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Legacy PreForm archive (2022)

Legacy PreForm archive (2022)

Release notes from the year 2022 are available to view. To find the most recent versions of PreForm, check the support article PreForm downloads and release notes.

2022 releases

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

 

PreForm 3.28.0 — December 8, 2022

PreForm 3.28.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Fuse 1+, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release added model locking for SLS 3D packing, a variety of promoted and improved Print Settings, and includes various bug fixes.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Improved powder usage estimation when printing with Nylon 12
  • Improved notification to inform user when 3D Packing algorithm cannot find an optimal solution
  • Added Model locking feature for SLS 3D Packing. This new feature provides users with the ability to lock orientation or position of parts to be packed.
  • Updated FORM file version to include model locking parameters. Files saved with locked models will not be compatible with previous versions of PreForm.
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
Fuse 1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Nylon 11
  • Improved dimensional accuracy when printing with Nylon 11 CF
  • Improved powder usage estimation when printing with Nylon 12
  • Improved notification to inform user when 3D Packing algorithm cannot find an optimal solution
  • Added Model locking feature for SLS 3D Packing. This new feature provides users with the ability to lock orientation or position of parts to be packed.
  • Updated FORM file version to include model locking parameters. Files saved with locked models will not be compatible with previous versions of PreForm.
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • New Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Castable Wax Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Durable Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Durable Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for PU Rigid 1000 Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for PU Rigid 650 Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for High Temp Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Elastic Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Grey Resin at 25 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Rigid 10 K Resin for 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Added warnings for limited users that may experience lower rate of print success when printing with Black Resin, White Resin, and High Temp Resin
  • Increased raft thickness radius for better reliability Added new printability warnings for mini rafts on jobs over 150 mL
  • Doubled diameter of mini rafts
  • Added on-part seamline visualization
  • Increased mini raft minimum height to 1.5 mm
  • Updated part volume calculations to more accurately reflect resin consumed during printing
  • Fixed an issue where mini rafts would sometimes intersect part geometry
  • Added print settings versions information to Print Settings cards
  • Improved manual support editing to allow touchpoints to be manually placed at any downward facing location on the model
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
  • Added pillar raft fillet for better reliability
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • New Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Castable Wax Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Durable Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Durable Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for PU Rigid 1000 Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for PU Rigid 650 Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for High Temp Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Elastic Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Grey Resin at 25 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Rigid 10 K Resin for 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 100 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • Promoted Beta Print Settings to Default Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Added warnings for limited users that may experience lower rate of print success when printing with Black Resin, White Resin, and High Temp Resin
  • Increased raft thickness radius for better reliability Added new printability warnings for mini rafts on jobs over 150 mL
  • Doubled diameter of mini rafts
  • Added on-part seamline visualization
  • Increased mini raft minimum height to 1.5 mm
  • Updated part volume calculations to more accurately reflect resin consumed during printing
  • Fixed an issue where mini rafts would sometimes intersect part geometry
  • Added print settings versions information to Print Settings cards
  • Improved manual support editing to allow touchpoints to be manually placed at any downward facing location on the model
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
  • Added pillar raft fillet for better reliability
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Improved Default Print Settings for Model V3 Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Added printability warning for mini rafts on jobs over 300 mL
  • Updated part volume calculations to more accurately reflect resin consumed during printing
  • Fixed an issue where mini rafts would sometimes intersect part geometry
  • Added print settings versions information to Print Settings cards
  • Improved manual support editing to allow touchpoints to be manually placed at any downward facing location on the model
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
  • Added pillar raft fillet for better reliability
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Improved Default Print Settings for Model V3 Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Added printability warning for mini rafts on jobs over 300 mL
  • Updated part volume calculations to more accurately reflect resin consumed during printing
  • Fixed an issue where mini rafts would sometimes intersect part geometry
  • Added print settings versions information to Print Settings cards
  • Improved manual support editing to allow touchpoints to be manually placed at any downward facing location on the model
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
  • Added pillar raft fillet for better reliability
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.25 and later
  • Updated part volume calculations to more accurately reflect resin consumed during printing
  • Fixed an issue where mini rafts would sometimes intersect part geometry
  • Added print settings versions information to Print Settings cards
  • Improved manual support editing to allow touchpoints to be manually placed at any downward facing location on the model
  • Improved firmware incompatibility notifications
  • Expanded Quality Improvement Project to include optional FORM file uploads
  • Added firmware incompatibility notifications before print upload if update is required
  • Updated firmware update workflow UI
  • Improved UI for Model List
  • Added pillar raft fillet for better reliability

