Flashforge Adventurer 5M User Manual page 11

OrcaSlicer
This slicing software, created by the open-source community, offers more open
configuration options. Experienced users are recommended to use this slicing software.
Download and Installation Instructions
Download the latest slicing software from the official website:
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https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases.
Find the OrcaSlicer software package on the USB flash drive and install the
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version that matches your system.
Note: Files can be imported by project, requiring a click on the project file each time you
open it. Alternatively, configs can be imported, eliminating the need to do so each time,
but this may not be compatible with higher software versions.
Using OrcaSlicer
Import Project Files
Open the installed OrcaSlicer and click [Open Project].
The profile should be in .3mf format. You can find the corresponding file on the USB
flash drive. Drag it directly into OrcaSlicer or open it directly (if the machine is not
configured with a USB flash drive, please download the corresponding profile from
Flashforge's official website).
After importing the profile, the software interface will display the corresponding printer,
and you can select the desired printing material.
Select the model file to be printed. You can drag it directly into the software or click
[File] - [Import] to import the model file (STL/STEP/OBJ/3MF, etc.).
Click [Slice all]. Once slicing is completed, click [Export G-code file], save the file to a USB
flash drive, and then insert it into the printer for printing.
Import Configs
Open the installed OrcaSlicer. Click [File] - [Import] - [Import Configs...].
The config file should be in .json format. You can find the corresponding files on the USB
flash drive, select all, and open it (if the machine is not configured with a USB flash drive,
please download the corresponding config files from Flashforge's official website).
After importing, the corresponding printer, available filaments, and recommended
parameters will be displayed. Select the model file to be printed. You can drag it directly
into the software, or click [File] - [Import] to import the model file (STL/STEP/OBJ/3MF,
etc.).
Click [Slice all]. Once slicing is completed, click [Export G-code file], save the file to a USB
flash drive, and then insert it into the printer for printing.
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