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CodeSharkFCs uses the PathKurveUtils functions (found in ..\FreeCAD\Mod\Path\PathScripts\PathKurveUtils.py) to generate simple CNC profile paths.
These functions were written by Dan Falck, the Copyright notice is provide below:
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# PathKurveUtils - functions needed for using libarea (created by Dan Heeks) for making simple CNC profile paths
To generate a tool path first check the Bypass Selection Import check box . This prevents CodeSharkFCs from writing the coordinates of the selected geometry to the editor window.
Next set the tool parameters.
Select the geometric entities that make up the profile. The entities must be connected within the tolerances established in FreeCAD.
The Selected Edge Count will increment with each edge selection
Once the profile has been selected click the Path by PathKurveUtils button. The CNC profile path is created and written to the editor window.
TBC
- Create some sort of post processor mechanism
- Display Path
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