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Vectorworks Launches New Mobile App – Nomad

Vectorworks Launches New Mobile App – Nomad

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.has released a new version of the Vectorworks Cloud Services mobile application, Vectorworks Nomad 2.0. The 2.0 version of Vectorworks Nomad lets users view, share, measure and annotate files. Enhancements include new redline drawing shapes, a sheet layer sidebar palette, angle and path measurement modes, improved download and upload performance and improved annotation [...]

Vari-Lite Releases Software Update for VLX for Individual Cell Control

Vari-Lite Releases Software Update for VLX for Individual Cell Control

Have you played with the VLX3 Wash, the little brother to the original VLX Wash? In the VLX3 Wash, you are able to individual control the three LED cells. A feature that I personally like. Vari-lite is offering a free software update to the original VLX Wash that allows users the individual control of the [...]

ETC to Launch New Console, Eos Titanium and v2.0 Eos Software ahead of USITT

ETC to Launch New Console, Eos Titanium and v2.0 Eos Software ahead of USITT

Ready for a bombshell? ETC is getting ready to launch their new flagship console in the Eos family, the Eos Titanium or Ti. At first glance it looks A LOT like the Gio. But it has the full fledged power and characteristic, (Plus more) that we have come to love and demand from the top [...]

Vari-Lite Releases 2D & 3D Symbols of Entire Line of VL Products

Vari-Lite Releases 2D & 3D Symbols of Entire Line of VL Products

How important is drafting to you? Foolish question right? Have you ever drafted a plot using the “standard” symbols from your CAD supplier and found you wanted something a little bit more representational of your moving lights? Say, Vari-Lite’s line of fixtures?  For me, I like to see a little more detail in my plot [...]

More Details on Vectorworks Cloud Service

More Details on Vectorworks Cloud Service

How does the old saying go… “Get your head out of the clouds”. Clearly the good folks at Nemetschek, (the makers of Vectorworks) said screw that! I couldn’t agree more with them. Living in the cloud is nice! What does it mean though? A few weeks ago, Nemestschek sent out a teaser video about their [...]

Martin Makes Fixture Library Available in Vectorworks

Martin Makes Fixture Library Available in Vectorworks

Looks like Martin is celebrating their 25th anniversary by giving out gifts!  Martin has made available an updated version of their product line for Vectorworks Spotlight.  Here is more from the Press Release: Martin Professional product developer Simon Allan has put together an updated library of Vectorworks lighting instrument symbols and has made them freely [...]

MA Lighting Releases grandMA2 Console Software 2.5.3 [6.6]

MA Lighting Releases grandMA2 Console Software 2.5.3 [6.6]

MA Lighting announced the release of version 2.5.3 [6.6[ of the grandMA 2 console software. Important note: Since the release of version 2.3 and the introduction of divorced values and effect values, older show files may not be 100% compatible with the new version of the software. Main Features of 2.5.3 [6.6]: Sheet Masks The [...]

Capture Sweden Releases Student Edition of Visualiser Software

Capture Sweden Releases Student Edition of Visualiser Software

Capture Sweden starts off 2012 by releasing the popular 3D visualiser Capture Polar in a new package for lighting students. The so called Student Edition of Capture Polar is a limited version of Capture, but it’s free! Sales manager Lasse Berg explains – “The demo version of Capture has been downloaded by more than 30 [...]

ETC Releases New Beta Software – PixelToy

ETC Releases New Beta Software – PixelToy

ETC Recently announced the release of some new software that one of their awesome developers came up with for their internal “Innovation Quest” called pixelToy.  The software  creates dynamic pixel mapped content in real time. Basically, pixel mapping without stock content.  The goal was to create an intuitive, touch-screen-friendly interface.  The entire application has no [...]

Nemetschek Releases Vectorworks 2012

Nemetschek Releases Vectorworks 2012

Wow, I am just a bit behind.  PLASA took a whole lot out of me! Almost two weeks later and I am still recovering!  While over in London, Nemetschek announced their latest version of Vectorworks, version 2012.  Side note, I love the version numbering as of late guys! Version 2012 brings updates to their entire [...]

MA Lighting Release grandMA2 Software Version 2.4.1[6.6]

MA Lighting Release grandMA2 Software Version 2.4.1[6.6]

MA Lighting has announced the release of version 2.4.1 [6.6], just a few short weeks after announcing the release of 2.4.0 at PLASA.  Looking over the change log, it looks like a bunch of bugs were fixed.  No new software functions were added to this release. There is an important notice for grandMA2 consoles out, [...]

Martin Announces P3 System Controller Avilable in PC Version

Martin Announces P3 System Controller Avilable in PC Version

Martin Professional’s P3 System Controller for LED video screen processing is now available in a PC-based version. The P3-PC is an inexpensive yet full-featured software-only version that can control up to 20,000 pixels using the Ethernet port of the PC it is running on. This addition to the Martin family of P3 System Controllers packs [...]