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
Publisher’s description
What is Visual Controls?
Visual Controls is a proprietary program for Windows from Acuity Brands.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (WiX Burn). The main installer is 496.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.13.1.173, released on August 14, 2026. 2 versions are listed since February 4, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .vsp and .vcbk.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- Large download (496.4 MB)
In short: Visual Controls is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Visual Controls safe to download?
- The file is served by visual-3d.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
79484F59292BA1DB98780D0CA68C31CCE8118519B50D6349833A68A96BCAD54F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.13.1.173Latest | August 14, 2026 | 496.4 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.13.1.144 | February 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AcuityBrands.VisualControls -eDownload.aspx /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {E1520DAF-BE0F-47FC-A12B-F319F77F2FEC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Acuity Brands
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 1.13.1.173
- Released
- August 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- visual-3d.com
- winget ID
- AcuityBrands.VisualControls
- MSI product code
- {e1520daf-be0f-47fc-a12b-f319f77f2fec}
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Visual Controls free?
Visual Controls is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Visual Controls safe to download?
The download comes from visual-3d.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Visual Controls with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Visual Controls be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Visual Controls run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Visual Controls?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 4, 2026.