Vision to grandma2

[JHKim]

hello

I am trying to connect vision and grandma2.

Is it possible to connect without ma hard ware?

If possible, I'd like to know how.

[bbudzon]

I think this video will answer your questions. It is possible to connect the GrandMA2 MAonPC Software Console to Vision, but you must have purchased the appropriate Vision license dongle from Vectorworks to unlock this functionality.

 

https://university.vectorworks.net/course/info.php?id=578

[JHKim]

The video looked good. If ma net is used, is it possible to drive lighting in vision without ma hardware?

I am using vision 2023, do I need a dongle?

Edited May 18, 2023 by JHKim

[bbudzon]

Yup! The MAonPC for GrandMA2, which uses MA2Net, is entirely software based. It, again, does require a small usb dongle that must be purchased from Vectorworks.

There is something similar for GrandMA3. They have an entirely software based console which uses MA3Net. This, however, requires a usb dongle that must be purchased from GrandMA (not Vectorworks).

I hope this helps!

[JHKim]

thank you. And I have two questions.

1 )

I understand the need for a USB dongle. If there is no ma hardware, the parameters are not assigned, but is it possible to drive the fixture in vision?

2)

Even if parameters are not assigned, if it is possible to drive fixtures in vision, I would like to purchase a dongle. I would like to know the price and purchase route of the dongle. FYI, I live in Korea.

[bbudzon]

I'm not super familiar with some of the industry terminology. So, I hope I'm answering your question correctly.

1) If there is no MA hardware and you have the USB dongle, then you should have no problems driving the fixtures in Vision from the MAonPC software console.

2) To get more information about the Vectorworks Vision Dongle for MA2Net, I would suggest you reach out to your Vectorworks Distributor. They should be able to help you with pricing and different options. If you run into any trouble, let me know and I'll try to get you directed to someone who can help further.