Single vector path possible?

Is it possible for Ideas to create a single vector path? Even when I use the smallest brush size (0.5) when I import into Illustrator the path is more like an ellipse. I'd like to be able to trace an image and have my tracing represent a single individual vector path.
Am I missing something or is this not yet possible with ideas? If not, anyone else have any suggestions for an iPad app that will let me trace images? Thanks.

Ideas is designed to create closed vector paths. If you are familiar with Illustrator, it is analogous to using the "Blob Brush" tool. There is currently no way to create an open vector path using Ideas.
Hope that helps,
Frank
Ideas Engineering

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