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Legacy PreForm archive (2014–2019)

Legacy PreForm archive (2014–2019)

Release notes from the year 2019 and earlier are available to view. To find the most recent versions of PreForm, check the support article PreForm downloads and release notes.

2019 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated changes.

PreForm 3.2.3 — December 19, 2019

PreForm 3.2.3 was a recommended update for Form 3B, Form 3, and Form 2 printers. This release improved print quality for Form 3 and Form 3B printers.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3B
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • Improved print quality for Grey Resin when printing at 100 microns
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • Improved print quality for Grey Resin when printing at 100 microns
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.13 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.2.2 — November 26, 2019

PreForm 3.2.2 was a recommended update for Form 3B, Form 3, and Form 2 printers. This release added new material settings and remote printing for Form 3B printers.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3B
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • Added the 100 micron layer thickness setting for Surgical Guide Resin
  • Added Remote Printing to send jobs from your computer to a printer that is on a different network. Used together with Prime Mode, this is a powerful way to send print jobs from a separate location to your printer and have them start printing automatically
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • N/A
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.13 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.2.1 — November 12, 2019

PreForm 3.2.1 was a recommended update for Form 3B, Form 3, and Form 2 printers. This release added new materials settings for Form 3 printers.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3B
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • Added the 100 micron layer thickness setting for Dental SG Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Dental SG Resin
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.4.3 and later
  • Added the 100 micron layer thickness setting for Dental SG Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Dental SG Resin
  • During material selection, select Dentures to choose a specific Denture Resin from the dropdown menu
  • Improved resolution of small features for Grey Resin at 100 micron layer thickness
  • Improved internal supports
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.13 and later
  • Added the 100 micron layer thickness setting for Surgical Guide Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Surgical Guide Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Denture Base RP Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Denture Base DP Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Denture Teeth A3 Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Denture Teeth B2 Resin
  • During material selection, select Dentures to choose a specific Denture Resin from the dropdown menu
  • Improved internal supports

PreForm 3.2.0 — October 29, 2019

PreForm 3.2.0 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release adds new Array and Remote Printing functionality, while also improving support settings.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.3.4 and later
  • Added Array under the Layout dialog box to quickly fill a build platform with multiple copies of a model
  • Added Remote Printing to send jobs from your computer to a printer that is on a different network. Used together with Prime Mode (first released in Firmware 1.2.3), this is a powerful way to send print jobs from a separate location to your printer and have them start printing automatically
  • Improved supports for Mini Rafts
  • Improved internal supports
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • Added Array under the Layout dialog box to quickly fill a build platform with multiple copies of a model
  • Improved supports for Mini Rafts
  • Improved internal supports

PreForm 3.1.2 — October 11, 2019

PreForm 3.1.2 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release improved layer thickness settings for existing materials.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.3.4 and later
  • Improved the 100 micron layer thickness setting for Grey Resin
  • Improved the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Dental Model Resin
  • Improved the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Tough Resin
  • Improved the 25 micron layer thickness setting for Color Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.1.1 — September 19, 2019

PreForm 3.1.1 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release improved layer thickness settings for existing materials.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.2.3 and later
  • Improved the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Clear Resin
  • Improved the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Color Resin
  • Improved the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Durable Resin
  • Improved the 25 micron layer thickness setting for Black Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.1.0 — September 12, 2019

PreForm 3.1.0 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release improved support generation, view and camera controls, as well as the design of the Job Info panel and Supports dialog box.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.2.3 and later
  • Redesigned the Job Info panel to remove the Edit button, open the Job Setup window by clicking the printer name
  • Redesigned the Supports dialog box to remove the On Build Platform checkbox, place a model directly on the build platform by clicking Raft Type > None
  • Added the 25 micron layer thickness setting for Dental Model Resin
  • Added the 25 micron layer thickness setting for High Temp Resin
  • Improved Duplicate by copying model orientation when creating duplicates
  • Improved view controls by rotating the camera around model
  • Improved support generation by aligning the touchpoints along the part surface
  • Improved support generation by enabling touchpoints to point horizontally
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Black Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Color Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Tough Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Dental Model Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Grey Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • Redesigned the Job Info panel to remove the Edit button, open the Job Setup window by clicking the printer name
  • Redesigned the Supports dialog box to remove the On Build Platform checkbox, place a model directly on the build platform by clicking Raft Type > None
  • Improved Duplicate by copying model orientation when creating duplicates
  • Improved view controls by rotating the camera around model
  • Improved support generation

PreForm 3.0.7 — August 29, 2019

PreForm 3.0.7 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release added and improved layer thickness settings for multiple materials.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.1.5 and later
  • Added the 100, 50, and 25 micron layer thickness settings for Color Base Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Dental Model Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Flexible Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Durable Resin
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Castable Wax Resin
  • Improved the support structure for Flexible Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Flexible Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for White Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for High Temp Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.6 — August 22, 2019

PreForm 3.0.6 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release added and improved layer thickness settings for multiple materials.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.0.1 and later
  • Added the 50 micron layer thickness setting for Flexible Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Durable Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.5 — August 15, 2019

PreForm 3.0.5 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release improved layer thickness settings and the Layout feature.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.0.1 and later
  • Clicking Layout All moves models to the mixer side
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Tough Resin
  • Improved layer thickness settings for Clear Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.4 — August 8, 2019

PreForm 3.0.4 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release improved layer thickness settings and early layer supports.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.0.1 and later
  • Refined layer thickness settings for Grey Resin
  • Improved early layer support settings for Grey Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.3 — July 30, 2019

PreForm 3.0.3 was a recommended update for Form 3 and Form 2 printers. This release added support for additional materials.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.0.1 and later
  • Added support for Draft Resin
  • Added support for Dental Model Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.2 — July 3, 2019

PreForm 3.0.2 was a required update for Form 3 printers, and was a recommended update for Form 2 printers.

