SketchUcam 'Most wanted Feature'

SketchUcam 'Most wanted Feature' SketchUcam 'Most wanted Feature' Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:40:44 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:40:44 +0000 PhlatForum http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/forums/sketchucam-most-wanted-feature/ 2-axis hot wire path planning? Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:46:37 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/2-axis-hot-wire-path-planning.6300/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/2-axis-hot-wire-path-planning.6300/ invalid@example.com (Jesse_S) Jesse_S
2-axis hot wire path planning?]]> 9 Different Z-height or fixture markers Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:55:30 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/different-z-height-or-fixture-markers.6272/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/different-z-height-or-fixture-markers.6272/ invalid@example.com (inventorArtist) inventorArtist
I set the z-height low so it goes fast. I then edit the g-code to make sure if it's passing over a clamp or hold-down I raise the cutter an extra 1/2 inch.

Is there a way of marking where the clamps are and then having the g-code automatically fly high over those areas?

As things stand I'm using a g-code editor but it's a pay product (not to mention it's tedious)...

any features that might help?]]> 2 Pocket absolute depth Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:11:30 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocket-absolute-depth.5920/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/pocket-absolute-depth.5920/ invalid@example.com (generalsocial) generalsocial
As things stand it's a percent. So if you want a given depth you have to take the thickness, find the percent that gives the depth and put that in. I have to get out my calculator every time...

And if the material is a bit thicker or thinner then I have to delete all the pockets (and they are hard to delete) and put them all back in again...

It's a lot of work...]]> 2 Select multiple objects and bulk apply toolpath Wed, 05 Oct 2016 20:20:51 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/select-multiple-objects-and-bulk-apply-toolpath.5151/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/select-multiple-objects-and-bulk-apply-toolpath.5151/ invalid@example.com (skillhoarder) skillhoarder I was making a wasteboard holes toolpath and it was a chore to select each of 150 holes that need plunged, center the tool, click, and then move to the next one. Also since it is such a large area I couldn't do it all in the same screen - I had to zoom in so that only about 20 holes at a time were visible so...

Select multiple objects and bulk apply toolpath]]> 8 SketchUcam plasma cutting Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:51:54 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/sketchucam-plasma-cutting.3312/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/sketchucam-plasma-cutting.3312/ invalid@example.com (marcomartim) marcomartim Wish I could help it, but I lack technical knowledge.

For use in cutting the plasma, it would be possible to implement the functionality to put SketchUcam start cutting off the tool path (with distinction between internal and external cut) with time to pierce the sheet and the ability to scale the distance and angle of entry for tool path?

[IMG]

]]> 13 G-Code issues Mon, 25 Apr 2016 23:52:53 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g-code-issues.5826/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g-code-issues.5826/ invalid@example.com (Quazit) Quazit
I am using Sketchucam with the Phlat plugins.

I created a 2" square, 1/4" in height, with a 1" circle cut depth of 1/4 inch. A simple drawing for a measuring test. I click to convert to Gcode and all I get is a series of lines from one side to the other.

Could anyone tell me what I may be doing wrong?

Thank You!]]> 2 Small and complex things Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:46:22 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/small-and-complex-things.5549/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/small-and-complex-things.5549/ invalid@example.com (inventorArtist) inventorArtist
This snippet for example gives the error in NCPlot "R value is too small, minimum R is 0.006".

G01 Z-0.0875 F7
X7.1333 Y8.1986 F20
X7.1149 Y8.2185
X7.1167 Y8.3392
X7.0839 Y8.3763
X7.0854 Y8.4848
X7.3643 Y8.4796
X7.3542 Y8.2569
X7.2070 Y8.2275
G03 X7.19532 Y8.22446 R0.00030

My remedy is to go around the drawing looking for small radius arcs and chopping them out with the line tool or...

Small and complex things]]> 4 Where to start outside cut Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:41:41 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/where-to-start-outside-cut.4240/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/where-to-start-outside-cut.4240/ invalid@example.com (inventorArtist) inventorArtist
Is this possible?

Here's an example where it can matter:

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If I'm cutting out these three beams (above), if I start the outside cut at one end it comes out nice. From the other, everything flies apart unless I double the space between the beams (doubling material usage).]]> 6 Speed of Z Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:23:48 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/speed-of-z.5543/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/speed-of-z.5543/ invalid@example.com (generalsocial) generalsocial
Here's the problem, if I use a slow plung rate it uses that slow rate when jogging above the material.

Ideally it would use the plunge rate in the material (below zero Z) and the jogging speed above that.

What's been happening is I watch the z axis go up and down for 2h on a job. If I make it faster then I'm plunging to...

Speed of Z]]> 5 G-Code Joiner Tue, 18 Aug 2015 03:49:21 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g-code-joiner.5458/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g-code-joiner.5458/ invalid@example.com (cel22262) cel22262 In this example, I edit the "joined" g-code file and insert a 'M1' code to pause the run and allow me to change the bit....

(Generated by SketchUcam V1.3a)
(File: Missouri.skp)
(Bit diameter: 0.25000)")
(Feed rate: 100.000000"/min)
(Plunge Feed rate: 30.000000"/min)
(Material Thickness: 0.500000")
(Material length: 16.000000" X width: 42.000000")
(Overhead Gantry: true)...

