Installation Guide for Avid Editing Applications ®
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Contents Downloading the Avid Editing Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starting the Avid Editing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Installation Guide for Avid Editing Applications Thank you for purchasing an Avid Editing System. This guide assists you with downloading, installing and starting your application. You will also find information on how to activate your software and how to install any third party software. Additionally, instructions on how to deactivate and uninstall your Avid product can be found in this guide.
Before Installing Before Installing It is recommended that you read through the procedures prior to starting your installation in order to familiarize yourself with the process. To begin, please close any unnecessary windows or programs to ensure best performance. You will have to restart your computer in order to complete the installation process. It is important that you check the ReadMe on the Knowledge Page to make sure your system is properly configured to work with your new software.
Installing the Avid Editing Application The installation process adds a Desktop icon (Windows) or Dock icon (Macintosh) and a pointer to your Avid editing application in the Start menu (Windows). The installation process also adds an Application Manager icon to the Toolbar menu (Windows) or Dock (Macintosh). The Application Manager allows you to view the installed Avid application, license the application, subscribe to a support plan and try new offerings. n n The Application Manager tool uses Port 1696.
Starting the Avid Editing Application Starting the Avid Editing Application On Windows, upon launch, a dialog box might open with a message about incompatible power management schemes or will automatically switch you to the “Windows 7 Basic color scheme”. Avid recommends you use the “High Performance” power option for Windows 7 when you work with the Avid editing application. After installing and opening your application for the first time, you will have to activate and license your new software.
What Will I Need for Electronic Activation? t Select one of the options to activate your software. - To activate using Electronic Activation, select “I want to activate my software using the Internet, another computer, or a volume license server,” click Continue. The Application Manager opens. Read “What Will I Need for Electronic Activation” below and then continue to the next page for information on activating the software.
Activating with an Internet Connection To find the System ID on your current product: • Your System ID is displayed on the splash screen. To display the splash screen while in the application, select the Help drop menu on Windows or the menu with your product’s name (for example, Avid Media Composer) on Macintosh and click About your product's name • You can also find your System ID on the console. To locate your ID in the console, from Tools select Console.
Activating without an Internet Connection A window opens which allows you to enter system information and register your product. 4. Enter the appropriate information in each field; System ID followed by your Activation ID. 5. Click Activate. The Application Manager confirms your system information. When the activation is complete, a message informs you that your software has been successfully activated. Activating without an Internet Connection 1.
Activating with a Floating License 8. Go to a computer that has an Internet connection. 9. On the computer with an Internet connection, go to http://avid.com/license. 10. Follow the onscreen instructions on the web page. You will need to enter your System ID, Activation ID and Device ID. The website creates a license.bin file. This file contains license information needed to activate your Avid editing application. 11. Once you have the license.bin file, transfer it to the system you want to activate. 12.
Activating with a Floating License 3. Select Floating from the Select Activation method menu. 4. Enter your Floating License Server URL, then click Save. The Application Manager confirms your system information. 5. Click Activate. If no licenses are available when you access the Floating License Server, you will receive an “all licenses have been consumed” message. If a license is available, you can continue to use the license until you exit the editing application.
Upgrading the Avid Editing Application 5. Select Checkout. 6. Select the duration for the checkout (1 to 5 days). 7. Select Activate. You can now work offline on that system with the floating license. Upgrading the Avid Editing Application You can upgrade your Avid editing application from either an existing software license or a dongle license. n Upgrading your dongle license to a software license disables your dongle.
Upgrading the Avid Editing Application Upgrading with an Internet Connection from an Existing Software License To upgrade: 1. Click the Application Manager icon in your Toolbar (Windows) or Dock (Macintosh). 2. With the Application Manager tool open, click Licensing. 3. Click Activate next to the Avid editing application. 4. Select Online from the Select Activation method menu. A window opens which allows you to enter system information and register your product. 5.
Upgrading the Avid Editing Application 3. Select Offline from the Select Activation method menu. 4. Enter your system identification number in the System ID text box. 5. Enter your activation identification number in the Activation ID text box. 6. The Application Manager validates your information and displays activation instructions. Your device ID will display in the activation instructions message. 7. Record this number for later use. 8. Go to a computer that has an Internet connection. 9.
Upgrading the Avid Editing Application 13. Repeat these steps for each editing application or additional option you need to activate. Upgrading with a Dongle If you have purchased an Avid Advantage Support Plan and wish to update your dongle, to run the latest version you will need to obtain an updater file. To upgrade your Avid editing application with a dongle: 1. Go to your Avid Account and locate the Media Composer system you want to upgrade. 2.
Additional Options and Features Additional Options and Features In addition to activating the Avid Editing Application, there are several editing options or features that can be activated through the Application Manager. You can purchase these additional products by going to the Avid web store and clicking on Software Options for Video Editing. Below are descriptions for some of the additional options and features available for your product.
Deactivating the Avid Editing Application and Options 2. Select “I want to run a fully-featured, trial version of the Avid editing application for 30 days.” 3. Click Continue. Your software has been temporarily activated. At any time during or after the 30-day trial period, you can choose to purchase a copy of your Avid editing application from the Avid web store. If you choose not to purchase the software, your Avid editing application is deactivated when the 30-day trial expires.
Uninstalling the Avid Editing Application (Macintosh) To uninstall the Avid editing application software: 1. Quit all active applications. 2. Go to Applications/Avid_Uninstaller/AvidEditingApplication. 3. Double-click the AvidEditingApplication uninstaller. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts.
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