Note:

  • This version of PreForm is compatible with Firmware 1.0.0 or later
  • Large jobs of 400 MB or more may take an hour or longer to upload to the printer
  • The Print Time feature is disabled for Form 3 printers
  • The displayed print time on the touchscreen may take longer than the actual print time
Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 3
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.0.0 and later
  • Added support for all Standard Resins
  • Added support for Durable Resin
  • Added support for Flexible Resin
  • Added support for High Temp Resin
  • Added support for Tough Resin
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.12 and later
  • N/A

PreForm 3.0.1 — April 17, 2019

PreForm 3.0.1 was a recommended update for Form 2 printers. This release improved how supports are generated for Flexible Resin and added adjustments for Denture Resin.

Note:

This version of PreForm is compatible with Firmware 1.19.11 or later

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.11 and later
  • Improved support settings for Flexible Resin
  • Improved handling of self-intersecting meshes
  • Adjusted material settings for Denture Resin

PreForm 3.0.0 — April 2, 2019

PreForm 3.0.0 was a recommended update for Form 2 printers. This release was the first to showcase a completely redesigned interface that makes model manipulation easy. New features included changing a model's raft type, the ability to create a mirror copy of a model, and a menu to view a printer's details. Several new materials were also released with this version.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.11 and later
  • Redesigned interface
    • Open the Job Info sidebar to change Layer Thickness, Resin, and Version
    • Open the Job Info sidebar to toggle Show Minima and Show Cups on and off
    • Open the Job Info sidebar to view Printer Details
  • Change Raft Type to Mini-Rafts to save time and resin on the early layers of a print, or keep the default Raft to continue printing on one large raft
  • Mirror Models to flip a model and create a mirror image
  • Added support for a new material: Draft Resin
    • Draft Resin FLDRBL01 (300 microns)
  • Added support for a new Denture Base Resin shade
    • Denture Base OP Resin FLDBOP01 (50 microns)
  • Added support for new Denture Teeth Resin shades
    • Denture Teeth A1 Resin FLDTA101 (50 microns)
    • Denture Teeth A3.5 Resin FLDTAS01 (50 microns)
    • Denture Teeth B1 Resin FLDTB101 (50 microns)
  • Notifications appear at the top of the screen
  • Reordered the icons on the left toolbar

PreForm 2.20.0 — March 12, 2019

PreForm 2.20.0 was a recommended update for Form 2 and Form 1+ printers. This release added features that improve dimensional accuracy and early layer unioning. Updates to existing features refined estimated print time and support structure settings.

Note:

Last supported version of PreForm for the Form 1/1+.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.5 and later
  • Adjust Z-Compression Correction to add extra height to the bottom of a part to compensate for compression of early layers and maintain dimensional accuracy on parts that are printed directly on the build platform
  • Adjust Early Layer Merge to fill gaps in the base of a part and create more surface area for the build platform to adhere to when printing directly on the build platform
  • PreForm automatically places a smaller support touchpoint when detecting hard-to-reach minima
  • Dental Model Resin can print layers up to 140 microns thick for faster printing
  • Improved estimated print times
Form 1/1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.40
  • Adjust Z-Compression Correction to add extra height to the bottom of a part to compensate for compression of early layers and maintain dimensional accuracy on parts that are printed directly on the build platform
  • Adjust Early Layer Merge to fill gaps in the base of a part and create more surface area for the build platform to adhere to when printing directly on the build platform
  • PreForm automatically places a smaller support touchpoint when detecting hard-to-reach minima
  • Dental Model Resin can print layers up to 140 microns thick for faster printing
  • Improved estimated print times

PreForm 2.19.3 — January 23, 2019

PreForm 2.19.3 was a recommended update. This release added further support for Elastic Resin.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.5 and later
  • PreForm no longer shows "Unknown" on the bottom toolbar when selecting Elastic Resin as a material
  • Onboarding tour updated to show printing best practices when Elastic Resin is selected as a material
Form 1/1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.40
  • N/A

PreForm 2.19.2 — January 8, 2019

PreForm 2.19.2 was a recommended update. This release added print settings for Elastic, Denture Teeth A2, and Denture Base LP.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.5 and later
  • Added support for a new material: Elastic Resin for Form 2
    • Elastic Resin FLELCL01 (100 microns)
  • Added support for a new material: Denture Teeth A2 Resin for Form 2
    • Denture Teeth A2 Resin FLDTA201 (50 microns)
  • Added support for a new material: Denture Base LP Resin for Form 2
    • Denture Base LP Resin FLDBLP01 (50 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.40
  • N/A

2018 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated changes.

