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Design, Drafting & Visualization

also see standard 2D and 3D drafting packages in the Scenery section

AutoPlotVW from Samuel Jones is a set of macro commands for doing theatrical light plots with VectorWorks. New version is now available, March 2005.
MacOS 9.2.2, MacOS X. Update 19-Mar-2005

Lightwright from John McKernon Software is the industry standard for lighting paperwork. Lighting design paperwork is created and managed using a cross between a spreadsheet and a database. It understands dimmers and circuits to help you make changes and spot errors. Beamwright is included to help you select the right light based on the distance and and size of beam you want.
MacOS X. Update 01-21-2005

Maclux Pro from Claude Heinz Design manages the light plot, paperwork, coverage, and cueing all in one program.
MacOS 8.6-9.2, MacOS X. Update 21-Jan-2005

Virtual Light Lab from West Side Systems allows you to experiment in a virtual lighting studio.
MacOS 8.6-9.2, MacOS X. Update 21-Jan-2005

VectorWorks Spotlight from Nemetschek is a comprehensive 2D/3D CAD program with a built-in database and spreadsheet, and intelligent objects. Spotlight provides intelligent symbols to represent lighting instruments and positions, show light beams, and generate paperwork. Import/export options include DWG, IGS, STL, EPS, TIF, and JPG. See a review of an earlier version of Spotlight in Lighting Dimensions (Spotlight Shines) and an article about version 11 (Learning Curve).

For a set of alternative lighting symbols, see Field Template Soft Symbols.

For a set of macro commands that enhance VectorWorks Spotlight, see Samuel Jones' AutoPlot Tools for SpotLight

MacOS 9.2.2, MacOS X. Update 21-Jan-2005


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Control

LanBox DMX512 Controllers and LCedit+ software from CDS advanced technology bv allows you to control DMX-512 from your Mac.
MacOS 8.6-9.2, MacOS X. Update 21-Jan-2005

SamSC from Richard Bleasdale software from CDS advanced technology bv allows you to control DMX-512 from your Mac.
MacOS 8.6-9.2, MacOS X. Update 21-Jan-2005

Virtuoso from Production Resources Group (formerly from Vari*Lite) is based on the Macintosh.
MacOS X. Update 25-Jan-2005

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Other

Arkaos VJ DMX from Arkaos integrates live control of video under DMX control.
MacOS X. Update 22-Jan-2005


ProjectionMagic from Mark Monogold calculates specifications for theatrical projection set ups.
Compatibility unknown. Update 21-Jan-2005


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