simulationapps / utils /gcode_utils.py
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import os
def generate_gcode(step_file):
"""
Generates G-Code for CNC machining from a STEP file.
"""
try:
# Save the G-Code to the system's temp directory
gcode_file = os.path.join("/tmp", "generated_gcode.nc")
gcode_content = """
G21 ; Set units to millimeters
G17 ; Select XY plane
G90 ; Absolute positioning
G1 F1500 ; Set feed rate
G0 Z5 ; Raise Z-axis to safe height
G0 X0 Y0 ; Move to start position
G1 Z-1 F300 ; Lower Z-axis to cutting depth
G1 X10 Y0 ; Cut to the first corner
G1 X10 Y10 ; Cut to the second corner
G1 X0 Y10 ; Cut to the third corner
G1 X0 Y0 ; Return to the start position
G0 Z5 ; Raise Z-axis to safe height
M30 ; End program
"""
with open(gcode_file, "w") as f:
f.write(gcode_content)
return gcode_file
except Exception as e:
return f"Error in G-Code generation: {e}"