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Make sure the Fixture Mode and the GDTF Fixture are both set to None to enable manually setting the DMX Footprint. If there is a fixture profile set then Vectorwork will use the data from the fixture profile. I set the Fixture Mode to Arri Skypanel S-60 C m6 and the footprint was automatically populated with 20 and disabled. When I switched back to None the filed was manually editable.

The new parameters are used to store a reference to a resource. They will not be displayed on the OIP. For example, the Symbol Definition filed will store the name of a symbol and only a symbol. If you try to put other data in the field if will not store the information. When the symbol name is changed in the Resource manager, the filed will be updated so the object can use the new value. You still need another user interface element to allow the user to select the resource, so these are not simply parameters that you can just drop into the OIP. The other new options work in a similar manner.

@Arielus You will probably get more help by posting in the Vectorscript or Python Scripting sections of this forum.

If you are using a new Mac with a recent OS it is probably not compatible with Vectorworks 2018. See the Vectorworks Operating System Compatibility List

@DBLD You can also report bugs using the Bug Submission form.

@mharpur Glad to hear you got it resolved.

I did a very simple test starting with a new blank file in Vectorworks 2021 SP4 and the latest version of Lightwright and I was able to send data back and forth without any issues. Please contact tech support directly or use the Bug Submission form and provide your Vectorworks file, Lightwright file along with a description of the problem so we can investigate the issue.

What protocol are you using? MA2Net? Artnet? SACN? Open the DMX viewer in Vision and see if it shows the dmx values you would expect.

The tables should be in Vectorworks 2021/Libraries/Defaults/Event Planning/Seating/Seating.vwx Try using the search function in the Resource manager. Search for "72in Round" and it should find them. Vectorworks does not use single quote marks or double quote marks in the symbol names.

The page size in an internal setting controlled by the localizing distributor. The US version uses letter size, localizing distributors can change the size to A4 if desired.

Are you using the absolute or relative camera? The absolute camera is automatically disabled on file open because on launch if there is no DMX Vision receive all 0's and places the drawing off screen. When the file was opened, users saw the drawing as empty and also were unable to navigate in the file.

If you use the create report command you can summarize the dimmers and it will only list each dimmer in the report once.

Someone has attached a record named "Data" to all the symbols in your library. Look in the Resource Manager of your current drawing for a folder named "Data". Contrary to recommendation in the dialog, rename the "Data" folder in your current document. Once you do this you should be able to import the symbols without the warning. Your other option is to change or remove the "Data" record from the symbols in your resource file before you import them.

@Oona Given the error message posted above, the file was created in an educational version obtained from outside of the US and not from a pirated version. The error message from a pirated file will be completely different and take you to a web page with more details. If you want to send me the file in a private message I can take a look and confirm but I would just ask the person that sent you the file which distributor they obtained their copy of Vectorworks from. https://www.vectorworks.net/international

@Oona In the US professional versions can open a student file but all files and all content in the student's file will be watermarked and the watermark will be printed on all documents generated from the file. Outside of the US many educational versions use a different file format and can not be opened with the professional version. Students and educators must annually provide proof that they are currently affiliated with an educational institution in order to obtain a license that is only good for 1 year. Educational versions are to be used only for educational purposes. Having a student use an educational version to do professional work, even as an intern, using the educational version is not permitted. If the student is getting compensated in any manner they must using a professional license.