FreeCAD GCode import for Slic3r and Skeinforge

FreeCAD GCode import Python module.

Imports 3D GCode from Slic3r and Skeinforge (RepRap) as groups (layers) and 3D wires (poly-lines) in FreeCAD document.

In FreeCAD you have the full power of a CAD application to visualize the generated pathways.

FreeCAD can import and export a lot of common file formats, including .STL format.

Instructions

FreeCAD is a general purpose Open Source 3D CAD/MCAD/CAx/CAE/PLM modeler, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties.

Installation:

1) Install latest version of FreeCAD (version 0.12).
2) Download the GCode.zip file from this page.
3) Unpack and copy files to ../FreeCAD0.12/Mod/GCode directory.
4) Start FreeCAD and choose File->Open to open*.gcode files.

Extruding moves is shown in dark and non extruding in light grey. Each group (layer) is named Layer_xxxx, where xxxx is the extruding height in 1/100 mm.

To see individual extruding layers (groups) use the toggle/hide/show visibility option in Edit->Visibility sub menu.

This GCode import filter has been inspired by the Blender add-on found at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6236

The GCode import filter is written in Python from ground up as a learning exercise (Python is new to me :).

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