PreForm 2.19.1 — December 6, 2018

PreForm 2.19.1 was a recommended update, adding print settings for High Temp Resin v2.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Added support for an updated material: High Temp Resin v2
    • High Temp Resin FLHTAM02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.19.0 — November 27, 2018

PreForm 2.19.0 was a recommended update, adding faster print settings for dental surgical guides, smaller support touchpoint sizes for highly detailed surfaces, Castable Wax Resin settings revised for dental casting and pressing, and some updates to large model handling.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Added 100 micron layer height print setting for Dental SG (FLDGOR01). The setting enables up to 100% faster printing of single site quadrant surgical guides.
  • Reduced the minimum touchpoint size to 0.1 mm. Reserve touchpoints with a diameter less than 0.4 mm for small, delicate geometries, and combine small touchpoints with larger touchpoints on other areas of the model.
  • Introduced Windows thumbnail preview images for FORM files saved from PreForm 2.19. Thumbnail preview images were previously available only on macOS.
  • Updated 50 micron layer height print setting for Castable Wax (FLCWPU01). The setting is validated for printing highly accurate patterns for dental crowns, bridges, and removable partial dentures while still delivering detailed and intricate jewelry printing.
  • Optimized the processing speed for large file sizes.
  • Upgraded minimum Mac operating system requirement. The minimum version to use PreForm 2.19 and future PreForm versions is now Mac OS X 10.9.
  • Clarified terminology by changing "base" to "raft." "Raft" is the flat structure that PreForm generates to adhere to the build platform. "Base" refers to any face of a model that can be selected to face and adhere to the build platform with the On Build Platform feature, released in PreForm 2.18.
  • Updated links to refer to current support.formlabs.com articles.
Form 1/1+
  • Reduced the minimum touchpoint size to 0.1 mm. Reserve touchpoints with a diameter less than 0.4 mm for small, delicate geometries, and combine small touchpoints with larger touchpoints on other areas of the model.
  • Introduced Windows thumbnail preview images for FORM files saved from PreForm 2.19. Thumbnail preview images were previously available only on macOS.
  • Optimized the processing speed for large file sizes.
  • Upgraded minimum Mac operating system requirement. The minimum version to use PreForm 2.19 and future PreForm versions is now Mac OS X 10.9.
  • Clarified terminology by changing "base" to "raft." "Raft" is the flat structure that PreForm generates to adhere to the build platform. "Base" refers to any face of a model that can be selected to face and adhere to the build platform with the On Build Platform feature, released in PreForm 2.18.
  • Updated links to refer to current support.formlabs.com articles.

PreForm 2.18.0 — October 3, 2018

PreForm 2.18.0 was a recommended update, adding several new features and several changes that focus on improving the efficiency and versatility of support structures.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Print directly on the build platform. Enable On Build Platform in the Supports menu to print parts directly on the build platform and to generate supports only where necessary. These supports adhere to the build platform with small pads, instead of the typical raft (or base).
  • Replace model. When a source STL or OBJ file is updated, right-click the model in PreForm, then select Replace to load the revised file. PreForm preserves the model size, orientation, and support configurations for minor changes to the source file.
  • Onboarding tour. Learn about PreForm from a guided explanation during start-up or from the Help menu.
Form 1/1+
  • Print directly on the build platform. Enable On Build Platform in the Supports menu to print parts directly on the build platform and to generate supports only where necessary. These supports adhere to the build platform with small pads, instead of the typical raft (or base).
  • Replace model. When a source STL or OBJ file is updated, right-click the model in PreForm, then select Replace to load the revised file. PreForm preserves the model size, orientation, and support configurations for minor changes to the source file.
  • Onboarding tour. Learn about PreForm from a guided explanation during start-up or from the Help menu.

PreForm 2.17.1 — August 7, 2018

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • PreForm no longer shows Network Error while trying to download firmware
  • PreForm 2.17.1 Windows installer now contains a previously missing required .DLL
  • PreForm on Windows correctly opens filenames containing Unicode characters
Form 1/1+
  • PreForm no longer shows Network Error while trying to download firmware
  • PreForm 2.17.1 Windows installer now contains a previously missing required .DLL
  • PreForm on Windows correctly opens filenames containing Unicode characters

PreForm 2.17.0 — July 10, 2018

Note:

Requires Firmware 1.18.4 or later.

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Support for a new material: Castable Wax Resin
    • Castable Wax Resin FLCWPU01 (50, 25 microns)
  • Added 50 micron layer height support for Ceramic Resin
  • Windows version of PreForm has now been upgraded to 64-bit
  • Improved Supports
    • Supports on flat surfaces parallel to the build platform are better distributed
    • Eliminated tripod legs on many internal supports
    • Reduced incidence of unsupported minima
  • Added Formlabs account login to PreForm. Account names are visible on the printer's Home, Job Detail and Print Complete screens, and can be used to control print notifications on user's web Dashboard
  • Added Spanish and Italian translations
Form 1/1+
  • Windows version of PreForm has now been upgraded to 64-bit
  • Improved Supports
    • Supports on flat surfaces parallel to the build platform are better distributed
    • Eliminated tripod legs on many internal supports
    • Reduced incidence of unsupported minima
  • Added Formlabs account login to PreForm. Account names are visible on the printer's Home, Job Detail and Print Complete screens, and can be used to control print notifications on user's web Dashboard
  • Added Spanish and Italian translations

PreForm 2.16.0 — May 14, 2018

Note:

Last 32-bit Windows PreForm version.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Support for a new material: Ceramic Resin
    • Ceramic Resin FLCEWH01 (100, 50 microns)
  • Model List
    • Users can hide/show, delete, or duplicate from the model list window
    • Users can enable this window by clicking View > Show Model List
  • Supports are now added correctly for minima that are directly over a small gap
  • Models now correctly report intersections
  • An issue with 3D mouse support introduced in 2.15.1 was fixed. There remain known 3D mouse issues with certain configurations that are still under investigation
Form 1/1+
  • Resin Refills Required checkbox now works as intended
  • Model List
    • Users can hide/show, delete, or duplicate from the model list window
    • Users can enable this window by clicking View > Show Model List
  • Supports are now added correctly for minima that are directly over a small gap
  • Models now correctly report intersections
  • An issue with 3D mouse support introduced in 2.15.1 was fixed. There remain known 3D mouse issues with certain configurations that are still under investigation

