13. Tips & FAQ

❓ How do I add a new spool?

1. Make sure the manufacturer is already created (→ Manufacturers)
2. Make sure the filament product is already created (→ Filaments)
3. If needed, create the storage location (→ Locations)
4. Go to Spools and click "Add Spool"
5. Select the filament and location, enter the weight, and save

❓ In what order should I enter data?

For best results, we recommend the following order:

1. Create manufacturers (Manufacturers)
2. Create colors (via "Manage Colors" in Filaments)
3. Create filament products (Filaments)
4. Create storage locations (Locations)
5. Create spools (Spools)
6. Create printers (Printers) – optional

❓ What does the "Low Stock" status mean?

Each filament has a minimum weight threshold (Min. Weight) defined when the filament is created. When a spool's remaining weight falls below this threshold, the spool is marked as Low. The Dashboard will then show a warning in the "Low Stock Spools" card.

❓ How do I change the color theme?

In the bottom left of the sidebar there are buttons for Default, Light, and Dark. Simply click the desired theme.

❓ I can't see the Admin area – why?

The Admin Panel menu item is only visible to users with the Admin role. If you need to perform administrative tasks, contact your system administrator to get the necessary permissions.

❓ How do I log out?

Click the → arrow icon at the bottom left of the sidebar next to the gear icon. You will be immediately signed out and redirected to the login page.

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This manual was created for FilaMan. For technical questions or issues, please contact your system administrator.