Creating Plans and Labels (FWsim Pro)

With FWsim Pro, you can easily create a variety of plans from your shows.

Sample files

Firing Plan listing the cues and used effects
- PDF Sample, firing plan with one list for all cues
- PDF Sample, firing plan with several lists, one for each position
CSV file that can be opened in Microsoft Excel, or processed with other software
- CSV sample file
Labels for each Module
- Sample file with setting “One label per module”
Labels for each Igniter
- Sample file with setting “One label per igniter”
Labels for each Cue
- Sample file with setting “One label per cue”

These plans can be printed, sent via e-mail or viewed on smartphones.

CSV export

The CSV format is useful for export to Microsoft Excel, and to other software.

You can define which data columns you want to have in your CSV file. To achieve that, click Tools → Preferences → FWsim Pro. There, you can select the used columns and arrange them freely:

Firing Plans as HTML or PDF

FWsim Pro Firing Plans contain a list of all cues and a list of the effects used in the show.

The plan can be exported in HTML or PDF format. Both formats can be opened on any computer for printing. The PDF format has a fixed page size, which you need to configure during export. The HTML format can be flexibly printed on paper of different sizes.

Labels as PDF

FWsim Pro provides three different label formats:

One label per module (sample file). Generates a (relatively big) label for each module listing all the cues connected to this module.

One label per igniter (sample file). This is useful when using the chain feature.

One label per cue (sample file). This is useful when using the chain feature.

Site Layout Diagram (Site Plan on a Real Map)

Every professional display needs a site plan: for your permit application, for documenting safety distances, and for briefing the crew on the day. FWsim Pro can build one for you, directly on a real map of your firing site.

Start from a show that already has its firing positions placed on a real-world location. Then open the Export menu and choose Site Layout Diagram. FWsim switches to a top-down view and places your firing positions onto a real map. This “Site Layout” is a new camera type, so you will see the selected camera change in the sidebar.

Map style: In the Camera tab on the right, pick the map style that suits your site, for example a clean street map or satellite imagery to see the real terrain.
Editable layout: The map view is live and editable, not a static picture. Select a position and drag it to fine-tune the layout against real features such as a shoreline or a road. You can move single or multiple positions.
Distance markers: Select two or more positions and add a distance marker. FWsim measures the distances and draws them straight onto the plan, which is an easy way to document your safety distances.
Audience area and modules: Drag your audience area into place, and switch your modules on if you want them shown on the plan. A north arrow and rulers are added automatically.

When the layout looks right, choose your paper size and click Create PDF to produce a clean, professional site diagram, built from the show you are already designing, in just a few minutes.