main.py

import os

from data_io.loaders import load_step
from gcode.gcode_visualizer.virtual_reprap import VirtualRepRap
from gcode.real_3d.generate_curved_layer import generate_curved_layer_christl
from globals import ANGULAR_DEFLECTION

if __name__ == "__main__":
    """
    Generate curved layer Fused Filament Fabrication paths using the algorithm according to Christl
    """
    path_geo = "test_geometry/wave_rounded/wave_round.stp"
    # path to preform G-Code
    path_gcode = "test_geometry/wave_rounded/wave_round_preform_IdeaMaker.gcode"
    # Path to output file that will be created with the final curved layer gcode inside
    path_out_file = "test_geometry/wave_rounded/wave_round_curved.gcode"
    # supply preform geometry if you want to use the local layer index -> This feature does not work yet use None
    path_preform = None

    if os.path.exists(path_out_file):
        os.remove(path_out_file)

    part_shape = load_step(path_geo)
    preform_shape = load_step(path_preform)
    vreprap = VirtualRepRap()
    preform_gcode = vreprap.readin_gcode(path_gcode, 0.2, 0.4)

    curved_layer_gcode = generate_curved_layer_christl(part_shape, preform_gcode, path_out_file,
                                                       preform_shape=preform_shape,
                                                       max_lin_deflection=0.5,
                                                       ang_deflection=ANGULAR_DEFLECTION,
                                                       min_segment_length=0.2,
                                                       max_extrusion_err=0.5,
                                                       lifted_travel_dist=2,
                                                       low_trav_clearance=0.5,
                                                       high_trav_clearance=1,
                                                       max_len_direct_trav=2,
                                                       compute_normals=False
                                                       )