# Filament Statistics

## Area

- Route: `/filaments/stats`
- Purpose: analyze the filament catalog by brand, material and distribution

## When you use this area

Use the statistics page when you want to:

- understand brand and material distribution
- compare color and material counts
- spot gaps or unusual catalog growth
- review the larger catalog situation before cleanup work

## Important functions

- aggregated counts
- distribution charts
- overview cards
- manufacturer and material comparisons

## Step-by-step guide

1. Open the statistics page.
2. Review the top KPI area.
3. Inspect the charts for brand, material and color distribution.
4. Return to the main filament page when a correction is needed.

## Typical pitfalls

- treating statistics as edit controls
- drawing conclusions without checking the underlying source records
