[GH-ISSUE #795] [Feature]: Virtual Printer Upload to File Manager #529

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opened 2026-05-07 00:11:20 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 1 comment

BreizhHardware commented

2026-05-07 00:11:20 +02:00

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Originally created by @Bademeister89 on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/795

Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub.

Problem or Use Case

It is not possible to forward files sent via the virtual printer to Bambuddy to the file manager.

Proposed Solution

There should be an additional option in the settings under Virtual Printer, alongside Archive, Review, Queue, and Proxy:

File Manager.

Files sent to the virtual printer in Bambu Studio should be automatically stored in the file manager.

Alternatives Considered

Create a folder in the Docker environment where print files can be directly placed and then consumed by Bambuddy, so that they subsequently appear in the file manager.

Feature Category

File Manager

Priority

Would improve my workflow

Mockups or Examples

No response

Contribution

I would be willing to help implement this feature

Checklist

I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested

Originally created by @Bademeister89 on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/795 Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub. ### Problem or Use Case It is not possible to forward files sent via the virtual printer to Bambuddy to the file manager. ### Proposed Solution There should be an additional option in the settings under Virtual Printer, alongside Archive, Review, Queue, and Proxy: File Manager. Files sent to the virtual printer in Bambu Studio should be automatically stored in the file manager. ### Alternatives Considered Create a folder in the Docker environment where print files can be directly placed and then consumed by Bambuddy, so that they subsequently appear in the file manager. ### Feature Category File Manager ### Priority Would improve my workflow ### Mockups or Examples _No response_ ### Contribution - [ ] I would be willing to help implement this feature ### Checklist - [x] I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested

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2026-05-07 00:11:20 +02:00

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BreizhHardware commented

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@maziggy commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026):

External folder suppport was just added today :)

Available/Fixed in branch dev and available with the next release or daily build.

commit 82278e8d93
Author: maziggy mz@v8w.de
Date: Tue Mar 24 08:43:23 2026 +0100

  Add external folder mounting for File Manager (#124)

  Host directories (NAS, USB, network shares) can now be mounted
  into the File Manager without copying files. Files are indexed
  into the database on scan but read directly from their original
  location. Supports read-only mode, hidden file filtering, and
  automatic thumbnail extraction for 3MF/STL/gcode.

  - POST /library/folders/external — create with path validation
  - POST /library/folders/{id}/scan — discover/sync files
  - Block uploads, moves, and deletes for read-only external folders
  - Never delete actual files from external paths (DB-only removal)
  - Purple folder icon + info bar with rescan button in UI
  - i18n for all 7 languages
  - 19 backend + 11 frontend tests

@maziggy commented on GitHub (Mar 24, 2026): External folder suppport was just added today :) Available/Fixed in branch dev and available with the next release or daily build. commit 82278e8d93b82bed474cf9c1eda5ec0af7d63043 Author: maziggy <mz@v8w.de> Date: Tue Mar 24 08:43:23 2026 +0100 Add external folder mounting for File Manager (#124) Host directories (NAS, USB, network shares) can now be mounted into the File Manager without copying files. Files are indexed into the database on scan but read directly from their original location. Supports read-only mode, hidden file filtering, and automatic thumbnail extraction for 3MF/STL/gcode. - POST /library/folders/external — create with path validation - POST /library/folders/{id}/scan — discover/sync files - Block uploads, moves, and deletes for read-only external folders - Never delete actual files from external paths (DB-only removal) - Purple folder icon + info bar with rescan button in UI - i18n for all 7 languages - 19 backend + 11 frontend tests