Vectorworks Spotlight 2025
Spotlight is the only solution with the flexibility to support your entire process, whether you work in lighting, scenic, film, event, or exhibit design.
Vectorworks is now available as a monthly or annual subscription, including the latest version, support, tutorials, licence management, and more.
This Vectorworks package for entertainment design offers 2D and 3D capabilities, as well as a suite of industry specific tools.
Like all Vectorworks products, Spotlight is easy to use and has a more intuitive interface than many traditional CAD applications. If you're looking for a more streamlined Vectorworks offering, you may wish to consider Vectorworks Fundamentals. For other industry tools, check out Vectorworks Architect or Vectorworks Landmark. If you want all the features available in one package, take a look at Vectorworks Design Suite.
Add ConnectCAD
With ConnectCAD, you can create easy-to-read schematic drawings, diagram rack layouts, work in a hybrid 2D/3D environment, check for errors, create detailed reports, and easily make changes. Because ConnectCAD is built on Vectorworks Spotlight, you can take advantage of the flexible and robust design and documentation capabilities that make Spotlight the industry standard.
Add Braceworks
The Braceworks add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. This module helps ensure safety and compliance with engineering codes and standards, creating a completely integrated modelling, analysis, and documentation process in one interface.
What's New in Vectorworks Spotlight 2024
Equipment Lists
Consolidate all Spotlight objects in a file into concise or highly detailed reports. You'll also be able to add virtual parts and non-drawn items to your report, ready to be easily distributed to clients and vendors alike.
ConnectCAD Reports Share
Upload design data to Vectorworks Cloud Services as a configurable worksheet so it can be viewed in a web browser on any device to effortlessly keep your project partners and install team up to date.
Vision Projectors
Projectors in Vision function with the lighting algorithm found in Spotlight, allowing them to cast realistic shadows. Control coloor temperature, check projector positioning, focus, and keystoning in advance, enabling a more accurate pre-viz workflow when combining lighting and media projectors.
Plus...
- New Offset Edge tool
- New Home Screen
- Faster Section Viewports
- Redshift for everyone
- Customisable DWG import/export options
Why Vectorworks Spotlight?
Imagine, Design, Document
Utilise precision drafting capabilities, choose from a huge library of lighting, audio, video, scenic, and rigging manufacturer content, create light plots, and automate paperwork to meet tight deadlines.
Work with Anyone
Incorporate production information from anywhere with extensive import/export capabilities. Project sharing lets your team work on the same Vectorworks file concurrently, and communicate through mobile viewing and sharing with Vectorworks Cloud Services.
Discover the Power of Previz
Add Vision to Spotlight and easily explore changes to your design. Vision works with your console and equips you to design creatively and efficiently, giving you the power to previsualise, cue your shows, and 'wow' your clients.
Brace Yourself for Better Analysis
The Braceworks add-on module for Spotlight provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. Ensure safety and compliance with engineering codes and standards.
Which version is for me?
Check out the differences between the different Vectorworks versions at a glance in the chart below. For full details, please view the Vectorworks comparison guide: Fundamentals, Spotlight or Design Suite?
Fundamentals
Spotlight
Design Suite
Resource Manager
Object Information Palette
Navigation Palette
Core 3D Modelling Tools & Commands
High Quality Renderworks Rendering
Manufacturer Object Libraries
Lighting, Staging, and Rigging Objects
Audio & Video Layout Tools
Building Stories and Level Constraints
HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Tools
Equipment Lists
Consolidate all Spotlight objects in a file into concise or highly detailed reports. You'll also be able to add virtual parts and non-drawn items to your report, ready to be easily distributed to clients and vendors alike.
ConnectCAD Reports Share
Upload design data to Vectorworks Cloud Services as a configurable worksheet so it can be viewed in a web browser on any device to effortlessly keep your project partners and install team up to date.
Vision Projectors
Projectors in Vision function with the lighting algorithm found in Spotlight, allowing them to cast realistic shadows. Control coloor temperature, check projector positioning, focus, and keystoning in advance, enabling a more accurate pre-viz workflow when combining lighting and media projectors.
Plus...
- New Offset Edge tool
- New Home Screen
- Faster Section Viewports
- Redshift for everyone
- Customisable DWG import/export options
Why Vectorworks Spotlight?
Imagine, Design, Document
Utilise precision drafting capabilities, choose from a huge library of lighting, audio, video, scenic, and rigging manufacturer content, create light plots, and automate paperwork to meet tight deadlines.
Work with Anyone
Incorporate production information from anywhere with extensive import/export capabilities. Project sharing lets your team work on the same Vectorworks file concurrently, and communicate through mobile viewing and sharing with Vectorworks Cloud Services.
Discover the Power of Previz
Add Vision to Spotlight and easily explore changes to your design. Vision works with your console and equips you to design creatively and efficiently, giving you the power to previsualise, cue your shows, and 'wow' your clients.
Brace Yourself for Better Analysis
The Braceworks add-on module for Spotlight provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. Ensure safety and compliance with engineering codes and standards.
Which version is for me?
Check out the differences between the different Vectorworks versions at a glance in the chart below. For full details, please view the Vectorworks comparison guide: Fundamentals, Spotlight or Design Suite?
| Fundamentals | Spotlight | Design Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Manager | |||
| Object Information Palette | |||
| Navigation Palette | |||
| Core 3D Modelling Tools & Commands | |||
| High Quality Renderworks Rendering | |||
| Manufacturer Object Libraries | |||
| Lighting, Staging, and Rigging Objects | |||
| Audio & Video Layout Tools | |||
| Building Stories and Level Constraints | |||
| HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Tools |