PreForm 2.15.1 — March 15, 2018

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Top & bottom are now correctly reflected in Orient control
  • Windows installer now launches PreForm as the user that installed it
  • Form Cell machines now appear in printers list
  • Firmware updater for Form Wash & Form Cure, fixes the following bugs:
    • The Cure screen not sleeping
    • An edge case where the Cure screen could freeze
    • An edge case where you could end up with 3 options on the screen yet not be able to select the middle one (affected both Wash and Cure)
Form 1/1+
  • Top & bottom are now correctly reflected in Orient control
  • Windows installer now launches PreForm as the user that installed it
  • Form Cell machines now appear in printers list
  • Firmware updater for Form Wash & Form Cure, fixes the following bugs:
    • The Cure screen not sleeping
    • An edge case where the Cure screen could freeze
    • An edge case where you could end up with 3 options on the screen yet not be able to select the middle one (affected both Wash and Cure)

PreForm 2.15.0 — February 20, 2018

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Added the option to highlight a face of the bounding box by hovering the cursor when using the Orient tool.
  • Revised the material selection menu to now include the option to select the printer's current material type.
  • Added a menu: right-click an object to see Object Properties, to Duplicate the object, or to Delete the object. Click to open Object Properties to edit the base label or to see the model volume and import date.
  • Reverted print settings. The previous release (2.14) included faster print speeds. Some of the faster settings adversely affected print reliability. This version reverts to the earlier, less fast print speeds, meanwhile more testing can verify the best settings to guarantee prints that are fast and reliable.
  • Changed print settings for Clear Resin v4 (FLGPCL04) to increase print reliability.
Form 1/1+
  • Added the option to highlight a face of the bounding box by hovering the cursor when using the Orient tool.
  • Revised the material selection menu to now include the option to select the printer's current material type.
  • Added a menu: right-click an object to see Object Properties, to Duplicate the object, or to Delete the object. Click to open Object Properties to edit the base label or to see the model volume and import date.
  • Reverted print settings. The previous release (2.14) included faster print speeds. Some of the faster settings adversely affected print reliability. This version reverts to the earlier, less fast print speeds, meanwhile more testing can verify the best settings to guarantee prints that are fast and reliable.

PreForm 2.14.1 — January 29, 2018

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New materials (Rigid v1, Grey Pro v1)
    • Rigid Resin FLRGWH01 (100, 50 microns)
    • Grey Pro Resin FLPRGR01 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: when the scene is empty, PreForm will not prompt you to save the scene.
  • Restore design of base structure for Castable Resin to the design from PreForm 2.13.
Form 1/1+
  • New material (Black v4)
    • Black Resin FLGPBK04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: when the scene is empty, PreForm will not prompt you to save the scene.
  • Restore design of base structure for Castable Resin to the design from PreForm 2.13.

2017 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated changes.

PreForm 2.14.0 — December 14, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Optimized printer movement to enable faster printing
  • Enabled reuse of support locations after switching materials
  • Improved bases
  • Better print results
  • Model name on the base
  • Enabled manual layer navigation via the slicer slider
  • Improved printability display
  • Highlight unsupported minimas
  • Highlight unsupported minimas
  • Highlight large suction cups
  • New materials (Black v4, Color v1)
    • Black Resin FLGPBK04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Color Resin FLGPCB01 (100, 50, 25 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • Optimized printer movement to enable faster printing
  • Enabled reuse of support locations after switching materials
  • Improved bases
  • Better print results
  • Model name on the base
  • Enabled manual layer navigation via the slicer slider
  • Improved printability display
  • Highlight unsupported minimas
  • Highlight unsupported minimas
  • Highlight large suction cups

PreForm 2.13.1 — November 7, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material (Dental Model v2)
    • Dental Model Resin FLDMBE02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • New materials (Clear v4, Grey v4, High Temperature v2, Tough v5)
    • Clear Resin FLGPCL04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Grey Resin FLGPGR04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • High Temperature Resin FLHTAM02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL05 (100, 50 microns)

PreForm 2.13.0 — October 31, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Improved Auto Layout feature to fit more parts onto the build platform
  • Improved Print Time Estimation
  • Added support for 3DConnexion SpaceMouse and SpaceNavigator
  • News (Durable v2, Grey v4, Tough v5)
    • Durable Resin FLDUCL02 (100, 50 microns)
    • Grey Resin FLGPGR04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL05 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: Clear v4 Resin (FLGPCL04) prints and Clear v2 Resin (FLGPCL02) prints now take the same amount of time to print
  • Fixed a bug: reduced the amount of memory used when reading certain large STL files
Form 1/1+
  • Improved Auto Layout feature to fit more parts onto the build platform
  • Improved Print Time Estimation
  • Added support for 3DConnexion SpaceMouse and SpaceNavigator
  • New materials (Flexible v3, White v4) for Form 1+
    • Flexible Resin FLFLGR03 (100, 50 microns)
    • White Resin FLGPWH04 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: Clear v4 Resin (FLGPCL04) prints and Clear v2 Resin (FLGPCL02) prints now take the same amount of time to print
  • Fixed a bug: reduced the amount of memory used when reading certain large STL files

