Specifications

Chapter 17: Plug-Ins 165
Plug-in Version Checker
VENUE software includes a comprehensive database of plug-in
information, and this info can be used to greatly simplify the pro-
cess of managing your VENUE plug-ins.
Use this feature to get version details and compatibility informa-
tion for a plug-in prior to installing, or after it has been installed
to help diagnose or troubleshoot plug-in performance.
Version checking also warns you when you are about to down-
grade a plug-in (install an older version over a newer version).
To view plug-in version information:
1 Go to Options > Plug-Ins.
2 Select a plug-in from either list (Plug-Ins to Install, or Installed
Plug-Ins
).
The Info pane displays details about the currently selected
plug-in, including whether a newer version of the plug-in is avail-
able. If a new version is available, you can find out whether it is
a recommended update or a critical update. The following dialogs
appear if you choose to install older plug-ins:
• If you choose to install a plug-in for which there is a critical or
recommended update, a dialog appears asking you to confirm
the installation procedure.
• A similar dialog appears when attempting to replace an in-
stalled plug-in with an older version of the same plug-in. Fol-
low the instructions on-screen to install anyway, or cancel.
Using System Info to View Plug-in Version
Information
Plug-in version information is included in exported System Info
data.
The Plug-in sections of the exported System Info file show criti-
cal and recommended updates, with links to sites to download or
check for newer versions.
To use System Info for Plug-In Version Maintenance:
1 Insert a USB storage device into any available USB port on the
E3 engine.
2 Go to Options > System.
3 Click the Info button.
4 Do any of the following:
• If you have more than one USB device connected, make
sure the correct USB device is selected. If it is not, click
Next Disk to cycle through each available disk until the cor-
rect one is selected.
• Click
Save to proceed and export system info to the se-
lected USB device.
• Click
Cancel to dismiss the dialog without exporting.
5 Click OK to confirm the export procedure.
6 Remove the USB device. Transfer the exported file to a per-
sonal computer for printing, formatting, archiving or distribu-
tion.
7 If viewing the System Info document from a computer with In-
ternet access, use the included links to check for plug-in up-
dates.
USB Ports for iLoks
The E3 engine provides four USB ports, including a secure inter-
nal USB port. Use this port to keep one “master” iLok and its
plug-in assets with the system at all times, safe from damage or
loss. For more information, see Appendix A, “E3 Engine Secure
USB Port.”
An iLok can be connected to any E3 engine USB port. Multiple
iLoks can connected at one time.
In addition to using the plug-in version checker, also check
the VENUE plug-in tabs on the Avid website (www.avid.com)
for the most up to date information
Version information is not shown for a multi-selection. Select
an individual plug-in to view its version information.
Export VENUE System Information button in Options > System