Ian Bassi
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* Add orca-translations Claude skill and PO tool
Add a .claude skill that guides translation passes over the localization/i18n gettext catalogs. It covers the workflow: run gettext, settle new glossary terms, translate in batches, verify, and report.
Includes translation-rules.md, which condenses the placeholder, line-break and glossary rules plus the guidance on review notes.
Also adds scripts/po_tool.py (standard library only). It lists pending entries with glossary hints, validates and applies translations, adding '# AI Translated' and '# Needs human review' comments, and rewrites only the entries it changes. It can also check catalogs, look up existing translations, suggest glossary candidates and update the wiki glossary TSV.
* Let po_tool apply translations by entry id
pending now gives each entry a short id, so a translation file can name
entries by id instead of repeating the English msgid. apply accepts either.
A "review": "" item clears an earlier review note when overwriting an
entry, and check gives each msgfmt run its own temporary output file so
parallel checks do not collide.
* Fill all empty translations
Regenerate the template with run_gettext --full and translate every empty
entry in the 22 catalogs (7,089 entries) with the orca-translations skill,
following the localization glossary, including the new belt printer,
IDEX/IQEX and plugin terms. Every new entry is marked "# AI Translated";
122 also carry "# Needs human review" with what to check.
* Show entry ids in po_tool lookup and search translations
lookup now prints each entry's id, so an entry found there can be
rewritten with apply --overwrite without repeating the English, and
--msgstr searches the translations instead of the msgids, which finds
every entry that still uses a term being changed.
SKILL.md describes how to change an established term: check the
catalog's usage first, update the glossary cell, then rewrite only the
entries where the term has that meaning.
* Fix mistranslated terms and align catalogs with the glossary
Correct labels that the glossary had copied, and the entries that used
them:
- ca: Raft was rendered as the Brim term; it is now "Rai". Exhaust fan,
Monotonic line, Unretract, Slice, Lateral Honeycomb and PA Tower
labels fixed.
- cs: Lightning infill is "Blesk", not "Osvětlení" (illumination).
- sv: Retraction is "Retraktion", not "Reduktion"; Unretract,
Lagerhöjd, Delkylningsfläkt, Utsugsfläkt, Aligned Rectilinear and the
Preset label fixed.
- de: Brim is "Rand" and Skirt is "Umrandung", as most entries already
had them.
- lt: brim entries used the Skirt word "apvadas"; they now use "kraštas".
- es: Sparse infill is "relleno de baja densidad", the catalog majority.
- eu: nozzle wipe is "garbiketa", not purge.
- th: the project plate is "เพลต", distinct from the bed.
- uk: Quarter Cubic, Latin "PA" in PA Tower, and Belt purge tower.
- pl: Cross Hatch, Tri-hexagon, Volumetric speed and Raft labels.
- zh_TW: Brim stays "Brim", as the existing labels have it.
- tr: "Prime Tower" read "Prime Minister Tower".
- ko: the plugin "Capabilities" label read "performance".
- Build Volume labels fixed in tr, de, cs and eu.
All 242 rewritten entries are marked "# AI Translated".
* Make more UI text translatable and fix pluralization and context
Audit the sources for text that translators could not translate
correctly and fix it.
Mark text that reached users in English only: IDEX/IQEX role names,
plugin permission prompts and errors, 3MF/preset loading errors, G-code
placeholder parser errors, calibration and device messages, notification
texts, file dialog filters, and the config validation messages.
Replace sentences built from translated fragments, such as the prime
tower warnings, "left"/"right" nozzle names, and "Filament " + number,
with single msgids that have placeholders, so translators can reorder
and inflect them.
Use plural forms for texts with a count ("%1% mixed filaments",
"%d objects", "%1% triangles") instead of "(s)" and mismatched verbs.
Fix the swapped singular/plural pair in "The following presets inherit
this preset".
Add translation contexts where one English word has several meanings
(Subscribed/Local, Standard, Pause, View, Step, Model, Camera, Flow,
Filter, Others, Prepare, the Design tools). Show "Size" instead of
"Build Volume" in the Cut tool, which displays the object size.
Fix code that compared translated text with English (the Edit G-code
dialog group, the plugin registration failure check), and add the
bundled web pages' missing string-table entries. Use the single
character for degrees Celsius, say "G-code", and describe the head
filament map without internal jargon.
Install the libslic3r translate callback before the presets load, so
their load errors are translated, and list the 28 source files that had
marked strings but were never extracted into localization/i18n/list.txt.
* Suggest earlier translations and list fuzzy entries in po_tool pending
pending now attaches the closest earlier translation of a similar
English text (from obsolete or translated entries), so a reworded or
split string keeps its wording, and it lists fuzzy entries by default,
since users never see them. A fuzzy entry also carries its stale
translation as previous_translation.
* Fix wording of the non-boolean operands error
The logical operation error said "operators" where it means the
operands the operation was applied to.
* Translate the newly translatable strings in all languages
Regenerate the template after the translatability changes and fill every
new or changed entry in the 22 catalogs (about 12,800 entries): the
strings that became translatable, the plural forms, the entries split by
context, and the previously fuzzy singular entries that became plurals.
Every new entry is marked "# AI Translated", and about 360 also carry a
"# Needs human review" note saying what to check. Terms follow the
localization glossary. Earlier translations of reworded strings were
reused where the meaning was unchanged. Existing entries were not
changed, and obsolete entries are kept.
* Document the source translatability audit in the orca-translations skill
Add a reference describing how strings reach translators, what to look
for (untranslated text, spliced sentences, missing plurals, ambiguous
words), what not to translate, where a context cannot be carried, and
what to do after the edits, plus a scanner that lists untranslated
user-facing string literals.
* Document how to write translatable strings in AGENTS.md
Tell developers to keep each message complete in one msgid: use
placeholders instead of concatenating translated fragments, plural forms
for counts, and contexts for ambiguous words, and to list new source
files in localization/i18n/list.txt. Add a matching code review item.
* Translate the strings added since the rebase
Regenerate the template against the current main and translate the 26
new entries per language: the Fix Model commands and messages, and the
texture displacement image adjustment panel. Each new entry is marked
"# AI Translated"; existing entries are unchanged.
* tidy
OrcaSlicer: an open source Next-Gen Slicing Software for Precision 3D Prints.
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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! :)
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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.