diff --git a/FlatCAMApp.py b/FlatCAMApp.py
index b2b725d2..e86a6cfd 100644
--- a/FlatCAMApp.py
+++ b/FlatCAMApp.py
@@ -329,7 +329,8 @@ class App:
"""
log = logging.getLogger('base')
- log.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+ #log.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+ log.setLevel(logging.WARNING)
formatter = logging.Formatter('[%(levelname)s] %(message)s')
handler = logging.StreamHandler()
handler.setFormatter(formatter)
diff --git a/ObjectUI.py b/ObjectUI.py
index ae87033d..fd9315e9 100644
--- a/ObjectUI.py
+++ b/ObjectUI.py
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ class ObjectUI(Gtk.VBox):
## Scale
self.scale_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.scale_label.set_markup('Scale:')
+ self.scale_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Change the size of the object."
+ )
self.pack_start(self.scale_label, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
grid5 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
@@ -57,6 +60,10 @@ class ObjectUI(Gtk.VBox):
# Factor
l10 = Gtk.Label('Factor:', xalign=1)
+ l10.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Factor by which to multiply\n"
+ "geometric features of this object."
+ )
grid5.attach(l10, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.scale_entry = FloatEntry()
self.scale_entry.set_text("1.0")
@@ -64,11 +71,17 @@ class ObjectUI(Gtk.VBox):
# GO Button
self.scale_button = Gtk.Button(label='Scale')
+ self.scale_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Perform scaling operation."
+ )
self.pack_start(self.scale_button, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
## Offset
self.offset_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.offset_label.set_markup('Offset:')
+ self.offset_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Change the position of this object."
+ )
self.pack_start(self.offset_label, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
grid6 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
@@ -76,12 +89,19 @@ class ObjectUI(Gtk.VBox):
# Vector
l11 = Gtk.Label('Offset Vector:', xalign=1)
+ l11.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Amount by which to move the object\n"
+ "in the x and y axes in (x, y) format."
+ )
grid6.attach(l11, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.offsetvector_entry = EvalEntry()
self.offsetvector_entry.set_text("(0.0, 0.0)")
grid6.attach(self.offsetvector_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
self.offset_button = Gtk.Button(label='Scale')
+ self.offset_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Perform the offset operation."
+ )
self.pack_start(self.offset_button, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
def set_field(self, name, value):
@@ -109,25 +129,43 @@ class CNCObjectUI(ObjectUI):
# Plot CB
self.plot_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Plot')
+ self.plot_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Plot (show) this object."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.plot_cb, 0, 0, 2, 1)
# Tool dia for plot
l1 = Gtk.Label('Tool dia:', xalign=1)
+ l1.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Diameter of the tool to be\n"
+ "rendered in the plot."
+ )
grid0.attach(l1, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.tooldia_entry = LengthEntry()
grid0.attach(self.tooldia_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
# Update plot button
self.updateplot_button = Gtk.Button(label='Update Plot')
+ self.updateplot_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Update the plot."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.updateplot_button, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
## Export G-Code
self.export_gcode_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.export_gcode_label.set_markup("Export G-Code:")
+ self.export_gcode_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Export and save G-Code to\n"
+ "make this object to a file."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.export_gcode_label, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
# GO Button
self.export_gcode_button = Gtk.Button(label='Export G-Code')
+ self.export_gcode_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Opens dialog to save G-Code\n"
+ "file."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.export_gcode_button, expand=False, fill=False, padding=2)
@@ -149,11 +187,19 @@ class GeometryObjectUI(ObjectUI):
# Plot CB
self.plot_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Plot')
+ self.plot_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Plot (show) this object."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.plot_cb, 0, 0, 1, 1)
## Create CNC Job
self.cncjob_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.cncjob_label.set_markup('Create CNC Job:')
+ self.cncjob_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create a CNC Job object\n"
+ "tracing the contours of this\n"
+ "Geometry object."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.cncjob_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid1 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
@@ -161,32 +207,57 @@ class GeometryObjectUI(ObjectUI):
# Cut Z
l1 = Gtk.Label('Cut Z:', xalign=1)
+ l1.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Cutting depth (negative)\n"
+ "below the copper surface."
