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Lite

$149.00/year

Key Features

Real-time visual simulation
Design shows of any size
Use thousands of pre-made effects
Create and import your own effects
Export scripts for any firing system
Print basic reports & labels

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Hobbyist

$349.00/year

Everything in Lite plus...

Add DMX effects to shows
3D navigation & camera animation
Export 720p MP4 simulation videos
Calculate rack quantities
Print broad set of reports & labels
Connect to Finale Inventory

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Pro

$1,049.00/year

Everything in Hobbyist plus...

Graphical rack layout & diagrams
Import 3D models & Google Maps
Print fully custom reports & labels
Export 4K MP4 simulation videos
Advanced addressing options
Company-wide effect sharing

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For users with multiple computers.

Extra Machine

For teams, add more users at a discount.

Additional Hobbyist

For teams, add more users at a discount.

Additional Pro

Feature Comparison

Lite
Hobbyist
Pro

Key Features

Real-time visual simulation

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Unlimited effects

My effects

Supplier catalogs
List of all supplier catalogs →

Offline effect files

Shared company effects list
Requires 2 users

Unlimited positions

Unlimited cues

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Every firing system

ActionBase

Apex

Cobra

Dance of Fire

Explo

FireByWire

FireCTRL

Fire Control G2

FirelinxLT

Firemaster

FireOne

Fire Pioneer

fireTEK

Galaxis

Jingduan

Megafire

Merlin

Mongoose

Pireshow

Pirotex

PryoDigiT

Pyrodigital
View documentation →
Export only
Export or download to panel
Export or Download to panel

Pryodigy

Pyroleda

Pyromac

PyroMaster

Pyromate
Export only
Export or Download to panel
Export or Download to panel

Pyroneo

PyroSure

RFRemotech

RJ Equipamentos

Pyroseeking

PyroSoftware

Pyrotronix

StarFire

Generic CSV

Pin Board

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Racks

Add racks for show...

Add racks individually...

Add racks for selected events...

Delete all racks

Delete and re-add racks for show...

Create rack...

Edit rack...

Select events missing rack assignments

Clear rack assignments of selected events

Clear all rack assignments

Renumber all racks consecutively...

Load effects with firing system addresses into racks...

Re-load selected effects from script into racks...

Rack counts

Graphical rack layout
Screenshot →

Rack diagrams

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Reports
5 basic report templates
33 comprehensive report templates
33 comprehensive report templates

Cue Sheet

Product List

Product Totals

Pull Sheet

Wiring Script

Chain Specifications

Rack List

Rack Setup

Rack Totals

Safety Distance

Size Totals

Spotter Script

Angle Counts Per Module

Angle Counts Per Position

Angle Counts Per Rack

DMX Fixture Setup

Effect Collection Product Report

Modules Per Position

Product List By Position

Product List By Storage Location

Product List By Storage Location With Addresses

Product List By Storage Location With Positions

Product Summary Per Position

Rack List By Rack Cluster

Rack List By Rack Type

Setup By Module

Setup By Part Number

Setup By Position

Setup By Position (Finale Business Format)

Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pan Tilt Angles

Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pitch Roll Angles

Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pan Tilt Angles

Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pitch Roll Angles

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Labels
15 label templates
45 label templates standard labels + chain and rack labels
45 label templates standard labels + chain and rack labels

Austab CL33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery 5163 2in x 4in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery 5195 2/3in x 1-3/4 in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery 5260 lin x 2-5/8in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery 52671/2in x 1-3/4in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery DPS30-100 A4 29.7mm x 70mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery L4737 A4 29.6mm x 63.5mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery L7158 A4 26.7mm x64mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Avery L7160 A4 38.1mm x 63.5mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Dymo 30252 roll l-l/8in x 3-l/2in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Dymo 30252 roll rotated l-l/8in x3-l/2in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Dymo 30336 roll lin x 2-l/8in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Dymo 30336 roll rotated lin x2-l/8in
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Label Planet LP33/53 A4 22mm x 54mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Label Power LP33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm
sorted by part number only
sorted by part number, address, position, or size
sorted by part number, address, position, or size

Custom reports and labels

Music & soundtracks
1 audio track, no audio editing
Unlimited audio tracks, full audio editing capabilities
Unlimited audio tracks, full audio editing capabilities

3D Models

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Background images & scenery
2D backdrop images
2D backdrops, sky dome & ground images, reflective water and terrain
2D backdrops, sky dome & ground images, reflective water and terrain

Add a 2D backdrop image

Darken images to transform daylight into night

Change a sky dome image

Change ground image

Add reflective water

Draw gentle hills

Draw steep hills

Draw giant mountains

Carve valleys in hills

Flatten hilly area into plateau

MP4 video export
720p Maximum Personal, non- commercial use only
4k Maximum Unrestricted personal and commercial use

Long exposure photos
Photos from front view only
Photos from any perspective
Photos from any perspective

Finale Inventory integration

See inventories quanties by warehouse location

Updates sales orders

Set quotas in Finale 3D from sales orders

DMX
Supported flame and spark fixtures →
Supported light fixtures →

Google Maps

3D navigation/workspace

3D camera animation

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Scripting Tools
Limited
Full
Full

Insert effect

Replace effect

Angles > Make into fan...

