Orders
Bring sold work into the production view
Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay, Wix and SeekMake have working order flows in the desktop beta. The app keeps the order number, line items, quantities, due dates, personalisation and product images where the provider supplies them. CSV import covers spreadsheet exports and unsupported sources.
- Periodic store checksConnected stores can be checked while the Windows app is running, using the same idempotent import path as manual sync.
- Clear due workSort open orders by due date and surface overdue or due-soon work before it slips.
- Manual status controlMark an order shipped, cancelled or reopened when the production state changes.
Assignment and progress
Plan, make and check each unit
Create a reusable production recipe, split an order line into traceable print runs and choose a compatible local printer when production begins. The app keeps the due date, expected material and quality checks alongside the work until it passes inspection.
Printers
Monitor supported machines on the local network
The app supports several local printer protocols behind one printer screen. Exact data varies by machine, but can include live state, progress, remaining time, temperatures, current file, model thumbnail, layers and camera view.
- Local monitoringPrinter telemetry stays between the desktop app and the printer on the same network.
- Deliberate controlsPause, resume and stop are available only where the adapter supports them. Stop requires confirmation.
- Failure recoveryRecord a failed print with a reason, clear its printer assignment and put the order back on the to-do list.
Production, reporting and automation
Give repeated work a durable operating record
The product screens above are the daily view. The features below cover the production record behind them, from material reservations to reporting and local automation.
Import supported store orders, CSV files and manual orders, or create orders from a bespoke store through the scoped Custom Store API on eligible plans.
See live status, progress, temperatures, current files, readable faults, model thumbnails and camera views where the printer supports them.
Store repeatable production instructions, split quantities into traceable runs, assign a compatible printer and record accepted or rejected results.
Use recipe checks, completion notes, photos and recorded material use before an order is ready to complete.
Track material stock, low-stock thresholds, reservations, confirmed use, material cost and optional preventive maintenance schedules.
Rank compatible, online and available printers for a run while keeping the operator in control of the final assignment.
Surface due work, printer faults, maintenance, recent rejected production, runs awaiting inspection and orders ready to complete.
Review production, material and printer figures over selected time ranges, or run a read-only full-screen workshop display on eligible plans.
Send signed local webhooks for new orders, assignments, completions, failures, print completion and printer faults while the desktop app is running.
Automation and API
Connect the workflow to the rest of the workshop
Pro, Enterprise and VIP accounts can create scoped Custom Store API keys and configure signed local automation webhooks. These are designed for your own shop systems and local automations, such as switching a light when a print completes or reacting to a new order.
- Custom Store APICreate, read and safely amend orders from a bespoke store with scoped, revocable API keys and idempotent writes.
- Signed local webhooksReceive order, print and printer-fault events at Home Assistant or another HTTPS endpoint while the desktop app is running.
- Operator-controlled productionAutomations report events. They do not expose printer credentials or start, upload or dispatch print files.
Roadmap
Planned for later
These are on the roadmap but are not promised for the first public release. Deeper provider features depend on each provider's API and approval process.
- More store channels and deeper provider-specific order handling
- Optional controlled file dispatch for repeatable, pre-sliced jobs
- Off-network access that keeps live printer traffic local
- Mac packaging and a stable release channel
A note on printer control
Printer communication stays local to your network. On eligible plans, optional remote access can show farm status and send supported pause, resume and stop commands through the signed-in desktop app. Higher-risk actions, including arbitrary G-code, file upload and unattended starts, remain out of scope. You remain responsible for your machines and prints.
Commercial Patreons get Hobby access included in 3D Print Farm, and active Commercial Patreons can upgrade to Pro at the Patreon rate.
Product questions
What problem does 3D Print Farm solve?
It reduces the gap between a paid store order and the printer handling it. Due dates, printer assignments, order progress and live printer status sit in one production workspace.
Can it replace a printer dashboard?
It is broader than a printer dashboard. Printer status, cameras and current jobs are part of the product, but the main goal is to keep those machines connected to the orders being produced.
Can it import orders automatically?
Yes, for supported connected stores. The Windows app can periodically check Shopify, WooCommerce, eBay and SeekMake while it is running, while Wix order changes arrive through its signed webhook flow. Provider-specific limits and current status are shown on the integrations page.
Can I assign an order to a printer?
Yes. Choose the printer handling an order and the app marks that order as printing. Clearing the assignment returns unfinished work to the to-do list.
Does the app start print files remotely?
No. Assigning an order to a printer records who is handling the work but does not upload or start a file. Supported live jobs can be paused, resumed or stopped deliberately from the local printer screen.
See it in your shop
Download the Windows beta and test it with your own store and local printers.
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