+ )
grid1.attach(l1, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.cutz_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.cutz_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
# Travel Z
l2 = Gtk.Label('Travel Z:', xalign=1)
+ l2.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Height of the tool when\n"
+ "moving without cutting."
+ )
grid1.attach(l2, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.travelz_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.travelz_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
l3 = Gtk.Label('Feed rate:', xalign=1)
+ l3.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Cutting speed in the XY\n"
+ "plane in units per minute"
+ )
grid1.attach(l3, 0, 2, 1, 1)
self.cncfeedrate_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.cncfeedrate_entry, 1, 2, 1, 1)
l4 = Gtk.Label('Tool dia:', xalign=1)
+ l4.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "The diameter of the cutting\n"
+ "tool (just for display)."
+ )
grid1.attach(l4, 0, 3, 1, 1)
self.cnctooldia_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.cnctooldia_entry, 1, 3, 1, 1)
self.generate_cnc_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate')
+ self.generate_cnc_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Generate the CNC Job object."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_cnc_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
## Paint Area
self.paint_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.paint_label.set_markup('Paint Area:')
+ self.paint_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Creates tool paths to cover the\n"
+ "whole area of a polygon (remove\n"
+ "all copper). You will be asked\n"
+ "to click on the desired polygon."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.paint_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid2 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
@@ -194,24 +265,43 @@ class GeometryObjectUI(ObjectUI):
# Tool dia
l5 = Gtk.Label('Tool dia:', xalign=1)
+ l5.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Diameter of the tool to\n"
+ "be used in the operation."
+ )
grid2.attach(l5, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.painttooldia_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.painttooldia_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
# Overlap
l6 = Gtk.Label('Overlap:', xalign=1)
+ l6.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "How much (fraction) of the tool\n"
+ "width to overlap each tool pass."
+ )
grid2.attach(l6, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.paintoverlap_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.paintoverlap_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
# Margin
l7 = Gtk.Label('Margin:', xalign=1)
+ l7.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Distance by which to avoid\n"
+ "the edges of the polygon to\n"
+ "be painted."
+ )
grid2.attach(l7, 0, 2, 1, 1)
self.paintmargin_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.paintmargin_entry, 1, 2, 1, 1)
# GO Button
self.generate_paint_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate')
+ self.generate_paint_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "After clicking here, click inside\n"
+ "the polygon you wish to be painted.\n"
+ "A new Geometry object with the tool\n"
+ "paths will be created."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_paint_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
@@ -232,44 +322,77 @@ class ExcellonObjectUI(ObjectUI):
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid0, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
self.plot_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Plot')
+ self.plot_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Plot (show) this object."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.plot_cb, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.solid_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Solid')
+ self.solid_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Solid circles."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.solid_cb, 1, 0, 1, 1)
## Create CNC Job
self.cncjob_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.cncjob_label.set_markup('Create CNC Job')
+ self.cncjob_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create a CNC Job object\n"
+ "for this drill object."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.cncjob_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid1 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid1, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
l1 = Gtk.Label('Cut Z:', xalign=1)
+ l1.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Drill depth (negative)\n"
+ "below the copper surface."
+ )
grid1.attach(l1, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.cutz_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.cutz_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
l2 = Gtk.Label('Travel Z:', xalign=1)
+ l2.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Tool height when travelling\n"
+ "across the XY plane."
+ )
grid1.attach(l2, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.travelz_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.travelz_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
l3 = Gtk.Label('Feed rate:', xalign=1)
+ l3.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Tool speed while drilling\n"
+ "(in units per minute)."
+ )
grid1.attach(l3, 0, 2, 1, 1)
self.feedrate_entry = LengthEntry()
grid1.attach(self.feedrate_entry, 1, 2, 1, 1)
l4 = Gtk.Label('Tools:', xalign=1)
+ l4.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Which tools to include\n"
+ "in the CNC Job."
