Part3D Bridge - v0.1.0

Part3D Bridge for macOS & Linux — First Release

This is the first release of Part3D Bridge for macOS and Linux. Part3D Bridge is a lightweight desktop app that lets you send STL files from Part3D on iPad directly to your slicer—no cables, no manual copying.

What's in this release

• macOS & Linux desktop app — Runs in the menu bar / system tray
• Linux AppImage support — Portable build with no installer required
• Auto-discovery — Your iPad finds the bridge on your network via mDNS/Bonjour
• One-click import — Send STL files from Part3D on iPad straight into your slicer
• Secure pairing — First-time device approval with HMAC authentication
• Smart slicer detection — Automatically finds Orca Slicer, Bambu Studio, and Creality Print (macOS only)
• Lightweight — Small binary and low memory usage; runs quietly in the background

System requirements

macOS

• macOS 15 (Sequoia) (and current versions)
• Support for older Intel-based mac.

Linux

• Modern Linux distribution with system tray support
• AppImage-compatible environment (no installation required)
• libappindicator and gtk

Network

• iPad and desktop device on the same local network

Installation

macOS

1. Download the DMG from the Assets below.
2. Open the DMG and drag Part3D Bridge to Applications.
3. Launch Part3D Bridge from Applications or Spotlight.
4. The app will appear in the menu bar; your iPad can then discover it when you use Part3D.

Linux (AppImage)

1. Download the AppImage from the Assets below.
2. Make it executable: chmod +x Part3D-Bridge.AppImage
3. Run it
4. The app will appear in your system tray and be discoverable from Part3D on iPad.

Getting started

1. Start Part3D Bridge on your desktop (menu bar / tray icon).
2. Open Part3D on your iPad and use the send-to-slicer flow.
3. Approve your iPad when prompted (first time only).
4. STL files will open in your default or chosen slicer.

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