Importing fixtures

Fixture information listed in a spreadsheet file (CSV, XLS, XLSX) that was exported from other software and/or lighting consoles can be imported into your drawing using the Fixture Import wizard. The fixture objects listed in the spreadsheet will be inserted into your drawing according to the settings that were included in the spreadsheet.

Fixture Import option enables you:

• To define the file for import and the unit type.
• To map your file’s column headers to match the appropriate WYSIWYG fixture property (e.g. Fixture type, position X Y Z, rotation Rx Ry Rz, Fixture ID, patch, channel, etc.)
• To match fixtures that are not recognized with the corresponding fixtures from the WYSIWYG Library.

To import fixtures

1. In either the Wireframe or Quad tab (not in Shaded view), click File > Import Fixtures...

Result: The Fixture Import window appears.

2. In the Fixture Import section, click the ellipsis button to browse and select the spreadsheet file with the fixture data you wish to import.
3. The file location that was selected will be displayed in the Fixture Import box.
4. Select the Treat first row as column headers checkbox if you want the first row of your spreadsheet to be displayed as the column headers.
5. In the Spreadsheet is in section, click the radio button to choose which unit of measurement were used in your spreadsheet.
6. Click Next to continue.

Result: The Fixture Import Preview window appears with the fixture data in the table.

7. In the row at the top indicated with the blue arrow, click the drop-down arrows in each column to map your spreadsheet headers to the appropriate WYSIWYG column headers. For example, starting with the Type drop-down list, click to make sure that the matching header is selected. Proceed through each of the columns to map all the headers of columns that you wish to import.

Notes:

• For any column that you do not wish to import, set the drop-down list to Ignore.
• Only fixtures with checked boxes will be imported. Columns are highlighted in pink color if the data listed are not recognized and do not match with information in WYSIWYG.

1. To correct the invalid data, click on the highlighted cell(s) and type to change the value, or click on the ellipsis button to browse the selected fixture attribute.

Result: The Library Browser window appears.

2. In the Library Browser window, browse and choose the object and settings to match the selected fixture that will be imported.
3. In the Library Browser window, click Insert.

Result: The WYSIWYG confirmation dialog box appears where you may choose to replace all instances of the selected fixture type.

4. Click Yes.

Result: The fixture data in the spreadsheet is replaced with settings that match the WYSIWYG Library. All selected rows (checkbox in the left-most column) must have valid information to proceed with the import process.

8. You can ignore any fixtures or objects in the spreadsheet and proceed with the import. Click Uncheck Invalid Fixtures to select only the valid fixtures without error settings.
9. Click Select All to choose and import all the fixtures listed in the table.
10. Click Select None to clear all the fixtures and import none.

Note: In the Fixture Import Preview window, error messages indicating conflicts are displayed in red text, and the table columns with the unrecognized fixture data are highlighted in pink color. The values in the rows can be changed to resolve conflicts.

11. Click Finish.

Result: The fixtures are inserted in your drawing in the specified layout and with all the settings in the spreadsheet. Every fixture will appear hanging on its individual hang structure.

Tip: You can use Relocate Fixtures to relocate imported fixtures from collinear pipes to other hang structures. For information on Relocate Fixtures, see Relocating and cloning fixtures.