> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.mrmansfield.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.mrmansfield.org/3d-printers/form-labs/preform-software.md). # PreForm Software ### 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](/3d-printers/design-for-3d-printing.md) for more information. ### Open PreForm: Hopefully it is installed on the computer you are using, if not speak to Mr. Mansfield. ![](/files/qtdARKw0LzmB4HsFerdw) ### 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. ![](/files/qFNftOnfyBe2BDS980mv) 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 . ![](/files/317MTuBIBe4ymq3r9J75) ### Add a model You should have noticed that your workspace should resemble the layout of the actual machine ![](/files/dr3BVsq4baTCUjTTnu22) From the menu select **File --> Open** ![](/files/ohJ14GqaoQTlulKbXvUn) select your file (I am on a mac, so your dialoge box may appear different) ![](/files/5tu8zERPQMIFA02W1adD) Your 3D object should appear on the bed ![](/files/p2P9rtH4ED3Q3zpYH75E) ### 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! ![](/files/BTsCF6EtJ276fpfFoTgJ) ![](/files/op2paycwDNQSitVcABKK) After the Magic wand ![](/files/mbFS2O1QFsK7rKzrpqIy) ### 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. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.mrmansfield.org/3d-printers/form-labs/preform-software.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.