Lighting Cue Stack Builder
Plan a show's cue stack — cue number, label, fade time and follow — and export CSV to load into or check against the console. Saved locally.
| Cue | Label / moment | Fade (s) | Follow / wait | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The cue stack is the show's lighting score — every state change with its fade and timing. Drafting it here before tech saves precious stage time; export CSV to discuss with the director or as a backup of your console's cue list.
🔒 Saved in your browser (localStorage) — nothing is uploaded.
Plan a show's cue stack — cue number, label, fade time and follow — and export CSV to load into or check against the console. Saved locally.
About Lighting Cue Stack Builder
Plan a show's cue stack — cue number, label, fade time and follow — and export CSV to load into or check against the console. Saved locally. The cue stack is the show's lighting score — every state change with its fade and timing. Drafting it here before tech saves precious stage time; export CSV to discuss with the director or as a backup of your console's cue list.
How to use Lighting Cue Stack Builder
- 1Add a row in Lighting Cue Stack Builder for each item, filling in the columns.
- 2Edit any cell inline — your list saves automatically to your browser (localStorage).
- 3Use the summary and status columns to track progress at a glance.
- 4Export to CSV any time to share the list or import it elsewhere.
Why use Lighting Cue Stack Builder?
- ✓Saves your data locally in your browser (localStorage) — nothing is sent to any server.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lighting Cue Stack Builder do?+
Plan a show's cue stack — cue number, label, fade time and follow — and export CSV to load into or check against the console. Saved locally. The cue stack is the show's lighting score — every state change with its fade and timing.
Where is my data stored?+
Your entries are saved only in your own browser (localStorage) on this device — nothing is uploaded. Use the CSV export to back up your data or move it to another machine.
Is Lighting Cue Stack Builder free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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