Angles > Mirror angles

Angles > Straighten

Angles > Rotate cakes 180 degrees

Sequences > Make into sequence...

Sequences > Spread out evenly...

Time adjustment > Set time...

Time adjustment > Shift times...

Time adjustment > Stretch duration...

Reorder > Reverse order

Tracks > Set track...

Chains > Combine as chain

Chains > Break apart chain

Chains > Set chain delays

Chains > Set chain angles

Choose effect

Insert empty cue

Insert multiple effects…

Angles > Make into forward/backward fan...

Angles > Make into zigzag...

Angles > Invert angles

Angles > Tilt +5 degrees

Angles > Tilt -5 degrees

Angles > Rotate +90 degrees

Angles >Rotate -90 degrees

Sequences > Spread out accelerating...

Sequences > Spread out with ease in/out...

Sequences > Spread out based on effect durations…

Letters > Make into matrix letters…

Letters > Make into vertical letters…

Time adjustments > Add time variance...

Time adjustments > Speed up cadence at end...

Time adjustments > insert minimum separation...

Time adjustments > Re-align cues to their event time

Reorder > Randomize order

Tracks > Set track to next available number...

Tracks > Set tracks based on groups sequentially...

Align nearly equal effect times...

Align at earliest effect time

Align at earliest event time

Align at latest effect time

Align at latest event time

Align event times to frame rate

Align effect times to frame rate

Hide/unhide items in script

Duplicate selected effect(s)

Duplicate into pairs...

Duplicate into flights...

Duplicate into chains...

Duplicate with offsets...

Duplicate again with same offsets

Group items to organize the timeline and script

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Effects Features
Limited
Full
Full

Create effect by typing a description of it

Combine effects on the timeline to create a cake

Edit effect simulation VDL

Break apart cake

Create custom simulations

Update Per-show effects...

Create chain effect by combining selected items...

Paste clipboard into effects window, add or update

Delete unreferenced Per-show effects...

Subtract used quantities from available...

Clear quotas...

Set quotas to available...

Break apart assortment quotas...

Create 3 custom effect window presets

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Import Functions
Limited
Full
Full

Import scripts from Cobra CSV, Generic CSV, Finale Business HBS

Import scripts from Explo SHW, FireOne FIR, Galaxis GS2, Pyromate SmartShow, Pyrotronix PTX and Show Director SCX

Import effects and inventory quantities from a spreadsheet, Access database, or Show Director EFX file.

Import effects from Finale Business HBS files

Import "Quotas" (inventory quantities for a specific show)

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Export Functions
Limited
Full
Full

Export soundtracks (WAV)

Export any window as XLSX, CSV, or TXT file

Export voice cues track

Export effects in multiple formats including Finale 3D, Finale Inventory, XLSX, CSV and TXT

Export script as Show Director CSV

Export all show data tables as combined CSV

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Addressing
30 sorting options + 1 wiring option for modules
Wiring options limited by lack of graphical rack layout
Limitless sorting options, wiring options for modules, stats, pins and racks

Allow multiple e-matches on each pin

Choose start module

Lock & unlock addresses

Re-address selected positions

Fill down addresses in script window...

Create addressing blueprint

Edit addressing blueprint

Address show using single blueprint

Address show using blueprints assigned to positions

Set custom module specification...

Universes (unique firing systems)

Sections (set of positions that share modules)

Multiple module types

Multi-lingual support

Workflow & Productivity Features

Show startup template

Window layout presets
1 window layout, no custom presets
3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets
3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets

Custom Table layouts
No custom table layouts
Unlimited custom table layouts
Unlimited custom table layouts

Render settings

Editing Features

Unlimited Undo/Redo

Cut, Copy and Paste, Select all

7 'Paste special' commands for events, songs and models

5 'Select special' commands for events and positions

Keyboard shortcuts
Learn more →

Show Settings

Set show information

Set show duration

5 Effect time formats

8 Timeline snap-to resolutions

4 Angle format conventions

Display addresses with dash between rail and pin

11 Position layout snap-to resolutions

10 Cue flag and script row color mapping options

4 Module counts and pin warning dot label options

7 Pin counts on positions label options

4 Module counts on position label options

Hide trajectory dots when not selected

Draw trajectory dots instead of effect simulations

Draw chains on timeline as multiple rows

Hide playback clock

Snap cues and events

Disable speed of sound delay

Disable price indicator in design view

Loop playback

Automatically create position groups

Hide all position rulers

Hide position arrow in rack layout view

Position Features

Add a position

Rename positions

Add multiple positions simultaneously

Rotate and orient positions in any direction

Straighten line of positions

Lengthen or shorten line of positions

Scale arrangement of positions

Project positions on their down axis to nearest surface

Raise positions to match the highest

Set position heights...

