See what's possible with Vectorworks Spotlight

Discover all the ways you can use Spotlight to enhance your workflows and bring your boldest designs to life.

Goosemas in Space | Courtesy of Goedde Productions LLC and Abby Matthews

Data and Power Planning

Manage DMX patching, generate detailed paperwork, and integrate with Lightwright and Excel to streamline your data and power planning workflows.

Lighting Design

Design intricate lighting setups with an extensive library of instruments and trusses, and use DMX patching to maintain precise control of your rigs.

Previsualisation

Quickly generate DMX-driven saved views and animations that can be used in client presentations and pre-production planning.

Rendering and Presentations

Showcase your ideas, from white model creation to fully rendered scene. Further enhance your presentations with AI-generated imagery and immersive AR/VR experiences.

Scenic and Set Design

Take your ideas from concept to completion with modeling and documentation tools that make it easy to add scenery elements, apply textures, and much more.

Worksheets and Reporting

Use your drawings to automatically generate pre-formatted reports such as channel hookups, instrument schedules, inventories, estimates, and equipment lists.


Audio/Visual Planning

Create speaker layouts and visualise audio coverage with specialised audio tools, and use third-party integrations for even more advanced sound modelling and system optimisation.

Cloud Sharing and Processing

Shift resource-heavy hardware processing like animation generation to the cloud, and easily access and collaborate on projects from any web-enabled device.

Collaboration

Collaborate on projects in a multi-user environment, and share and review files with teammates using common file formats like GDTF and MVR.

Custom Design Elements

Create truly unique design elements with advanced 3D modelling, algorithmic-aided design, and customisable parametric objects.

Event Planning

Plan events of any scale with tools that let you create detailed seating layouts, optimise space usage, and ensure an optimal audience experience.

Lighting Plots

Speed up light plot creation with automated tools like auto-numbering, equipment summary keys, and label legends. Plus, easily create sections and elevations that convey your vision.

Manufacturer Symbol Libraries

Access extensive libraries of industry-standard manufacturer symbols for lighting, audio, video, and staging equipment.

Mobile App

Generate point clouds and accurate room plans, create 3D models from your photos, review cloud-hosted files, and visualise designs with AR and VR.

Rigging Design

Create safe, efficient, and visually stunning rigging systems using truss objects and specialized tools for elements like hoists and bridles.

Scenic Build Drawings

Generate scenic build drawings that include details like floor plans, layouts, dimensions, and materials—ensuring seamless communication between design and production.

Vectorworks Partner Network

Enhance your workflows with integrations from industry leaders like L-Acoustics and Lightwright.

Tools and Resources for Australia

Meet local industry standards and maximise productivity with product localisations designed for Australia.

Content Libraries

Access extensive symbol libraries for all the common and specialty brands you rely on. Major gobo libraries and Spotlight colour libraries are included.

Manufacturer Libraries

Easily create and customise staging, video, and audio systems from commonly used manufacturers.

Partner and Product Integrations

Add more capabilities to your design workflow with export options and integrations from partners like CLS Truss, Soundvision, and Producer’s Pack 3.

Preformatted Reports

Streamline reporting with preformatted reports for inventory lists, instrument schedules, and equipment lists.

Templates

Jumpstart your entertainment workflows with customisable Australian templates that include our recommended file organisation as well as instructions on how to use them.

Try / Buy

Unlock the power of Vectorworks Spotlight by starting a free trial, or purchase the software today to jump right in.