.com/laser-accessories/) - [Laser Replacement Parts](https://fslaser.com/laser-replacement-parts/) - [Free Laser Samples](https://fslaser.com/samples/) - [Shop All](https://fslaser.com/shop-all/) - [News](https://blog.fslaser.com/news) - [Lasers](https://fslaser.com/lasers/) - [Software](https://fslaser.com/re3/) - [Laser 101](https://laser101.fslaser.com/) - [Support](https://laser101.fslaser.com/support) - [Company](https://fslaser.com/Company/) --- ![](https://blog.fslaser.com/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.12%20PM.png) Tuesday, June 5, 2018 # Using the Trace Feature on Your Muse Hobby Laser ![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.12 PM](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.12%20PM.png?width=1369&height=861&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.12%20PM.png) Having a camera on your Muse is great for aligning your projects, but did you know you can use the camera to scan on your RetinaEngrave 3 software and trace hand drawn images? We’ve made a step-by-step video to show you how!   Here are the steps: **Step One: Tape Material** The first step is to apply masking tape over your material, where you want to trace. This will allow a smooth surface to draw your design. **![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.13 PM](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.13%20PM.png?width=887&height=592&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.13%20PM.png)** **Step Two: Draw Design** Next draw your design on the tape. Be sure you use a thick black pen and draw in big bold lines. **![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.16 PM](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.16%20PM.png?width=887&height=592&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.16%20PM.png)**   **Step Three: Capture Workspace** Place the material with your drawing into the Muse workbed. Next, capture the workspace using the RetinaEngrave camera controls. Just click the camera icon and follow the steps.  ![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.17 PM](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.17%20PM.png?width=887&height=592&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.17%20PM.png) **Step Four: Vectorize** Now click the Vectorize icon. Place your mouse at one edge of the image and drag to highlight the entire trace image. ![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.19 PM 001](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.19%20PM%20001.png?width=815&height=573&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.19%20PM%20001.png) **Step Five: Edit & Settings** Click the project icon under layers in RE3 on the left side of the screen.  ![Screen Shot 04-24-18 at 03.20 PM 001](https://blog.fslaser.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scott%20Blogs/Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.20%20PM%20001.png?width=815&height=573&name=Screen%20Shot%2004-24-18%20at%2003.20%20PM%20001.png) Then set your power, speed and threshold preferences on the right side of the screen.    **Step Six: Run Job** Click the Run Icon and let the laser do its thing.  Then, just remove the masking tape and you are done!     And remember, if you are looking for more tips for your Muse, check out our [Laser 101](https://laser101.fslaser.com/), offering free [tutorials](https://laser101.fslaser.com/resources?hsCtaTracking=65e06074-b3ac-4325-8a56-1f8b87d3e2e9%7Cc6333a3c-95db-4041-ae7f-50c88dd9d3ba), [project files](https://laser101.fslaser.com/Projects?submissionGuid=af810545-3803-4a91-93bd-9f065a947848) and other laser learning[ tips](https://laser101.fslaser.com/tips?hsCtaTracking=e9d242e3-e23c-4a7f-90af-8caf0448912a%7C82f60cf7-4658-4a16-a413-5361d27e56b2). ###### Sign up for our newsletter ##### DISCOVER - [Our Lasers](https://fslaser.com/our-lasers/) - [Software](https://fslaser.com/software/) - [Laser 101](https://laser101.fslaser.com/) - [Support](https://fsl3d.zendesk.com/hc/en-us) - [Blog](https://fslaser.com/blog/) - [Company](https://fslaser.com/Company/) - [Contact](https://fslaser.com/contact/) - [Sign in ](https://blog.fslaser.com/login.php) or [ Register](https://store.fslaser.com/login.php?action=create_account) - [Sitemap](https://store.fslaser.com/sitemap.php) ##### COMPANY - [Contact Us](https://fslaser.com/contact/) - [About Us](https://fslaser.com/Company/) - [Why Full Spectrum Laser](https://fslaser.com/why-full-spectrum-laser/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://fslaser.com/faq/) - [Returns and Refunds](https://fslaser.com/refunds/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://fslaser.com/terms/) - [Privacy Policy](https://fslaser.com/privacy/) - [Financing](https://fslaser.com/financing/) - [Work At Full Spectrum](https://fslaser.com/jobs/) ##### Shop - [LASERS](https://fslaser.com/lasers/) - [Laser Accessories](https://fslaser.com/laser-replacement-parts/) - [Laser Replacement Parts](https://fslaser.com/laser-replacement-parts/) - [Shop All](https://fslaser.com/shop-all/) -   ###### Connect with Us