Path Comment
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Path → Supplemental Commands → Comment |
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Description
This tool inserts a comment. When exporting a project to G-code, the comments will be inserted in the G-code program, and can be read by people reading the file. Some machine controllers will also display comments on their display screens.
Usage
- Press the
Comment button or use the P then C keyboard shortcut.
- Write your comment in the Comment property
Properties
- DataComment: The text of your comment
Scripting
See also: FreeCAD Scripting Basics.
Example:
#Place code example here.
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