Slant3D Order

Blocks for managing 3D print orders through Slant3D.

Slant3D Cancel Order

What it is

Cancel an existing order

How it works

This block cancels an existing order in the Slant3D system using the order ID. The cancellation request is sent to the Slant3D API and returns a status message confirming the cancellation.

Orders can only be cancelled before they enter production. Check order status before attempting cancellation.

Inputs

Input	Description	Type	Required
order_id	Slant3D order ID to cancel	str	Yes

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
status	Cancellation status message	str

Possible use case

Customer Cancellations: Allow customers to cancel orders through your interface.

Error Recovery: Cancel orders placed with incorrect details or specifications.

Order Management: Implement cancellation functionality in order management dashboards.

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Slant3D Create Order

What it is

Create a new print order

How it works

This block creates a new 3D print order through the Slant3D API. Provide customer shipping details and a list of items to print (STL files with specifications). Each item includes file URL, quantity, and filament selection.

The block returns the Slant3D order ID which you can use for tracking and status updates.

Inputs

Input	Description	Type	Required
order_number	Your custom order number (or leave blank for a random one)	str	No
customer	Customer details for where to ship the item	CustomerDetails	Yes
items	List of items to print	List[OrderItem]	Yes

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
order_id	Slant3D order ID	str

Possible use case

E-Commerce Integration: Automatically submit 3D print orders from your online store.

Custom Product Fulfillment: Create orders for on-demand 3D printed products.

Automated Manufacturing: Trigger print orders based on inventory levels or customer requests.

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Slant3D Estimate Order

What it is

Get order cost estimate

How it works

This block calculates a cost estimate for a potential order without actually placing it. Provide the same details as a create order request, and receive a breakdown of printing and shipping costs.

Use this for price quotes before customers commit to orders.

Inputs

Input	Description	Type	Required
order_number	Your custom order number (or leave blank for a random one)	str	No
customer	Customer details for where to ship the item	CustomerDetails	Yes
items	List of items to print	List[OrderItem]	Yes

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
total_price	Total price in USD	float
shipping_cost	Shipping cost	float
printing_cost	Printing cost	float

Possible use case

Price Quoting: Provide customers with accurate pricing before they commit to orders.

Budget Planning: Calculate costs for batch orders or production runs.

Comparison Shopping: Get estimates to compare with other printing services.

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Slant3D Estimate Shipping

What it is

Get shipping cost estimate

How it works

This block calculates shipping costs for a potential order based on the destination and items. It provides an estimate before placing the full order.

Use this to display shipping costs at checkout or calculate delivery options for customers.

Inputs

Input	Description	Type	Required
order_number	Your custom order number (or leave blank for a random one)	str	No
customer	Customer details for where to ship the item	CustomerDetails	Yes
items	List of items to print	List[OrderItem]	Yes

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
shipping_cost	Estimated shipping cost	float
currency_code	Currency code (e.g., 'usd')	str

Possible use case

Checkout Display: Show shipping costs to customers before they complete orders.

International Pricing: Calculate shipping for different destinations to optimize pricing.

Cost Breakdown: Provide transparent shipping cost breakdowns to customers.

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Slant3D Get Orders

What it is

Get all orders for the account

How it works

This block retrieves all orders associated with your Slant3D account. It returns a list of orders with their current status and details.

Use this for order management dashboards or to sync order data with your systems.

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
orders	List of orders with their details	List[str]

Possible use case

Order Dashboard: Build dashboards showing all orders and their current status.

Sync Operations: Regularly sync Slant3D orders with your internal order management system.

Reporting: Generate reports on order volume and status distribution.

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Slant3D Tracking

What it is

Track order status and shipping

How it works

This block retrieves the current status and shipping tracking information for a specific order. It returns the order status and any available tracking numbers.

Use this to provide customers with real-time order status updates.

Inputs

Input	Description	Type	Required
order_id	Slant3D order ID to track	str	Yes

Outputs

Output	Description	Type
error	Error message if the operation failed	str
status	Order status	str
tracking_numbers	List of tracking numbers	List[str]

Possible use case

Order Status Page: Display current order status to customers on your website.

Shipping Notifications: Get tracking numbers to send shipping notifications to customers.

Customer Support: Look up order status quickly for customer service inquiries.

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