Layout Window

To obtain layouts in GrandMA when your showfile contains 3D data is straightforward. However, you often need to make significant adjustments to ensure they are both visually appealing and functional. By using prepare, you can streamline this process, allowing you to create precise and efficient layouts quickly and effortlessly.

Note

Due to the limited layout size in MA3, large setups or configurations with numerous Multi-Instance Fixture Types may experience less precision in the sizing of individual fixtures compared to MA2.

Layouts

Here, you can create layouts based on orientation and rotation. Additionally, you have the option to add a background image, such as a plot of your setup. You can customize the border color using the Appearance button. Furthermore, you can filter your imported data by clicking the Filter button. For more information on filtering your data, please refer to this resource.

Option	Description
Label Layout	Specify the name of the layout.
Rotate Layout	Adjust the rotation in degrees.
Set Orientation	Determine the side from which the 3D data is projected onto the 2D layout canvas.
Appearance	Customize colors for different Fixture Types or Positions.
Filter	Narrow down your data to a subset of the imported information.
Set Fixture Size	If enabled, all fixtures will have the same specified size in the layout; otherwise, the size from the Fixture Type is used.
Include Multifixtures	If enabled, all instances of a fixture will be set to the specified size.
Export Image	Click here for more details.

Create Multi Layout

Prepare can generate multiple layouts with a single click using the provided data. You have three options to choose from:

• Fixture Types
• Positions
• Functions

Option	Description
Rotate Layout	Adjust the rotation in degrees.
Set Orientation	Determine the side from which the 3D data is projected onto the 2D layout canvas.
Appearance	Customize colors for different Fixture Types or Positions.
Filter	Narrow down your data to a subset of the imported information.
Set Fixture Size	If enabled, all fixtures will have the same specified size in the layout; otherwise, the size from the Fixture Type is used.
Include Multifixtures	If enabled, all instances of a fixture will be set to the specified size.
Export Image	Click here for more details.

Create SubID Layout

It is possible to design layouts where all SubIDs are stacked vertically. This arrangement enables you to represent a single fixture from a specific FixtureType. When you drag over one instance, it will select the same instance for every fixture in the show file.

Option	Description
Appearance	Customize colors for different Fixture Types or Positions.

Export Image

For improved organization, especially in larger setups, incorporating a plot in the background of your layout can be highly beneficial. Achieving this is straightforward using prepare. The primary requirement is to know the dimensions and position of your image in meters. If you’re using CAD software, exporting a plot with the necessary details should be simple.

In MA2, you have the option to select an image from the Image Pool or upload one directly from your computer into the show file.

In MA3, you can only upload an image directly from your computer into the show file.

Once the image is uploaded or the file name is selected, you need to input the position (calculated from the center) and the size of the image. After setting these values, any layout you create will display that image in the background.