Raise position heights...

Arrange positions into a line, circle, square or grid

Select next position...

Select previous position...

Select positions by name...

Create position group

Lock positions in place

Hide position name labels

Fix position names (invisible effects)

User Settings

9 different currency symbols

Chain price is for entire chain

Chains count as one unit in 'used' column

Show ruler distances in feet instead of meters

Use A4 page size for all reports and diagrams

Easy racks settings...

Set click action for effects window

Set click action for other windows

Set timeline playback scrolling margin...

Set timeline right margin for editing...

Set timeline response for clicking row in script...

Turn voice cues ON for playback

One voice cue per track

Disable UI sound effects

Paste events with rail, pin, and rack addresses

Use 'cost' instead of 'price' for total amount shown in 3D view

Swap insert empty cue and play keys (i and space)

Add racks with smallest on the left

Disable automatic rack part number annotations

Reverse tube loading order on alternating racks

Hide cue flags entirely unless selected or hovered over

Hide cue flag numbers unless selected or hovered over

Timeline waveform uses flat colors

Lite Hobbyist Pro
Key Features
Real-time visual simulation Add effects to your show and see them appear in the Finale 3D design window instantly. Play any segment of your show, rewind, forward and pause at any point.
Unlimited effects Design shows with an endless variety of effects and no quantity limitations.
My effects Save your effects and available inventory quantities in a personal online "My effects" collection.
Supplier catalogs List of all supplier catalogs → Access thousands and thousands of pre-made effects from your favorite brands and suppliers.
Offline effect files Create unlimited offline effect databases (fdb effect files)
Shared company effects list Share your library of effects with all designers in your company or any Finale 3D user. Set permissions for each user to control who can edit products and see prices. Requires 2 users
My effects Save your effects and available inventory quantities in a personal online "My effects" collection.
Supplier catalogs List of all supplier catalogs → Access thousands and thousands of pre-made effects from your favorite brands and suppliers.
Offline effect files Create unlimited offline effect databases (fdb effect files)
Shared company effects list Share your library of effects with all designers in your company or any Finale 3D user. Set permissions for each user to control who can edit products and see prices. Requires 2 users
Unlimited positions Create an unlimited number of positions and use drag-and-drop to arrange them in 3D.
Unlimited cues Design shows of any size; no cue count limitations.
Every firing system Create and export scripts for all major firing systems in the world.
ActionBase
Apex
Cobra
Dance of Fire
Explo
FireByWire
FireCTRL
Fire Control G2
FirelinxLT
Firemaster
FireOne
Fire Pioneer
fireTEK
Galaxis
Jingduan
Megafire
Merlin
Mongoose
Pireshow
Pirotex
PryoDigiT
Pyrodigital View documentation → Export only Export or download to panel Export or Download to panel
Pryodigy
Pyroleda
Pyromac
PyroMaster
Pyromate Export only Export or Download to panel Export or Download to panel
Pyroneo
PyroSure
RFRemotech
RJ Equipamentos
Pyroseeking
PyroSoftware
Pyrotronix
StarFire
Generic CSV
Pin Board
ActionBase
Apex
Cobra
Dance of Fire
Explo
FireByWire
FireCTRL
Fire Control G2
FirelinxLT
Firemaster
FireOne
Fire Pioneer
fireTEK
Galaxis
Jingduan
Megafire
Merlin
Mongoose
Pireshow
Pirotex
PryoDigiT
Pyrodigital View documentation → Export only Export or download to panel Export or Download to panel
Pryodigy
Pyroleda
Pyromac
PyroMaster
Pyromate Export only Export or Download to panel Export or Download to panel
Pyroneo
PyroSure
RFRemotech
RJ Equipamentos
Pyroseeking
PyroSoftware
Pyrotronix
StarFire
Generic CSV
Pin Board
Racks Create custom racks for all kinds of effects. Automatically calculate the number of racks needed for your show taking into account the types and quantities of effects, firing angles and position layout.
Add racks for show... Use the racks dialog to automatically determine the number of racks needed and add them to your show.
Add racks individually... Manually add racks one-by-one using the graphical rack layout.
Add racks for selected events... Automatically add racks for the events that are selected in the show.
Delete all racks Automatically add racks for the events that are selected in the show.
Delete and re-add racks for show... Delete all racks and launch the racks dialog to automatically determine the number of racks needs and add them to your show.
Create rack... Create a custom mortar, single-shot, cake, or candle rack.
Edit rack... Edit a previously created custom rack.
Select events missing rack assignments Automatically select events in the show that are missing racks.
Clear rack assignments of selected events Unload selected items from racks
Clear all rack assignments Unload all items from racks
Renumber all racks consecutively... Each rack in a show identified by a number so it can be paired with effects. In certain situations racks numbers can become out of sequence and this functional allows you to renumber all the racks in the show with a single click.
Load effects with firing system addresses into racks... Most rack loading happens when firing system addresses are assigned. This feature is useful when you need to add items and load them into racks without readdressing the entire show.
Re-load selected effects from script into racks... Unloads and re-loads the selected effects into racks.
