Field notes
Choose, install and update with fewer surprises
Six practical guides built around the files that slicer projects actually publish. Start with your operating system, or prepare an update before touching a working setup.
Choose a package
Match the filename to your processor, operating system and preferred installation method.
Apple silicon, Intel or Universal?
Choose the correct macOS slicer download for an Apple silicon or Intel Mac, with current ARM64, x64 and Universal package examples.
Read guide →Installer or portable ZIP?
Choose between a Windows slicer installer, MSI and portable ZIP using current official package examples and a practical update checklist.
Read guide →AppImage, Flatpak or DEB?
Compare AppImage, Flatpak and DEB slicer packages, see what current official releases provide and choose the right Linux download.
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Manage versions
Check the release channel, preserve your profiles and keep a way back.
Updating your slicer without losing your settings
Back up profiles, record your working version and test a new release without overwriting the setup you rely on.
Read guide →How to choose the right download
Read operating system, processor and package clues in a release filename before downloading it.
Read guide →Stable or pre-release?
Use release labels and notes to decide whether a stable build or a preview belongs on your machine.
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