PreForm Software
The slicing software for the Form lab printer is called PreForm.
To Begin:
The first step, much like all 3d printers is to create or find a STL or other 3D model. You can reference Design for 3D printing for more information.
Open PreForm:
Hopefully it is installed on the computer you are using, if not speak to Mr. Mansfield. 
Login
The generic login is:
Password is:
GoPrep
Select Printer
Selecting the printer from the start will make everything go smoother. The software will recognize the resin in the printer and slice for the specfic settings. 
our current Form3L is called PrudentBunyip
Select Material
The material will already be selected when you select the printer. The machine knows what resin is already in the machine
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Add a model
You should have noticed that your workspace should resemble the layout of the actual machine
From the menu select
File --> Open
select your file (I am on a mac, so your dialoge box may appear different)
Your 3D object should appear on the bed 
Magic wand time
For the most part I use the magic wand for all my prints. You need supports and the print needs to be oriented to allow for dripping. The magic wand takes care of all of this for you!
After the Magic wand
Ready to print
after you select the one click print it will want to send it immediatly to the printer. Once sent you need to follow the directions on the machine to start the process of printing.
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