Managing Plug-Ins On The System - DigiDesign VENUE Profile Manual

Authorizing Plug-Ins
After installing a plug-in, the system re-creates the list of avail-
able plug-ins. Whenever the racks initialize, the system checks
authorizations for all installed plug-ins. If no previous autho-
rization for a plug-in is recognized, you will be prompted to
try a demo version, or authorize the full version of the plug-in.
VENUE D-Show software supports challenge/response and
iLok USB Smart Key authorization, including pre-authorized
iLoks and iLok Authorization cards.
Challenge/Response Challenge/response authorization is
only valid for the single system the plug-in is currently in-
stalled on. Challenge/response codes can be communicated
using any computer with Internet access.
It is not possible to connect a VENUE system to the Internet
directly.
iLok USB Smart Key Plug-Ins supporting web authorizations
through iLok.com can be authorized for your iLok Smart Key
from any computer with Internet access. This lets you take
your iLok and your plug-in authorizations anywhere, to use
plug-ins installed on any system.
VENUE systems provides multiple USB ports that can be
used to connect an iLok. For more information, see
Chapter 2, "Configuring and Connecting Profile."
To authorize a plug-in:
When a plug-in authorization dialog appears, do one of the
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following:
• To try a demo of the plug-in, click Try.
– or –
• To have the system recognize the required authorization
on your iLok, click Authorize. Insert your iLok Smart Key
into any available USB port when prompted.
Do not choose Internet Activation. Use Challenge/Response
or an authorized iLok Smart Key for plug-in authorization.
Follow the instructions on-screen to complete the software
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authorization process.

Managing Plug-Ins on the System

To keep your system up to date and running smoothly, always
the current recommended versions of your plug-ins.
Use the following features to check and maintain plug-in
compatibility, to disable plug-ins, and how to remove and de-
lete plug-ins and their installers.
Plug-in Version Checker
VENUE D-Show software includes a comprehensive database
of plug-in version and compatibility information that can
help you maintain current versions of all your plug-ins. It also
lets the system warn you when you are about to downgrade a
plug-in (install an older version over a newer version).
See the VENUE plug-in pages on the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com) for the most up to date information.
To view plug-in version information:
Go to the Options > Plug-Ins page.
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Select a single plug-in from the Plug-Ins to Install or In-
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stalled Plug-Ins list (version information is not shown for a
multi-selection).
Info about a recommended update in Options > Plug-Ins
The Info pane shows details about the currently selected
plug-in, including whether a newer version of the plug-in is
available and whether it is a recommended update or a critical
update.
If you choose to install a plug-in for which there is a critical or
recommended update, the system asks you to confirm.
Dialog shown when attempting to install a plug-in that has a known
newer version.
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