# *************************************************************************** # * Copyright (c) 2014 sliptonic * # * * # * This file is part of the FreeCAD CAx development system. * # * * # * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify * # * it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) * # * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of * # * the License, or (at your option) any later version. * # * for detail see the LICENCE text file. * # * * # * FreeCAD is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, * # * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of * # * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the * # * GNU Lesser General Public License for more details. * # * * # * You should have received a copy of the GNU Library General Public * # * License along with FreeCAD; if not, write to the Free Software * # * Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 * # * USA * # * * # * This file has been modified from Sliptonic original Linux CNC post * # * for use with a Dynapath 20 controller all changes and Modifications * # * (c) Linden (Linden@aktfast.net) 2016 * # * * # * Additional changes 2020 adding arguments to control units, precision * # * editor, header, etc. Now uses FreeCAD unit system to correctly * # * set Feed rate - sliptonic * # * * # * * # *************************************************************************** import FreeCAD from FreeCAD import Units import Path.Post.Utils as PostUtils import PathScripts.PathUtils as PathUtils import argparse import datetime import shlex from builtins import open as pyopen TOOLTIP = """ This is a postprocessor file for the Path workbench. It is used to take a pseudo-G-code fragment outputted by a Path object, and output real G-code suitable for a Tree Journyman 325 3 axis mill with Dynapath 20 controller in MM. This is a work in progress and very few of the functions available on the Dynapath have been implemented at this time. This postprocessor, once placed in the appropriate PathScripts folder, can be used directly from inside FreeCAD, via the GUI importer or via python scripts with: Done Coordinate Decimal limited to 3 places Feed limited to hole number no decimal Speed Limited to hole number no decimal Machine Travel Limits Set to approximate values Line numbers start at one and incremental by 1 Set preamble Set postamble To Do Change G20 and G21 to G70 and G71 for metric or imperial units Convert arcs to absolute Strip comments and white spaces Add file name in brackets limited to 8 alpha numeric no spaces all caps as first line in file Change Q to K For depth of peck on G83 Fix tool change Limit comments length and characters to Uppercase, alpha numeric and spaces add / prior to comments import dynapath_post dynapath_post.export(object,"/path/to/file.ncc","") """ parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(prog="dynapath_post", add_help=False) parser.add_argument("--no-header", action="store_true", help="suppress header output") parser.add_argument("--no-comments", action="store_true", help="suppress comment output") parser.add_argument("--line-numbers", action="store_true", help="prefix with line numbers") parser.add_argument( "--no-show-editor", action="store_true", help="don't pop up editor before writing output", ) parser.add_argument("--precision", default="3", help="number of digits of precision, default=3") parser.add_argument( "--preamble", help='set commands to be issued before the first command, default="G17\nG90\nG80\nG40"', ) parser.add_argument( "--postamble", help='set commands to be issued after the last command, default="M09\nM05\nG80\nG40\nG17\nG90\nM30"', ) parser.add_argument( "--inches", action="store_true", help="Convert output for US imperial mode (G20)" ) TOOLTIP_ARGS = parser.format_help() now = datetime.datetime.now() # These globals set common customization preferences OUTPUT_COMMENTS = True OUTPUT_HEADER = True OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS = False SHOW_EDITOR = True MODAL = False # if true commands are suppressed if the same as previous line. COMMAND_SPACE = " " LINENR = 1 # line number starting value UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT = "mm/min" UNIT_FORMAT = "mm" # These globals will be reflected in the Machine configuration of the project UNITS = "G21" # G21 for metric, G20 for us standard MACHINE_NAME = "Tree MM" CORNER_MIN = {"x": -340, "y": 0, "z": 0} CORNER_MAX = {"x": 340, "y": -355, "z": -150} # Preamble text will appear at the beginning of the GCODE output file. PREAMBLE = """G17 G90 ;G90.1 ;needed for simulation only G80 G40 """ # Postamble text will appear following the last operation. POSTAMBLE = """M09 M05 G80 G40 G17 G90 M30 """ # Pre operation text will be inserted before every operation PRE_OPERATION = """""" # Post operation text will be inserted after every operation POST_OPERATION = """""" # Tool Change commands will be inserted before a tool change TOOL_CHANGE = """""" def processArguments(argstring): global OUTPUT_HEADER global OUTPUT_COMMENTS global OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS global SHOW_EDITOR global PRECISION global PREAMBLE global POSTAMBLE global UNITS global UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT global UNIT_FORMAT global MODAL global USE_TLO global OUTPUT_DOUBLES try: args = parser.parse_args(shlex.split(argstring)) if