Clifford GarwoodandClaude Opus 4.7
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Felix14-v2 PR review feedback (https://github.com/OrcaSlicer/OrcaSlicer/pull/13086#issuecomment-4323696312) plus the slice-time validation work that follows from his bug list. UI polish: - Capitalize "Primary" in display (right-click mode menu, plate tooltip). Sentinel stays lowercase for wire compatibility. - Pre-slice-warnings checkbox now uses Orca's ::CheckBox so it matches the green toggle style of the rest of the IDEX/IQEX configuration page. - DPI-scaled the IMEXModesCtrl (modes editor) sub-panels, button grid, text wraps, gcode textarea, and the ghost-tooltip swatch (imgui.scaled). Legend swatches sized to body-text height for visual balance. - Primary mode tool buttons in the modes editor are now disabled (read- only): cycling roles on the IMEX-off mode is a no-op and confusing. - Modes editor sub-panels now explicitly inherit the app's window-default dark colour so chromeless ScalableButtons don't render with a visible light box around their icons on GTK dark themes. - Per-mode-line reset arrows in the modes editor: each row gets a small reset bitmap that snaps that row's name+tools+gcode triplet back to the saved preset's value. matches_config() guard on the page-level reload prevents the textbox-being-typed-into from being destroyed mid-keystroke. - New View menu item "Show IDEX/IQEX Toolhead" — toggles the per-carriage footprint boxes during G-code preview playback. Gated to Preview tab + IMEX printer; backed by app_config so it persists. Coordinated config migrations: - imex_tool_layout and imex_viz_theme migrate from coString to coEnum (ImexToolLayout / ImexVizTheme). Existing wire format preserved so saved presets and 3MFs deserialize unchanged. Side-benefit: both now pick up standard Field rendering and so finally show reset arrows. Slice-time safeguards (the validation half): - imex_suppresses_bare_toolchange(parallel_mode, count): suppresses the slicer's bare T<n> at print-start in any IMEX parallel mode (the user's imex_mode_gcode + machine_start_gcode owns tool activation there). Mid- print T<n> emits normally — Print::validate blocks the configurations where mid-print T<n> wouldn't make sense. Applied to both code paths inside GCode::set_extruder (the long multi-extruder path AND the single-extruder path that fires when multiple_extruders=false). - imex_multicolor_block_reason(): hard-stop validator returning a user- facing reason string when the active IMEX configuration can't physically support multi-color. Catches IDEX (1 tool/gantry), 2-tool-active IQEX (no within-gantry swap topology), and any MMU/AFC lane sharing among used filaments. Wired into Print::validate as a slice blocker, and into PartPlate::has_imex_multimaterial_conflict so the plater badge agrees with the slice block (no more false positives where the badge warns but the slice goes through). - New imex_mode_types config option (parallel array to imex_mode_names) and imex_mode_type_for() helper. Mode-type tag drives behaviour: zones, ghosts, and validation interpret modes differently per type. Initial types: "primary", "copy", "mirror", "split". Split modes are explicitly designed for paired-gantry IQEX multi-color and bypass the gantry-pair check in imex_multicolor_block_reason (MMU sharing still blocks them). Test coverage: - New unit tests cover imex_suppresses_bare_toolchange (4 cases), imex_multicolor_block_reason (8 cases including IDEX, IQEX 2-/4-tool- active, MMU sharing, missing primary, Split type), and imex_mode_type_for (3 cases including legacy fallback). Total: 186 IMEX assertions across 71 test cases, all passing. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 <noreply@anthropic.com>
OrcaSlicer: an open source Next-Gen Slicing Software for Precision 3D Prints.
Optimize your prints with ultra-fast slicing, intelligent support generation, and seamless printer compatibility—engineered for perfection.