Rack counts Displays a dialog showing the types and quantities for all racks in the show.
Add racks for show... Use the racks dialog to automatically determine the number of racks needed and add them to your show.
Add racks individually... Manually add racks one-by-one using the graphical rack layout.
Add racks for selected events... Automatically add racks for the events that are selected in the show.
Delete all racks Automatically add racks for the events that are selected in the show.
Delete and re-add racks for show... Delete all racks and launch the racks dialog to automatically determine the number of racks needs and add them to your show.
Create rack... Create a custom mortar, single-shot, cake, or candle rack.
Edit rack... Edit a previously created custom rack.
Select events missing rack assignments Automatically select events in the show that are missing racks.
Clear rack assignments of selected events Unload selected items from racks
Clear all rack assignments Unload all items from racks
Renumber all racks consecutively... Each rack in a show identified by a number so it can be paired with effects. In certain situations racks numbers can become out of sequence and this functional allows you to renumber all the racks in the show with a single click.
Load effects with firing system addresses into racks... Most rack loading happens when firing system addresses are assigned. This feature is useful when you need to add items and load them into racks without readdressing the entire show.
Re-load selected effects from script into racks... Unloads and re-loads the selected effects into racks.
Rack counts Displays a dialog showing the types and quantities for all racks in the show.
Graphical rack layout Screenshot → Add and arrange racks graphically to create ideal shoot site layouts. Drag-and-drop effects into racks or assign firing system addresses to load racks automatically. See the loaded effect addresses on the top of each tube to optimize wiring and module placement.
Rack diagrams Create detailed, per-position rack layout diagrams showing the arrangement of all racks along with the module/slat/pin information for each loaded effect.
Reports Generate reports to support all aspects of the show production planning, preparation and set up process including product lists, cue sheets, setup lists, and more. 5 basic report templates 33 comprehensive report templates 33 comprehensive report templates
Cue Sheet
Product List
Product Totals
Pull Sheet
Wiring Script
Chain Specifications
Rack List
Rack Setup
Rack Totals
Safety Distance
Size Totals
Spotter Script
Angle Counts Per Module
Angle Counts Per Position
Angle Counts Per Rack
DMX Fixture Setup
Effect Collection Product Report
Modules Per Position
Product List By Position
Product List By Storage Location
Product List By Storage Location With Addresses
Product List By Storage Location With Positions
Product Summary Per Position
Rack List By Rack Cluster
Rack List By Rack Type
Setup By Module
Setup By Part Number
Setup By Position
Setup By Position (Finale Business Format)
Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pan Tilt Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pitch Roll Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pan Tilt Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pitch Roll Angles
Cue Sheet
Product List
Product Totals
Pull Sheet
Wiring Script
Chain Specifications
Rack List
Rack Setup
Rack Totals
Safety Distance
Size Totals
Spotter Script
Angle Counts Per Module
Angle Counts Per Position
Angle Counts Per Rack
DMX Fixture Setup
Effect Collection Product Report
Modules Per Position
Product List By Position
Product List By Storage Location
Product List By Storage Location With Addresses
Product List By Storage Location With Positions
Product Summary Per Position
Rack List By Rack Cluster
Rack List By Rack Type
Setup By Module
Setup By Part Number
Setup By Position
Setup By Position (Finale Business Format)
Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pan Tilt Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Module With Pitch Roll Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pan Tilt Angles
Single-Shot Setup By Rack With Pitch Roll Angles
Labels Generate setup labels packed with information to aid show preparation and set up 15 label templates 45 label templates standard labels + chain and rack labels 45 label templates standard labels + chain and rack labels
Austab CL33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5163 2in x 4in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5195 2/3in x 1-3/4 in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5260 lin x 2-5/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 52671/2in x 1-3/4in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery DPS30-100 A4 29.7mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L4737 A4 29.6mm x 63.5mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L7158 A4 26.7mm x64mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L7160 A4 38.1mm x 63.5mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30252 roll l-l/8in x 3-l/2in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30252 roll rotated l-l/8in x3-l/2in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30336 roll lin x 2-l/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30336 roll rotated lin x2-l/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Label Planet LP33/53 A4 22mm x 54mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Label Power LP33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Austab CL33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5163 2in x 4in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5195 2/3in x 1-3/4 in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 