+ )
grid1.attach(l4, 0, 3, 1, 1)
boxt = Gtk.Box()
grid1.attach(boxt, 1, 3, 1, 1)
self.tools_entry = FCEntry()
boxt.pack_start(self.tools_entry, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
self.choose_tools_button = Gtk.Button(label='Choose...')
+ self.choose_tools_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Choose the tools\n"
+ "from a list."
+ )
boxt.pack_start(self.choose_tools_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
self.generate_cnc_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate')
+ self.generate_cnc_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Generate the CNC Job."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_cnc_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
@@ -277,6 +400,7 @@ class GerberObjectUI(ObjectUI):
"""
User interface for Gerber objects.
"""
+
def __init__(self):
ObjectUI.__init__(self, title='Gerber Object')
@@ -290,66 +414,115 @@ class GerberObjectUI(ObjectUI):
# Plot CB
self.plot_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Plot')
+ self.plot_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Plot (show) this object."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.plot_cb, 0, 0, 1, 1)
# Solid CB
self.solid_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Solid')
+ self.solid_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Solid color polygons."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.solid_cb, 1, 0, 1, 1)
# Multicolored CB
self.multicolored_cb = FCCheckBox(label='Multicolored')
+ self.multicolored_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Draw polygons in different colors."
+ )
grid0.attach(self.multicolored_cb, 2, 0, 1, 1)
## Isolation Routing
self.isolation_routing_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.isolation_routing_label.set_markup("Isolation Routing:")
+ self.isolation_routing_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create a Geometry object with\n"
+ "toolpaths to cut outside polygons."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.isolation_routing_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
l1 = Gtk.Label('Tool diam:', xalign=1)
+ l1.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Diameter of the cutting tool."
+ )
grid.attach(l1, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.iso_tool_dia_entry = LengthEntry()
grid.attach(self.iso_tool_dia_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
l2 = Gtk.Label('Width (# passes):', xalign=1)
+ l2.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Width of the isolation gap in\n"
+ "number (integer) of tool widths."
+ )
grid.attach(l2, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.iso_width_entry = IntEntry()
grid.attach(self.iso_width_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
l3 = Gtk.Label('Pass overlap:', xalign=1)
+ l3.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "How much (fraction of tool width)\n"
+ "to overlap each pass."
+ )
grid.attach(l3, 0, 2, 1, 1)
self.iso_overlap_entry = FloatEntry()
grid.attach(self.iso_overlap_entry, 1, 2, 1, 1)
self.generate_iso_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate Geometry')
+ self.generate_iso_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create the Geometry Object\n"
+ "for isolation routing."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_iso_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
## Board cuttout
- self.isolation_routing_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
- self.isolation_routing_label.set_markup("Board cutout:")
- self.custom_box.pack_start(self.isolation_routing_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
+ self.board_cutout_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
+ self.board_cutout_label.set_markup("Board cutout:")
+ self.board_cutout_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create toolpaths to cut around\n"
+ "the PCB and separate it from\n"
+ "the original board."
+ )
+ self.custom_box.pack_start(self.board_cutout_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid2 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid2, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
l4 = Gtk.Label('Tool dia:', xalign=1)
+ l4.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Diameter of the cutting tool."
+ )
grid2.attach(l4, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.cutout_tooldia_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.cutout_tooldia_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
l5 = Gtk.Label('Margin:', xalign=1)
+ l5.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Distance from objects at which\n"
+ "to draw the cutout."
+ )
grid2.attach(l5, 0, 1, 1, 1)
self.cutout_margin_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.cutout_margin_entry, 1, 1, 1, 1)
l6 = Gtk.Label('Gap size:', xalign=1)
+ l6.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Size of the gaps in the toolpath\n"
+ "that will remain to hold the\n"
+ "board in place."