PreForm 3.27.1 — September 27, 2022

PreForm 3.27.1 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Fuse 1+, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release includes updated Print Settings for Nylon CF on Fuse 1+ printers, updated preprint behavior for Fuse 1+ and Fuse 1 printers, updated Beta Print Settings for Elastic 50A at 100 microns for Form 3L/3BL printers, and fixed issues causing print uploads to fail for some users and where supports could create minima in rare cases.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Updated preprint behavior
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Fuse 1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Updated Print Settings for Nylon 11 CF
  • Updated preprint behavior
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • Updated Beta Print Settings for Elastic 50A at 100 microns
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • Updated Beta Print Settings for Elastic 50A at 100 microns
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Fixed an issue causing print uploads to fail for some users
  • Fixed an issue where supports could create minima in rare cases
Form 2

PreForm 3.27.0 — August 25, 2022

PreForm 3.27.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release includes new Beta and Default Print Settings for LFS printers, an updated print time estimate display for SLA printers, improved Print Settings for Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 GF on the Fuse 1+, and various bug fixes and design improvements in PreForm.

This release also includes an update for the Form Wash and the Form Cure—these products can be updated through a USB connection to your computer after downloading PreForm 3.27.0.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Reordered elements in Layout dialog for better clarity around packing settings
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Added shortcut to manage devices in the top-right of the printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Fuse 1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Improved Beta Print Settings for Nylon 11
  • Improved Default Print Settings for Nylon 12 GF
  • Reordered elements in Layout dialog for better clarity around packing settings
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Added shortcut to manage devices in the top-right of the printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • New Default Print Settings for BioMed Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Color Resin at 100 Microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Elastic 50A Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • Improved Beta Print Settings for White Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved rafts
  • Improved touchpoints
  • Updated print time estimate display
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • New Beta Print Settings for Color Resin at 100 Microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Elastic 50A Resin at 100 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • Improved Beta Print Settings for White Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved rafts
  • Improved touchpoints
  • Updated print time estimate display
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • New Default Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 25 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 25 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated print time estimate display
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • New Default Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 25 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 50 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 25 microns
  • New Default Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated print time estimate display
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.25 and later
  • Updated print time estimate display
  • Added filters to material selection step in Job Setup for easier material selection
  • Added keyboard navigation to printer list in Job Setup
  • Updated the right-click menu with new designs for readability
  • Improved reliability of connection to printers over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
  • Fixed some bugs when using the command line interface with multiple parameters
  • Fixed an issue displaying some layer thickness settings in the third-party print dialog
  • Fixed an issue where the 3D scene would lose focus and prevent keyboard shortcuts from moving the camera
  • Improved import times of STL files
  • Many smaller bug fixes and performance improvements

PreForm 3.26.2 — August 9, 2022

PreForm 3.26.2 is a recommended update for Form 3BL printers. This release includes updated Print Settings for BioMed White Resin at 50 microns on the Form 3BL.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Fuse 1+
Form 3BL
Form 3L
Form 3B/Form 3B+
Form 3/Form 3+
Form 2

PreForm 3.26.1 — August 3, 2022

PreForm 3.26.1 is a recommended update for Form 3L and Form 3L printers. This release includes a fix for an issue with Default Print Settings for Clear Resin V4 at 50 microns on the Form 3L and Form 3BL.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Fuse 1+
Form 3BL
Form 3L
Form 3B/Form 3B+
Form 3/Form 3+
Form 2

