From a3ef75586e0e0111524db283531686d9363ce7e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ian Bassi Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:42:32 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update home readme (#14905) --- README.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5cf8df80c7..2242d6ae33 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -89,11 +89,22 @@ Visit our GitHub Releases page for the latest stable version of OrcaSlicer, reco 🌙 **[Download the Latest Nightly Build](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases/tag/nightly-builds)** Explore the latest developments in OrcaSlicer with our nightly builds. Feedback on these versions is highly appreciated. +### Belt Printer Builds + +The [nightly release](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases/tag/nightly-builds) ships **two parallel builds**: the standard build and a belt-printer build. Both are attached to the same release — tell them apart by the filename suffix: + +- **Standard** — no suffix (e.g. `OrcaSlicer_Windows_Installer_x64_nightly.exe`) +- **Belt** — `_belt` suffix (e.g. `OrcaSlicer_Windows_Installer_x64_nightly_belt.exe`) + +The `_belt` builds add **experimental support for belt / conveyor (infinite-Z) printers**, where the model is sliced against a tilted belt surface instead of a flat horizontal bed. They include ready-to-use belt printer profiles, the full belt slicing pipeline (mesh rotation and G-code transforms), belt-aware support generation, and a tilted-bed preview. + +> ⚠️ Belt printer support is under active development and is **not yet merged into `main`** — it currently ships only in these parallel `_belt` builds, produced from the [`belt-printer`](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/tree/belt-printer) branch. See tracking PR [#14394](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/pull/14394) and the original documentation in [#12998](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/pull/12998). + # How to install ## Windows -Download the **Windows Installer exe** for your preferred version from the [releases page](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases). +Download the **Windows Installer exe** for your preferred version from the [releases page](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases). Both `x64` and `arm64` installers are published — pick the one matching your CPU. - *For convenience there is also a portable build available.*
@@ -108,7 +119,7 @@ Download the **Windows Installer exe** for your preferred version from the [rel - This file may already be available on your computer if you've installed visual studio. Check the following location: `%VCINSTALLDIR%Redist\MSVC\v142`
-Windows Package Manager +### Windows Package Manager ```shell winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e @@ -116,7 +127,7 @@ winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e ## Mac -1. Download the DMG for your computer: `arm64` version for Apple Silicon and `x86_64` for Intel CPU. +1. Download the universal DMG, which runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. 2. Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder. 3. *If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need to follow the instructions below:* @@ -141,13 +152,13 @@ winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e ![mac_security_setting](./SoftFever_doc/mac_security_setting.png) -Homebrew Cask +### Homebrew Cask ```shell brew install --cask orcaslicer ``` -The [Homebrew cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/orcaslicer) installs the official macOS DMG published on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases) (community-maintained formula; not a third-party binary fork). +The [Homebrew cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/orcaslicer) installs the official macOS DMG from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/releases). ## Linux @@ -197,8 +208,8 @@ resolution: 0.1 # Supports -**OrcaSlicer** is an open-source project and I'm deeply grateful to all my sponsors and backers. -Their generous support enables me to purchase filaments and other essential 3D printing materials for the project. +**OrcaSlicer** is an open-source project, and we're deeply grateful to all our sponsors and backers. +Their generous support helps fund filaments and other essential 3D printing materials for the project. Thank you! :) ## Sponsors @@ -222,7 +233,7 @@ Thank you! :) **Ko-fi supporters** ☕: [Backers list](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/16147016/Supporters_638561417699952499.csv) -## Support me +## Support the project