FAQ

This page gather recorded questions and issues. It will be updated accordingly.

How to list post-processor arguments?

You can print the list of arguments by calling the post-processor as a Macro.

Otherwise, you can add --help and run the post-processor from the Path workbench.

How to add a post-processor argument?

In the Job Edit pane, edit the Arguments field of the Output tab to add arguments, separated by a space:

Alternativly, argument list can be modified using the Post Processor Args field of the Job interface:

I encountered this warning: G0: negative or null speed provided (0.0)

No valid (ie. positive float) rapid speed was provided. Rapid speeds are used to quickly move the toolhead in air.

Vertical and horizontal speed can be set up for each job in the sub-tab Default values of the Tools tab:

I encountered this warning: G1: negative or null speed provided (0.0)

No valid (ie. positive float) feed speed was provided. Feed speeds are used while the toolhead is working.

Vertical and horizontal feed speed (and spindle speed) can be set up for each tool in the sub-tab Tools of the Tools tab:

How to use the post processor without requiring FreeCAD GUI?

Add --no-gui argument to use the post processor without any call to the FreeCAD GUI. It will however disable thumbnail generation (equivalent to --no-thumbnail), and jobs referencing may fail.