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[](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/actions/workflows/build_orca.yml)
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# Orca Slicer
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Orca Slicer is an open source slicer for FDM printers.
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You can download Orca Slicer here: [github releases page](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases/).
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 Join community: [OrcaSlicer Official Discord Server](https://discord.gg/WTEkCR6SnV)
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# Main features
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- Auto calibrations for all printers
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- Sandwich(inner-outer-inner) mode - an improved version of the `External perimeters first` mode
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- Precise wall
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- Klipper support
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- More granular controls
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- More features can be found in [change notes](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases/)
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### Some background
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OrcaSlicer is fork of Bambu Studio
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It was previously known as BambuStudio-SoftFever
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Bambu Studio is forked from [PrusaSlicer](https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer) by Prusa Research, which is from [Slic3r](https://github.com/Slic3r/Slic3r) by Alessandro Ranellucci and the RepRap community.
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Orca Slicer incorporates a lot of features from SuperSlicer by @supermerill
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Orca Slicer's logo is designed by community member Justin Levine(@freejstnalxndr)
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# How to install
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**Windows**:
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1. Install and run
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- *If you have troubles to run the build, you might need to install following runtimes:*
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- [MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64](https://github.com/SoftFever/BambuStudio-SoftFever/releases/download/v1.0.10-sf2/MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe)
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- [vcredist2019_x64](https://github.com/SoftFever/BambuStudio-SoftFever/releases/download/v1.0.10-sf2/vcredist2019_x64.exe)
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**Mac**:
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1. Download the DMG for your computer: `arm64` version for Apple Silicon and `x86_64` for Intel CPU.
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2. Drag OrcaSlicer.app to Application folder.
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3. *If you want to run a build from a PR, you also need following instructions bellow*
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<details quarantine>
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- Option 1 (You only need to do this once. After that the app can be oppened normally.):
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- Step 1: Hold _cmd_ and right click the app, from the context menu choose **Open**.
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- Step 2: A warning window will pop up, click _Open_
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- Option 2:
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Execute this command in terminal: `xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app`
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```console
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softfever@mac:~$ xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/OrcaSlicer.app
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```
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- Option 3:
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- Step 1: open the app, a warning window will pop up
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- Step 2: in `System Settings` -> `Privacy & Security`, click `Open Anyway`:
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</details>
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**Linux(Ubuntu)**:
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1. If you run into trouble to execute it, try this command in terminal:
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`chmod +x /path_to_appimage/OrcaSlicer_ubu64.AppImage`
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# How to compile
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- Windows 64-bit
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- Tools needed: Visual Studio 2019, Cmake, git, Strawberry Perl.
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- Run `build_release.bat` in `x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS 2019`
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- Mac 64-bit
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- Tools needed: Xcode, Cmake, git, gettext
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- run `build_release_macos.sh`
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- Ubuntu
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- run 'sudo ./BuildLinux.sh -u'
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- run './BuildLinux.sh -dsir'
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# Note:
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If you're running Klipper, it's recommended to add the following configuration to your `printer.cfg` file.
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```
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# Enable object exclusion
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[exclude_object]
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# Enable arcs support
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[gcode_arcs]
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resolution: 0.1
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```
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# Supports
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**Orca Slicer** is an open-source project, and I'm deeply grateful to all my sponsors and backers.
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Their generous support enables me to purchase filaments and other essential 3D printing materials for the project.
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Thank you! :)
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### Sponsors:
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<a href="https://peopoly.net/">
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<img src="SoftFever_doc\sponsor_logos\peopoly-standard-logo.png" alt="Peopoly" width="64" height="">
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</a>
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### Backers:
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*todo: extract ko-fi backers list*
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Support me
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[](https://ko-fi.com/G2G5IP3CP)
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# License
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Orca Slicer is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Orca Slicer is based on Bambu Studio by BambuLab.
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Bambu Studio is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License, version 3. Bambu Studio is based on PrusaSlicer by PrusaResearch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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