Slicer Thumbnails

This plugin will extract embedded thumbnails from gcode files created from PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, Cura, Simplify3D, IdeaMaker, or FlashPrint (FlashForge printers).

The preview thumbnail can be shown in OctoPrint from the files list by clicking the newly added image button.

The thumbnail will open in a modal window.

If enabled in settings the thumbnail can also be embedded as an inline thumbnail within the file list itself. If you use this option it's highly recommended to also set the option to set file list height or position inline image to the left.

Configuration

PrusaSlicer

Available via the UI since version 2.3, requires expert mode to be enabled in the upper right corner of the program to see the setting.

Warning: the higher the resolution of the thumbnail you use in this setting the larger your gcode file will be when sliced.

SuperSlicer

Available via the UI since version 2.2.53, requires expert mode to be enabled in the upper right corner of the program to see the setting.

Warning: the higher the resolution of the thumbnail you use in this setting the larger your gcode file will be when sliced.

Cura

A post-processing script has been bundled since version 4.9. For older versions you can manually add the post-processing script as described here.

Simplify3D

Simplify3D 5.1

Now integrated as an option in newer versions of Simplify3D

Older versions

Available as a post-processing script for windows, linux, or macos thanks to @boweeble, @NotExpectedYet, and @idcrook.

Alernatively there is another solution that utilizes OpenSCAD to geerate the thumbnail thanks to @fabiorinaldus399 that can be found here.

IdeaMaker

Available since version 2.4.1: Users can enable GCode Thumbnails for OctoPrint and Mainsail under “Printer Settings” -> “Advanced”.

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