Feature Request: Notify Users of Profile Updates

Recently, I’ve noticed that a subset of users like to download 3MF files immediately and ‘hold’ them until they are ready to begin the project. Unfortunately, this can mean that users end up printing with outdated files. This was discussed in this forum topic and I’ve tried to consider some options to resolve this issue and would like to propose the following for feedback:

Current State:

• When users download a 3MF from a print profile, they have no way to know when updates have been made to that print profile.
• This can result in them missing important model fixes & updates.

Proposed Future State:

1. MakerWorld users downloads a 3MF of a model. (existing process)

2. The designer later edits the print profile for that model chooses “Yes. Users must be notified about the change”. (this is an existing process but only notifies users who have created print profiles for the model)
   

3. The MakerWorld user opens the local 3MF file that they had previously downloaded which is now outdated. (existing process)

4. (new process) Upon opening the file, the user receives a notification that an update has been published for this model along with a link to view the update. Please see the mockup below:
   

5. (new process) Upon clicking “View Updates”, the user is directed to the updated MakerWorld print profile where they can download the updated version and view the change log.

Considerations:

• I recognize that this would require a check to the MakerWorld servers when models are opened locally. It may be that some users would prefer to disable this option in their Bambu Studio preferences.
• Many designers include notes about model updates in their model descriptions. However, we can’t always be sure that users will read the descriptions. It might be valuable to capture a ‘change log’ of updates within the print profile to make this easier for users to understand.

@MakerWorld I believe that this change could improve the user experience and so I submit it for your consideration and for the feedback of the community.

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