6.2.1. GcodeFileInkScape Sequence

This sequence allows locally stored Gcode file obtained through InkScape software to be imported into polychemprint3.Here is what menu of this sequence looks like:

P1 through P5 inform user the basic information of the GcodeFileInkScape sequence. P6 gives users options to select the objective file. Users can either type in the full file path or just type in File to opens up a GUI window and choose the matching file like follow:

P7 controls moving speed of axes in x and y direction when printing and P8 represents the speed of axes when tool is not print but sequence is still running. P9 is the speed of axes when traveling in z direction. The unit regarding speed is in mm/min. P10, Z hop height, controls the distance axes moves in positive z direction when two lines are crossed. Axes need to be move up to avoid collision of material, thus called hop height. The unit is in mm.