Hi Benson That the problem its just illustrator as a great automatic trace tool but it leads to a world of pain!!
The optimize tool is a great find and works well in 2012 additional it looks like it can replace curves with arcs which can be crucial in the laser work flow and is something (ark fitting that is) I used to do in Rhino which was yet another step to go through. If this arc fitting is any good I'm a happy bunny!
Also cool I can remove small items which I was doing manually.
BTW is there a decent trace command in VW? last time I used it many VW versions ago it was pretty poor but might be super now??
Thanks for the heads up.
Cheers
Will