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+# SVG_Slicer
+Python Code to display a single slice of SVG file as a LinuxCNC HAL component
+
+to start the slicer:
+./test.py test.svg  
+
+To actually display a layer (needs LinuxCNC HAL):
+halcmd -kf
+setp slice-viewer.Z 10
+setp slice-viewer.scale 4
+
+