AMFG Connect: Desktop Agent Overview & Installation
AMFG Connect is a dedicated desktop (PC) application designed to bridge the gap between the AMFG Management Console and industry-standard build preparation software: Materialise Magics, Ultimaker Cura, and Formlabs PreForm. By integrating these tools, users can significantly increase build preparation efficiency and ensure a seamless flow of data between quoting, production management, and the actual printing process.
Note: AMFG Connect and its associated software integrations are provided as a separate license. To activate this feature, please contact AMFG Support at support@amfg.ai or speak with your AMFG Consultant.
Key Capabilities
AMFG Connect acts as an automated agent that emulates user actions to perform the following tasks:
Open Individual Parts: Send a single part file directly from a Ticket or Project Details page into Magics, Cura, or PreForm.
Open Complete Builds: Open an entire build, including all assigned items and their correct quantities, in your chosen preparation software.
Automated Build Upload (Magics Only): Automatically upload prepared builds from Magics back to AMFG in .magics or .3mf formats.
Build Synchronization (Magics Only): * Add Items: If new parts are added to a build in AMFG after the initial preparation, they can be pushed into the existing Magics build.
Remove Items: If items are removed within Magics, AMFG Connect can update the corresponding build in AMFG to reflect those changes.
System Requirements
To ensure a stable experience and avoid long loading times or application crashes, your hardware should meet or exceed the following specifications:
Operating System & Connectivity
OS: Windows 11 22H2 (64-bit).
Connection: A fast, stable connection (Internet for Cloud users; local server connection for On-Premise users).
Download/Upload: 100 Mb/s download and 50 Mb/s upload speeds.
Hardware Specifications
Component | Minimum Requirement |
CPU | Intel Core i7 or AMD Phenom II X4/X6 at 3.0 GHz+ (with SSE2) |
RAM | 16 GB or higher |
Disk Space | 2 GB free space |
Display | 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher |
Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 (DirectX 11 compatible) |
GPU Memory | 4 GB memory with 192-bit interface (256-bit recommended) |
Installation Instructions
Once you have purchased the feature, an AMFG Consultant will provide you with the installer. Follow these steps to complete the setup:
Run the Installer: Open the provided executable file.
Microsoft Defender Pop-up: If a window appears stating "Windows protected your PC," click "More info" and then select "Run anyway." This occurs because the application is not yet registered with Microsoft Defender.
Installer Wizard: Click "Next" through the standard prompts until the installation is finished.
Default Location:
C:\Program Files\AMFG\AMFG Connect
Initial Login: Launch the app and enter your AMFG credentials:
URL: Your console address (e.g.,
https://console.amfg.ai/).Email/Password: The same credentials used for the Management Console.
Configuration: After logging in, select your 3D Printing Software version and designate a Synchronise folder. Note: This must be an empty folder.
For detailed steps on configuring your specific preparation software after installation, please refer to our guides for Materialise Magics or Cura and PreForm.
