Managing the Print Queue
Adding Jobs to the Queue
Jobs can enter the queue in two ways.
You can slice an object in Polar Cloud and add it directly, or you can upload a pre-sliced G-code file created elsewhere. In both cases, the job appears in the queue ready to be managed.
Reordering Jobs
Queues aren’t fixed.
You can move a job forward to print sooner or send it backward to wait its turn. This makes it easy to prioritize urgent prints without canceling anything already lined up.
Moving Jobs Between Printers
If a printer becomes unavailable, jobs don’t have to stop.
Queued prints can be moved to another compatible printer, keeping work flowing without re-uploading files or recreating settings.
Editing Jobs Without Starting Over
Queued jobs aren’t locked.
You can edit a job, adjust settings, and re-slice it directly from the queue. This is useful when you catch a mistake or want to tweak quality before the print starts.
Renaming and Identifying Jobs
Clear names prevent confusion.
Jobs can be renamed so it’s obvious what’s printing and why, which matters when multiple users or similar parts are involved.
Previewing the Final Toolpath
Before a job prints, you can inspect it.
The queue gives you access to a full G-code preview, letting you verify orientation, supports, and toolpaths before committing time and material.
Downloading Files from the Queue
Nothing is trapped in the system.
From a queued job, you can download the original model, configuration files, filament and process settings, machine profiles, the generated G-code, and the full 3MF when applicable.
This makes the queue a useful reference, not just a holding area.
The Practical Takeaway
The print queue isn’t a black box.
It’s a workspace where jobs stay flexible until they start printing. You can adjust priorities, move work between printers, inspect details, and recover files — all without breaking your workflow.
Once you start using it this way, queue management becomes a strength, not a bottleneck.