utils/toolpath_generation.py

import Path
import PathScripts

def generate_toolpath(part, tool_size, operation_type):
    """
    Generate a simple toolpath based on the operation type.
    This can be extended to handle more complex operations like pocketing, contouring, etc.
    """
    toolpath = Path.Path()
    
    # Toolpath based on operation type
    if operation_type == 'Milling':
        toolpath.addSegment(Path.Line(Point(0, 0, 0), Point(100, 0, 0)))  # Simple line milling
    elif operation_type == 'Drilling':
        toolpath.addSegment(Path.Circle(Point(50, 50, 0), tool_size))  # Drill path
    
    return toolpath

def generate_gcode(toolpath):
    """
    Generate G-code from the toolpath
    """
    path_controller = PathScripts.PathToolController(toolpath)
    gcode_file = "generated_part.gcode"
    path_controller.export(gcode_file)
    return gcode_file