Perastage

MVR & GDTF workflows

Open, inspect, edit and document MVR scenes.

Perastage is a free, cross-platform desktop application for practical MVR and GDTF workflows. Review rigs in 2D and 3D, inspect scene and fixture data, organize and edit projects, build production layouts and export interoperable MVR files.

  • Windows · macOS · Linux
  • Free & open source
  • MVR & GDTF workflows
Perastage showing a stage scene in the 3D workspace

Practical tools for real show files

Perastage brings MVR, GDTF, visualization, inspection and production documentation into one focused desktop workflow.

MVR workflows

Open, merge, edit and export MVR scenes while preserving interoperable scene data.

GDTF workflows

Work with local fixture libraries and GDTF Share, including improved search, revision and DMX mode information.

2D & 3D views

Inspect and edit scene structure from technical plan views and spatial 3D views.

MVR & GDTF Inspector

Inspect MVR packages, scene structure, GDTF definitions, DMX modes, resources and source XML without modifying the original file.

Production layouts

Build printable layouts, legends and technical documentation and export them to PDF.

Create from text

Turn rider-style text and PDF content into structured scene elements.

Editing workflows

Use tables, patch tools, grouping, bulk editing, commands and scene transformation tools for practical project work.

Automation & external control

Use the experimental local CLI and OSC interfaces for automation and advanced workflows. An MCP adapter can be configured separately.

From show file to usable documentation

  1. Open or create

    Start from an MVR file, import show data or create scene content inside Perastage.

  2. Inspect, review and edit

    Use the 2D/3D workspaces, Inspector and editing tools to understand and adjust the project.

  3. Document and export

    Produce layouts and PDF documentation or export the updated MVR scene for use in other compatible applications.

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