G-Code Joiner]]> 4 Safe zone highlighting ? Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:28:35 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/safe-zone-highlighting.5404/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/safe-zone-highlighting.5404/ invalid@example.com (Serge Ecoiffier) Serge Ecoiffier
Maybe it could even have a shaded 'wide' outside edge ... like those markings around dangerous work areas ?]]> 3 Gcode progress bar enhancement ... Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:26:20 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/gcode-progress-bar-enhancement.5405/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/gcode-progress-bar-enhancement.5405/ invalid@example.com (Serge Ecoiffier) Serge Ecoiffier
What if you replaced or added something along the line of a percentage towards completion ? It could either be a count of elements processed showing total (target) element count or the percentage it would represent. It still would not be an estimated time to completion for various reasons, but it would give a better idea of progress vs. the transforming 'e'/'E'. It doesn't have to be graphic (a growing bar).]]> 2 Invert Z Sun, 26 Jul 2015 04:20:28 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/invert-z.5041/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/invert-z.5041/ invalid@example.com (Hdrider465) Hdrider465 7 G2, G3 in Marlin firmware, a maths challenge Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g2-g3-in-marlin-firmware-a-maths-challenge.5166/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/g2-g3-in-marlin-firmware-a-maths-challenge.5166/ invalid@example.com (blamarpa) blamarpa I have a mathematical challenge. sketchUcam sends g-code arcs as radius format acr like this:
G01 X1 Y2
G02 X2 Y1 R1
So this is wath happens:
[IMG]

but my Marlin 3d printer converted in a little CNC taking out the extruder an putting a little motor as a drill, dont understand this. It likes to use center format arc:

G02 X2 Y1 I0 J-1

So when the new option "Force all Gcodes for...

G2, G3 in Marlin firmware, a maths challenge]]> 4 Actual Default Parameters Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:39:11 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/actual-default-parameters.4792/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/actual-default-parameters.4792/ invalid@example.com (MGarber) MGarber
Mike]]> 3 Model weight in SU Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:40:56 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/model-weight-in-su.736/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/model-weight-in-su.736/ invalid@example.com (7up) 7up
In order for this to work everyone would have to agree upon a static foam weight of each type of foam. I found the...

Model weight in SU]]> 7 Most wanted PhlatscripT Feature Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:50:00 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/most-wanted-phlatscript-feature.253/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/most-wanted-phlatscript-feature.253/ invalid@example.com (kram242) kram242 This is the place to dream up new and exciting ideas that may become a new PhlatscripT feature.
All ideas are welcome here
Phlatboyz

New ideas will be added to the poll as we go

MnT]]> 93 Not return to home Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:37:46 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/not-return-to-home.4170/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/not-return-to-home.4170/ invalid@example.com (generalsocial) generalsocial
Is it just a matter if killing a line of code in the resulting g-code? Perhaps this line? "G0 X0 Y0 (home)"]]> 7 Parameter Profiles Sat, 18 Jan 2014 18:00:11 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/parameter-profiles.3201/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/parameter-profiles.3201/ invalid@example.com (ToxicToast) ToxicToast
Parameter Profiles]]> 6 Phlat Parameters Explained Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:33:55 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-parameters-explained.2888/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-parameters-explained.2888/ invalid@example.com (2xWhiskey) 2xWhiskey
The reason I request this is, as a CNC know-almost-nothing, I have no idea what "In/Outside Overcut %" does, and % of what? What does the measurement for "Safe Travel (Z)" represent? I own a PP III, and am currently looking at the Cargo Twins file and it's parameters, which doesn't seem normal to me. The help link could list suggested RPM, feed rates for specific bits/material, and...

Phlat Parameters Explained]]> 4 3D path - finishing pass at 90 degrees Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:12:35 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-path-finishing-pass-at-90-degrees.2607/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/3d-path-finishing-pass-at-90-degrees.2607/ invalid@example.com (Hagrid) Hagrid
It would be nice if an option was added to allow an additional finishing path scanning in the X direction - maybe something like:

Finishing Pass (drop down):
* Y Scan
* X Scan
* Both
* None

The option for None could allow for two GCode scripts to be generated for different tools:
1st script - roughing with large cutter (no finishing pass)
2nd script - finishing with fine cutter (maybe only a finishing pass or two)]]> 4 Plot Gcode button Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:02:56 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/plot-gcode-button.2283/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/plot-gcode-button.2283/ invalid@example.com (7up) 7up 2 Packaging Plugins with the Installer Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:45:42 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/packaging-plugins-with-the-installer.1953/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/packaging-plugins-with-the-installer.1953/ invalid@example.com (crash5050) crash5050 14 Phlat Hingline tool Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:40:45 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-hingline-tool.1983/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/phlat-hingline-tool.1983/ invalid@example.com (crash5050) crash5050
Just a thought

David]]> 1 Some new features in the next version Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:01:57 +0000 http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/some-new-features-in-the-next-version.599/ http://www.phlatforum.com/xenforo/threads/some-new-features-in-the-next-version.599/ invalid@example.com (gasmasher) gasmasher
Eraser Tool
The PS eraser will only erase edges created with a PS tool (cut edges, folds, centerline, etc.). It includes a filter that can be toggled to select all or each of the different cuts individually and will only erase that type....

Some new features in the next version]]> 28