PreForm 2.12.3 — October 12, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Improved Auto Layout feature to fit more parts onto the build platform
  • Improved Print Time Estimation
  • Added support for 3DConnexion SpaceMouse and SpaceNavigator
  • News (Durable v2, Grey v4, Tough v5)
    • Durable Resin FLDUCL02 (100, 50 microns)
    • Grey Resin FLGPGR04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL05 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: Clear v4 Resin (FLGPCL04) prints and Clear v2 Resin (FLGPCL02) prints now take the same amount of time to print
  • Fixed a bug: reduced the amount of memory used when reading certain large STL files
Form 1/1+
  • Improved Auto Layout feature to fit more parts onto the build platform
  • Improved Print Time Estimation
  • Added support for 3DConnexion SpaceMouse and SpaceNavigator
  • New materials (Flexible v3, White v4) for Form 1+
    • Flexible Resin FLFLGR03 (100, 50 microns)
    • White Resin FLGPWH04 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed a bug: Clear v4 Resin (FLGPCL04) prints and Clear v2 Resin (FLGPCL02) prints now take the same amount of time to print
  • Fixed a bug: reduced the amount of memory used when reading certain large STL files

PreForm 2.12.3 — October 12, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material (Dental LT v1)
    • Dental LT Resin FLDLCL01 (100 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.12.2 — September 25, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New materials (Clear v4, White v4)
    • Clear Resin FLGPCL04 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • White Resin FLGPWH04 (100, 50 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.12.1 — September 19, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Fixed a bug where PreForm could fail to save FORM files on Windows
Form 1/1+
  • Fixed a bug where PreForm could fail to save FORM files on Windows

PreForm 2.12.0 — September 15, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Added automatic material selection: PreForm will default to choose the material type and version that match the type of resin in the resin tank of the currently selected printer.
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Internal supports were erroneously generated when toggled off.
    • Selecting cancel during print upload did not work.
    • Support generation was missing some minima in 2.11.
    • Models sometimes moved when entering manual support mode.
    • Double-clicking would not open a FORM file.
    • PreForm was slower than normal on networks with many printers.
    • A number of cosmetic font and visual alignment issues.
Form 1/1+
  • Added automatic material selection: PreForm will default to choose the material type and version that match the type of resin in the resin tank of the currently selected printer.
  • Fixed the following issues:
    • Internal supports were erroneously generated when toggled off.
    • Selecting cancel during print upload did not work.
    • Support generation was missing some minima in 2.11.
    • Models sometimes moved when entering manual support mode.
    • Double-clicking would not open a FORM file.
    • PreForm was slower than normal on networks with many printers.
    • A number of cosmetic font and visual alignment issues.

PreForm 2.11.3 — May 29, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material (Dental Model v1)
    • Dental Model Resin FLDMBE01 (100, 50, 25 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.11.2 — May 17, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • N/A
Form 1/1+
  • New material (White v3) for Form 2 and Form 1+
    • White Resin FLGPWH03 (100, 50 microns)
  • New material (Black v3) for Form 2 and Form 1+
    • Black Resin FLGPBK03 (100, 50, 25 microns)

PreForm 2.11.1 — April 11, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Updated material (Tough v4) for Form 2 and Form 1+
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL04 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fix problem reading and writing FORM files to paths containing unicode characters on Windows.
  • Fix problem where SSL connections would fail on 32 bit Windows.
Form 1/1+
  • Updated material (Tough v4)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL04 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fix problem reading and writing FORM files to paths containing unicode characters on Windows.
  • Fix problem where SSL connections would fail on 32 bit Windows.

PreForm 2.11.0 — March 14, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Improved calculation of a model's estimated Printability: the red shading has improved, and Printability can now be checked from the toolbar at any time
  • Faster detection and prioritized visibility of printers with previous print uploads
  • New FORM file format
    • FORM files saved with PreForm 2.11.0 cannot be opened by earlier versions of PreForm
    • PreForm 2.11.0 can still open FORM files created in earlier versions of PreForm
  • Improved wiper routine to reduce noise and ensure uniform resin temperature
Form 1/1+
  • Improved calculation of a model's estimated Printability: the red shading has improved, and Printability can now be checked from the toolbar at any time
  • Faster detection and prioritized visibility of printers with previous print uploads
  • New FORM file format
    • FORM files saved with PreForm 2.11.0 cannot be opened by earlier versions of PreForm
    • PreForm 2.11.0 can still open FORM files created in earlier versions of PreForm
  • Improved wiper routine to reduce noise and ensure uniform resin temperature

PreForm 2.10.3 — January 31, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material (Durable v1)
    • Durable Resin FLDUCL01 (100, 50 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.10.2 — January 5, 2017

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material (Grey v3)
    • Grey Resin FLGPGR03 (100, 50, 25 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • New material (Grey v3)
    • Grey Resin FLGPGR03 (100, 50, 25 microns)

2016 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated changes.

