Path generator for line art? I want to generate some 2D patterns where I have more control of the actual nozzle path, rate, extrusion, etc. I could make a 3D design that has very thin width and height and assume the slicer will path it out correctly but that seems dumb. Any kind of software out there for this? Something that might take a dxf or svg file for the path and allow me to set dynamics like speed and extrusion thickness? I need to generate test patterns but trying to write it all manually in gcode is so much work :( I want to do some repetitive but simple line-drawings tests to experiment with extrusion qualities and to fine-tune the dimensional accuracies. thanks https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,444993#msg-444993 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:34:16 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,446349#msg-446349 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,446349#msg-446349
Easiest way I know of to get from a vector file to a 3D print file is:

- open in Inkscape
- export to OpenSCAD using one of the plug-ins for that ( [www.shapeoko.com] )
- open in OpenSCAD, tweak thickness
- export to .stl
- slice

I'd love to know of a simpler technique --- one which actually supported arcs / curves would be great, but I suspect the mathematics for that are problematic in terms of the processing time involved.]]> WillAdams General Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:26:19 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445693#msg-445693 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445693#msg-445693 [www.inkscape.org]

plugins and add ons will generate g-code that you could feed to printer

Generally does .SVG but can export to most file types

Generate path native and path extensions and plugins will do it

[kalyaev.com]

[opensource.com]

Google search a wonderful wealth of information???

:S]]> cozmicray General Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:01:04 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445680#msg-445680 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445680#msg-445680 SergioMC General Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:03:42 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445586#msg-445586 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445586#msg-445586
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SergioMC
I do this from a image.
Your video is marked private.]]> cdru General Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:10:52 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445559#msg-445559 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445559#msg-445559
I do this from a image.

Sorry for my English.]]> SergioMC General Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:52:22 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445409#msg-445409 Re: Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,445409#msg-445409
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and the drawing reference as line art. this should get you going!]]> jamesdanielv General Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:29:57 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,444993#msg-444993 Path generator for line art? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,444993,444993#msg-444993 Any kind of software out there for this? Something that might take a dxf or svg file for the path and allow me to set dynamics like speed and extrusion thickness? I need to generate test patterns but trying to write it all manually in gcode is so much work :(
I want to do some repetitive but simple line-drawings tests to experiment with extrusion qualities and to fine-tune the dimensional accuracies.
thanks]]> shadowphile General Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:28:11 -0500