# Developers **URL:** https://forum.formlabs.com/c/developers/77.md [Latest](https://forum.formlabs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.formlabs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.formlabs.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Developers category](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-developers-category/40210)
**Author:** [@DKirch](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/DKirch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/about-the-developers-category/40210 "2024-10-03T20:29:23Z")
A place for Developers to ask more advanced questions about Formlabs APIs & integrations --- ## [Script to calculate the optimal packing of multiple models](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/script-to-calculate-the-optimal-packing-of-multiple-models/46624)
**Author:** [@aim4apex](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/aim4apex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/script-to-calculate-the-optimal-packing-of-multiple-models/46624 "2026-07-13T20:48:53Z")
Often we receive several models and are asked to quote for several quantities. Manually arranging parts to find an optimal packing can be very time consuming and it’s impossible once the number of models or quantities ex… --- ## [Announcing ForgePLM and Hammer](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/announcing-forgeplm-and-hammer/46356)
**Author:** [@SteamFactoryLLC](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/SteamFactoryLLC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/announcing-forgeplm-and-hammer/46356 "2026-05-05T16:08:44Z")
I’ve been working on a personal/open-source project called ForgePLM and recently started experimenting with integrating it into Formlabs workflows. Not trying to sell anything here—just sharing something I’ve been build… --- ## [Python script to load STL, OBJ, STP and FORM files & compute best packing arrangement](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/python-script-to-load-stl-obj-stp-and-form-files-compute-best-packing-arrangement/45649)
**Author:** [@aim4apex](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/aim4apex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/python-script-to-load-stl-obj-stp-and-form-files-compute-best-packing-arrangement/45649 "2026-04-26T05:30:11Z")
I have written a python script that uses Preform Server local API to load .form, .obj, .stl and .stp files, pack them and display statistics. If models need repair it can optionally call a Python mesh repair library. Fin… --- ## [API Supportstructure Support :D](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-supportstructure-support-d/45836)
**Author:** [@reneweinmann](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/reneweinmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-supportstructure-support-d/45836 "2025-12-12T15:28:22Z")
Hi Formlabs team, I’m currently building an automated integration/pipeline around a Formlabs printer, and my first tests look really promising — thanks for the great tooling so far. I’ve run into one issue with automat… --- ## [Exposing Print Validation through the local API](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/exposing-print-validation-through-the-local-api/45574)
**Author:** [@Printhub3D](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Printhub3D)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/exposing-print-validation-through-the-local-api/45574 "2025-10-24T20:19:04Z")
Hello, While I enjoy the hardware the local API is currently a bit lacking. We would like to orient our models within a range. Within that range we try to find an orientation that has no cups detected. Is there any time… --- ## [How Can We Automate Print Job Tracking with the Formlabs API?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-can-we-automate-print-job-tracking-with-the-formlabs-api/45313)
**Author:** [@hedij](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hedij)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-can-we-automate-print-job-tracking-with-the-formlabs-api/45313 "2025-08-28T13:46:07Z")
Hello I have been exploring the Formlabs API to better manage print workflows, and one challenge I’m facing is how to automate tracking of print jobs across multiple printers.:slightly\_smiling\_face: Right now, I can ma… --- ## [Total Powder fuse 1+30w API](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/total-powder-fuse-1-30w-api/45263)
**Author:** [@MakerspaceSt3am](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/MakerspaceSt3am)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/total-powder-fuse-1-30w-api/45263 "2025-08-22T16:27:07Z")
im currently setting up a makerspace with the goal of automating charges based on usage-we are using Fabman for the majority of machines. However with our formlabs printers we are charging \*\*per materia\*\*l (€/ml) and its… --- ## [Unable to get current scene info](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/unable-to-get-current-scene-info/44909)
**Author:** [@HAOYI](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/HAOYI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/unable-to-get-current-scene-info/44909 "2025-07-11T06:30:00Z")
I’m trying to get current scene info with local API, but it just not working anyway. Other APIs also same, but I’m able to get estimate\_print\_time under API get\_device btw, load\_form API also not working What can… --- ## [Local API - Questions on the Fuse 1+](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/local-api-questions-on-the-fuse-1/44727)
