vRigger — Training Videos

These free training videos are an excellent way to learn to learn how to use vRigger. (A few of these videos refer to vRigger by its previous name, RescueRigger.)

If you are considering purchasing vRigger, the videos are a great way to see its capabilities. If you recently purchased vRigger, an hour spent watching these videos will significantly enhance its value. Even if you are already a vRigger expert, you'll find gems of knowhow throughout these lessons.

(These videos may "skip" a little when they first start playing. This will usually go away in less than a minute. If the skipping continues, click the Pause button until the video has been downloaded, and then click Play.)

Key Topics

		Overview	06:30
		This video provides an overview of vRigger. From the layout of the screen, to adding gear, to calculating forces, everybody should start by watching this six-minute video.

		Adding Gear to the Workspace	03:43
		This lesson shows the three different methods of adding gear to the workspace, and a number of subtle tips you won't want to miss.

		Selecting, Moving, and Deleting Gear	04:28
		This lesson shows how to select, move, connect, and delete gear. It also demonstrates the Undo command. A few of the subtleties include selecting multiple pieces of gear and using the keyboard to move gear.

		Sizing and Rotating Gear	03:21
		Learn how to size and rotate gear using either your mouse or the properties pane. This video also demonstrates how to flip gear, as well as how to select and rotate multiple items at once.

		Using the Properties Pane	05:25
		Learn how to use the properties pane to change the color, strength, weight, rotation, size, etc. of the selected gear.

		Working with Ropes and Knots	07:45
		It makes sense that this is one of the longer video lessons, because ropes are the heart of rigging. This video covers the basics, such as connecting rope and webbing to knots and gear, but it also covers a multitude of meaty topics, such as slack points, rope benders, rope joiners, anchor straps, runners, and much more.

		Zooming, Scrolling, and Snapping	04:19
		Zoom using the commands on the View tab, change scaling using shortcut keys, scroll the workspace with your mouse, and snap gear to the graph-paper-like grid.

Optional Topics

		Shortcut Menus	01:21
		This video shows how to right-click within vRigger to access shortcut menus. (This topic is also covered in the Overview video).

		Using the Clipboard	03:38
		Learn how to use vRigger's clipboard to duplicate gear that is on your screen, copy gear between rigging systems, and put your systems in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

		Customizing the Gear Panes	03:05
		This lesson shows how you can remove gear from the gear panes. Never use a winch? Remove it! Never use a man on a trapeze? Remove him!

		Customizing the Interface	05:14
		Customize the vRigger user interface to serve you! Learn the intricacies of rearranging the gear and properties panes, how to add your own commands to the quick access toolbar, customize the keyboard commands, and change the color scheme.

		Working with Chains	06:34
		Learn how to use vRigger's rigid and flexible chain in your systems. The flexible chains are as powerful as ropes, yet a little more complicated. This video will have you mastering chains in about six minutes.

		Working with Text	02:34
		Learn how to add text and symbols to annotate your rigging system.

Advanced Topics

		Calculating Forces	09:17
		Learn how to calculate forces and understand the intricacies of friction, rope angles, and safety factors.

		Creating Custom Gear	13:06
		This video explains how to add your own gear to vRigger. Adding gear is a little more complex than other tasks in vRigger, and as such, this video is a little longer than the other videos. (Note that you will need image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, to edit the gear's image. You can learn about that step here.)