.FORM File Extension

FORM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: NetBeans Java GUI Designer Form

The .form file extension is used by two file types. One is the NetBeans Java GUI Designer Form. The NetBeans IDE includes tools for building Java GUIs. The .form files contain placement of GUI compone...

File Function

Title Form File Function
Primary Function GUI Design
Additional Functions Event Handling, Property Binding

File Characteristics

Title Form File Characteristics
Editable Yes
Binary No
XML-Based Yes

Use Cases

Title Form File Use Cases
Desktop Applications Yes
Commercial Software Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Title Form File Security and Practices
Security Risks None specific
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Title Form File Historical/Version Information
First Introduced NetBeans 3.6
File Format Changes Yes
Latest IDE Version NetBeans 13

Associated Types

Title Form File Associated Types
Related Files .java, .class
Complementary Files .properties, .xml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NetBeans IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IntelliJ IDEA Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
NetBeans Platform Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: PreForm Job File

FORM files allow saving print settings. Instead of choosing settings every time, use the FORM file to store them. If you have a problem printing with Formlabs, send them the FORM file. They can scan i...

General Information

Title .FORM File Extension
Extension .form
Full Form PreForm Job File
File Type 3D Printing Job File
Developer Formlabs
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store print jobs
Additional Functions Save layout, settings
Features 3D model positioning, Supports resin settings

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Model dependent
Editable Yes, with PreForm

Use Cases

3D Printing Yes
Prototyping Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on PreForm updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .stl, .obj, .fml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PreForm Software Free Windows, Mac