5260 lin x 2-5/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery 52671/2in x 1-3/4in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery DPS30-100 A4 29.7mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L4737 A4 29.6mm x 63.5mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L7158 A4 26.7mm x64mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Avery L7160 A4 38.1mm x 63.5mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30252 roll l-l/8in x 3-l/2in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30252 roll rotated l-l/8in x3-l/2in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30336 roll lin x 2-l/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Dymo 30336 roll rotated lin x2-l/8in sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Label Planet LP33/53 A4 22mm x 54mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Label Power LP33 A4 25.4mm x 70mm sorted by part number only sorted by part number, address, position, or size sorted by part number, address, position, or size
Custom reports and labels Create personalized reports using filters and custom sort criteria. Control column visibility, width and order. Adjust titles, font sizes, pagination, conditional formatting, and more.
Music & soundtracks Add songs or a pre-made soundtrack to the timeline. Create a soundtrack in Finale 3D with editing features to arrange, blend, crop, and fade songs together. 1 audio track, no audio editing Unlimited audio tracks, full audio editing capabilities Unlimited audio tracks, full audio editing capabilities
3D Models Import models from 3D Warehouse, make your own models using the SketchUp 3D modelling software or other modelling software that supports the SKP format.
Background images & scenery Add realism with 2D billboard-style backdrop images, sky dome images, ground images, reflective water, hills and valleys. 2D backdrop images 2D backdrops, sky dome & ground images, reflective water and terrain 2D backdrops, sky dome & ground images, reflective water and terrain
Add a 2D backdrop image
Darken images to transform daylight into night
Change a sky dome image
Change ground image
Add reflective water
Draw gentle hills
Draw steep hills
Draw giant mountains
Carve valleys in hills
Flatten hilly area into plateau
Add a 2D backdrop image
Darken images to transform daylight into night
Change a sky dome image
Change ground image
Add reflective water
Draw gentle hills
Draw steep hills
Draw giant mountains
Carve valleys in hills
Flatten hilly area into plateau
MP4 video export Export high-quality (mp4) simulation video renderings for use in other applications outside of Finale 3D. 720p Maximum Personal, non- commercial use only 4k Maximum Unrestricted personal and commercial use
Long exposure photos Create realistic photographs with settings for exposure duration, brightness, and even wind speed/direction. Photos from front view only Photos from any perspective Photos from any perspective
Finale Inventory integration Synchronize Finale Inventory with Finale 3D for an optimal show design and show production workflow.
See inventories quanties by warehouse location
Updates sales orders Seamlessly update sales orders in Finale Inventory based quantities used for show design in Finale 3D.
Set quotas in Finale 3D from sales orders
DMX Supported flame and spark fixtures → Supported light fixtures → Design shows using DMX fixtures and effects including flames, sparks, stationary and moving head lights. Export scripts for firing systems that support DMX including Cobra, Fire Control G2, fireTEK, Mongoose, Piroshow, Pyrodigy, Pyromac, PyroSure and Pyrotronix.
Google Maps Import Google satellite imagery of your shoot site to the ground in Finale 3D, simply by entering the latitude and longitude coordinates.
3D navigation/workspace Move the the camera viewpoint anywhere within the 3D design environment and save camera presets to seamlessly switch between camera locations.
3D camera animation Set the camera keyframes at different points during your show to add camera motion for playback and video renderings.
Scripting Tools Bring your design ideas to life in the fastest, easiest, and funnest way possible. Insert and replace effects, set angles, create sequences and much more. Limited Full Full
Insert effect Insert a single effect into your show from the effects window
Replace effect Replace selected effect(s) in your show with a new effect
Angles > Make into fan... Make selected effects into a fan
Angles > Mirror angles Mirror angles of selected effects
Angles > Straighten Straighten angles of selected effects
Angles > Rotate cakes 180 degrees Rotate selected cakes 180°
Sequences > Make into sequence... Create a durational sequence using the selected effects
Sequences > Spread out evenly... Spread the selected effects out evenly
Time adjustment > Set time... Move the selected effects to a specific time
Time adjustment > Shift times... Shift the selected effects forward or backward in time
Time adjustment > Stretch duration... Stretch the duration of the selected set of effects
Reorder > Reverse order Reverse the firing order of the selected set of effects
Tracks > Set track... Set the track number for the selected set of effects to divide the script into segments, sequences, or semi-auto fire events
Chains > Combine as chain Combine the selected set of effects into a chain
Chains > Break apart chain Break apart the selected chain(s) into individual effects
Chains > Set chain delays Set the delay between each shell on a chain
Chains > Set chain angles Set the angles for shells on a chain
Choose effect Bring the effects window to the forefront and automatically hide it after adding an effect