PreForm 3.26.0 — July 18, 2022

PreForm 3.26.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release includes added support for Fuse 1+ 30W printers and Nylon 11 CF powder on Fuse 1+ 30W printers. Additionally, improvements with preprint times, thickened rafts to ease part removal and updated Print Settings for Model Resin at 100 microns for Form 3L/3BL printers.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Various bug fixes
Fuse 1+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.15.3 and later
  • Added support for Fuse 1+ 30W printer
  • Added support for Nylon 11 CF powder on Fuse 1+ 30W
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Thickened rafts to ease removal from the build platform
  • Updated Print Settings for Model Resin at 100 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Thickened rafts to ease removal from the build platform
  • Updated Print Settings for Model Resin at 100 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Thickened rafts to ease removal from the build platform
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns 
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Clear Resin at 25 microns
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Grey Resin at 25 microns 
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with White Resin at 50 microns 
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Thickened rafts to ease removal from the build platform
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns 
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Clear Resin at 25 microns
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with Grey Resin at 25 microns 
  • Bug fix for early layer issues when printing with White Resin at 50 microns 
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.25 and later
  • Added contextual information to time estimates which call out preprint times for more effective scheduling
  • Thickened rafts to ease removal from the build platform
  • Various bug fixes

PreForm 3.25.2 — July 6, 2022

PreForm 3.25.2 fixes an issue with the command line interface which presented a potential security vulnerability. This update is recommended for customers who start PreForm from the command line.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
What's new

 

PreForm 3.25.0 — June 15, 2022

PreForm 3.25.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release includes improvements to the Job Setup screen, more granular manipulator controls, speed improvements, and a variety of new print settings.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.12.4–1.15.2
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Updated algorithm for initial model placement on Form 3L/Form 3BL.
  • Printability analysis is now immediately performed for models that do not yet have supports generated on SLA printers.
  • Minimum raft size for small parts increased to ensure easier removal and post-processing.
  • New Beta Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns, including new lattice support structure for easier part removal
  • New Beta Print Settings for Grey Resin at 25 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Grey Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Rigid 4000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 50 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.10.8 and later
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Updated algorithm for initial model placement on Form 3L/Form 3BL.
  • Printability analysis is now immediately performed for models that do not yet have supports generated on SLA printers.
  • Minimum raft size for small parts increased to ensure easier removal and post-processing.
  • New Beta Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 100 microns, including new lattice support structure for easier part removal
  • New Beta Print Settings for Grey Resin at 25 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Grey Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Rigid 4000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 50 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Printability analysis is now immediately performed for models that do not yet have supports generated on SLA printers.
  • Minimum raft size for small parts increased to ensure easier removal and post-processing.
  • New Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4000 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Color Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Durable Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Black Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Castable Wax Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Color Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 50 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.7 and later
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Printability analysis is now immediately performed for models that do not yet have supports generated on SLA printers.
  • Minimum raft size for small parts increased to ensure easier removal and post-processing.
  • New Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4000 Resin at 50 microns
  • New Beta Print Settings for Color Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Durable Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Black Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Castable Wax Resin at 25 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Color Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Default Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 50 microns
  • Various bug fixes
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.25 and later
  • The material selection list in Job Setup has been updated to significantly reduce the need to scroll to select materials. On larger screens, some steps will also shift beside each other to save more space.
  • Individual manipulators (scale, translate, rotate) can now be toggled on and off in the 3D view.
  • Print generation speed improvement
  • Printability analysis is now immediately performed for models that do not yet have supports generated on SLA printers.
  • Minimum raft size for small parts increased to ensure easier removal and post-processing.
  • Various bug fixes

 

PreForm 3.24.2 — May 19, 2022

PreForm 3.24.2 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release adds support for PU Rigid 1000 Resin V1 and PU Rigid 650 Resin V1 on Form 3/Form 3+, Form 3B/Form 3B+, and Form 2.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1 and later
  • Updated format of generated print files
  • Fixed a rare issue where some support tips would not meet the surface of the part
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1 and later
  • Updated format of generated print files
  • Fixed a rare issue where some support tips would not meet the surface of the part
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6 and later
  • Added Print Settings for PU Rigid 1000 Resin V1 and PU Rigid 650 Resin V1 at 50 and 100 microns
  • Updated format of generated print files
  • Fixed a rare issue where some support tips would not meet the surface of the part
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6 and later
  • Added Print Settings for PU Rigid 1000 Resin V1 and PU Rigid 650 Resin V1 at 50 and 100 microns
  • Updated format of generated print files
  • Fixed a rare issue where some support tips would not meet the surface of the part
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.24 and later
  • Added Print Settings for PU Rigid 1000 Resin V1 and PU Rigid 650 Resin V1 at 50 and 100 microns
  • Fixed a rare issue where some support tips would not meet the surface of the part

 

