Layer

class compas_slicer.geometry.Layer(paths)[source]

Bases: object

A Layer stores a group of ordered paths that are generated when a geometry is sliced. Layers are typically organized horizontally, but can also be organized vertically (see VerticalLayer). A Layer consists of one, or multiple Paths (depending on the geometry).

Attributes:

  • paths (list) – compas_slicer.geometry.Path

  • is_brim (bool) – True if this layer is a brim layer.

  • number_of_brim_offsets (int) – The number of brim offsets this layer has (None if no brim).

  • is_raft (bool) – True if this layer is a raft layer.

Attributes

total_number_of_points

Returns the total number of points within the layer.

Inherited Attributes

Methods

__init__(paths)

calculate_z_bounds()

Fills in the attribute self.min_max_z_height.

from_data(data)

Construct a layer from its data representation.

to_data()

Returns a dictionary of structured data representing the data structure.

Inherited Methods