For device manufacturers who provide or would like to provide GDTF files for their devices, we provide extra features in the GDTF Share and in the GDTF Builder, like brand category management, manufacturer landing page or download only (no upload to GDTF Share) option in the GDTF Builder. There is a dedicated section in the forum and also a monthly manufacturers meeting about GDTF and MVR. Account registration If you are a device manufacturer, your first step would be to register a free account in the GDTF Share (https://gdtf-share.com/). Then continue and register in the GDTF Forum (https://gdtf-share.com/forum/) with the same email. Often companies use info@... or gdtf@... email, to have company wide address not linked to a single individual. Make sure to use an email from a domain which clearly asserts connection with the brand. Get in touch After creating the account, use the Contact us page and let us know the email address you used in the GDTF Share and in the Forum, so we can mark your account as a manufacturer. This will give you the possibility to manage your manufacturer brand in the GDTF Share and will provide you with special access in the GDTF Forum, which is the place to ask further questions about GDTF. Once you let us know the email used for registration, we will also add your email to our list of manufacturers who receive an invite to the monthly GDTF/MVR manufacturers meeting, where we discuss progress, proposals and questions. Past meeting notes and meeting recordings are available in the GDTF Share Forum, in a dedicated, Manufacturers only accessible section area, link here. Enable manufacturer page As for being listed on the GDTF website in the Manufacturers section, please send us your brand logo as a png image on transparent (alpha) background with a resolution of 512 x 512 pixels and also in the GDTF Share enable your Manufacturer page in the Edit Profile of your account: This then provides nice listing of your files which you can customize and share with your customers, see this example page. The page can be customized with logo, header image and news posts: Information about GDTF Share moderation tools for manufacturers: To create GDTF files, the GDTF Builder application is used (https://fixturebuilder.gdtf-share.com/). To learn about the GDTF Specification, GDTF Share, GDTF Builder and more, please see the Documentation resources post:

Documentation Resources for GDTF Introduction Start by registering a free account on the GDTF Share, this allows you to use the GDTF Fixture builder and also to join this GDTF Forum and ask questions. GDTF Builder GDTF files are created in the free to use GDTF Fixture builder - a web based editor to create and modify GDTF files. There are several documentation resources for the GDTF Builder: How to Create a GDTF Lighting Fixture YouTube video series from 2024. Introduction to the GDTF Builder YouTube video series. GDTF Builder manual describes creation of a GDTF file from start to the end. How to articles, describing dedicated topics in more detail, for example Wheels, Virtual channels or Prisms. Robe Knowledge Sharing (RKS) articles on the GDTF forum, describe particular domain knowledge to depth, for example basics on 3D positioning, orientation and rotations or 3D geometry preparations. GDTF Share The GDTF Share is a platform for the exchange of GDTF files. It provides a central repository, connected with a GDTF file editor, for upload, search and download of GDTF files, with powerful filtering and management system for users and GDTF files creators. GDTF Share manual - explains how to create a free account, how to navigate the GDTF Share and how to upload, manage and download GDTF files. How to Create an Account for the GDTF Builder and GDTF Share Tutorial YouTube video series. Other resources for the GDTF Specification The GDTF Specification is the text of the DIN SPEC 15800:2022-02 also known as GDTF Version 1.2. GDTF Spec documentation on this server. GDTF & MVR Specification working repository on GitHub GDTF Forum - ask questions about GDTF & MVR here FAQ - answers for questions frequently asked by manufacturers and entertainment professionals