Lightwright/Vectorworks Data Exchange is a new and easy way to share data with Vectorworks Spotlight, saving users hours of paperwork.

John McKernon, Lightwright’s creator takes you through what Lightwright 6 provides for you. Lightwright saves the paper reports required by lighting designers using Spotlight.

If you have an older version of Lightwright, John McKernon explains the benefits of version 5 over older versions. Lightwright 6 will work with Vectorworks 2017.

Scott Parker shows how easy it is to connect lighting plans created in Vectorworks Spotlight with Lightwright. If you’re setting up lights for any type of event or theatrical show, you’ll save time using Lightwright.

 

Benefits of Lightwright

  • Worksheet reconciliation compares and synchronizes show files
  • Share files and worknotes via network and built-in email
  • Completely rethought and enhanced worknotes
  • Global search across all worksheet columns
  • Complete history of all changes, with flexible rollback options
  • Wheel design window for moving lights
  • Colour scroll design window
  • Template pictures
  • New standard colour choice list and colour swatches on the worksheet
  • Live instrument and accessory counts
  • Automatic dimmer load balancing
  • More than one show file can be open at a time
  • 18 flexible user-definable columns

Frequently Asked Questions

+ How does Vectorworks interface with Lightwright?

See how Vectorworks and Lightwright interface together.

+ What are the system requirements for Lightwright?

Microsoft Windows®

  • Windows 7 SP1, or Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. 64 bit recommended but not required
  • 6GB of physical RAM, 12GB or more strongly recommended
  • Hard drive or SSD with at least 350MB of available space
  • A color monitor or laptop with at least 1024×768 resolution, 256 colors or better
  • An internet connection is required for installation and to use some features
  • Internet connection required for installation and use of some features
  • The Console Link features require ETC Eos/Nomad family version 2.3.3 or later.

Apple Macintosh®

  • Mac OS X Lion 10.7 or later with Intel processor
  • 6GB of physical RAM, 12GB or more strongly recommended
  • Hard drive or SSD with at least 350MB of available space
  • A color monitor or laptop with at least 1024×768 resolution, thousands or millions of colors. Retina displays are supported.
  • An internet connection is required for installation and to use some features
  • The Console Link features require ETC Eos/Nomad family version 2.3.3 or later.

+ What are the Licensing Rules for Lightwright™ 6?

Lightwright is sold as Personal, Student, or Institutional licenses.

Personal licenses are available only in the name of an individual, actual living person and cannot be registered in the name of a title, pseudonym, company, university, or other organization. Please note that if an institution buys an individual registration and registers it in the name of someone working there, then that person will be the legal licensee and can legally take it with them when/if they go elsewhere. Limited to one concurrent user at any time.

Student licenses are available only to a bona-fide full-time student (with appropriate photo student ID) for a period of time limited to 3 years from the date the approval code is issued, and are limited to one concurrent user. License must be in the name of the student, who must be able to produce proof of student status when requested. After the three-year license has expired, the software will cease to function. Student licenses cannot be upgraded to Lightwright 6 or beyond without first being upgraded to an Individual license.

Capacities and features are identical to the Individual License.

Limited to one concurrent user at any time. Student licenses cannot be issued to faculty, staff, or anyone else who is not a full-time student.

Institutional licenses are a site license for use by up to six concurrent users. The registration must be in the name of an actual bona fide organization licensed to do business in the state where the license is registered. If the name is subsequently proven to be false, misleading, or otherwise outside the terms of the license, then the license will be immediately void without recourse by the licensee.

All Licenses:

Your license allows you to use either the Windows or Macintosh version of the software and to freely move back and forth between the two versions so long as you do not exceed the maximum number of concurrent users permitted under the terms of the license. You may install the software on as many different computers as you need, but you cannot have more people actually using the software at any given time than permitted by your license.

If you have a Personal or Student license, this means only one person can use it at a time, but he or she can be using either the Windows or Mac version. If you have an Institutional license, this means up to six people can be using the software at any given time, and it does not matter which platform any of them are using.

+ Can I get support and training for Lightwright in New Zealand?

Megabits offers a comprehensive range of training resources. These are available throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to ensure you maximise your investment.

Help is available when you need it and you don’t pay for training or support you don’t use. Learn more about our support and training resources.

+ How much does Lightwright cost?

To ensure you have the right tools for your design requirements, Megabits will provide a customised quote for your business. Contact us to book a consultation.