NCneticNpp — Gcode CNC backplot/simulation plugin for Notepad++

A Notepad++ plugin to plot gcode files directly in the best code editor.

How it works?

Open a numerical control file and use the Plot/Refresh command of the plugin to simulate the corresponding toolpath. You can set the default 3D view and the styling (text coloring) in the options.

Manual installation

1. Clone or download the solution, then compile the NCneticNpp.dll

2. Locate the Notepad++ plugins folder:

   • 32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins
   • 64-bit: C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins

3. Add the corresponding plugin file:

   • 32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\plugins\NCneticNpp\NCneticNpp.dll
   • 64-bit: C:\Program Files\Notepad++\plugins\NCneticNpp\NCneticNpp.dll

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Additional information

NCnetic website: https://ncnetic.com

3d graphics module : https://github.com/opentk

Notepad++ plugin template : https://github.com/kbilsted/NotepadPlusPlusPluginPack.Net

And last be not least, Notepad++ himself : https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus

Thanks to all contributors!