Specifications

Chapter 17: Plug-Ins 163
Removing Plug-Ins
Uninstalling a plug-in removes the plug-in from the racks but the
installer remains in the Previous Installs cache, making it easier to
reinstall the plug-in at a later time without requiring the installer
media.
The list of available plug-ins you see in VENUE software is up-
dated automatically each time you load a Show file to keep
plug-in lists and menus uncluttered (see “Automatically Remov-
ing Plug-ins During Show Load” on page 164.)
You can also remove or delete plug-ins and/or their installers
manually. In order to completely remove and delete a plug-in and
its installer, you must explicitly Delete the plug-in, as described
in the following sections.
To uninstall a plug-in from the system but leave its installer
available:
1 Put the system in Config mode.
2 Go to Options > Plug-Ins.
3 Right-click the specific plug-in name from the right-hand list
and choose the
Uninstall option for the selected plug-in.
To reinstall a removed plug-in:
1 Put the system in Config mode.
2 Go to Options > Plug-Ins.
3 Click the Device selector and choose Previous Installs.
4 Select the plug-in and choose Install. If the desired plug-in is
not listed, it must be re-installed from the original CD-ROM or
other media.
Deleting Uninstalled Plug-Ins
Once a plug-in is uninstalled, its installer can be deleted from the
system. (Plug-ins which are currently installed cannot be de-
leted).
To completely remove a plug-in and its installer:
1 Put the system in Config mode.
2 Go to Options > Plug-Ins.
3 Select Previous Installs from the Device selector.
4 Right-click the plug-in name and choose the Delete option for
the selected plug-ins. The plug-in is removed from the system,
and the stored plug-in installer is removed from the Previous
Installs list.
Installing Plug-Ins Manually
If a plug-in does not appear in the Plug-Ins to Install list, it may
not have a fully compatible VENUE installer and must be manu-
ally installed. This is required the first time you install the
plug-in, and whenever you need to re-install a plug-in (such as af-
ter using the System Restore software to update or reset the sys-
tem).
To install a plug-in manually:
1 Make sure all sound systems are shut down or muted.
2 Insert the USB storage device with the plug-in installer into a
USB port on the E3 engine.
3 Go to the Options page and click the System tab.
4 Hold the Ctrl key and click Shutdown on-screen. Follow
on-screen directions to exit to the Desktop.
5 Copy the plug-in installer to the partition called User Data.
6 Launch the plug-in installer application and follow any
on-screen directions. If prompted, do not restart the system
from a plug-in installer. (Doing so will not harm the system,
but will take longer, especially if you have multiple plug-ins to
install manually.)
7 Quit the installer application and eject the installer disc.
8 Click the Return to VENUE shortcut on the desktop to
re-launch the VENUE software.
9 Go to Options > Plug-Ins. Verify that the manually installed
plug-in appears in the Console list of available plug-ins.
Installing, uninstalling, and deleting plug-ins are not sup-
ported using the Standalone software.
Installed plug-in right-click menu
Choosing a Device
A plug-in without a VENUE installer may still be compati-
ble. Consult the plug-in manufacturer for compatibility in-
formation.