Visual Controls

Visual Controls 1.13.1.173

The Visual Controls software supports design and specification with Acuity Controls. You can quickly determine device quantities for a budgetary bid and generate a comprehensive professional submittal

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About Visual Controls

The Visual Controls software supports design and specification with Acuity Controls. You can quickly determine device quantities for a budgetary bid and generate a comprehensive professional submittal.

  • Import PDF/DWG or background images
  • Decrease design time importing from Visual Lighting software
  • Searchable product database with quick access to Acuity products
  • Intelligent wire connections between devices
  • Automate SOO generation based on devices in the room
  • Automate Riser generation based on your design
  • Reduce errors with design auditing
  • Work with multiple designs in one project file
  • Customize output to your design requirements

Technical details

PublisherAcuity Brands
AuthorAcuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
Version1.13.1.173
Release date2026-08-14
LicenseProprietary
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDAcuityBrands.VisualControls
Install scopeAll users

Install Visual Controls from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=AcuityBrands.VisualControls -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=AcuityBrands.VisualControls -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=AcuityBrands.VisualControls -e
Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {e1520daf-be0f-47fc-a12b-f319f77f2fec} /quiet

Visual Controls version history

1.13.1.144 Feb 4, 2026
  • New Features
  • Visual Installer Interoperability Improvements
  • Symbol Scaling consistency between VC and VI
  • Hidden objects in VC remain hidden in VI
  • Upload reliability
  • New Sync Workflow - Files pull latest updates from cloud on open. Create linked copies, or break a link from the Save menu
  • Autogenerate Text Details for print pages
  • Improvements
  • Cloud sync improvements to address 400 code errors
  • Installation status available for linked projects
  • Improved Details; product details have been restructured and updated with colorized wiring
  • Dictionary customization options
  • Updates
  • Open From Cloud function removed

Frequently asked questions

Is Visual Controls free?

Visual Controls is proprietary software from Acuity Brands. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Visual Controls?

The latest version is 1.13.1.173, released on Aug 14, 2026.

Is it safe to download Visual Controls?

The download button links to the official installer published on visual-3d.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 79484f59292ba1db98780d0ca68c31cce8118519b50d6349833a68a96bcad54f.

Which Windows versions does Visual Controls support?

Visual Controls runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall Visual Controls?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Visual Controls and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=AcuityBrands.VisualControls -e.

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