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Main features
- Advanced Calibration Tools
Comprehensive suite: temperature towers, flow rate, retraction & more for optimal performance. - Precise Wall and Seam Control
Adjust outer wall spacing and apply scarf seams to enhance print accuracy. - Sandwich Mode and Polyholes Support
Use varied infill patterns and accurate hole shapes for improved clarity. - Overhang and Support Optimization
Modify geometry for printable overhangs with precise support placement. - Granular Controls and Customization
Fine-tune print speed, layer height, pressure, and temperature with precision. - Network Printer Support
Seamless integration with Klipper, PrusaLink, and OctoPrint for remote control. - Mouse Ear Brims & Adaptive Bed Mesh
Automatic brims and adaptive mesh calibration ensure consistent adhesion. - User-Friendly Interface
Intuitive drag-and-drop design with pre-made profiles for popular printers. - Open-Source & Community Driven
Regular updates fueled by continuous community contributions. - Wide Printer Compatibility
Supports a broad range of printers: Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Voron, and more. - Additional features can be found in the change notes.
Wiki
The wiki aims to provide a detailed explanation of the slicer settings, including how to maximize their use and how to calibrate and set up your printer.
Download
Stable Release
📥 Download the Latest Stable Release
Visit our GitHub Releases page for the latest stable version of OrcaSlicer, recommended for most users.
Nightly Builds
🌙 Download the Latest Nightly Build
Explore the latest developments in OrcaSlicer with our nightly builds. Feedback on these versions is highly appreciated.
How to install
Windows
Download the Windows Installer exe for your preferred version from the releases page.
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For convenience there is also a portable build available.
Troubleshooting
- If you have troubles to run the build, you might need to install following runtimes:
- MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64
- vcredist2019_x64
- Alternative Download Link Hosted by Microsoft
- 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
winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e
Mac
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Download the DMG for your computer:
arm64version for Apple Silicon andx86_64for Intel CPU. -
Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder.
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If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need to follow the instructions below:
Quarantine
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Option 1 (You only need to do this once. After that the app can be opened normally.):
- Step 1: Hold cmd and right click the app, from the context menu choose Open.
- Step 2: A warning window will pop up, click Open
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Option 2: Execute this command in terminal:
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Option 3:
- Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
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System Settings->Privacy & Security, clickOpen Anyway:
- Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
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Linux (Ubuntu)
- If you run into trouble executing it, try this command in the terminal:
chmod +x /path_to_appimage/OrcaSlicer_Linux.AppImage
How to Compile
All updated build instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux are now available on the official OrcaSlicer Wiki - How to build page.
Please refer to the wiki to ensure you're following the latest and most accurate steps for your platform.
Klipper Note
If you're running Klipper, it's recommended to add the following configuration to your printer.cfg file.
# Enable object exclusion
[exclude_object]
# Enable arcs support
[gcode_arcs]
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.
Thank you! :)
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Some Background
Open-source slicing has always been built on a tradition of collaboration and attribution. Slic3r, created by Alessandro Ranellucci and the RepRap community, laid the foundation. PrusaSlicer by Prusa Research built on Slic3r and acknowledged that heritage. Bambu Studio in turn forked from PrusaSlicer, and SuperSlicer by @supermerill extended PrusaSlicer with community-driven enhancements. Each project carried the work of its predecessors forward, crediting those who came before.
OrcaSlicer began in that same spirit, drawing from BambuStudio, PrusaSlicer, and ideas inspired by CuraSlicer and SuperSlicer. But it has since grown far beyond its origins. Through relentless innovation — introducing advanced calibration tools, precise wall and seam control, tree supports, adaptive slicing, and hundreds of other features — OrcaSlicer has become the most widely used and actively developed open-source slicer in the 3D printing community. Many of its innovations have been adopted by other slicers, making it a driving force for the entire industry.
The OrcaSlicer logo was designed by community member Justin Levine (@freejstnalxndr).
License
- OrcaSlicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3.
- The GNU Affero General Public License, version 3 ensures that if you use any part of this software in any way (even behind a web server), your software must be released under the same license.
- OrcaSlicer includes a pressure advance calibration pattern test adapted from Andrew Ellis' generator, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3. Ellis' generator is itself adapted from a generator developed by Sineos for Marlin, which is licensed under GNU General Public License, version 3.
- The Bambu networking plugin is based on non-free libraries from BambuLab. It is optional to the OrcaSlicer and provides extended functionalities for Bambulab printer users.