PreForm 3.24.1 — April 19, 2022

PreForm 3.24.1 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release fixes an issue which caused motor jams on some Form 2 prints. This update is recommended for all Form 2 users.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Form 3BL
Form 3L
Form 3B/Form 3B+
Form 3/Form 3+
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.24 and later
  • Fixed an issue which caused motor jams on some Form 2 prints—this update is recommended for all Form 2 users
  • Various bug fixes

 

PreForm 3.24.0 — April 12, 2022

PreForm 3.24.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release adds support for BioMed Black Resin and BioMed White Resin, as well as improvements to the Job Setup workflow. This release also adds log download functionality for Fuse Sift, Form Wash L, and Form Cure L post-processing devices.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.12.4–1.15.2
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed Black Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed White Resin at 100 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Model Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Changed ordering of biocompatible materials for easier selection
  • Increased minimum raft size
  • Adjusted time estimation behavior for several materials
  • Fixed an issue where extra support points were displayed when generated with Raft selection being None
  • Adjusted mixer movements for multiple materials to reduce decoupling
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 50 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Model Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Fixed an issue where extra support points were displayed when generated with Raft selection being None
  • Adjusted mixer movements for multiple materials to reduce decoupling
  • Increased minimum raft size
  • Adjusted time estimation behavior for several materials
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed Black Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed White Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Color Resin at 100 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 50 microns
  • Added Beta Print Settings for Castable Wax at 25 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for Draft V2 Resin at 200 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for Tough 1500 Resin at 100 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for Castable Wax Resin at 50 microns
  • Improved Print Settings for High Temp Resin at 25 and 50 microns
  • Improved Adaptive Print Settings for High Temp Resin
  • Improved Adaptive Print Settings for Black Resin
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Changed ordering of biocompatible materials for easier selection
  • Increased minimum raft size
  • Fixed an issue where extra support points were displayed when generated with Raft selection being None
  • Adjusted time estimation behavior for several materials
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Increased minimum raft size
  • Fixed an issue where extra support points were displayed when generated with Raft selection being None
  • Adjusted time estimation behavior for several materials
  • Various bug fixes
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.24 and later
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed Black Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added Print Settings for BioMed White Resin at 50 and 100 microns
  • Added Printer Selection to the Job Setup workflow
  • Updates can now be installed within PreForm on MacOS
  • Increased minimum raft size
  • Fixed an issue where extra support points were displayed when generated with Raft selection being None
  • Adjusted time estimation behavior for several materials
  • Various bug fixes
Form Cure
  • Firmware has been updated to include profiles for new materials

 

PreForm 3.23.1 — March 21, 2022

PreForm 3.23.1 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release improves performance and patches bugs.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • ESD Resin Print Settings were mistakenly omitted for the Form 3BL—these have now been added at 100 microns
  • Fixed an issue with Full Raft generation on Flexible 80A Resin
  • Fixed a bug with support auto-generation displaying the Model Needs More Support warning
  • Fixed an issue with raft thickness settings not getting applied correctly for some materials
  • Fixed a crash experienced by a small number of users
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Fixed an issue with Full Raft generation on Flexible 80A Resin
  • Fixed a bug with support auto-generation displaying the Model Needs More Support warning
  • Fixed an issue with raft thickness settings not getting applied correctly for some materials
  • Fixed a crash experienced by a small number of users
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Fixed an issue with Full Raft generation on Flexible 80A Resin
  • Fixed a bug with support auto-generation displaying the Model Needs More Support warning
  • Fixed an issue with raft thickness settings not getting applied correctly for some materials
  • Fixed a crash experienced by a small number of users
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Fixed an issue with Full Raft generation on Flexible 80A Resin
  • Fixed a bug with support auto-generation displaying the Model Needs More Support warning
  • Fixed an issue with raft thickness settings not getting applied correctly for some materials
  • Fixed a crash experienced by a small number of users
  • Various bug fixes
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.23 and later
  • Fixed an issue with Full Raft generation on Flexible 80A Resin
  • Fixed a bug with support auto-generation displaying the Model Needs More Support warning
  • Fixed an issue with raft thickness settings not getting applied correctly for some materials
  • Fixed a crash experienced by a small number of users
  • Various bug fixes

 

