raistlin7447 29f31b9b38 fff_print: a maintainable testing framework (proposal + coverage) (#14426)
* fix: initialize Print::m_isBBLPrinter

Built outside the GUI/CLI (headless tests, embedded use) the member was read
uninitialized: is_BBL_printer()/wipe_tower_type() feed it into ToolOrdering,
which then non-deterministically dropped per-feature filament assignments.
Default it to false, the value the GUI and CLI already assign for non-Bambu
printers.

* docs(test): add the fff_print testing contract

tests/fff_print/README.md codifies how the suite is organized: one file per
subsystem (each owning both in-memory and emitted-G-code assertions), flat
behavioral test names with a single [Subsystem] tag, a robust-tests guide,
the shared helpers, and an add-a-test checklist. Linked from tests/CLAUDE.md.

* test(fff_print): reorganize the suite to the contract and add coverage

Bring every subsystem into one file per the README: rename the test_data
harness to test_helpers; consolidate skirt/brim; split multi-filament and
cooling into their own files; disperse the test_printgcode grab-bag and the
end-to-end smoke scenario into focused tests; fold test_gcode into
test_gcodewriter. Standardize names and tags, align cube tests on the cube()
helper, and de-qualify the flagship files.

New coverage: multi-filament per-feature and per-object routing; a skirt/brim
behavior matrix (the #14333 rework, including brim ears, with regression
coverage for #14319 and #14366); resolved extrusion-width and config
comments; custom-G-code placeholders; fan control and speed-marker
consumption.

Re-enable three slice tests previously tagged [NotWorking]: the clipper
"Coordinate outside allowed range" error that disabled them was specific to a
past CI runner environment and no longer reproduces.

* test(fff_print): tag arm64-flaky skirt/brim tests NotWorking

Four skirt/brim slice tests intermittently throw ClipperLib's "Coordinate
outside allowed range" on the macOS and Windows arm64 CI toolchains (an FP
divergence, not a slicing bug; see PR #14207). Linux x86_64 and aarch64 are
unaffected. Tag them [NotWorking] so ctest -LE NotWorking skips them.

* test(fff_print): re-enable the arm64 skirt/brim tests

These were tagged [NotWorking] as a stopgap when myfork's daily-driver build
combined them with the cross-platform CI on a base that predated upstream's
m_origin fix (99dea01cc3). With upstream merged in, Print::m_origin is
initialized and the "Coordinate outside allowed range" throw is gone, so the
tests pass on macOS/Windows arm64. Drop the tags.
2026-07-06 22:24:24 +08:00

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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.

Windows Package Manager

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.

  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:

    Quarantine
    • 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
    • Option 2: Execute this command in terminal:

      xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app
      
    • Option 3:

      • Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
        mac_cant_open
      • Step 2: in System Settings -> Privacy & Security, click Open Anyway:
        mac_security_setting

Linux

OrcaSlicer is available through FlatHub:

Download on Flathub

Install from the command line:

flatpak install flathub com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer
flatpak run com.orcaslicer.OrcaSlicer

It can also be installed through graphical software managers (KDE Discover, GNOME Software, etc.) when Flathub is enabled. Search for OrcaSlicer in your software center.

AppImage

AppImages are published for both x86_64 and aarch64 (ARM64). Pick the file matching your CPU — the ARM64 build has aarch64 in its name (e.g. OrcaSlicer_Linux_AppImage_Ubuntu2404_aarch64_*.AppImage).

  1. Download App image from the releases page.

  2. Double click the downloaded file to run it.

  3. 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.

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.
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