# Reference for part orientation on build platform

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/reference-for-part-orientation-on-build-platform/343>\
**Category:** Feature Requests & Ideas\
**Created:** [August 13, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/reference-for-part-orientation-on-build-platform/343 "2013-08-13T17:02:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![DaniceChou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@DaniceChou](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/DaniceChou)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/reference-for-part-orientation-on-build-platform/343/1 "2013-08-13T17:02:42Z")

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It might be useful if the Preform software indicated the part orientation on build platform, with respect to the actual printer. &nbsp;While orientation on the platform may not matter for most print jobs, it’s more relevant as the resin tray begins to wear.&nbsp; (To avoid printing near worn or damaged areas, etc.)

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When I am working in the software, I tend to incorrectly think that Perform’s “front view” corresponds with the “front view” of&nbsp; the printer (the view where the power button and status window are visible).&nbsp; I ended up creating a graphic (see attached)&nbsp; to remind me of how the software and printer correspond, but think an orientation reference would be nice to have natively in the Preform software.

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[Note:&nbsp; This applies to&nbsp; Prefrom Version 0.8.3]

![](https://support.formlabs.com/attachments/token/rzkyfcucgtkyqm8/?name=Form1_part_placement_reference_v2.png)