PreForm 2.10.1 — December 19, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Fixed crashes due to small features; previously some very thin/small models could cause a crash
  • Fixed automatic firmware updates; the Automatic Update option previously did not function
  • Resolved issue where PreForm originally opened off the visible screen
  • Resolved issue where PreForm previously would not start for some versions of Windows drivers for certain Intel graphics chipsets
Form 1/1+
  • Fixed crashes due to small features; previously some very thin/small models could cause a crash
  • Fixed automatic firmware updates; the Automatic Update option previously did not function
  • Resolved issue where PreForm originally opened off the visible screen
  • Resolved issue where PreForm previously would not start for some versions of Windows drivers for certain Intel graphics chipsets

PreForm 2.10.0 — December 7, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • When re-opening the application, PreForm now remembers its window placement and size.
  • Users can toggle data collection by opening a new menu item: Help > Help Improve PreForm…. This was previously available only on the first PreForm installation.
  • Toggle the visibility of the manipulator feature, introduced in PreForm 2.8, by opening the menu: View > Show/Hide Manipulators
  • Restored visual highlighting when hovering over models
  • Improved surface finish for flat bottom surfaces. This is most noticeable when you have a large flat surface parallel to the build platform.
  • Better print output for very small positive geometries (e.g. thin, extruded text).
  • Better printed feature visibility for Form 2 prints with the following print settings:
    • Clear Resin, 100 micron layer height: FLGPCL02_100
    • Black Resin, 100 micron layer height: FLGPBK02_100
    • Castable Resin, 25 micron layer height: FLCABL01_25
  • For Windows machines, improved appearance on High DPI displays: where UI elements were previously small, PreForm now displays them at the correct size
  • For macOS Sierra machines, PreForm properly retains the list of recent files and printers recently added by IP address. This PreForm fix was necessary after changes included in Sierra’s release, and other operating systems were not affected.
Form 1/1+
  • For Windows machines, improved appearance on High DPI displays: where UI elements were previously small, PreForm now displays them at the correct size
  • For macOS Sierra machines, PreForm properly retains the list of recent files and printers recently added by IP address. This PreForm fix was necessary after changes included in Sierra’s release, and other operating systems were not affected.
  • When re-opening the application, PreForm now remembers its window placement and size.
  • Users can toggle data collection by opening a new menu item: Help > Help Improve PreForm…. This was previously available only on the first PreForm installation.
  • Toggle the visibility of the manipulator feature, introduced in PreForm 2.8, by opening the menu: View > Show/Hide Manipulators
  • Restored visual highlighting when hovering over models
  • Improved surface finish for flat bottom surfaces. This is most noticeable when you have a large flat surface parallel to the build platform.
  • Better print output for very small positive geometries (e.g. thin, extruded text).

PreForm 2.9.1 — November 1, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • N/A
Form 1/1+
  • Fixed an issue where PreForm 2.9.0 did not properly apply X/Y scale fine tuning to Form 1 and Form 1+ prints.

PreForm 2.9 — October 26, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Support for engineering resins
    • High Temp Resin FLHTAM01 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL03 (100, 50 microns)
  • Log some new UI actions (e.g. button clicks) to aggregate data about the most-used parts of PreForm
  • Slicer controls added to the View menu
Form 1/1+
  • Support for engineering resins
    • High Temp Resin FLHTAM01 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL03 (100, 50 microns)
  • Log some new UI actions (e.g. button clicks) to aggregate data about the most-used parts of PreForm
  • Slicer controls added to the View menu

PreForm 2.8 — September 28, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Revised print settings improve smoothness on the top surfaces of prints
  • New controls for configuring prints: as an alternative to the toolbar options, “manipulators” allow you to directly rotate, translate, and scale your models
Form 1/1+
  • Revised print settings improve smoothness on the top surfaces of prints
  • New controls for configuring prints: as an alternative to the toolbar options, “manipulators” allow you to directly rotate, translate, and scale your models

PreForm 2.7.1 — September 6, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Improved support rafts for Castable Resin FLCABL02 of the Form 2 for better adherence to the build platform
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.7 — August 29, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Allows directly downloading logs from non-network-connected Form 2 printers
  • New shortcut: typing “tab” on the keyboard switches the selected model
  • Mac OS displays thumbnail preview images for FORM files saved from PreForm 2.7
  • Minimum support Point Size is reduced from 0.40 to 0.30 mm, with a warning
  • For 50 and 25 microns layer thickness settings, bases and supports print with 100 microns layers
  • Lowered start times for general purpose resins by reducing the minimum start temperature to 25C and lower printing setpoint of 31C. This does not affect functional resins.
  • Displays printer status and details about the installed resin cartridge and tank
  • Restored ability to select models by clicking on supports
  • Fixes to some issues with illogical support placement
Form 1/1+
  • Faster base and support printing comes to Form 1 and Form 1+
  • New shortcut: typing “tab” on the keyboard switches the selected model
  • Mac OS displays thumbnail preview images for FORM files saved from PreForm 2.7
  • Minimum support Point Size is reduced from 0.40 to 0.30 mm, with a warning
  • For 50 and 25 microns layer thickness settings, bases and supports print with 100 microns layers
  • Lowered start times for general purpose resins by reducing the minimum start temperature to 25C and lower printing setpoint of 31C. This does not affect functional resins.
  • Displays printer status and details about the installed resin cartridge and tank
  • Restored ability to select models by clicking on supports
  • Fixes to some issues with illogical support placement

PreForm 2.6.1 — August 9, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Improved White Resin
    • White Resin FLGPWH02 (100, 50 microns)
Form 1/1+
  • Improved White Resin
    • White Resin FLGPWH02 (100, 50 microns)

PreForm 2.6.0 — July 19, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Layer height optimization (Form 2)
    • Print layers with only support structures in 100 micron resolution
  • Connectivity improvements
    • Faster uploads
    • More stable printer connection over USB
    • Better printer discovery & management
    • If an uploading print is interrupted, PreForm will automatically try to reconnect & resume the upload.
  • Drag and drop firmware onto firmware update dialog
Form 1/1+
  • Connectivity improvements
    • Faster uploads
    • More stable printer connection over USB
    • Better printer discovery & management
    • If an uploading print is interrupted, PreForm will automatically try to reconnect & resume the upload.
  • Drag and drop firmware onto firmware update dialog

