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rotating a model. Position a model to prevent suction cups and reduce minima.
To move a model to a different location:
1. Select the model in PreForm. Manipulators are overlaid on the model.
2. To move:
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Click-and-drag the Move manipulator to a new location on the build platform.
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Click-and-drag the selected model to a new location on the build platform.
To rotate a model along the X-, Y-, and Z-axes:
1. Select the model in PreForm. Manipulators are overlaid on the model.
2. Click Orientation. A dialogue box opens.
3. To rotate:
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Click-and-drag along the central manipulator to spin the model freely.
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Click-and-drag on a ring to move the model along that axis.
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Enter a specific angle into an axis field.
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Click on an axis arrow.
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Hover the pointer over an axis field and use the scroll wheel.
5.3.2.3 Supporting a model
Supports reinforce overhangs and other delicate features for maximum printability. They
should be removed after the print is complete. Supports can be auto-generated en masse or
individually placed by hand.
To auto-generate supports:
1. Select the model in PreForm.
2. Click Supports. A dialog box opens.
3. Click Auto-Generate All. Supports are added to all models on the build platform.
To manually add and edit supports:
1. Select the model in PreForm. Manipulators are overlaid on the model.
2. Click Supports. A dialog box opens.
3. Click Edit…. The model turns gray and supports are shown as white touchpoints.
4.
Click on the under-supported areas in red to add a support. White touchpoints appear
where clicked.
5.
Click Apply. Supports are regenerated and remaining under-supported areas are
highlighted in red.
6. Repeat until the model is fully supported.
5.3.2.4 Uploading a print
After orienting and supporting your model(s), and saving your FORM file, upload your print job
to the printer. Both the printer and the computer running PreForm must be connected via USB
or on the same network in order to upload a print job. Refer to section 4.6 Connecting the
printer to a network for more information. Once transferred, print jobs must be confirmed on
the printer’s touchscreen to begin. Refer to section 5.4.2 Starting a print for more information.
To upload a print job from PreForm to the printer:
1. Click the orange printer icon on the Home screen. The Print window opens.
2. Click the Select Printer arrow to select a printer. The Printer List window opens.
3. Click the name of a printer you wish to select. The Printer Details window opens.
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If the printer does not automatically appear in the Printer List, click Add to manually enter
the printer’s IP address.
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