FreeCAD GCode import for Slic3r and Skeinforge

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FreeCAD GCode import Python module. Imports 3D GCode from Slic3r and Skeinforge (RepRap) as groups (layers) and 3D wires (polylines) in FreeCAD document. In FreeCAD you have the full power of a CAD application to visualize the generated pathways. FreeCAD can import and export a lot of common file formats, including .STL format. Instructions FreeCAD is a general purpose Open Source 3D CAD/MCAD/CAx/CAE/PLM modeler, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. FreeCAD web site:http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/free-cad/index.php?title=Main_Page Installation: 1) Install latest version of FreeCAD (version 0.12).2) Download the GCode.zip file from this page.3) Unpack and copy files to ../FreeCAD0.12/Mod/GCode directory.4) Start FreeCAD and choose File->Open to open *.gcode files. Extruding moves is shown in dark and non extruding in light grey. Each group (layer) is named Layer_xxxx, where xxxx is the extruding height in 1/100 mm. To see individual extruding layers (groups) use the toggle/hide/show visibility option in Edit->Visibility sub menu. This GCode import filter has been inspired by the Blender addon found at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6236 The GCode import filter is written in Phyton (http://python.org/) from ground up as a learning exercise (Python is new to me :).