Insert empty cue Insert an empty placeholder cue marker in the show
Insert multiple effects… Insert multiple effects simultaneously by quantity or quota
Angles > Make into forward/backward fan...
Angles > Make into zigzag...
Angles > Invert angles
Angles > Tilt +5 degrees
Angles > Tilt -5 degrees
Angles > Rotate +90 degrees
Angles >Rotate -90 degrees
Sequences > Spread out accelerating...
Sequences > Spread out with ease in/out...
Sequences > Spread out based on effect durations…
Letters > Make into matrix letters…
Letters > Make into vertical letters…
Time adjustments > Add time variance...
Time adjustments > Speed up cadence at end...
Time adjustments > insert minimum separation...
Time adjustments > Re-align cues to their event time
Reorder > Randomize order
Tracks > Set track to next available number...
Tracks > Set tracks based on groups sequentially...
Align nearly equal effect times...
Align at earliest effect time
Align at earliest event time
Align at latest effect time
Align at latest event time
Align event times to frame rate
Align effect times to frame rate
Hide/unhide items in script
Duplicate selected effect(s)
Duplicate into pairs...
Duplicate into flights...
Duplicate into chains...
Duplicate with offsets...
Duplicate again with same offsets
Group items to organize the timeline and script
Insert effect Insert a single effect into your show from the effects window
Replace effect Replace selected effect(s) in your show with a new effect
Angles > Make into fan... Make selected effects into a fan
Angles > Mirror angles Mirror angles of selected effects
Angles > Straighten Straighten angles of selected effects
Angles > Rotate cakes 180 degrees Rotate selected cakes 180°
Sequences > Make into sequence... Create a durational sequence using the selected effects
Sequences > Spread out evenly... Spread the selected effects out evenly
Time adjustment > Set time... Move the selected effects to a specific time
Time adjustment > Shift times... Shift the selected effects forward or backward in time
Time adjustment > Stretch duration... Stretch the duration of the selected set of effects
Reorder > Reverse order Reverse the firing order of the selected set of effects
Tracks > Set track... Set the track number for the selected set of effects to divide the script into segments, sequences, or semi-auto fire events
Chains > Combine as chain Combine the selected set of effects into a chain
Chains > Break apart chain Break apart the selected chain(s) into individual effects
Chains > Set chain delays Set the delay between each shell on a chain
Chains > Set chain angles Set the angles for shells on a chain
Choose effect Bring the effects window to the forefront and automatically hide it after adding an effect
Insert empty cue Insert an empty placeholder cue marker in the show
Insert multiple effects… Insert multiple effects simultaneously by quantity or quota
Angles > Make into forward/backward fan...
Angles > Make into zigzag...
Angles > Invert angles
Angles > Tilt +5 degrees
Angles > Tilt -5 degrees
Angles > Rotate +90 degrees
Angles >Rotate -90 degrees
Sequences > Spread out accelerating...
Sequences > Spread out with ease in/out...
Sequences > Spread out based on effect durations…
Letters > Make into matrix letters…
Letters > Make into vertical letters…
Time adjustments > Add time variance...
Time adjustments > Speed up cadence at end...
Time adjustments > insert minimum separation...
Time adjustments > Re-align cues to their event time
Reorder > Randomize order
Tracks > Set track to next available number...
Tracks > Set tracks based on groups sequentially...
Align nearly equal effect times...
Align at earliest effect time
Align at earliest event time
Align at latest effect time
Align at latest event time
Align event times to frame rate
Align effect times to frame rate
Hide/unhide items in script
Duplicate selected effect(s)
Duplicate into pairs...
Duplicate into flights...
Duplicate into chains...
Duplicate with offsets...
Duplicate again with same offsets
Group items to organize the timeline and script
Effects Features Create and customize all kinds of effects. Manage effect definintons, parameters, and inventory quantities across any number of effect collections. Limited Full Full
Create effect by typing a description of it
Combine effects on the timeline to create a cake
Edit effect simulation VDL
Break apart cake
Create custom simulations
Update Per-show effects...
Create chain effect by combining selected items...
Paste clipboard into effects window, add or update
Delete unreferenced Per-show effects...
Subtract used quantities from available...
Clear quotas...
Set quotas to available...
Break apart assortment quotas...
Create 3 custom effect window presets
Create effect by typing a description of it
Combine effects on the timeline to create a cake
Edit effect simulation VDL
Break apart cake
Create custom simulations
Update Per-show effects...
Create chain effect by combining selected items...
Paste clipboard into effects window, add or update
Delete unreferenced Per-show effects...
Subtract used quantities from available...
Clear quotas...
Set quotas to available...
Break apart assortment quotas...
Create 3 custom effect window presets
Import Functions Import firing scripts, effects, and inventory quantities in a variety of industry standard firing system script and design formats. Limited Full Full
Import scripts from Cobra CSV, Generic CSV, Finale Business HBS
Import scripts from Explo SHW, FireOne FIR, Galaxis GS2, Pyromate SmartShow, Pyrotronix PTX and Show Director SCX
Import effects and inventory quantities from a spreadsheet, Access database, or Show Director EFX file.
Import effects from Finale Business HBS files
Import "Quotas" (inventory quantities for a specific show)
