GcodeSplitter/README.md

GcodeSplitter

Split a Cura generated GCode file into several files.

Tested with GCode files from

• Cura 3.5.1
• Cura 4.7.1

Features

• Split by layer number or layer Z position
• Each individual GCode file will contain the header code for homing the printer and heating up the nozzle and bed

Requirements

• Python 3.7

Usage

• Edit the __main__ part at the bottom of GcodeFileSplitter.py

GcodeFileAnalyzer.SplitFileAtLayers(
    'test/BigL.gcode',  # Relative or absolute path to gcode file
    ['2.8mm', 300]  # Z heights where to split the file
)

• The Z position where to split the file can be given in layer number (starting with 0) or in millimeters (value must match an actual layer z position in the gcode file)
• Execute GcodeFileSplitter.py
  • E.g.: python GcodeFileSplitter.py