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UAD Powered Plug-Ins Manual - 72 - Using UAD Powered Plug-Ins
Process To purchase a plugin, you must have an account on our secure web server at
my.uaudio.com (your account ID is your email address). You enter your infor-
mation, including UAD hardware identification number(s), into your account.
Plugins can then be securely purchased with a valid credit card or personal
check.
After payment is received, a “.uad” settings file containing the authorization
key(s) can then be downloaded directly from your personalized account
pages at my.uaudio.com. This file is loaded into the host computer containing
the UAD card by simply double-clicking the file or loaded using the “Load Set-
tings File” menu item from within the Meter.
The specific details of the authorization process is detailed later in this section
(see “Plug-In Authorization Procedure” on page 77).
.uad
Authorization
Key File
The .uad file contains the authorization key(s) that allow a plugin to run on the
authorized cards, and is independent of the machine and operating system.
The authorizations can be used on multiple machines if the card is moved
around (for example, if a PCI expansion chassis is shared between a laptop
and desktop machine). These authorizations will remain valid even if the plu-
gin software is subsequently replaced with the same or newer version, or if
any host system hardware or operating system changes are made.
The .uad files contain only the Hardware ID and authorization codes that en-
able a plugin to run on specific UAD card(s). It does not contain other system
information that restrict use of the cards or authorized plugins.
Note: It is the UAD hardware that is authorized, not the software plugin.
If the UAD card is installed into a different system, the same (already ac-
quired) .uad file must be loaded into the different computer and the card be-
comes authorized to run the plugin on that system. The same UAD and its as-
sociated .uad file can be loaded into an unlimited number of computer
systems (including Windows and Mac systems, as the card and key file are
cross-platform).
Important: The .uad settings file contains the authorization key for the spe-
cific UAD card. It is required every time the card needs to be authorized, such
as if it is installed into a different computer. Back it up and keep it in a safe
place!