6. Filaments

URL: http(s)://url/filaments

The Filaments page lists all filament products registered in your system. A filament is a product template (e.g. "Prusament PETG Galaxy Black 1.75 mm") to which physical spools are then assigned.

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Features

Search

The search bar searches designation, color, and manufacturer simultaneously.

Filters

• All Manufacturers – Show only filaments from a specific manufacturer
• All Types – Filter by material type (PLA, PETG, ABS, etc.)
• All Colors – Filter by color

Add a Filament

Click "Add Filament" in the top right. The form contains:

• Designation – Name / designation of the filament
• Manufacturer – Associated manufacturer (dropdown)
• Type – Material type
• Diameter – Diameter (default: 1.75 mm)
• Colors – Assign one or more colors
• Min. Weight – Minimum weight threshold (used for low-stock alerts)
• Price per kg – Price for value calculation (optional)
• Article Number – Article number (optional)

Load from FilaManDB

Prerequisite: The FilamentDB plugin must be enabled under Admin → System.

After selecting a manufacturer, the "Load from FilaManDB" button appears:

1. Click the button – a search field opens
2. Enter the filament name (at least 2 characters) – a dropdown shows matching filaments from the FilaManDB community database
3. Select the desired filament
4. All fields are automatically pre-filled: designation, material, diameter, colors, price, etc.
5. If the manufacturer or individual colors do not yet exist in your system, they are automatically created

Tip: You can adjust the pre-filled data as needed before saving.

Color Management

Click "Manage Colors" in the top right to go to the Color Management page, where you can create and manage colors.

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