PreForm 2.5.0 — June 13, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material
    • Castable Resin FLCABL02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
  • Support improvements
    • Stiffer supports
    • Narrower pillars
    • Pillars taper along their whole length for increased sturdiness and ease of removal
  • Improved surface finish on early layers for Black, Clear, and Grey materials
  • Improved routine between layers for better print quality
Form 1/1+
  • New material
    • Castable Resin FLCABL02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
  • Support improvements
    • Stiffer supports
    • Narrower pillars
    • Pillars taper along their whole length for increased sturdiness and ease of removal
  • Improved routine between layers for better print quality

PreForm 2.4.1 — May 30, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Fix an issue where support Point Size slider would default to the minimum value
Form 1/1+
  • Fix an issue where support Point Size slider would default to the minimum value

PreForm 2.4.0 — May 20, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New material
    • Black Resin FLGPBK02 (25 microns)
  • New button to remove current supports
  • Opening double-clicking STL, OBJ, or FORM files when PreForm is running opens them in that running instance rather than launching a second PreForm
  • PreForm now translated to Traditional Chinese
  • Updated Japanese translations
  • Sample model file once again loads properly on first launch
  • Tweaked aspects of support generation
  • Slice view renders slightly faster
  • Improved model placement when importing to PreForm
  • UI text adjustments
Form 1/1+
  • New button to remove current supports
  • Opening double-clicking STL, OBJ, or FORM files when PreForm is running opens them in that running instance rather than launching a second PreForm
  • PreForm now translated to Traditional Chinese
  • Updated Japanese translations
  • Sample model file once again loads properly on first launch
  • Tweaked aspects of support generation
  • Slice view renders slightly faster
  • Improved model placement when importing to PreForm
  • UI text adjustments

PreForm 2.3.3 — April 19, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • New materials
    • Black Resin FLGPBK02 (100, 50 microns)
    • Clear Resin FLGPCL03 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Dental SG Resin FLDGOR01 (50 microns)
    • Flexible Resin FLFLGR02 (100, 50 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL02 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed firmware update dialog behavior when there's no Internet connection
Form 1/1+
  • News for the Form 1+
    • Black Resin FLGPBK02 (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Clear Resin FLGPCL03 (200, 100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Flexible Resin FLFLGR02 (100, 50 microns)
    • Tough Resin FLTOTL02 (100, 50 microns)
  • Fixed firmware update dialog behavior when there's no Internet connection

PreForm 2.3.2 — April 14, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Fixed issue where PreForm would sometimes compute the peel cycle incorrectly
Form 1/1+
  • Fixed issue where PreForm would sometimes compute the peel cycle incorrectly

PreForm 2.3.1 — April 8, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Fixed issue where PreForm erroneously prompted for firmware updates
Form 1/1+
  • Fixed issue where PreForm erroneously prompted for firmware updates

PreForm 2.3.0 — April 7, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Updated support bases
    • Chamfered edges make removal easier from all angles
    • quick release tabs for use with flush cutters
  • Improved print restart dialog
  • Convenient link to track your print on Dashboard
  • Improved print success and surface quality
Form 1/1+
  • Updated support bases
    • Chamfered edges make removal easier from all angles
    • quick release tabs for use with flush cutters
  • Improved print restart dialog
  • Convenient link to track your print on Dashboard
  • Improved print success and surface quality

PreForm 2.2.1 — March 17, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Supports Form 2 firmware 1.3.2-259
Form 1/1+
  • N/A

PreForm 2.2.0 — March 14, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Supports Form 2 firmware 1.3.2-256
  • Improved French translations
  • UI changes in data-collection opt-in and material select dialogs
Form 1/1+
  • Improved French translations
  • UI changes in data-collection opt-in and material select dialogs

PreForm 2.1.0 — February 3, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Updated French, German, Chinese, and Japanese translations
  • Added support touch point deletion by drag-selecting in support edit mode
  • Improved wiper routine for Form 2 prints
  • Print process changes to improve surface finish of Form 2 prints
Form 1/1+
  • Updated French, German, Chinese, and Japanese translations
  • Added support touch point deletion by drag-selecting in support edit mode

PreForm 2.0.2 — January 13, 2016

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Add Flexible material settings for Form 2 printers (100 and 50 microns layer thicknesses)
  • Update EULA
Form 1/1+
  • Update EULA

2015 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated changes.

PreForm 2.0.1 — December 18, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Printing to a Form 2 printer requires firmware 1.1 (update available via PreForm)
  • Updated material settings for:
    • Black (50, 25 microns)
    • Grey (50 microns)
    • Clear (100 microns)
  • Improved behavior of the wiper during prints
  • Better error messages when printers become disconnected
  • Allow decimal entry in rotation tool input
  • Assorted UI improvements and bug fixes
Form 1/1+
  • Updated material settings for:
    • Black (50, 25 microns)
    • Grey (50 microns)
    • Clear (100 microns)
  • Improved behavior of the wiper during prints
  • Better error messages when printers become disconnected
  • Allow decimal entry in rotation tool input
  • Assorted UI improvements and bug fixes

