Can skeinforge export gcode for the outline of an object only?

Can skeinforge export gcode for the outline of an object only?

I am working on a unique bot that will only need the outline of an object for its tool path. Right now I'm waiting on parts but would like to either figure out how to use skeinforge or develop my own software in the mean time. Maybe I'm being lazy but I'd rather not do both

Thanks for your patience!
P.S. Really sorry if this is the wrong place for such a question, just heard y'all were particularly friendly.

Yes, in extrusion mode (RepRap) all you do is turn off infill and it creates a single outer wall.

I also believe in Milling mode it will do something similar. (but not totally sure)

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Yes, un-tick "Activate Fill" in the Fill menu. Note that the outline will be inset by the filament width defined by the layer height and Width over Thickness ration in Carve.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/01/2011 04:11AM by nophead.

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Thanks everyone, you just saved me a load of time.

I am working on a new approach to 3d printing that would only need 1 stepper, a solenoid, and a servo to cut many sheets of paper/plastic/aluminum foil which would be stacked into either a negative of the object for moulding or possibly an object itself.

dudesom Wrote:
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> Thanks everyone, you just saved me a load of
> time.
>
> I am working on a new approach to 3d printing that
> would only need 1 stepper, a solenoid, and a servo
> to cut many sheets of paper/plastic/aluminum foil
> which would be stacked into either a negative of
> the object for moulding or possibly an object
> itself.

This is not a new approach. I have even seen videos of commercial machines available that do this exact same thing. In fact its one of the oldest I believe. [en.wikipedia.org]

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Oh. I'm sorry for the trouble then..

Its no trouble and we are all happy to help. I just wanted you to know it was not new and you may be able to find a lot more information to help you.

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Well then I appreciate it. Guess I'll start a new thread someplace so I can bang out the idea a little more.