From bc7ff623f8454e47e1ef2e6d6ec7115b58977e51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bubnikv Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:00:46 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated from upstream, build instructions for Windows point to Prusa3D instructions. --- README.md | 32 ++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cab4a185f..5264598ee 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,8 +2,11 @@ _Q: Oh cool, a new RepRap slicer?_ A: Yes. -Slic3r [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/alexrj/Slic3r.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/alexrj/Slic3r) [![Build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/8iqmeat6cj158vo6?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/lordofhyphens/slic3r) +Slic3r ====== +Prebuilt Windows, OSX and Linux binaries are available through the [git releases page](https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases). + + Slic3r takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instructions for 3D printers. It's compatible with any modern printer based on the RepRap toolchain, @@ -52,22 +55,16 @@ Other major features are: ### How to install? -You can just download a precompiled package from [slic3r.org](http://slic3r.org/); +You can download a precompiled package from [slic3r.org](http://slic3r.org/); it will run without the need for any dependency. -If you want to compile the source yourself just do the following (checkout -[slic3r.org](http://slic3r.org/download) for more details): - -``` -$ git clone https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r.git -$ cd Slic3r -$ perl Build.PL --sudo -$ perl Build.PL --sudo --gui -$ ./slic3r.pl -``` +If you want to compile the source yourself follow the instructions on one of these wiki pages: +* [Linux](https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r/wiki/Running-Slic3r-from-git-on-GNU-Linux) +* [Windows](https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/wiki/How-to-compile-Slic3r-Prusa-Edition-on-MS-Windows) +* [Mac OSX](https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r/wiki/Running-Slic3r-from-git-on-OS-X) ### Can I help? -======= + Sure! You can do the following to find things that are available to help with: * [Pull Request Milestone](https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r/milestone/31) * Please comment in the related github issue that you are working on it so that other people know. @@ -77,9 +74,7 @@ Sure! You can do the following to find things that are available to help with: * You can also find me (rarely) in #reprap and in #slic3r on [FreeNode](https://webchat.freenode.net) with the nickname _Sound_. Another contributor, _LoH_, is also in both channels. * Add an [issue](https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r/issues) to the github tracker if it isn't already present. -Sure! Drop me a line at aar@cpan.org. You can also -find me in #reprap and in #slic3r on FreeNode with the nickname _Sound_. -Before sending patches and pull requests contact me to discuss your proposed +Before sending patches and pull requests contact me (preferably through opening a github issue or commenting on an existing, related, issue) to discuss your proposed changes: this way we'll ensure nobody wastes their time and no conflicts arise in development. @@ -149,6 +144,8 @@ The author of the Silk icon set is Mark James. --gcode-arcs Use G2/G3 commands for native arcs (experimental, not supported by all firmwares) --gcode-comments Make G-code verbose by adding comments (default: no) + --vibration-limit Limit the frequency of moves on X and Y axes (Hz, set zero to disable; + default: 0) --pressure-advance Adjust pressure using the experimental advance algorithm (K constant, set zero to disable; default: 0) @@ -247,7 +244,6 @@ The author of the Silk icon set is Mark James. Quality options (slower slicing): --extra-perimeters Add more perimeters when needed (default: yes) - --ensure_vertical_shell_thickness Add solid infill near sloping surfaces to guarantee the vertical shell thickness (top+bottom solid layers). (default: no) --avoid-crossing-perimeters Optimize travel moves so that no perimeters are crossed (default: no) --thin-walls Detect single-width walls (default: yes) --overhangs Experimental option to use bridge flow, speed and fan for overhangs @@ -394,4 +390,4 @@ If you want to change a preset file, just do If you want to slice a file overriding an option contained in your preset file: - slic3r.pl --load config.ini --layer-height 0.25 file.stl + slic3r.pl --load config.ini --layer-height 0.25 file.stl \ No newline at end of file