PreForm 2.0.0 — December 1, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • Form 2 support
    • Connect via USB or the network
    • Automatically detect and download firmware updates
    • Register your printer with your Dashboard on formlabs.com
  • One Click Print
    • Prepare your print in one click! Orients your part, generates supports, and arranges your models on the build platform
  • Support for multiple USB printers and networked Form 2s
    • Pick your printer type and material settings
    • Select a target printer when you're ready to print
  • Printers menu allows you to manage all your printers
    • Update printer firmware
    • Connect to your Form 2 by entering its IP address (if automatic connection fails)
  • Optimized Form 2 material settings available for Formlabs resins
    • Castable (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Black (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Clear (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • Grey (100, 50, 25 microns)
    • White (100, 50 microns)
    • Tough (100, 50 microns)
  • Miscellaneous
    • Many bug fixes and user interface improvements
    • Bonjour (a utility to find Form 2 printers on your network) bundled with PreForm on Windows
Form 1/1+
  • Fine Tuning and Restart Last Print for Form 1/1+
  • One Click Print
    • Prepare your print in one click! Orients your part, generates supports, and arranges your models on the build platform
  • Printers menu allows you to manage all your printers and update firmware
  • Many bug fixes and user interface improvements

PreForm 1.9.2 — November 2, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 2
  • N/A
Form 1/1+
  • Improved performance with Tough resin on Form 1+

PreForm 1.9.1 — September 8, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Last version to support Windows XP
  • Fix some reported crashes on Windows
  • Bug fixes for UI elements including scale tool and material select dialog
  • Updated camera animations
  • Support raft trimming and build volume corrected
  • Added xy position offset to Fine Tuning dialog
  • Improved settings for most resins for increased print reliability and consistency

PreForm 1.9.0 — July 1, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Tough resin support
  • Streamlined User Interface
    • Multiple language support (English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese)
    • Improved keyboard shortcuts dialog
    • More support links
    • Updated orientation tool (incremental rather than absolute rotations)
  • Major internal architecture changes for improved stability and performance
  • Increased reliability of support generation: should now work even on unsupported GPUs
  • Supports now cleared when switching to functional resins
  • Smaller-volume support rafts
  • “How was your last print?” feedback feature

PreForm 1.8.2 — February 12, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Improvements to prints using the 50 micron layer thickness for Version 02 Clear resin

PreForm 1.8.1 — January 6, 2015

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Can now print at 200 micron layer thickness with Clear resin
  • Improved support and quick release tab placement
  • Trim support bases to fit within build volume
  • Can no longer update firmware while printing

2014 versions

Previous versions of PreForm are available for download, as well as a list of their associated change

PreForm 1.8 — December 17, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Support structure overhaul
    • Completely new tree-like structures
    • New manual support mode: optimized structures generated from contact points
    • Reduced need for internal supports
    • Slice-slider view available in manual support mode (and it's upside down!)
    • Improved quick release tabs
    • More efficient geometry storage resulting in smaller FORM files
  • Fast print time approximation
  • Support for Flexible resin
  • Updated firmware
    • Allows restarting your last print without re-uploading
  • Print feedback survey
  • Assorted bug fixes and performance improvements

PreForm 1.7.1 — October 23, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Improve print quality of fine details with Castable resin

PreForm 1.7 — October 23, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Material files for Castable, updated Grey, and updated Clear
  • Material selection updated to account for multiple versions of Grey and Clear
  • New PreForm icon and Form file icon
  • Improved reliability of support platform
  • Fine Tuning settings are now stored per printer rather than per computer

PreForm 1.6.1 — September 30, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Page Up and Page Down work correctly to move the slice slider on Windows
  • Rotation and Scale faster on large models
  • Bounding Box behaves correctly when a model uses inches

PreForm 1.6 — August 25, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Move pre-print workflow to status area and add links to print preparation support articles
  • Arrow keys rotate camera, and move/scale/translate models when appropriate tool is active
  • Faster print times for delicate models
  • Improved surface finish
  • Speed improvement opening files
  • Up to 50% faster auto orientation
  • In Support Edit Mode models are now colored blue
  • Show option to merge form files when dropped on icon in OS X
  • Default to the Form 1+ time estimate if no printer has been plugged in
  • Properly render quick release tabs after support edits
  • Fix issue where PreForm would crash on some Windows computers
  • Fix issue where model could disappear after editing supports

PreForm 1.5.2 — June 25, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Camera no longer moves when entering support edit mode
  • Updated Form 1+ material settings
  • Warn and don't generate supports if model extends outside build platform
  • Several UI tweaks and visual improvements
  • Faster calculation times for slice generation
  • Improve support base stability
  • Increase time estimate accuracy on some models
  • Fix assorted crashes when editing supports
  • Fix for occasional incorrect layers in refill pause calculation
  • Fix for PreForm crashing on launch on certain Windows configurations

PreForm 1.5.1 — June 17, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Present option to merge newly opened Form file into existing scene
  • Links to release notes from about PreForm and update dialogs
  • Add numeric readout to sliders in support tool
  • Wording changes to various dialogs and UI elements
  • Improvements to Form 1+ material settings
  • Re-enable ctrl-left-click to drag view in all modes
  • Re-enable showing window-resize cursors on all platforms
  • Fix issue where print could be started from support edit mode under certain conditions

PreForm 1.5 — June 9, 2014

PrinterWhat's New
Form 1/1+
  • Form 1+ support (as well as backward compatibility!)
  • Updated EULA reflecting our new warranty information
  • Manual support editing capabilities
  • Black resin material settings
  • Improved print time estimation
  • Improved resin volume estimation
  • FORM files now preserve viewing angle
  • handfuls of improvements to make PreForm faster, smarter, and more agile