Importing the Edited Lightwright Data into VectorworksImporting the Edited Lightwright Data into VectorworksImport the edited Lightwright data into the Vectorworks Spotlight file to update the lighting instrument information.
To import Lightwright data back into the Vectorworks file:
In the Vectorworks program, select File > Import > Import Instrument Data.
The Instrument Data Import dialog box opens.
With the Browse button, specify the file exported from Lightwright. If the file to import has External ID or UID as a field name, it will automatically be selected as the UID. Do not select Import First Record.
Click AutoLink to correctly match important fields. If not all fields are automatically mapped, map the incoming data to an instrument field as described in Importing Instrument Data.
Accessories should be mapped to Accessories, and Instrument Type Symbol to Symbol Name.
Click Import. The Lightwright data is imported into the Vectorworks file, automatically updating the instrument data in the light plot.
If the instruments are not updated, verify that the External ID field was exported, and the Export Field Labels as First Record option was selected in Lightwright.
If the data needs to be sent back to Lightwright after this initial export, select the Merge command in Lightwright rather than Import. Lightwright uses the Lightwright ID number to match the data to existing instruments rather than creating new instruments.
