/blog/index.html The GDTF Hub news section. Have a GDTF/MVR related news to share? Email us at info (at) gdtf.eu . Hugo en-US Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:15 +0200 /blog/hyper-personal-software-meets-open-foundations/index.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:12 +0200 /blog/hyper-personal-software-meets-open-foundations/index.html The emerging idea of hyper-personal software is not that every small application must become a startup. It is almost the opposite. What it needs are open formats, tooling, and documentation. /blog/ross-williams-tools-for-the-lighting-programmer/index.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:45:23 +0200 /blog/ross-williams-tools-for-the-lighting-programmer/index.html In his latest Technical Note Tools for the Lighting Programmer, Ross Williams writes about his workflow and tools, how he likes to structure his work, and what the exact points of such a workflow are. He emphasizes the important point: it is the programmer who is there to make the show look good; the tools are there to support him. GDTF and MVR formats and their implementations in applications are there to remove repetitive work, increase efficiency, prevent mistakes, and allow the flow of data such as position, fixture number, patch, mode, or 3D location between applications. Ross's workflow includes several programs, such as Vectorworks, HogTools, MA Tools, Reaper, CuePoints, Depence / Syncronorm, Wysiwyg / CAST Software, as well as his own Ross Williams Apps. /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-june-2026/index.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:10:12 +0200 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-june-2026/index.html GDTF Share report for the month of June 2026 /blog/chamsys-magicq-v1.9.8.3-ships-with-mvr-and-gdtf-import-improvements/index.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:05:57 +0200 /blog/chamsys-magicq-v1.9.8.3-ships-with-mvr-and-gdtf-import-improvements/index.html Chamsys has released version 1.9.8.3 with several updates to GDTF and MVR import handling, focused on more reliable fixture matching and fixture data interpretation. The changes improve channel assignment, physical dimension calculation, and default colour temperature behaviour for imported fixtures. Matching logic has also been refined to better handle manufacturer and mode-name variations. /blog/mvr-improvements-in-grandma3-2.4.2.2/index.html Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:06:15 +0200 /blog/mvr-improvements-in-grandma3-2.4.2.2/index.html MVR Improvements grandMA3 2.4.2.2 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-may-2026/index.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:36:22 +0200 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-may-2026/index.html GDTF Share report for the month of May 2026 /blog/mvr-xchange-in-dmxrouter-enables-fast-mvr-cooperation-over-network/index.html Mon, 18 May 2026 06:44:22 +0200 /blog/mvr-xchange-in-dmxrouter-enables-fast-mvr-cooperation-over-network/index.html DMXRouter has added the MVR-xchange protocol, allowing teams to iterate quickly and exchange show scene data efficiently and easily. /blog/enttec-emu-lighting-software-for-musicians-and-dj-adds-gdtf-import/index.html Mon, 11 May 2026 21:28:10 +0200 /blog/enttec-emu-lighting-software-for-musicians-and-dj-adds-gdtf-import/index.html Import GDTF files directly into EMU 26.1.0 and build your own GDTF library: Sign up to gdtf-share.com if you haven’t already. Click on Find Fixture and find your fixture. Underneath the Revision table, click on the Download icon, and go to EMU Select Path and in Channel View GDTF Library click on Import GDTF. Happy importing! /blog/etc-eos-now-imports-color-measurements-from-gdtf/index.html Tue, 05 May 2026 21:46:13 +0200 /blog/etc-eos-now-imports-color-measurements-from-gdtf/index.html ETC's EOS software (since version 3.3.6) now imports and uses color measurement data embedded in GDTF files to drive its color tools. /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-april-2026/index.html Fri, 01 May 2026 09:15:02 +0200 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-april-2026/index.html GDTF Share report for the month of April 2026 /blog/dmxrouter-adds-mvr-gdtf-support-for-faster-fixture-setup-and-control/index.html Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:26:04 +0200 /blog/dmxrouter-adds-mvr-gdtf-support-for-faster-fixture-setup-and-control/index.html DMXRouter now supports MVR and GDTF, making it easier to import lighting projects, replace placeholder fixtures, and quickly check and control devices using accurate manufacturer data. /blog/gdtf-editor-extension-viewing-validating-and-editing-gdtf-files/index.html Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:46:34 +0200 /blog/gdtf-editor-extension-viewing-validating-and-editing-gdtf-files/index.html A Visual Studio Code extension for viewing, validating, and editing GDTF fixture description files. /blog/gdtf-hub-gdtf-bench-overview-video-introduction/index.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:52:45 +0200 /blog/gdtf-hub-gdtf-bench-overview-video-introduction/index.html The GDTF Bench offers a set of free-to-use tools for working with GDTF files. In this video, we present the GDTF browsing and exploration capabilities provided by the Overview Tool. /blog/wanderson-bernardo-mvr-psr-workflow-with-grandma3/index.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:45:22 +0200 /blog/wanderson-bernardo-mvr-psr-workflow-with-grandma3/index.html Wanderson Bernardo, is diving into MVR - My Virtual Rig - for exchanging data between lighting and visualization software, mainly to Avoid manually rebuilding patches, Synchronize set design + lighting, and Work in pipeline with other departments, while utilizing PSR - Partial Show Read - which is an internal grandMA3 tool for importing specific parts from another showfile, allowing to Reuse programming from another show, Merge shows from different operators, and Update specific parts without destroying the rest. /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-march-2026/index.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:52:21 +0200 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-march-2026/index.html GDTF Share report for the month of March 2026 /blog/lightwright-export-mvr-to-grandma3/index.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:40:36 +0200 /blog/lightwright-export-mvr-to-grandma3/index.html See this short video tutorial on how to transfer all of your data from Lightwright into grandMA3. At this point, Lightwright only exports dummy GDTF fixtures, but you can use our GDTF Bench to replace the dummies with real, up-to-date GDTF files from the GDTF Share. /blog/perastage-planning-tool-for-lighting-professionals/index.html Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:16:53 +0100 /blog/perastage-planning-tool-for-lighting-professionals/index.html Perastage is a fast desktop application for lighting designers and technicians. It organizes and visualizes show data using the MVR (My Virtual Rig) format and GDTF (General Device Type Format). /blog/find-gobo-textures-for-lighting-fixtures-easily/index.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:11:01 +0100 /blog/find-gobo-textures-for-lighting-fixtures-easily/index.html Here is a great tip for those who use GDTF's and want to find a quick way to get their hands on the Gobo textures. /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-february-2026/index.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:25:35 +0100 /blog/gdtf-share-report-for-february-2026/index.html GDTF Share report for the month of February 2026 /blog/stagehex-for-sketchup-grows-bigger/index.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:19:07 +0100 /blog/stagehex-for-sketchup-grows-bigger/index.html The StageHex extension for SketchUp has continued to grow in capability, offering a more mature implementation for GDTF (General Device Type Format) and MVR (My Virtual Rig) import and export. The plugin integrates deeply with SketchUp, enabling designers to use a professional library of trusses, lighting fixtures, platforms, audio/video equipment, and other technical elements directly in their models. It supports export of production-ready data to consoles and visualizers such as grandMA2, grandMA3, Depence, and other 3D formats without manual intermediate conversions.