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Add from filament library.

Painting in 'red' is fine. Painting in 'Bambu PLA Matte Sakura Pink' is fine and matches what comes off the printer.

// What it does

Add from library opens a searchable list of real filaments — Bambu, Polymaker, Prusament, Overture, Hatchbox, Sunlu, eSUN, Elegoo, Creality — plus Games Workshop paint references for miniature painters. Filter by brand and material; click any colour to add it to your palette with the brand label preserved.

Custom… lets you enter a hex code like #42D8A0 and a name. For brands not catalogued, or custom blends.

// When to use it
  • Always, before serious painting — pick the colours you'll print with so the on-screen preview matches reality.
  • When matching a specific filament you have on the spool.
  • When designing a colour scheme around what's available in your printer's lineup.
// How to use it
  1. Setup tab → Palette → Add from library.
  2. Filter by Brand (e.g., Bambu) and Type (e.g., PLA Matte). Scroll, click a colour. It lands in the palette with the brand tag.
  3. Add a custom hex: Custom… → enter #42D8A0, name it, add. New chip appears.
  4. Press the slot key (19) and start painting with the new colour.
// Tips
  • Don't add what you don't own. The library is a reference, not a stock list.
  • Most printers run 4–8 filaments at once. Keep the palette small — forces good colour decisions and matches reality.
  • Always name custom colours. '#42D8A0' tells you nothing in three weeks.

Try add from filament library on the demo robot.

Open the painter and have a play.

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