Managing Calculator Presets
Save and reuse your calculator configurations for faster calculations
What are Calculator Presets?
Calculator presets allow you to save frequently-used calculator configurations. Instead of manually entering the same settings every time you calculate costs for similar jobs, save them as a preset and load them instantly.
What Gets Saved in a Preset?
- •Selected printer and filament
- •Electricity cost per kWh
- •Printer depreciation toggle
- •All post-processing times and rates
- •All preparation times and rates
- •Filament markup, general markup, and failure rate
Note: Print time and filament weight are NOT saved in presets since these values vary for each specific print job.
Creating a New Preset
- Configure your calculator: Set up the calculator with your desired printer, filament, rates, and markups.
- Click "Save Preset": Look for the "Save Preset" button in the calculator interface.
- Name your preset: Give it a descriptive name that helps you identify it later.
- Good: "Standard PLA Print", "Complex PETG Job", "Quick Prototype"
- Avoid: "Preset 1", "Test", "My Settings"
- Save: Click save and your preset will be stored in your account.
Success: Once saved, you'll see a confirmation message and your preset will appear in the presets list.
Loading a Saved Preset
Method 1: Quick Load Dropdown
Use the preset dropdown in the calculator interface to quickly select and load a preset. All settings will be applied instantly.
Method 2: Manage Presets Modal
- Click "Manage Presets" button
- Browse your saved presets
- Click "Load" next to the preset you want to use
- The modal closes and all settings are applied
What Happens When Loading?
All saved settings are immediately applied to the calculator. You can then:
- • Enter print time and filament weight for your specific job
- • Make any adjustments to the loaded values if needed
- • Calculate the cost as usual
Managing Your Presets
Manage Presets Modal
Click the "Manage Presets" button to open a modal that shows all your saved presets. From here you can:
View All Presets
See a list of all your saved presets with their names
Load Any Preset
Click "Load" to apply that preset's settings
Delete Presets
Remove presets you no longer need
Deleting a Preset
- Open the "Manage Presets" modal
- Find the preset you want to delete
- Click the "Delete" button next to it
- Confirm the deletion in the confirmation dialog
- The preset is permanently removed from your account
Warning: Deleting a preset is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you really want to remove it.
Preset Limits
Tier Limits
If you reach your preset limit, you'll need to delete an existing preset before saving a new one.
Preset Best Practices
Use Descriptive Names: Name presets based on the material type, print complexity, or use case. Examples: "PLA Quick Print", "PETG Functional Part", "Prototype Draft".
Create Material-Specific Presets: Have different presets for PLA, PETG, ABS, etc. since each material may have different cost structures.
Consider Complexity Levels: Create presets for different job complexities - "Simple", "Standard", "Complex" with appropriate labor times.
Regular Updates: Review and update your presets periodically as your costs or pricing strategy changes.