Newbie- Converting pics/diagrams to machine code

[nearbeer]

All:

Forgive the Noobyness of my question as I am still stumbling my way through figuring out what I need for my DIY-CNC setup. My goal is to engrave small wood or aluminum plates with logos, military unit patches, coat(s) of arms. I don't want to go through and draw everything freehand in AutoCAD and then export it...

My question is thus...is there software out there that will readily let me take a digital picture and turn it into machine code? I solicit your gripes, complaints, advice and knowledge in achieving my goal.

Admin...feel free to repost elsewhere if needed.

In search of my next cold one,

NearBeer

[mcphill]

Go here:

http://www.bobcad.com/#

Click on "Watch Demo Videos", and select BobART Pro on the right side of the screen.

Here's one example of what it can do:

http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/mcpi...aus-engraving/

[nearbeer]

Thanks...it looks promising.

NearBeer