Filament Swatch Card Generator #45

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2026-01-16T05:23:19Z

tonym commented

2026-01-16 05:23:19 +00:00

Summary

Generate printable swatch cards showing all filaments in the database.

Upstream Issue

https://github.com/Donkie/Spoolman/issues/420 (2 reactions)

Use Case

Create physical reference cards showing available filament colors for:

Quick color matching when designing
Showing clients color options
Physical inventory reference

Proposed Features

1. Swatch Card Layout

Grid of color swatches
Filament name, material, vendor
Optional: remaining amount indicator

2. Export Formats

PDF for printing
PNG/SVG for digital use
STL or G-code for 3D printed cards

3. Customization

Filter which filaments to include
Sort order (color, vendor, material)
Swatch size and layout
Include/exclude empty spools

Alternatives

The Print Codex (third-party tool)
Printables swatch card models
Could integrate with label printer

## Summary Generate printable swatch cards showing all filaments in the database. ## Upstream Issue - https://github.com/Donkie/Spoolman/issues/420 (2 reactions) ## Use Case Create physical reference cards showing available filament colors for: - Quick color matching when designing - Showing clients color options - Physical inventory reference ## Proposed Features ### 1. Swatch Card Layout - Grid of color swatches - Filament name, material, vendor - Optional: remaining amount indicator ### 2. Export Formats - PDF for printing - PNG/SVG for digital use - STL or G-code for 3D printed cards ### 3. Customization - Filter which filaments to include - Sort order (color, vendor, material) - Swatch size and layout - Include/exclude empty spools ## Alternatives - The Print Codex (third-party tool) - Printables swatch card models - Could integrate with label printer ## Related - #26 Label Template Enhancements

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Reference: tonym/spoolman2#45