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The StageHex extension for SketchUp, which offers some GDTF and MVR functionality in its paid plans, appears to be generally available now on the Hexcale website.
Posted October 28, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, SketchUp, StageHex
Improvements to GDTF/MVR in the 2.1.1.2 release of grandMA3 software.
Posted October 20, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, MA Lighting
Compulite announced support for fixture import via General Device Type Format (GDTF) in the Vibe Software Update Version R_6.0. Read more details in the announcement. This is a great news for all Compulite customers who can benefit from more the 5000 GDTF device files in the GDTF Share, with about half of the files being provided and supported by the devices manufacturers.
Posted October 11, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
TPI: Having successfully completed its European run of shows this summer, Lenny Kravitz’s Blue Electric Light… Read more at TPI…
Posted October 11, 2024 ‐ Categories: TPI
We have launched a GDTF Fixture Finder, a tool to search for GDTF devices files by name, manufacturer and also by describing the required DMX channel layout of a device you are searching for.
Posted October 6, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share report for the month of September 2024
Posted October 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
Due to popular demand, we have created an 'Identify This Light!' Quiz based on devices in the GDTF Share database. The quiz refreshes daily and features a set of devices provided by manufacturers.
Posted September 29, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF
New update of the GDTF Builder has been released with 2D workflow, gamuts and more
Posted September 22, 2024 ‐ 2 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Builder
In his video, FERLIGHT goes through explanation of using the Stage Hex extension for SketchUp, allowing him to design and patch set of imported GDTF fixtures and then provide the exported MVR to the Depence visualizer. In Portuguese.
Posted September 16, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, SketchUp, StageHex
TPI: Vectorworks has announced the release of Vectorworks 2025, the latest iteration of its design software… Read more at TPI…
Posted September 11, 2024 ‐ Categories: TPI
PLSN Staff writes on PLSN: …implemented specifically to address their most-used entertainment industry tools. Additionally, the latest version includes new developments such as Showcase previz mode, available directly within Vectorworks, and automatic GDTF fixture mapping,… Read more at PLSN…
Latest Vectorworks 2025 adds direct access to the GDTF Share from within Spotlight and implements GDTF Mapping to keep fixture profiles up to date.
Posted September 10, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF, Vectorworks