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BeltGCodeWriter subclassed GCodeWriter and overrode seven methods, five of them
by copying the base body and changing the transform. The base writer already
carried an axis remap and already branched at each of its seven
coordinate-emission decisions; the subclass did the same branching with a
different transform, and the two copies had begun to drift.
Replace the inheritance with a strategy object owned by GCodeWriter:
CartesianKinematics to_machine = the existing apply_axis_remap; today's base
behaviour, moved rather than changed.
BeltKinematics to_machine = MachineFrameTransform o axis_remap o
BeltBackTransform, plus a world_coordinates variant for
the PA calibration generators.
New: src/libslic3r/GCode/MachineKinematics.{hpp,cpp}, GCode/BeltKinematics.{hpp,cpp}
Deleted: src/libslic3r/BeltGCodeWriter.{hpp,cpp} (341 lines)
Points worth a reviewer's attention:
* The predicate is must_emit_all_axes(), not couples_axes(). The base returns
true for any non-identity remap, including pure permutations that do not
physically couple axes, so the question is "must every axis word be
emitted", not a statement about kinematics.
* Every per-site word-omission branch is preserved. The base deliberately
emits X/Y only, or Z only, or drops Z when its quantised value is unchanged.
The strategy changes which transform applies, never whether words are
omitted.
* set_kinematics() replays the configured remap and build volume onto a newly
installed strategy, because BeltGCode::init_belt_writer runs before
GCode.cpp calls set_axis_remap/set_build_volume_max.
* uses_pointwise_travel_speed() preserves a pre-existing divergence rather
than introducing one: the base travel_to_xyz emits the raw configured travel
speed in its final branch, ignoring the first-layer value computed at the
top, whereas the belt path used the first-layer-aware value throughout. Both
are kept. Unifying them changes feedrates and belongs in its own change.
* The [BELT-DEBUG] block is deleted; it rate-limited itself with a
function-local static thread_local in the hot emission path, and this is the
commit that would otherwise have moved it into shared code.
This commit is intended to preserve existing export output. That is reviewed by
construction -- each emission site keeps its own omission branch and each policy
divergence is preserved -- and is NOT verified against a G-code diff corpus.
Building that corpus is the outstanding work here.
Two API-equivalence exceptions, neither reachable by any caller today:
* Belt kinematics with no plane pointer installed, m_is_first_layer true,
initial and normal travel speeds differing, travel_to_xyz() reaching its
final branch: the old belt writer selected the initial-layer speed, the new
writer selects the normal travel speed. The pending-lift and XY-only
branches keep their previous selection.
* Belt kinematics installed without set_force_normal_lift(true) and a
non-normal lift requested: the old belt writer forced a normal lift, the new
writer can take the slope branch.
The PA-pattern generator reaches the writer through explicit travel_to_z() /
travel_to_xy(), not travel_to_xyz() or the lazy/eager lift paths, and normal
belt export installs both the plane and the forced-normal-lift policy, so
neither exception changes output produced today. They are recorded because a
future caller could reach them.
tests/fff_print/test_gcodewriter.cpp was also not compiling before this branch:
it called writer.to_machine_coords(), a method that existed only on
BeltGCodeWriter. It never surfaced because the build targets OrcaSlicer, not
all, and BUILD_TESTS defaults to OFF, so that translation unit was outside every
compile path. Fixed here; the existing 30-degree coordinate assertions are kept
verbatim as the best available regression net.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_011jgzj1sf53KMLPweZ8yeUQ
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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
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Visit our GitHub Releases page for the latest stable version of OrcaSlicer, recommended for most users.
Nightly Builds
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Explore the latest developments in OrcaSlicer with our nightly builds. Feedback on these versions is highly appreciated.
Belt Printer Builds
The nightly release 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 —
_beltsuffix (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_beltbuilds, produced from thebelt-printerbranch. See tracking PR #14394 and the original documentation in #12998.
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
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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.