args.no_header: OUTPUT_HEADER = False if args.no_comments: OUTPUT_COMMENTS = False if args.line_numbers: OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS = True if args.no_show_editor: SHOW_EDITOR = False print("Show editor = %d" % SHOW_EDITOR) PRECISION = args.precision if args.preamble is not None: PREAMBLE = args.preamble if args.postamble is not None: POSTAMBLE = args.postamble if args.inches: UNITS = "G20" UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT = "in/min" UNIT_FORMAT = "in" PRECISION = 4 except Exception: return False return True def export(objectslist, filename, argstring): if not processArguments(argstring): return None global UNITS global UNIT_FORMAT global UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT for obj in objectslist: if not hasattr(obj, "Path"): print( "the object " + obj.Name + " is not a path. Please select only path and Compounds." ) return print("postprocessing...") gcode = "" # Find the machine. # The user my have overridden post processor defaults in the GUI. Make sure we're using the current values in the Machine Def. myMachine = None for pathobj in objectslist: if hasattr(pathobj, "MachineName"): myMachine = pathobj.MachineName if hasattr(pathobj, "MachineUnits"): if pathobj.MachineUnits == "Metric": UNITS = "G21" else: UNITS = "G20" if myMachine is None: print("No machine found in this selection") # write header if OUTPUT_HEADER: gcode += linenumber() + "(Exported by FreeCAD)\n" gcode += linenumber() + "(Post Processor: " + __name__ + ")\n" gcode += linenumber() + "(Output Time:" + str(now) + ")\n" # Write the preamble if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: gcode += linenumber() + "(begin preamble)\n" for line in PREAMBLE.splitlines(True): gcode += linenumber() + line gcode += linenumber() + UNITS + "\n" for obj in objectslist: # do the pre_op if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: gcode += linenumber() + "(begin operation: " + obj.Label + ")\n" for line in PRE_OPERATION.splitlines(True): gcode += linenumber() + line gcode += parse(obj) # do the post_op if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: gcode += linenumber() + "(finish operation: " + obj.Label + ")\n" for line in POST_OPERATION.splitlines(True): gcode += linenumber() + line # do the post_amble if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: gcode += "(begin postamble)\n" for line in POSTAMBLE.splitlines(True): gcode += linenumber() + line print("show editor: {}".format(SHOW_EDITOR)) if FreeCAD.GuiUp and SHOW_EDITOR: dia = PostUtils.GCodeEditorDialog() dia.editor.setText(gcode) result = dia.exec_() if result: final = dia.editor.toPlainText() else: final = gcode else: final = gcode print("done postprocessing.") gfile = pyopen(filename, "w") gfile.write(final) gfile.close() def linenumber(): global LINENR if OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS is True: LINENR += 1 return "N" + str(LINENR) + " " return "" def parse(pathobj): global PRECISION global UNIT_FORMAT global UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT out = "" lastcommand = None precision_string = "." + str(PRECISION) + "f" # params = ['X','Y','Z','A','B','I','J','K','F','S'] #This list control the order of parameters params = ["X", "Y", "Z", "A", "B", "I", "J", "F", "S", "T", "Q", "R", "L"] if hasattr(pathobj, "Group"): # We have a compound or project. if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: out += linenumber() + "(compound: " + pathobj.Label + ")\n" for p in pathobj.Group: out += parse(p) return out else: # parsing simple path if not hasattr(pathobj, "Path"): # groups might contain non-path things like stock. return out if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: out += linenumber() + "(Path: " + pathobj.Label + ")\n" for c in PathUtils.getPathWithPlacement(pathobj).Commands: outstring = [] command = c.Name outstring.append(command) # if modal: only print the command if it is not the same as the last one if MODAL is True: if command == lastcommand: outstring.pop(0) # Now add the remaining parameters in order for param in params: if param in c.Parameters: if param == "F": speed = Units.Quantity(c.Parameters["F"], FreeCAD.Units.Velocity) if speed.getValueAs(UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT) > 0.0: outstring.append( param + format( float(speed.getValueAs(UNIT_SPEED_FORMAT)), precision_string, ) ) elif param == "S": outstring.append(param + format(c.Parameters[param], precision_string)) elif param == "T": outstring.append(param + format(c.Parameters["T"], precision_string)) else: pos = Units.Quantity(c.Parameters[param], FreeCAD.Units.Length) outstring.append( param + format(float(pos.getValueAs(UNIT_FORMAT)), precision_string) ) # store the latest command lastcommand = command # Check for Tool Change: if command == "M6": if OUTPUT_COMMENTS: out += linenumber() + "(begin toolchange)\n" for line in TOOL_CHANGE.splitlines(True): out += linenumber() + line if command == "message": if OUTPUT_COMMENTS is False: out = [] else: outstring.pop(0) # remove the command # prepend a line number and append a newline if len(outstring) >= 1: if OUTPUT_LINE_NUMBERS: outstring.insert(0, (linenumber())) # append the line to the final output for w in outstring: out += w + COMMAND_SPACE out = out.strip() + "\n" return out # print(__name__ + " gcode postprocessor loaded.")