REQ: SolidWorks integration, possible even? #1140

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:53:33+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:53:33 +02:00

Originally created by @swatti87 on 1/8/2026

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

I have searched the existing issues

"I dont care who wins anymore, i just want to see those paywallers lose, ALL OF IT"

One of the best quality-of-life features in Cura was being able to just click a macro in SolidWorks and it would be exported to Cura plate. Untill they took it from us and put a price on it and STP-files.

According to my limited knowledge SW can export a LOT of stuff out via macros, and im fairly sure theres more that can be done with them then there was when the exporting was still a free community made addon.

Would it be even possible with Orca to do such wizardy?

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

Klipper

Describe the solution you'd like

I'm just a self-tought hobbyist when it comes to SW, but im fairly sure lot of people would like this, and if possible similar integration with other modeling softwares.

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

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*Originally created by @swatti87 on 1/8/2026* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? "I dont care who wins anymore, i just want to see those paywallers lose, ALL OF IT" One of the best quality-of-life features in Cura was being able to just click a macro in SolidWorks and it would be exported to Cura plate. Untill they took it from us and put a price on it and STP-files. According to my limited knowledge SW can export a LOT of stuff out via macros, and im fairly sure theres more that can be done with them then there was when the exporting was still a free community made addon. Would it be even possible with Orca to do such wizardy? ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? Klipper ### Describe the solution you'd like I'm just a self-tought hobbyist when it comes to SW, but im fairly sure lot of people would like this, and if possible similar integration with other modeling softwares. ### Describe alternatives you've considered _No response_ ### Additional context _No response_

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#1140