Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is Spool Mate?

Spool Mate is a web application designed to help you manage your 3D printing filament spools. Track materials, colors, usage, and inventory all in one place.

Is Spool Mate free to use?

Yes, Spool Mate is free to use. Create an account to get started.

Do I need to sign in?

Yes, you need to create an account to use Spool Mate. This allows your data to be saved and synced across devices.

Using Spool Mate

How do I add a new spool?

Navigate to the Filaments page and click the "New" button. Fill in the spool details and save.

Can I import my existing spool data?

Currently, manual entry is required. Bulk import features may be available in the future.

How do I mark a spool as depleted?

You can update the remaining weight to 0, or change the status to "Depleted" when editing a spool.

Can I organize spools by location?

Yes! You can assign locations to your spools and filter by location on the main filaments page.

Troubleshooting

I can't see my spools

Make sure you're signed in and check that you're on the correct account. Try refreshing the page.

The page isn't loading

Check your internet connection. If the problem persists, try clearing your browser cache.

Need More Help?

• Check out the Getting Started guide
• Review the Features page to learn more about what Spool Mate can do