Collaborating with MVR-xchange
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Command |
Workspace: Path |
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MVR-xchange |
Design Suite: Entertainment Spotlight: Spotlight |
The MVR-xchange protocol streamlines the exchange of MVR (My Virtual Rig) files in network environments, replacing the need for physical USB drives or manual file exchange processes. Connect to an exchange group (an application or group of applications that can exchange data through MVR-xchange), and then share MVR files with any connected applications on the same local network. Receive changes from other exchange groups back into your Vectorworks file.
To collaborate, you will connect to an exchange group with stations. A station is an application that can use MVR-xchange; stations must be connected on the same network. A station can include multiple groups of files or of users who are exchanging files. You can connect to one exchange group at a time.
Consult the documentation about MVR-xchange for other applications, as the process may be different.
Connecting to an exchange group
Once you've joined an exchange group, you can commit and request changes from the available stations that are also part of the same exchange group.
To open the MVR-xchange palette and connect:
Select the command.
The MVR-xchange palette opens. Because it is a web palette, it can remain open while you work in Vectorworks.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Connection status |
Indicates whether you are currently connected or disconnected |
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Connect/Disconnect |
Connects you to an exchange group; if you are already connected, disconnects you from the group |
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Preferences |
Opens the Preferences dialog box, to set the name of your station |
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Group Name |
When connected, displays the name of the connected exchange group |
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Request tab |
Lists all the stations in the connected exchange group, as well as the files that are shared by each selected station, and allows you to obtain the latest changes |
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Commit tab |
Lists the files that are shared by the current station |
Click Connect.
The Start Connection dialog box opens, displaying any existing groups and the number of stations/users that are in each group.
Do one of the following:
Connect to an existing group by selecting it from the list.
Create a new group by clicking Create New Group; specify the name of the group.
When a group is selected, click Connect to return to the MVR-xchange palette.
When connected, the status button shows Connected with a green indicator, the connected group name displays, and the stations in the group are listed on the left (Request tab).
Commiting changes
The Commit tab shares either the active file or a file saved as an MVR file, making it available to other applications in the exchange group. You can also delete files from the group.
To share a file in MVR format:
Select the command, and ensure that you are connected to a group.
Click on the Commit tab.
Do one of the following:
To commit an existing file, click Commit from File. Select the MVR file.
To commit the active file, click Commit Active File.
The Commit Active File dialog box opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Settings |
Select which objects to export to the .mvr file. All objects in drawing exports all objects. Selected objects exports only the currently selected objects. Visible objects exports only the currently visible objects. |
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File Name |
Enter a file name for the MVR file; this name is used on the Connect tab and on the Request tab for others in the exchange group |
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Comment |
Enter any comments about the file; the comments appear on the Connect tab and on the Request tab for others in the exchange group |
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Object Types |
Select the layer with objects to be exported, or select All Design Layers. Select which type(s) of objects to export to the .mvr file. The available objects depend on the contents of the drawing and the selected export options. A check mark to the left of each Object Type indicates that it will be exported; click in the Export column to remove a check mark. Count indicates how many objects of each type are present in the drawing. |
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Fixture Types |
Lists the fixtures that will be exported to the .mvr file and displays an item count for each fixture type. The fixtures to export must have a specified fixture mode; see Selecting a fixture mode for details. |
Once added, other stations in the exchange group can access the files.
Requesting changes
The Request tab obtains any changes that were made from other stations in the exchange group.
To obtain changes from the files shared with the exchange group:
Select the command, and ensure that you are connected to a group.
Click on the Request tab.
Click Check for Updates to find any available stations in the exchange group and the MVR files that are shared.
Select one of the shared files, and click Request.
The Import MVR File dialog box opens. See Importing MVR.
The Vectorworks drawing updates with the specified information.