Import scripts from Cobra CSV, Generic CSV, Finale Business HBS
Import scripts from Explo SHW, FireOne FIR, Galaxis GS2, Pyromate SmartShow, Pyrotronix PTX and Show Director SCX
Import effects and inventory quantities from a spreadsheet, Access database, or Show Director EFX file.
Import effects from Finale Business HBS files
Import "Quotas" (inventory quantities for a specific show)
Export Functions In addition to exporting firing scripts, export soundtracks, voice cues, and a wide range of other window and table data from Finale 3D. Limited Full Full
Export soundtracks (WAV)
Export any window as XLSX, CSV, or TXT file
Export voice cues track
Export effects in multiple formats including Finale 3D, Finale Inventory, XLSX, CSV and TXT
Export script as Show Director CSV
Export all show data tables as combined CSV
Export soundtracks (WAV)
Export any window as XLSX, CSV, or TXT file
Export voice cues track
Export effects in multiple formats including Finale 3D, Finale Inventory, XLSX, CSV and TXT
Export script as Show Director CSV
Export all show data tables as combined CSV
Addressing Assign module, slat and pin addresses for any firing system. Control the order in which addresses are assigned and customize assignments based on equipment and site layout considerations. 30 sorting options + 1 wiring option for modules Wiring options limited by lack of graphical rack layout Limitless sorting options, wiring options for modules, stats, pins and racks
Allow multiple e-matches on each pin Finale 3D will automatically place multiple items on the same pin up to the limit you specify. This can be useful to conserve firing system equipment.
Choose start module Enter the address of the first module you would like to use. For example, enter 01 if using Cobra and you don't want to use module 00.
Lock & unlock addresses Helps prevent addresses from being accidentally modified once a show design is complete.
Re-address selected positions Assigns new firing system addresses to the items on the selected positions
Fill down addresses in script window... An alternate technique for assigning firing system addresses where the script window is sorted and then addresses are assigned from the top down.
Create addressing blueprint Save an addressing configuration making it easier to address later using the same set of settings.
Edit addressing blueprint Modify an existing addressing blueprint
Address show using single blueprint Assign firing system addresses using a previously saved blueprint
Address show using blueprints assigned to positions Allows multiple addressing blueprints to be used simultaneously. For example, one blueprint for single-shot positions and another blueprint for shell positions.
Set custom module specification... Define a custom module for any firing system. For example, to limit a 32 cue module to 31 pins.
Universes (unique firing systems) If a show requires multiple firing systems, you can divide the show into Universes. Finale 3D will automatically assign addresses for each Universe and provide separate script files at export.
Sections (set of positions that share modules) Share one or more modules between a set of positions by assigning the positions to the same "Section". Finale 3D will automatically assign modules to positions based on the sections you define.
Multiple module types Some firing systems use more than one slat type. For example, 16 pin slats versus 48 pin slats. Specify the type of slat you plan to use at each position and Finale 3D will automatically assign addresses accordingly.
Allow multiple e-matches on each pin Finale 3D will automatically place multiple items on the same pin up to the limit you specify. This can be useful to conserve firing system equipment.
Choose start module Enter the address of the first module you would like to use. For example, enter 01 if using Cobra and you don't want to use module 00.
Lock & unlock addresses Helps prevent addresses from being accidentally modified once a show design is complete.
Re-address selected positions Assigns new firing system addresses to the items on the selected positions
Fill down addresses in script window... An alternate technique for assigning firing system addresses where the script window is sorted and then addresses are assigned from the top down.
Create addressing blueprint Save an addressing configuration making it easier to address later using the same set of settings.
Edit addressing blueprint Modify an existing addressing blueprint
Address show using single blueprint Assign firing system addresses using a previously saved blueprint
Address show using blueprints assigned to positions Allows multiple addressing blueprints to be used simultaneously. For example, one blueprint for single-shot positions and another blueprint for shell positions.
Set custom module specification... Define a custom module for any firing system. For example, to limit a 32 cue module to 31 pins.
Universes (unique firing systems) If a show requires multiple firing systems, you can divide the show into Universes. Finale 3D will automatically assign addresses for each Universe and provide separate script files at export.
Sections (set of positions that share modules) Share one or more modules between a set of positions by assigning the positions to the same "Section". Finale 3D will automatically assign modules to positions based on the sections you define.
Multiple module types Some firing systems use more than one slat type. For example, 16 pin slats versus 48 pin slats. Specify the type of slat you plan to use at each position and Finale 3D will automatically assign addresses accordingly.
Multi-lingual support User interface localized in 20 languages

