OpenSCAD - Profile along a Path

cults3d

OpenSCAD is a quite powerful tool, but sometimes you happen to hit its limits. One of the "features" i was missing is the ability to create a profile along a given path. So I developped a python library, which extends openSCAD with this feature, but also other generative features can possibly be added. Prerequisites Python 3.5 installed alongpath.py samples (optional) Use the samples and/or create own applications with fit your needs This is how it works: SETUP Edit the python sample file with your needs, use python syntax to create a profile and a path function use alongPath to combine these functions add an openSCAD Section which uses these figures use writeOpenScad to write the openSCAD file run the python script open it with openSCAD to display the result USE To change/alter/tweak the result: change parameters in the python file save it run it. OpenScad will automatically update the view due to the external editor feature Its as easy as developping in an external editor Hope this Helps