GDTF Converter

About This Tool

The GDTF converter processes device definitions described in the General Device Type Format. It ingests GDTF data in supported source formats (XML, JSON, YAML), validates conformance to the GDTF schema, and outputs equivalent definitions in a target format. The tool supports basic field mappings, unit normalization, and optional skeleton generation for downstream tooling. Example: convert a GDTF XML file describing a fixture's functions into GDTF JSON for a Node-based asset pipeline, preserving metadata such as capabilities, channels, and physical properties. Conceptually, the converter decouples schema representations from domain semantics, allowing users to swap formats without losing data fidelity. Benefits include reduced manual re-entry, easier versioning, and improved integration with lighting control software. Core features include input format autodetection, error reporting, optional expansion of complex attributes, and a validation report outlining conformance gaps. Use cases span theatre production teams, lighting designers, integrators, and toolchain developers who need stable interchange formats. The tool differentiates itself with strict schema-aware parsing, lossless round-tripping, and explicit mapping rules for nested objects (functions, capabilities, channels). It also offers detailed validation output and export options for common GDTF representations, enabling automated pipelines for asset management and show control.

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