PreForm 3.23.0 — March 1, 2022

PreForm 3.23.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release adds support for Nylon 12 GF on the Fuse 1, as well as adding new Print Settings on our LFS printers.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.12.4–1.15.2
  • Added support for Nylon 12 GF Powder
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Tough 1500 at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Tough 2000 at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Clear Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Grey Resin at 100 microns
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Tough 1500 at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Tough 2000 at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 100 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Tough 2000 Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Clear Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Grey Resin at 100 microns
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added new Print Settings for Biomed Clear Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 25 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Black Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Clear Resin at 25 and 50 microns
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed a print generation bug which caused Error 61
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Castable Wax 40 Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Draft Resin at 200 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Flexible 80A Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 50 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Black Resin at 25 microns
  • Added new Beta Print Settings for Color Kit Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Rigid 10K Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Rigid 4K Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Grey Pro Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Draft Resin at 100 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Black Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for White Resin at 50 microns
  • Updated Print Settings for Clear Resin at 25 and 50 microns
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed a print generation bug which caused Error 61
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.22 and later
  • Added support for Notification Center on Windows so that PreForm notifies you when a print is successfully uploaded
  • Model list ordering has been improved to display in alphabetical order
  • Auto-orientation improvements
  • Fixed the bug causing flyout windows to occasionally become blank
  • Fixed scrolling behavior on trackpads (Windows)
  • Various bug fixes

 

PreForm 3.22.1 — January 11, 2022

PreForm 3.22.1 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release fixes a bug where registered printers and accounts could not be saved and were removed after each update. Now, once a printer or Formlabs account is registered, they will be saved for future updates.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Form 3BL
Form 3L
Form 3B/Form 3B+
Form 3/Form 3+
Form 2

 

PreForm 3.22.0 — January 4, 2022

PreForm 3.22.0 is a recommended update for Fuse 1, Form 3BL, Form 3L, Form 3B/Form 3B+, Form 3/Form 3+, and Form 2 printers. This release adds support for Form 3B+/Form 3+ printers and ESD Resin, as well as updating the default Print Settings that include enhanced light touch support tips.

Windows Download: Link
Mac Download: Link
ProductWhat's New
Fuse 1
Form 3BL
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added support for ESD Resin V1
  • Enhanced light touch support tips
  • Updated default Print Settings to be 20-40% faster
  • Added old default settings as a Legacy Print Setting option that will remain in PreForm for six months
  • Added sunset warning for Draft Resin V1
  • Improved the resolution for fine features on prints
  • Improved support generation
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3L
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.5.1–1.10.7
  • Added support for ESD Resin V1
  • Enhanced light touch support tips
  • Updated default Print Settings to be 20-40% faster
  • Added old default settings as a Legacy Print Setting option that will remain in PreForm for six months
  • Added sunset warning for Draft Resin V1
  • Improved the resolution for fine features on prints
  • Improved support generation
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3B/Form 3B+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added support for Form 3B+ printers
  • Added support for ESD Resin V1
  • Enhanced light touch support tips
  • Updated default Print Settings to be 20-40% faster
  • Added old default settings as a Legacy Print Setting option that will remain in PreForm for six months
  • Updated text when printing directly on the build platform to highlight Build Platform 2
  • Added sunset warning for Draft Resin V1
  • Improved the resolution for fine features on prints
  • Improved support generation
  • Various bug fixes
Form 3/Form 3+
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.11.6–1.19.6
  • Added support for Form 3+ printers
  • Added support for ESD Resin V1
  • Enhanced light touch support tips
  • Updated default Print Settings to be 20-40% faster
  • Added old default settings as a Legacy Print Setting option that will remain in PreForm for six months
  • Updated text when printing directly on the build platform to highlight Build Platform 2
  • Added sunset warning for Draft Resin V1
  • Improved the resolution for fine features on prints
  • Improved support generation
  • Various bug fixes
Form 2
  • Compatible with firmware version 1.19.22 and later
  • Updated default Print Settings to be 20-40% faster
  • Added old default settings as a Legacy Print Setting option that will remain in PreForm for six months
  • Updated text when printing directly on the build platform to highlight Build Platform 2
  • Added sunset warning for Draft Resin V1
  • Improved support generation
  • Various bug fixes

Older versions

PreForm versions that released before 2022 can be found in the following archives: