Documentation Resources for GDTF

Posted June 25, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF

Planning to Create and Share GDTF files? Here is a handy list of documentation resources.

Introduction

Start by registering a free account on the GDTF Share, this allows you to use the GDTF Fixture builder and also to join the GDTF Forum and ask questions.

GDTF Builder

👷 GDTF files are created in the free to use GDTF Fixture builder - a web based editor to create and modify GDTF files.

There are several documentation resources for the GDTF Builder:

How to Create a GDTF Lighting Fixture YouTube video series from 2024.
Introduction to the GDTF Builder YouTube video series.
GDTF Builder manual describes creation of a GDTF file from start to the end.
How to articles, describing dedicated topics in more detail, for example Wheels, Virtual channels or Prisms.
Robe Knowledge Sharing (RKS) articles on the GDTF forum, describe particular domain knowledge to depth, for example basics on 3D positioning, orientation and rotations or 3D geometry preparations.

🎁 The GDTF Share is a platform for the exchange of GDTF files. It provides a central repository, connected with a GDTF file editor, for upload, search and download of GDTF files, with powerful filtering and management system for users and GDTF files creators.

GDTF Share manual - explains how to create a free account, how to navigate the GDTF Share and how to upload, manage and download GDTF files.

How to Create an Account for the GDTF Builder and GDTF Share Tutorial YouTube video series.

Other resources for the GDTF Specification

💡 The GDTF Specification is the text of the DIN SPEC 15800:2022-02 also known as GDTF Version 1.2.

GDTF Spec documentation on this server.
GDTF & MVR Specification working repository on GitHub
GDTF Forum - ask questions about GDTF & MVR here
FAQ - answers for questions frequently asked by manufacturers and entertainment professionals