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V-‐Machine Operating Manual
A Plug-‐in Wizard file is a text file that describes all additional information required by a plug-‐in
to import and operate on the VXF Application and V-‐Machine hardware. Wizard files help
provide greater compatibility for plug-‐ins which otherwise would not function on a standalone
host.
It is interesting to note that Wizard Files are actually more important to the V-‐Machine
hardware operating successfully after synchronization rather than the VFX Application
operation itself. This is because Windows applications like the VFX Application knows how to
handle the plug-‐in if it was originally installed to the system with its own installation program.
Wizard Files are essentially needed by the V-‐Machine to load plug-‐ins and associated files,
samples, registry entries, and other requirements when used outside of Windows.
A database of commonly requested Plug-‐in Wizard files is maintained in the SM Pro Audio
website for users to download. The list of available Wizard files is growing rapidly. Please
check the website for updates.
How do I know if the plugin I want to load requires a Wizard file or not?
The answer to this is to try importing and running the plug-‐in without a Wizard File! As
mentioned previously, many plug-‐ins will function without a Wizard file. Every plug-‐in has
different requirements, so the only sure way is to test. Keep in mind that although the plug-‐in
may import and function within the VFX Application, it may not synchronize and function
correctly (or at all) in the V-‐Machine without an accompanying Wizard File.
12.3.4
Plug-‐in Authorization
Firstly, any plug-‐in you wish to install to the V-‐Machine and/or VFX Application should first be
installed and authorized to run on the PC as per the original manufacturers instructions. This makes
it much easier to import and synchronize or export to external media successfully for use on the
V-‐Machine.
Commercial plug-‐ins often require a mechanism for authorization. The V-‐Machine offers support
for various methods to assist with compatibility.
Serial Number authorized plugin
– Many plug-‐ins ask users to enter a serial number before
using
the plug-‐in for the first time. The serial number is often then stored in the Windows
registry or to a
particular key-‐file stored on the local system. The plug-‐in checks for the serial
number during
loading to ensure you have a license to use the software.
A V-‐Machine Wizard File can be used to ensure that any key-‐files or Windows registry entries
containing serial number/unlock codes are synchronized to the V-‐Machine and understood at the
time of loading.
Wizard Files have support for serial/license number registration. During importation of a plugin
with a Wizard File, you may be prompted to insert your plug-‐in serial/license number. The serial
number will be automatically added to the correct location within the plug-‐in Wizard File. This will
then be available for use on the V-‐Machine after synchronization.
Challenge response (hardware profiling)
– Some plug-‐ins perform a hardware profile of the PC you
