Create a New Project
Create a New Project File (.pyr)
Start by creating a Project, with the command File Menu> New Project or press (Ctrl+N).
By creating a Project(.pyr) all of the necessary files for show design will be grouped together and opened automatically each time the project is opened. If you choose not to create a Project, you won't be able to save settings and will be forced to open the group of files individually.
Once the Project is created you have to continue opening existing or creating new files in order for them to be grouped:
From the File Menu Create New:
Script Manager (.scx).
This is the window for scripting, containing the time-line and all the information of the show. (create new, or open existing)
Effects Manager (.efx).
This is the window that contains your Database of Effects. You will insert effects or drag them from this window into the Script. With this file it is NOT necessary to re-type effects in the Script Manager every time you make an entry, if they are previously stored with all their characteristics in the Effects Manager. You can have as many Effects Manager databases as you want.
Wave Display (.wav).
This is the window that displays your music in the form of a PCM WAV file. You will navigate through the Script and Music clicking on this display.
You will be able to insert cues or effects directly from here, and see a display of marks of them in the wave display. The resolution of the display is adjustable. WITHOUT a .wav file, cuing in times using cue function will not be possible as there is no reference of time without the WAV.
Sorts & Filters: Files that you create to change the view, organize, or arrange a Script Manager(.scx) or Effects Manager(.efr) file. The purpose of using Sorts & Filters is to quickly access and organize the vast amount of information contained in your show files. Create a Filter and then enter in what parameters it will use to search, arrange, show or hide certain data.
Script Filter Manager (.sfr).
this window contains all possible Filter combinations for all columns that you create. This file can be opened in multiple Projects, saving once in order to use your preferred filters at any time. This window or control panel serves to create the Table files that will be downloaded to the Field Controller. You can assign to each filter a Field Controller ID (serial number) and a Firing Table ID. There is a Function to see the Unfiltered Cue, to avoid miss-download of firing data.
Script Sort Manager (.ssr). It contains allows you to create all possible combinations to arrange the columns and rows. This file can be opened in multiple Projects, saving once in order to use your preferred Sorts at any time. For example, arrange by Position, Effect, Duration, Caliber. etc
Effects Filter Manager (.efr).
This window contains all possible Effect Filter combinations for all columns that you create. This file can be opened in multiple Projects, saving once in order to use your preferred Filters at any time
Effects Sort Manager (.esr).
This window contains all possible Effect Sort combinations for all columns that you create. This file can be opened in multiple Projects, saving once in order to use your preferred Sorts at any time.
Visual Script File (.chr)
Creates with a predetermined (given) name, normally the same as the Script Manager. This is an exported version of the Script in .chr format used by the Viewer to run the simulation of the show. The Export can be done by pressing the Icon with the yellow and black nuclear sign on it.
Visual Position File (.pos)
Selects the Site positions. This file must be previously created with the 3D Position Editor application accessed from the Tool bar.
Visual Library File (.lib)
Selects the Library of effects. The file must be previously created with the FX Generator application accessed from the Tool bar.
If one or more of these files are missing, it will be impossible to start the viewer and the system will warn you of the missing files.
Two new files that are created automatically in every Project are added to the group of files in the Project. You should not delete or move these files:
Every project can have different layout and configuration. Show Director will create a specific GRIDLAYOUT (.grx) and TOOLBARLAYOUT (.atb), for every project. In the case that you do not choose to work within a project, Show Director will create two default files.
Download the Visual Show Director Files structure Map
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