Knit File Formats

2 days ago

Knitout and Kniterate collaboration focuses on knitout generation and material programming workshops.
Open knitting file formats are in early development and require accessible tooling for wider adoption.
Key file formats include kcode (.kc) for Kniterate, knitout (.k) as an interchange format, dak (.txt), and Shima Seiki (.dat).
Importing knitout or kcode into the Kniterate editor is not possible, but Designaknit .txt files can be imported.
Developing a browser-based tool for students to export .kc files from the knitout visualiser without command-line reliance.
Waste section generation is crucial for predictable knitting on industrial machines like Kniterate and Dubied.
Challenges include translating knitout to machine actions and ensuring correct carrier direction and bed alternation.
Future goals include enabling knitout-to-dak conversion and importing .kc files into the Kniterate editor for pre-run checks.

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