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PLSN: Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: With GDTF and MVR, the promise of a simplified entertainment industry is no longer a dream — it’s a reality. Vectorworks, one of the companies behind General Device Type Format (GDTF) , will be holding a seminar on streamlining your design process with GDTF and My Virtual Rig (MVR) on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. Read More » Vectorworks Seminars | What GDTF and MVR Can Do for You Read more at PLSN


Posted June 15, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF, MVR

PLSN: Vectorworks Releases Unity-based 3D Model Viewing Technology with Version 2022 Service Pack 3

PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: Vectorworks, Inc. has released its third service pack for the Vectorworks 2022 product line focused on improvements to Vectorworks Cloud Services for all design customers. Other highlights include new storage integrations with Vectorworks Cloud, updates to Datasmith file exchange for a direct link to Twinmotion and support for .glTF within the MVR export from Vectorworks Spotlight. Read More » Vectorworks Releases Unity-based 3D Model Viewing Technology with Version 2022 Service Pack 3 Read more at PLSN


Posted March 16, 2022  ‐ Categories: PLSN, MVR

PLSN: Routledge Focal Press | The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, Fourth Edition

Michael S. Eddy writes on PLSN: Programmer, author, and longtime PLSN Columnist Brad Schiller has a new book out aimed for the lighting programmer— The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook , fourth edition. As with the previous editions, this new book provides respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures from basic principles to advanced production preparations. Read More » Routledge Focal Press | The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, Fourth Edition Read more at PLSN


Posted December 4, 2021  ‐ Categories: PLSN

PLSN: General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021

Michael S. Eddy writes on PLSN: Columbia, MD—With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, Vectorworks, Inc. reveals several valuable updates to GDTF—the standard for describing the hierarchical and logical structure and controls of any type of controllable device in the lighting and entertainment industry. The GDTF file format has continued to evolve with input and involvement from manufacturers across the globe and critical feedback from its many adopters, resulting in a newly published update to DIN SPEC 15800:2021. Read More » General Device Type Format (GDTF) Founders Announce Updates to DIN SPEC 15800:2021 Read more at PLSN


Posted November 17, 2021  ‐ Categories: PLSN, GDTF