Abstract: A method of converting an outine defined by a plurality of vectors into an optimum set of trapezoids which can be filled in using standard printer techniques. The process is to determine all points in the outline where two vectors intersect, and the location of all scan lines that intersect these points. Then a winding number is calculated for each trapezoid formed by the scan lines and vectors, and Fill or Not Fill states are assigned to all trapezoids. Finally, all adjacent Fill areas separated by vectors are joined to form a final set of trapezoids which define the area to be filled.