CakeCreator — a tool developed by Dirk Enders (and Claude Code ;-)
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Cake Definition
30×25 Matrix, Patterns & Prefires
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Lancework
Create Ground Lance Script
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Comet Shooting
Create Comet Script
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Watercake
Random Fan Script for Finale 3D
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Copy Reports
Merge blueprint rows between .fin files
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Beat Detection
Detect beats from music & write to .fin Show Table
✂️
Split Cake
Split a VDL cake into two timed parts
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Load Project
Open JSON file
About PyroOffice
Who we are & what we do
Define Effects
Step 2 of 4 – Assign A–Z effects
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No shots yet – click tubes to paint⌨ A–Z = select effect | Del = erase
▶ VDL Live Previewauto-updates on change
📋 Select Missing Blueprint Rows
Blueprint rows found in Source but missing in Target — select which to copy
🎵 Beat Analysis
Step 2 of 3 – Analyse audio file and detect beats
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✂️ VDL & Split Settings
Step 2 of 3 – Paste VDL and configure split duration
📋 VDL Input
Paste or type the VDL of the cake
⏱ Runtime detected:
— s ·
— rows
15 s
Range: — s to — s
Results
Step 4 of 4
📋 VDL Output
💧 Watercake Script
Tab-delimited · import into Finale 3D
📋 Updated Target .fin
🎂 Part 1 – First — s
🎂 Part 2 – Remaining — s
🎵 Beat Detection – Updated .fin File
📄 Script
🎆 Finale Export — Lance Set Piece
1 pixel per tube · exact primary colours · import directly into Finale 3D
PyroOffice provides specialized digital tools and technical consulting for the pyrotechnics industry. We focus on digitizing excellence by bridging the gap between real-world effects and professional simulation workflows.
Core Services:
Finale 3D Training: Professional sessions, available in-house or online.
Tool Development: Custom software solutions for pyrotechnic workflows.
Pattern Shootings: Capturing and digitizing real-world firework effects.
Effect Simulation: Creating high-fidelity digital company catalogs.
Project Consulting: Expert support for Finale 3D racking and addressing.