svenhb / GRBL-Plotter

A GCode sender (not only for lasers or plotters) for up to two GRBL controller. SVG, DXF, HPGL import. 6 axis DRO.
https://grbl-plotter.de/
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help plotting multi layer svg. manual pen change. #391

Closed xn-78j0enb closed 7 months ago

xn-78j0enb commented 7 months ago

I want to plot a multi layer svg. How do I plot one layer at a time then return to 0,0 and pause for manual pen change?

I enabled these settings: Graphics Import→G-Code Generation→General Options→Add Tool Change command Tx M06 , Add Pause (MO) Graphics Import→Path Import→Grouping and Tools→Group objects of same property, group by layer.

when I run the simulation it correctly draws the first layer then continues on to the next layer without pausing.

svenhb commented 7 months ago

The simulation does not take tool changes into account - sorry. You may check with your plotter and motor-power switched off. Tool change option should look like this: image

Marmadoc commented 7 months ago

It is very important information for me as well.

svenhb commented 7 months ago

To move to 0;0 for pen change, you need to set the move command here, like this: image

xn-78j0enb commented 7 months ago

This resolved my issue. Thank you.| Great software. Great support.