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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