Strand or ETC & LX Software
Tue, 7 Aug 2001, 12:19 amWalter Plinge5 posts in thread
Strand or ETC & LX Software
Tue, 7 Aug 2001, 12:19 amIm currently looking purchasing a new lighting desk. I think that I will purchase a Strand 520i but havent been able to compare it to an ETC style of desk. If you have had compared the two desks I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Also, I need a cad style LX design software package. I have received information about the Vectorworks from www.ozcad.com.au, if anyone know a nice program thats easy to use and friendly to us in the theatre industry please email me: sclarke_riverside@parracity.nsw.gov.au
Also, I need a cad style LX design software package. I have received information about the Vectorworks from www.ozcad.com.au, if anyone know a nice program thats easy to use and friendly to us in the theatre industry please email me: sclarke_riverside@parracity.nsw.gov.au
RE: Strand or ETC & LX Software
Wed, 8 Aug 2001, 02:06 pmSean and Don
I Dont have much to do with Strand desks but might be able to help with CAD Programs.
I use Vectorworks for my lighting plans at WAAPA, and it seems to be reasonably simple and effective to use. It is just pretty much a simple version of the CAD range of drafting programs. It has a built in function for theatre lumineres however, have yet to use them. If required I can provide a library of fixtuers.
One important thing is that you can import and export a DXF or DWX files.
How much are you willing to spend?
The latest drafting software in " professional use " is WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The software is free to download from www.castlighting.com. However it costs about 2k for the dongle to save and print.
Have a gander.
All the best Aaron
I Dont have much to do with Strand desks but might be able to help with CAD Programs.
I use Vectorworks for my lighting plans at WAAPA, and it seems to be reasonably simple and effective to use. It is just pretty much a simple version of the CAD range of drafting programs. It has a built in function for theatre lumineres however, have yet to use them. If required I can provide a library of fixtuers.
One important thing is that you can import and export a DXF or DWX files.
How much are you willing to spend?
The latest drafting software in " professional use " is WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The software is free to download from www.castlighting.com. However it costs about 2k for the dongle to save and print.
Have a gander.
All the best Aaron