
* Overhang perimeter handling Updated code to handle overhang perimeters as an overhang and not as a bridge. * Preparing to add curled extrusions identification * Porting curling calculations from Prusa Slier 2.6.1 * Prototype 1 - slowdown extended to detect curled edges and further reduce speed First prototype of the code submitted. * Working prototype - 2 Code is now finally working - external perimeters are slowed down as needed when there is likelyhood of curling up. ToDo: 1. Reslicing the model causes the algorithm not to run - need to find where this fails to trigger the call for this. 2. Slowdown of internal perimeters not working yet. * Updated to use overhang wall speed instead of bridging speed for this algorithm * Fixed bug in speed calculation and tweaked parameters for high speed printer Fixed bug in speed calculation and tweaked parameters for high speed printer * Attempting to fix "set started" not being set * Parameter tweak after print tests * Fixed estimation not running when model is re-sliced. * Removing debug printf statements and fixed threading flag. * Fixed threading * Parameter tweaks following print tests * Made this as an option in the GUI * Reintroduced handling of bridges as per original design * UI line toggling when option makes sense to be visible. * Fixed bug in field visibility & made it default to off * Code optimisation * Initial commit of code from Prusa Slicer 2.6.1 * Ported ExtrusionRole from Prusa Slicer 2.6.1 * fix compile errors * Update GCode.hpp * code changes to invoke pressure equalizer * attempting to trigger pressure equalizer (Not compiling) * Update Fill.cpp * Update Fill.cpp * Pressure equaliser layer result update * Further commits * Merged PR https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/pull/9622 * First complete working version * Update PressureEqualizer.cpp * Implemented parameter in GUI * Toggle fields according to compatibility * Updated UI toggles between extrusion rate slope and arc fitting. * Updated tooltip * Introduced parameter smoothing segment length This parameter influences the number of division a line will undergo in response to the requirement to adhere to the extrusion rate flow adjustment. * Internal parameter and tool tip tweaking * Parameter and tool tip tweaking * Updated parameters and tooltip following testing. * Sync PressureEq with latest PrusaSlicer * Revert "Sync PressureEq with latest PrusaSlicer" This reverts commit 131fb94c6bebe0a6abb3ca28d4a162aacbe75f40. --------- Co-authored-by: MGunlogson <MGunlogson@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Vojtech Bubnik <bubnikv@gmail.com>
Orca Slicer
Orca Slicer is an open source slicer for FDM printers.
You can download Orca Slicer here: github releases page.
Join community: OrcaSlicer Official Discord Server
Main features
- Auto calibrations for all printers
- Sandwich(inner-outer-inner) mode - an improved version of the
External perimeters first
mode - Precise wall
- Klipper support
- More granular controls
- More features can be found in change notes
Some background
OrcaSlicer is fork of Bambu Studio
It was previously known as BambuStudio-SoftFever
Bambu Studio is forked from PrusaSlicer by Prusa Research, which is from Slic3r by Alessandro Ranellucci and the RepRap community.
Orca Slicer incorporates a lot of features from SuperSlicer by @supermerill
Orca Slicer's logo is designed by community member Justin Levine(@freejstnalxndr)
How to install
Windows:
- Install and run
- If you have troubles to run the build, you might need to install following runtimes:
Mac:
-
Download the DMG for your computer:
arm64
version for Apple Silicon andx86_64
for Intel CPU. -
Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder.
-
If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need following instructions bellow
- Option 1 (You only need to do this once. After that the app can be oppened 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
softfever@mac:~$ xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app
- Option 3:
- Option 2:
Linux(Ubuntu):
- If you run into trouble to execute it, try this command in terminal:
chmod +x /path_to_appimage/OrcaSlicer_ubu64.AppImage
How to compile
-
Windows 64-bit
- Tools needed: Visual Studio 2019, Cmake, git, Strawberry Perl.
- Run
build_release.bat
inx64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS 2019
-
Mac 64-bit
- Tools needed: Xcode, Cmake, git, gettext
- run
build_release_macos.sh
-
Ubuntu
- run 'sudo ./BuildLinux.sh -u'
- run './BuildLinux.sh -dsir'
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
Orca Slicer 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! :)
Sponsors:

Backers:
todo: extract ko-fi backers list
License
Orca Slicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Orca Slicer is based on Bambu Studio by BambuLab.
Bambu Studio is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Bambu Studio is based on PrusaSlicer by PrusaResearch.
PrusaSlicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. PrusaSlicer is owned by Prusa Research. PrusaSlicer is originally based on Slic3r by Alessandro Ranellucci.
Slic3r is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Slic3r was created by Alessandro Ranellucci with the help of many other contributors.
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.
Orca Slicer 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 Orca Slicer and provides extended functionalities for Bambulab printer users.