Exporting in Vision Format
Exporting in Vision Format Vectorworks files can be sent directly to the Vision program, or exported to the .esc format, for use in Vision. The Vision data mapping configured in the Spotlight preferences applies to the export.
Vectorworks includes the focus orientation, shutter, and gobo information for the lighting devices in the scene. Left, Right, Top, and Bottom shutter depth and angle are mapped to the appropriate shutter parameter in Vision to match the settings in Vectorworks. When a gobo is exported from a lighting device, a .jpg representation of the Vectorworks gobo texture is created for use by Vision and placed with the exported Vision file. The . jpg file is named the same as the Vectorworks gobo texture for easy identification.
Send a file to the Vision program directly, when Vision is installed.
To send the current Vectorworks file to Vision:
Select File > Send to Vision.
The Vision program launches and opens the file. Save the file within Vision.
● If Vision is installed, but no dongle is detected, Vision opens in demo mode, with limited control channels.
● If Vision is not installed, the default browser opens to the Vision product page on the Vectorworks web site.
To export a Vision file:
Select File > Export > Export ESC.
The ESC Export dialog box opens.
Specify the file name and destination, and then click Save.
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