diff --git a/plugins/SliceInfoPlugin/SliceInfo.py b/plugins/SliceInfoPlugin/SliceInfo.py
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+# Copyright (c) 2015 Ultimaker B.V.
+# Cura is released under the terms of the AGPLv3 or higher.
+
+from UM.Extension import Extension
+from UM.Application import Application
+
+class SliceInfo(Extension):
+    def __init__(self):
+        super().__init__()
+        Application.getInstance().getOutputDeviceManager().writeStarted.connect(self._onWriteStarted)
+
+    def _onWriteStarted(self, output_device):
+        print("Write started")
+        pass
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