![]() WYG has an ability to visualize that is second to none, and the report functions are deep (counting each element you need to rig a show) and powerful. It’s line-based with a tremendous library of lights and useful objects (truss, platforming, etc). WYSIWYG is the OG of vis/drafting combo software. As defined by the people who created the protocol “MVR ( My Virtual Rig) is a file format for the bi-directional exchange of data and geometry between CAD systems, visualizers, and lighting consoles.” In my experience, it just works.Ĭurrently, only three drafting solutions support MVR, and that makes any of these three the “best” drafting software: To me, the gold standard file format is MVR or “My Virtual Rig”. Many file extensions have tried to fill this gap (DWG, OBJ, 3DS, etc) with various limitations to each. I want to be able to draft in what I like to work in and have enough export options to know that other professionals can open the file and have the same placement, scale and textures when they open my file in their software. What I think is most important is interoperability. To me, what makes a drafting solution more desirable and more “pro” isn’t just what software “everyone” is using and it isn’t how constantly they add to their inventory of lighting symbols (though that’s important). Vis software tends to be defined by how realistic it is and how fast it is to use. Visualization (or Vis) Visualization is the ability to model in three (virtual) dimensions the entire theater and set, to hang and focus all your lighting and then plug in your console to program your whole show before you show up to the gig. The default is always a three dimensional object that you adjust. Object-oriented Object oriented drafting has you selecting from a library of three dimensional objects, dragging on in and then customizing the shapes to suit your needs. Confusingly, line-based drafting software will also include object symbols- such as lighting symbols. If you also design scenery, line-based is (almost) mandatory. This is simplified, but the idea is you draw any object one line at a time. Line-based When a drafting software is line based, and you want to create a box, you click the line tool, make four lines, then select the whole square and extrude it into a three dimensional box. But first- if you are new to drafting- a few term definitions. So let’s talk through some options (not all inclusive) from top of the range to middle, ending with two free options. There are many good answers (as there are many good software options to draft in), but I feel like there are a few options I don’t see mentioned, and few discussions address that each choice of software needs to fit a person’s budget. Note: Donations are not tax deductible in the US at this time.I see many people asking what software to use for drafting. Please visit for the current software, LXPlan. To install, open a terminal window and change to the directory containing the b file: LXFree for Java is distributed inside a Debian install package (.deb) and includes a desktop launcher. If you have trouble with installing an update, remove the older version with the Programs and Features control panel and then install the newer version. Important: If you are updating a version of LXFree for Java older than v1.2.0, you must use the control panel to uninstall LXFree for Java before you attempt to install an update. So, if you install an update, be sure to re-read the instructions for locating the copy of Open JDK so that the LXFree for Java launcher can find it. The instructions tell you where to put the copy of Open JDK so that the LXFree for Java launcher can find it. If you'd like to obtain or build a separate version of Open JDK, you can download just the LXFree for Java application. (If you have another version of Java installed elsewhere, it shouldn't be a problem.) The standard installer includes a copy of Open JDK and requires no other installation. Java 9 and later has interface scaling that is compatible with high DPI screens. Like other Java based applications, LXFree for Java may appear small when used with a high resolution display. If you have a newer computer with a 64 bit version of Windows and a high DPI display, you will want to use one of the OpenJDK 11 installers. Java is a trademark of Oracle Corporation. (**) Rendering on some 64bit versions of linux requires openJDK 1.8.0 due to issue with ld.so. Older version for 32bit Windows systems with Java 8 installed. Use for separate OpenJDK download and install. ![]() Install: ~$ sudo dpkg -i lxfreeforjava_圆4.debįor systems with Oracle () Java 1.8. ![]()
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