Importing MVR Files

The MVR file format enables a bidirectional exchange of data between Vectorworks Spotlight software and lighting consoles or visualizers. You can export any Vectorworks drawing to a lighting console or visualizer to program a show (see Exporting MVR Files). If the MVR file is modified in the lighting console or visualizer, the modifications can be imported back into Vectorworks to update the original drawing. For example, if fixtures are added and renumbered, or a drum kit is moved offstage, these changes can be merged with the Vectorworks drawing while preserving the original Vectorworks geometry.

To import an MVR file:

With the original Vectorworks drawing open, select File > Import > Import MVR.

The Import MVR command is available for Vectorworks Spotlight software but is not present in the workspace. It can be added to the Spotlight workspace (see Customizing Workspaces).

Select the file to import, and click Open.

The Import MVR File dialog box opens.

► Click to show/hide the parameters.

Select the desired import options, and click OK.

The Vectorworks drawing updates with the specified information.

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Parameter	Description
Import Mode	Select which information to import from the MVR file. ● Import Data only imports only the lighting device parameter data. ● Import Geometry only imports only the geometry. ● Import Data & Geometry imports both the data and the geometry.
Update Existing Objects only	Updates only the existing objects in the Vectorworks drawing with the imported data and/or geometry
Object Types	Select which type(s) of objects to import from the MVR file. The available objects depend on the contents of the file and the selected import options. Count indicates how many objects of each type are present in the file. A check mark to the left of each Object Type indicates that it will be imported.
Merge View	Lists the objects and data that will be modified when imported

Importing MVR Files

Parameter

Description