https://github.com/ghosttypes/orca2flashforge

A universal post-processing script for OrcaSlicer that restores FlashForge-specific metadata and formatting expected by FlashForge printers.
https://github.com/ghosttypes/orca2flashforge

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A universal post-processing script for OrcaSlicer that restores FlashForge-specific metadata and formatting expected by FlashForge printers.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ghosttypes/orca2flashforge
• Owner: GhostTypes
• Created: 2025-10-27T22:48:31.000Z (8 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-11-19T00:02:05.000Z (7 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-11-19T01:17:57.608Z (7 months ago)
• Language: G-code
• Size: 731 KB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 1
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  • Readme: README.md

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orca2flashforge

  
A universal post-process script for OrcaSlicer, which restores FlashForge specific metadata





  

  

  



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What It Does





This script restructures G-code files from OrcaSlicer to match the format expected by FlashForge printers and their API. Without this conversion, the printer won't display the information, and it won't populate in the HTTP API



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Restored Information





The conversion ensures the printer correctly recognizes the following info:





  

    Information Type

    Details

  

  

    Estimated Print Time (ETA)

    Time remaining and total print duration

  

  

    Filament Usage

    Amount used in mm, cm³, grams, and cost

  

  

    Layer Count

    Total layers and current layer progress

  

  

    Print Settings

    Infill percentage, print speeds, layer height

  

  

    Temperature Settings

    Nozzle and bed temperatures

  

  

    Printer Configuration

    All slicer settings and parameters

  



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Installation





  

    Step

    Action

  

  

    1

    Clone or download this repository

  

  

    2

    Ensure Python 3.6+ is installed

  



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Setup





> OrcaSlicer documentation [here](https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/wiki/others_settings_post_processing_scripts)





(path to python) (path to convert.py)











Save settings. The script will automatically run after every slice.



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Example





This file was sliced by OrcaSlicer *without* the post-process script, and lacks filament usage, eta, and more

> The ETA shows as the current time











This file was passed through the post-process script, allowing the printer and other programs to fetch/display the correct information

> The ETA is correctly calculated, and filament information is populated