| Compare LXFree and LXBeams |
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| Feature | LXFree | LXBeams |
| Drawing Tools | yes | yes |
| Data associated with drawing | yes | yes |
| Reports generated from data | yes | yes |
| Fixture Key Files | some | yes |
| Edit Key Entry Properties | no | yes |
| Make Custom Symbols | no | yes |
| Edit Key/Color/Template Libraries | no | yes |
| Component Library | yes | yes |
| Custom Component Library | no | yes |
| Spreadsheet Reports | yes | yes |
| Report Customization | some | yes |
| PDF Export | yes | yes |
| DXF Import | yes | yes |
| DXF Export | no | yes |
| Beam Display | no | yes |
| Illumination Intensity Display | no | yes |
| Metal/Open GL 3D Rendering | no | yes |
| Google Sketchup Import/Export | no | yes |
| DAE Export | no | yes |
| LXConsole Integration | some | yes |
| Patch export to EOS Family | no | yes |
| OSC Patch import from EOS | no | yes |
| OSC Control | no | yes |
| DMX Import | no | yes |
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**When LXPlan is used with an LXSeries Pro license, it includes functions very similar to those of LXBeams. Some operating system dependent functions differ between LXBeams and LXPlan. For example, direct, AppleScript based integration with LXConsole is not included in LXPlan.
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