Request for documentation of version 530's .c2d file format

[RichardM (Richard Miner)]

Is there documentation about the details of the .c2d file format? It appears to be a “json” file with some extra things after the last “}”. The “json” part is readable, but I’m having a hard time understanding some of its fields.

I want to generate my own .c2d files based on mathematically derived shapes, but am having trouble understanding what point-types and smooth values mean (among other things). I could generate my designs as .svg files, then import them in Carbide Create, but I would like to go back and forth between my programs and editing the files in Carbide Create.

Can anyone fill me in on some of the details of the .c2d file format?

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Please see:

C2D file schema

Since Carbide Create is closed source and those of us with programming chops can’t contribute I was thinking there might be a way we could indirectly add functionality by producing tools the interact with CC by programmatically mutating c2d files. I could see additions like: generating geometry and toolpaths definitions (not g-code) that 1- effectively create a ramp for entries in contour cuts 2- effectively create helical entries for pockets 3- split up pockets into chunks such that somethi…