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## how it works ## how it works
it searches for ```LAYER_CHANGE``` in the input gcode, counts them, then generates a gradient with that number of steps. Then it searches again and inserts toolchanges into the gcode at the appropriate layers. Finally, it outputs the code as ```input-filename_gradient.gcode``` into the source directory. it searches for ```LAYER_CHANGE``` in the input gcode, counts them, then generates a gradient with that number of steps. Then it searches again and inserts toolchanges into the gcode at the appropriate layers. Finally, it outputs the code as ```input-filename_gradient.gcode``` into the source directory.
### toolchanges
This script inserts the following:
``` G10
T#
G11```
This retracts the filament, swaps the tool, then unretracts. The rest of the toolchange/purge is up to your firmware.
## IMPORTANT
Make sure you slice your file for a single extruder, this does not take existing toolchanges into account.