Ian Bassi
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* Add CGAL-based mesh repair, drop Netfabb remnants Add repair_mesh() in MeshRepair.cpp, a CGAL-based repair that replaces MeshBoolean::cgal::repair(). It welds cracks, cancels coincident triangles, fixes orientation, fills holes (including planar annular regions), removes local self-intersections, and unites crossing shells with libigl's exact boolean while following the nonzero winding rule used by slicing. FixModelByCgal now repairs each volume in place without splitting it into parts, and reports whether the mesh was modified so unchanged meshes keep their painting and ids. The texture import repair prompt no longer depends on the Windows SDK, and the FIX_THROUGH_CGAL_ALWAYS conditionals are removed. The commented-out Netfabb/WIN10SDK build code is deleted. libslic3r_cgal now builds with CGAL_LINKED_WITH_TBB and links TBB. Add docs/HLSD/mesh-repair.md and unit tests in test_mesh_repair.cpp. * Parallelize repair while preserving separate shells Repair connected mesh units and shells independently in parallel, keep crossing shells separate, and limit self-intersection remeshing to local defects. Update mesh-repair documentation and tests for the revised behavior. * Make mesh repair deterministic and report its progress Flags written from parallel loops were std::vector<bool>, whose neighbouring bits share a word, so shells could be kept or dropped at random; they are now std::vector<char>. Holes of up to 100 edges are filled with the search over all triangles: the search restricted to a 3D Delaunay triangulation picks between equally good fills differently from run to run. Shells of fewer than four faces are dropped, as the volumes of two triangles back to back need not cancel exactly, and a shell that self-intersection removal changed is split again so the pieces it cut off are dropped too. repair_mesh() takes a progress callback in place of the cancel callback, and Fix Model reports each stage. The object's bounding box is now invalidated even when a cancel or an error stops the repair after some volumes were replaced. The edge-use sort, union-find and box-overlap code shared by several stages is factored out, the topology analysed for welding is reused to build the work units, the orientation pass checks only the edges it cut, and the output is written from the shells without joining them first. * Fix Split to parts crashing on flat pieces and staying offered after a repair ModelVolume::split() added every piece to the object and then deleted the pieces without a convex hull. When the first piece was flat, as often in a triangle soup, that deleted the volume being split while split() and its caller kept using it. A part made only of flat pieces lost all its volumes, and a soup added thousands of pieces, saving a backup of the object for each one it deleted. Pieces without a convex hull are now dropped before any joins the object, the volume being split keeps the first remaining piece, and a part with no solid piece is left whole. Other parts of the object without a convex hull are no longer deleted as a side effect. ModelVolume caches whether its mesh can be split, and set_mesh() kept the cached value, so after Fix Model, Simplify or Emboss replaced a mesh, Split to parts could still be offered for a single piece. set_mesh() and reset_mesh() now clear the cache. * Import STEP surface models with Split compound enabled Splitting a compound kept only its solids, so a surface model, which OCCT reads as a compound of loose faces, gave nothing to mesh and the import failed with "Meshing of a model file failed or no valid shape". Each shell outside a solid now becomes a part too, and loose faces stay together as one part, as they do without splitting. * Add Fix All for plates and re-enable --repair on the command line ModelVolume::repair() applies repair_mesh() to a part and replaces the mesh only when the repair changed it. Fix Model, the new Fix All and Fix All Plates items of the plate context menu, and the command line's --repair option, which had been commented out since the Win10 SDK repair was dropped, all use it. With Keep painted feature after mesh change off, Fix Model cleared the painting of every part of an object before repairing. Now only a part whose mesh changes loses its painting, so fixing a whole project does not wipe it. The notification counts the models that needed no repair instead of listing them as repaired, and objects that did not change are not refreshed.
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. - Belt Printer Support
Slice for belt / conveyor (infinite-Z) printers, with belt-aware supports and a tilted-bed preview. Contributed by Joseph Robertson (@HarrierPigeon). - IDEX/IQEX Parallel Printing Support
Print copies or mirror images of a part on every carriage of an IDEX or IQEX printer at once, with the mode chosen per plate and nozzle clearance zones shown on the bed. Contributed by Clifford (@cgarwood82). - 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. Both x64 and arm64 installers are published — pick the one matching your CPU.
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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
Microsoft Store
Install from the Microsoft Store when you prefer a Store-signed package (helps on Windows 11 Smart App Control).
Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SoftFever.OrcaSlicer -e
Mac
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Download the universal DMG, which runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
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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
- Step 2: in
System Settings->Privacy & Security, clickOpen Anyway:
- Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
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Homebrew Cask
brew install --cask orcaslicer
The Homebrew cask installs the official macOS DMG from GitHub Releases.
Linux
Flathub (Recommended)
OrcaSlicer is available through 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).
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Download App image from the releases page.
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Double click the downloaded file to run it.
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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 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
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Backers:
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Support the project
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.