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GDTF and MVR Improvements in grandMA3 Version 2.1.1.2
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 Announces General Device Type Format (GDTF) Fixture Import for New Vibe Software
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
Blender MVR importer io_scene_mvr
A Blender addon io_scene_mvr has been approved for the Blender Extension website. The addon, originally based on the BlenderDMX code but without the live DMX previsualization capabilities, offers GDTF and MVR import.
GDTF Fixture Finder
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 September 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of September 2024
Posted October 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF Quiz - Identify This Light!
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
GDTF Builder Release September 2024
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
Stage Hex Extension for SketchUp With GDTF and MVR
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.
Vectorworks 2025 Adds Direct Access to GDTF Share
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
MDG Fog Announces Availability of GDTF Files
MDG Fog is is pleased to announce the availability of GDTF (General Device Type Format) files on GDTF Share. The addition of these GDTF files underscores MDG Fog’s commitment to supporting the industry with the latest technological advancements, enabling users to create more precise and dynamic lighting environments.
Posted September 2, 2024 ‐ Categories: GDTF
GDTF Share Report for August 2024
GDTF Share report for the month of August 2024
Posted September 1, 2024 ‐ 1 min read ‐ Categories: GDTF, GDTF Share
GDTF booth at the Plasa 2024
The GDTF Group has announced that they will be showcasing the GDTF booth at the Plasa 2024 show, located at stand A69.