Ion Magic sheet import/export question?

I've no idea what formats WYG supports, but here's some info from the MS guide:

EDIT:  Think as well what you want from WYG in an MS.  A plot ? - I.E. A visual on screen representation of the actual rig ?, or a designers magic sheet with a custom layout that has symbols representing the systems used and status.  Or a functional replacement for the direct select buttons, with a custom layout and functions (macros, subs, effects, etc..).

I have found, as example, no or little use for the actual plot to be in its entirety on screen.  Do I really need to see every conventional ?, as well as what it's status ?.  No, thus I stopped importing the plot image from Vectorworks.  With a big enough rig, it ended up being impossible to view every fixture, plus color, intensity, etc.... I would need a 32" monitor to display and see all that.

Others find a rig MS useful, but the ones I've seen are built up in the MS software, not imported.  Experiment and have fun with it is the best solution.

IMPORTING FIXTURE SYMBOLS

Additional fixture symbols can be imported. The symbol must be saved as a .svg image file, and it needs to be tagged properly.

The outline section needs to be tagged as etc_symbol_outline and the base section needs to be tagged as etc_symbol_base.

The edits to the tags in the .svg file can be made in any text editor program, such as Notepad, or in a .SVG editor program, such as Inkscape (freeware).

IMPORTING IMAGES

Images from the third tab can be imported into magic sheets for two different purposes. They can be used as background images or as icons.

You can use a graphics image file as a background or icon. The following is a list of accepted image formats: .bmp, .gif, .ico, .jpg, .pbm, .pgm, .png, .ppm, .svg, .svgz, .tga, .tiff, .xbm, and .xpm.

The maximum image size allowed is 1920 x 1920.

You will need to have the images on a USB drive to import them into the desk.

Once an image has been imported, it is saved with the show file.

To import an image:

Step 1: Click on the import image icon. A separate window will open displaying any found USB drives.

Step 2: Select the appropriate drive.

Step 3: Navigate to the file you use to upload.

Step 4: Click on the file and then press {Ok}. It will now appear in the images tab.

Click on the import image icon. A separate window will open displaying any found USB drives.

Step 2: Select the appropriate drive.

Step 3: Navigate to the file you use to upload.

Step 4: Click on the file and then press {Ok}. It will now appear in the images tab.

Click on an image to select it. To use as an icon, drag and drop the image onto the magic sheet. You will be able to resize it.

Background images need to be set in the background settings tab. You can also adjust the background settings there.