**Author:** [@jhonitmon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jhonitmon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/local-api-questions-on-the-fuse-1/44727 "2025-06-23T14:02:37Z")
Hi everyone, we bought a new Fuse 1+ in our company. We want to get some printer information to know the current status of the machine. PreForm Server is already setup, but I still have some questions regarding the API… --- ## [Retrieve full scene information](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/retrieve-full-scene-information/44572)
**Author:** [@sdrevon](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/sdrevon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/retrieve-full-scene-information/44572 "2025-06-03T10:19:44Z")
Hello, Regarding getting scene information APIs, is there a way to retrieve the supports/labels/rafts ? If not is it planned in the future ? Thanks for your help. Best Regards, Stéphane Drevon. --- ## [API access to Form Wash L / Form Cure L?](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-access-to-form-wash-l-form-cure-l/43218)
**Author:** [@jwfortx](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/jwfortx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 11:13am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-access-to-form-wash-l-form-cure-l/43218 "2025-01-15T11:13:17Z")
Is there an API for managing the Form Wash L and Form Cure L? I’m most interested in current state and progress (for notification when they are finished). I’ve noticed that PreForm can connect to them via IP, but it doe… --- ## [New Formlabs Local API examples: speedrun.py and print dialog](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-formlabs-local-api-examples-speedrun-py-and-print-dialog/41047)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/new-formlabs-local-api-examples-speedrun-py-and-print-dialog/41047 "2024-12-20T18:25:28Z")
Two new examples were added for the Formlabs Local API using the API Python library: speedrun.py An example of using the Local API and the new Print Settings Editor capabilities to make variations of a .form file with… --- ## [Formlabs Local API release v0.8.6](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-6/40862)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-6/40862 "2024-12-10T15:39:30Z")
Formlabs Local API Release v0.8.6: Changelog: Updated /list-materials/ endpoint: Fixed: don’t include biocompatible materials for non-biocompatible printers Included build volume dimensions and supported product name… --- ## [Formlabs Web API release v0.8.1](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-web-api-release-v0-8-1/40792)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-web-api-release-v0-8-1/40792 "2024-12-06T16:47:28Z")
Formlabs Web API Release v0.8.1: Changelog: Removed probably\_finished field from print data Add consumable\_type field to cartridge data Documentation Link --- ## [API Apps and Demos](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-apps-and-demos/40788)
**Author:** [@JuliusS](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/JuliusS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/api-apps-and-demos/40788 "2025-10-20T21:58:38Z")
Hi Formlabs Developers, After speaking with a number of you, there seems to be some interest in a place to share the projects you’ve been working on using the API. This could be anything from a live online demo (props t… --- ## [Formlabs Local API release v0.8.5](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-5/40767)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-5/40767 "2024-12-03T15:06:35Z")
Formlabs Local API Release v0.8.5: Changelog: No API changes Update PreFormServer to match PreForm 3.42.1 release Link to latest downloads and API documentation --- ## [Formlabs Local API release v0.8.3](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-3/40541)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-3/40541 "2024-11-06T18:20:22Z")
Today we released version 0.8.3 of the Formlabs Local API. Changelog: Added async support for the print upload endpoint and new endpoints to poll for progress of long running operations Added support for Print Setting… --- ## [Formlabs Local API release v0.8.2](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-2/40540)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-2/40540 "2024-11-06T18:18:59Z")
On October 31 we released version 0.8.2 of the Formlabs Local API. Changelog: No changes to the API Updated PreFormServer downloads to match the PreForm 3.41.2 release Link to latest downloads and API documentation --- ## [Formlabs Local API release v0.8.1](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-1/40445)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/formlabs-local-api-release-v0-8-1/40445 "2024-10-25T18:22:57Z")
Today we released version 0.8.1 of the Formlabs Local API. Changelog: No changes to the API Updated PreFormServer downloads to match the PreForm 3.41.1 release (including bug fixes for Fuse 1+ 30W Nylon 12 Powder v5.1… --- ## [Announcing the Formlabs API & Developers forum](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/announcing-the-formlabs-api-developers-forum/40305)
**Author:** [@hype](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/hype)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/announcing-the-formlabs-api-developers-forum/40305 "2024-10-15T14:28:37Z")
Today we are happy to announce the first version of the Formlabs API! We created this API so you can integrate, automate, and customize your use of Formlabs products in ways that are specific to your use case. Documentat…