OpenSCAD - Profile along a Path

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OpenSCAD is a powerful tool, but sometimes you hit its limits. One of the features I was missing is the ability to create a profile along a given path. So I developed a Python library that extends OpenSCAD with this feature and also adds other generative features that can be used. Prerequisites Python 3.5 must be installed. alongpath.py samples (optional) Use the samples or create your own applications to fit your needs. This is how it works: SETUP Edit the Python sample file according to your needs, using Python syntax to create a profile and a path function. Use alongPath to combine these functions. Add an OpenSCAD section that uses these figures. Use writeOpenScad to write the OpenSCAD file. Run the Python script. Open it with OpenSCAD to display the result. USE To change, alter, or tweak the result: Change parameters in the Python file. Save it. Run it. OpenSCAD will automatically update the view due to the external editor feature. It's as easy as developing in an external editor. This helps a lot.