+ )
grid2.attach(l6, 0, 2, 1, 1)
self.cutout_gap_entry = LengthEntry()
grid2.attach(self.cutout_gap_entry, 1, 2, 1, 1)
l7 = Gtk.Label('Gaps:', xalign=1)
+ l7.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Where to place the gaps, Top/Bottom\n"
+ "Left/Rigt, or on all 4 sides."
+ )
grid2.attach(l7, 0, 3, 1, 1)
self.gaps_radio = RadioSet([{'label': '2 (T/B)', 'value': 'tb'},
{'label': '2 (L/R)', 'value': 'lr'},
@@ -357,42 +530,85 @@ class GerberObjectUI(ObjectUI):
grid2.attach(self.gaps_radio, 1, 3, 1, 1)
self.generate_cutout_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate Geometry')
+ self.generate_cutout_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Generate the geometry for\n"
+ "the board cutout."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_cutout_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
## Non-copper regions
self.noncopper_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.noncopper_label.set_markup("Non-copper regions:")
+ self.noncopper_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create polygons covering the\n"
+ "areas without copper on the PCB.\n"
+ "Equivalent to the inverse of this\n"
+ "object. Can be used to remove all\n"
+ "copper from a specified region."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.noncopper_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid3 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid3, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
l8 = Gtk.Label('Boundary margin:', xalign=1)
+ l8.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Specify the edge of the PCB\n"
+ "by drawing a box around all\n"
+ "objects with this minimum\n"
+ "distance."
+ )
grid3.attach(l8, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.noncopper_margin_entry = LengthEntry()
grid3.attach(self.noncopper_margin_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
self.noncopper_rounded_cb = FCCheckBox(label="Rounded corners")
+ self.noncopper_rounded_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "If the boundary of the board\n"
+ "is to have rounded corners\n"
+ "their radius is equal to the margin."
+ )
grid3.attach(self.noncopper_rounded_cb, 0, 1, 2, 1)
self.generate_noncopper_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate Geometry')
+ self.generate_noncopper_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Creates a Geometry objects with polygons\n"
+ "covering the copper-free areas of the PCB."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_noncopper_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
## Bounding box
self.boundingbox_label = Gtk.Label(justify=Gtk.Justification.LEFT, xalign=0, margin_top=5)
self.boundingbox_label.set_markup('Bounding Box:')
+ self.boundingbox_label.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Create a Geometry object with a rectangle\n"
+ "enclosing all polygons at a given distance."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.boundingbox_label, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
grid4 = Gtk.Grid(column_spacing=3, row_spacing=2)
self.custom_box.pack_start(grid4, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
l9 = Gtk.Label('Boundary Margin:', xalign=1)
+ l9.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Distance of the edges of the box\n"
+ "to the nearest polygon."
+ )
grid4.attach(l9, 0, 0, 1, 1)
self.bbmargin_entry = LengthEntry()
grid4.attach(self.bbmargin_entry, 1, 0, 1, 1)
self.bbrounded_cb = FCCheckBox(label="Rounded corners")
+ self.bbrounded_cb.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "If the bounding box is \n"
+ "to have rounded corners\n"
+ "their radius is equal to\n"
+ "the margin."
+ )
grid4.attach(self.bbrounded_cb, 0, 1, 2, 1)
self.generate_bb_button = Gtk.Button(label='Generate Geometry')
+ self.generate_bb_button.set_tooltip_markup(
+ "Genrate the Geometry object."
+ )
self.custom_box.pack_start(self.generate_bb_button, expand=True, fill=False, padding=2)
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diff --git a/camlib.py b/camlib.py
index c9fdef4f..235c9731 100644
--- a/camlib.py
+++ b/camlib.py
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ import simplejson as json
import logging
log = logging.getLogger('base2')
-log.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+#log.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
+log.setLevel(logging.WARNING)
formatter = logging.Formatter('[%(levelname)s] %(message)s')
handler = logging.StreamHandler()
handler.setFormatter(formatter)