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Workflow & Productivity Features
Show startup template Create a fully customized design template to replace the default/blank show that automatically loads with Finale 3D.
Window layout presets Control the size and arrangement of the Finale 3D windows on your screen including the main Design window, Effects window and Script window. 1 window layout, no custom presets 3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets 3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets
Custom Table layouts Control columns visibility, column order, sorting, filtering, and more. No custom table layouts Unlimited custom table layouts Unlimited custom table layouts
Render settings Adjust simulation render settings including resolution, aspect ratio, particle limit, brightness, smoke intensity, reflections, effect randomness, wind speed and direction

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Editing Features
Unlimited Undo/Redo
Cut, Copy and Paste, Select all
7 'Paste special' commands for events, songs and models Paste events only Paste songs only Paste events and songs Paste events at original times Paste songs at original times Paste events and songs at original times Paste models and positions as new instances
5 'Select special' commands for events and positions Select all events at position Select down to bottom of script window Invert selection of events Select all positions Select all positions attached to model
Keyboard shortcuts Learn more → Keyboard shortcuts are available for all frequently used menu items and a large portion of less common functions.

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Show Settings
Set show information
Set show duration
5 Effect time formats HH:MM:SS.DDD (seconds) HH:MM:SS;FF+ms(30 fps) HH:MM:SS;FF+ms (29.97 fps SMPTE DF) HH:MM:SS;FF+ms (25 fps) HH:MM:SS;FF-t-ms (24 fps)
8 Timeline snap-to resolutions Snap to 1/1000th sec Snap to 1/100th sec Snap to 1/10th sec Snap to 30 fps Snap to 29.97 fps Snap to 25 fps Snap to 24 fps Snap to 1 sec
4 Angle format conventions Left = -90, Up = 0, Right = 90 Left = 90, Up = 0, Right = -90 Left = 0, Up = 90, Right = 180 Left = -0, Up = 90, Right = 0
Display addresses with dash between rail and pin
11 Position layout snap-to resolutions Snap to ruler distance unit Snap to meters Snap to 5 meters Snap to 10 meters Snap to feet Snap to 5 feet Snap to 10 feet Snap to yards Snap to 5 yards Snap to 10 yards None
10 Cue flag and script row color mapping options Track Section Position Hazard Custom Script Field Custom Part Field Custom Position Field Rail Address Size None
4 Module counts and pin warning dot label options None Based on cues Based on events Based on addresses in script
7 Pin counts on positions label options
4 Module counts on position label options
Hide trajectory dots when not selected
Draw trajectory dots instead of effect simulations
Draw chains on timeline as multiple rows
Hide playback clock
Snap cues and events
Disable speed of sound delay
Disable price indicator in design view
Loop playback
Automatically create position groups
Hide all position rulers
Hide position arrow in rack layout view

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Position Features
Add a position
Rename positions
Add multiple positions simultaneously
Rotate and orient positions in any direction
Straighten line of positions
Lengthen or shorten line of positions
Scale arrangement of positions
Project positions on their down axis to nearest surface
Raise positions to match the highest
Set position heights...
Raise position heights...
Arrange positions into a line, circle, square or grid
Select next position...
Select previous position...
Select positions by name...
Create position group
Lock positions in place
Hide position name labels
Fix position names (invisible effects)

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User Settings
9 different currency symbols
Chain price is for entire chain
Chains count as one unit in 'used' column
Show ruler distances in feet instead of meters
Use A4 page size for all reports and diagrams
Easy racks settings...
Set click action for effects window
Set click action for other windows
Set timeline playback scrolling margin...
Set timeline right margin for editing...
Set timeline response for clicking row in script...
Turn voice cues ON for playback
One voice cue per track
Disable UI sound effects
Paste events with rail, pin, and rack addresses
Use 'cost' instead of 'price' for total amount shown in 3D view
Swap insert empty cue and play keys (i and space)
Add racks with smallest on the left
Disable automatic rack part number annotations
Reverse tube loading order on alternating racks
Hide cue flags entirely unless selected or hovered over
Hide cue flag numbers unless selected or hovered over
Timeline waveform uses flat colors

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Lite

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Hobbyist

$349.00/year

Pro

$1,049.00/year

For users with multiple computers.

Extra Machine

$200.00/year

For teams, add more users at a discount.

Additional Hobbyist

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Feature Comparison

Lite

Hobbyist

Pro

Real-time visual simulation

+Unlimited effects

Unlimited positions

Unlimited cues

+Every firing system

+Racks

Graphical rack layoutScreenshot →

Rack diagrams

+Reports

+Labels

Custom reports and labels

Music & soundtracks

3D Models

+Background images & scenery

MP4 video export

Long exposure photos

Finale Inventory integration

See inventories quanties by warehouse location

Updates sales orders

Set quotas in Finale 3D from sales orders

DMXSupported flame and spark fixtures →Supported light fixtures →

Google Maps

3D navigation/workspace

3D camera animation

+Scripting Tools

+Effects Features

+Import Functions

+Export Functions

+Addressing

Multi-lingual support

Show startup template

Window layout presets

Custom Table layouts

Render settings

Unlimited Undo/Redo

Cut, Copy and Paste, Select all

7 'Paste special' commands for events, songs and models

5 'Select special' commands for events and positions

Keyboard shortcutsLearn more →

Set show information

Set show duration

5 Effect time formats

8 Timeline snap-to resolutions

4 Angle format conventions

Display addresses with dash between rail and pin

11 Position layout snap-to resolutions

10 Cue flag and script row color mapping options

4 Module counts and pin warning dot label options

7 Pin counts on positions label options

4 Module counts on position label options

Hide trajectory dots when not selected

Draw trajectory dots instead of effect simulations

Draw chains on timeline as multiple rows

Hide playback clock

Snap cues and events

Disable speed of sound delay

Disable price indicator in design view

Loop playback

Automatically create position groups

Hide all position rulers

+
Unlimited effects

+
Every firing system

+
Racks

Graphical rack layout
Screenshot →

+
Reports

+
Labels

+
Background images & scenery

DMX
Supported flame and spark fixtures →
Supported light fixtures →

+
Scripting Tools

+
Effects Features

+
Import Functions

+
Export Functions

+
Addressing

Keyboard shortcuts
Learn more →