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Command Line Options

Usage	python g-code_ripper-XXX.py [-g file ] or g-code_ripper-XXX.py [-g file ]
-c (or --config_file)	Configuration file to read
-g (or --gcode_file)	g-code file to read
-d (or --defdir)	Default open/save directory
-h (or --help)	print syntax help to console window.
Example (Using python script with preinstalled python distribution)	python g-code_ripper-XXX.py -g my_file.ngc
Example (Using precompiled Windows executable)	g-code_ripper-XXX.exe -g my_file.ngc

Keyboard Shortcuts

F1	Open the Help dialog box. (There is nothing in the help except a reference back to the web page and my e-mail address)
F2	Opens General Settings Window
F5	Refresh display

Configuration File

g-code-ripper_config.ngc
or
.gcoderipperrc

When G-Code Ripper starts up the directory in which G-Code Ripper starts in is searched for a file named "g-code-ripper_config.ngc". If the file is found it is read and all of the G-Code Ripper options are set according to the settings saved in the config file. After searching for the config file in the current directory the users home directory is searched for "g-code-ripper_config.ngc" or ".gcoderipperrc" if either of these are found it will be used as the default settings. Only the first config file found is read.

To create a config file with your preferred options for startup just open G-Code Ripper and change the settings to your liking and click the save button next to configuration file in the settings window.

Main Window

G-Code Base Operations:	This section contains basic operations that are performed prior to any G-Code Operations selected below. The base operations are always applied before the additional operations.
Scale XY	Sets the scaling percentage for X and Y axes to be applied to the input g-code file.
Scale Z	Sets the scaling percentage for Z axis to be applied to the input g-code file.
Scale Feed	Sets the scaling percentage for feed rate to be applied to the input g-code file.
Rotate	Sets the angle in degrees to rotate input g-code file.
Origin	The origin determines the relative location of the g-code x and y zero location. The current location of the origin is displayed in the display window as a red and green lines. The red and green lines follow the RGB convention Red is the x-axis, Green in the y-axis.
Save G-Code File Base (Button)	This button results in saving the g-code with only the option above the button being applied (scale, rotate, origin). Any further options from below or on the right side of the image are not applied.

View Plane:	This section contains a variety of view plane orientations only one of the options is active at any time.

G-Code Operations:	In this section the additional operations that can be applied to the g-code can be selected.
None	No operations are performed in addition to the base operations.
Split	The G-Code is split along a line creating two g-code programs that can be run independently.
Wrap	One of the G-Code linear axes (X or Y) is mapped to a rotary axis (A or B) for machining on a cylinder.

G-Code Split Properties

Input Field	Description
Split X Position	X position of the splitting line. (i.e. the line on which the g-code is divided into two parts.) The X position is measured from the origin set in the base operations section.
Split Y Position	Y position of the splitting line. (i.e. the line on which the g-code is divided into two parts.) The Y position is measured from the origin set in the base operations section.
Split Angle	The angle of the splitting line.
Rotate Black	The rotate black setting determines whether one of the two sides of the split will be rotated by 180 degrees. Rotating 180 degrees allows the stock to be rotated 180 degrees in the machine to machine the second half. Doing this process can effectively increase size of designs that can be cut by a given machine.
Save G-Code File-Black (Button)	This button saves the g-code displayed as black in the canvas.
Save G-Code File-White (Button)	This button saves the g-code displayed as white in the canvas.
Plunge Feed	Because the g-code is being split additional cut starts and stops are required. During the additional starts the tool needs to plunge into the stock material. The plunge feed sets the feed rate for these new moves into the stock material.
Z Safe	Because the g-code is being split additional cut starts and stops are required. After one of the additional cut stops the tool needs to move to a safe position for rapid movement. The Z Safe setting sets the z position of this z location that is safe for rapid motions.

3 Presets Pack !!better!!: Amplitube

A high-quality presets pack does not just change your amplifier model. It reconfigures your entire virtual signal chain. 1. Stompboxes (Pre-Amp Effects)

: Restart the AmpliTube 3 software or your DAW. The new tones will appear in your preset browser. Tips to Get the Best Sound from Your Presets

The pack typically includes:

If a high-gain preset is squealing or cutting off your notes too early, open the stompbox section and tweak the Threshold on the noise gate to match the ambient hum of your specific pickups.

: Precise positions for gain, EQ, volume, and effect parameters. Installation & Management

Most factory presets are designed to sound impressive in isolation—often too bright or too bass-heavy for a full mix. A professionally crafted is usually designed by engineers who understand gain staging, frequency masking, and the Fletcher-Munson curve. These presets sit in a track, not on top of it.

Creating a mix-ready guitar tone requires a deep understanding of gain staging, microphone placement, cabinet dynamics, and post-EQ effects. A professionally crafted presets pack bypasses the trial-and-error phase, offering several distinct advantages:

Features high-gain models based on the Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, Marshall JCM800, and Peavey 5150. Ideal for heavy riffs and searing solos.

AmpliTube 3 and later versions. Installation: One-click import.

Not all preset packs are created equal. When looking for AmpliTube 3 presets, look for packs that offer:

If you are a guitarist who records at home, you have likely fallen into the "tone chase" trap. You spend two hours scrolling through amp heads in AmpliTube 3, swapping microphones on virtual cabinets, and tweaking the EQ, only to realize you haven't actually recorded a single note. This is where a dedicated becomes a lifesaver.

Absolutely. If you are still using Amplitube 3 in 2024 or 2025, you are likely doing so because you love its specific character. However, the factory tones do not do justice to modern production standards.

Furthermore, most modern presets packs are backwards compatible. Your AT3 presets will open in AT5 (though the reverse is not true). For musicians on older laptops or those who prefer the "vintage" sound of the older modeling algorithms, AT3 remains a gold standard.

: Examine which specific amp heads, cabinets, and microphones were chosen to achieve a sound.

Export (DXF, CSV) Settings

Input Field	Description
Include Rapid Moves	If selected the rapid moves will be included in the exported output.
File Type	Select the type of file to be exported

Auto Probe Settings

Input Field	Description
Probe X Offset	X distance from the tool to the probe. (if the tool is the probe this should be set to zero)
Probe Y Offset	Y distance from the tool to the probe. (if the tool is the probe this should be set to zero)
Probe Z Offset	Z distance from the tool to the probe. (if the tool is the probe this should be set to zero) (It is best to keep this value as close to zero as possible to prevent crashing the tool or probe)
Probe Z Safe	This is the safe Z height when probing (When the probe is over the work piece). Be aware of where the tool will be when the probe is at this position to avoid cashing the tool.
Probe Depth	Max Depth the probe will travel attempting to detect the work piece. If the probe travels to this position and does not detect the part an error will occur.
Probe Feed	The feed rate for the probe when it is lowering to detect the part.
X Points	This is the number of points that form the grid of probe points in the X direction. Points that are not needed (too far from tool path) are displayed as black in the preview canvas and will not probed.
Y Points	This is the number of points that form the grid of probe points in the Y direction. Points that are not needed (too far from tool path) are displayed as black in the preview canvas and will not probed.
Post Probe	This is a text entry field for any G-Codes that should be executed prior to the pause between probing and cutting. (If you want to swap the probe head for the tool head you may want to raise to a specified Z height (i.e. G0Z5.0)
Controller	Set the CNC controller to be used. LinuxCNC and MACH3 are supported. They require different codes for probing etc.