Lite
Hobbyist
Pro
Real-time visual simulation
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Unlimited effects
My effects
Supplier catalogs
List of all supplier catalogs →
Offline effect databases
Shared company effects list
Requires 2 users
Unlimited positions
Unlimited cues
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Inventory management
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Manual inventory management
Finale Inventory integration
Import effects and inventory quantities from a spreadsheet, Microsoft 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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Every major firing system
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Pyro only, no DMX
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 →- LIMITED
Export only
Export or download to panel
Export or Download to panel
Pryodigy
Pyroleda
Pyromac
PyroMaster
Pyromate
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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
Drone show visualization
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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 (drag & drop racks)
Screenshot →
Rack diagrams (PDF)
Site layouts (PDF)
Screenshot →
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Reports
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5 basic report templates. PDF only
33 comprehensive report templates. PDF, XLSX, TXT, CSV
33 comprehensive report templates. PDF, XLSX, TXT, CSV
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One audio track per show, import a multi-song soundtrack created outside Finale 3D
Unlimited audio tracks per show, import individual songs and edit soundtracks directly in Finale 3D
Unlimited audio tracks per show, import individual songs and edit soundtracks directly in Finale 3D
3D models
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Background images & scenery
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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
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720p Maximum Personal, non- commercial use only
4k Maximum Unrestricted personal and commercial use
Long exposure photos
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Photos from front view only
Photos from any perspective
Photos from any perspective
Google Maps
3D navigation/workspace
3D camera animation
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Scripting tools
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Limited
Full
Full
Insert empty cue
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 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
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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 script functions
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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
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Export functions
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Limited
Full
Full
Export soundtracks (WAV)
Export any report as a PDF, XLSX, TXT or CSV file.
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PDF only
PDF, XLSX, TXT, CSV
PDF, XLSX, TXT, CSV
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
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30 sorting options + 1 wiring option for modules
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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
Show startup template
Window layout presets
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1 window layout, no custom presets
3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets
3 built-in layouts + 3 custom presets
Custom table layouts
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No custom table layouts
Unlimited custom table layouts
Unlimited 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 shortcuts
Learn 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
Hide position arrow in rack layout view
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)
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