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How do I uninstall Sapphire from my current machine?
To uninstall: * On Smoke on Mac, go to: /Applications/GenArtsSapphireSparks8/ and double click on "Uninstall Sapphire" * On Linux, open a shell window, type su to become root and run the following command: rpm -e genarts-sapphire-sparks8-8.000-1.x86...
How am I notified of complimentary software updates?
The software itself automatically checks for updates. To check manually: * On Mac, go to: /Applications/GenArtsSapphireSparks8/Check for Updates. Follow the instructions in the dialog box. * On Linux, open a shell window, and type su to become root ...
How do I access my complimentary software updates?
Updates to your software are published on our website as the latest version of the installer and can be found by going to http://www.genarts.com/support/downloads/sapphire/autodesk-v8 [http://www.genarts.com/support/downloads/sapphire/autodesk-v8].
Where can I download the Sapphire installer?
You can find and download the installer from here: http://www.genarts.com/support/downloads/sapphire/autodesk-v8 [http://www.genarts.com/support/downloads/sapphire/after-effects-v8].
Can different versions of Sapphire be installed at the same time?
Yes, the different Sapphire versions get installed in different directories, and can be on your system at the same time. However, the names of the sparks are the same in both versions, which can lead to confusion and workflow errors.
How can I load setups from prior versions of Sapphire into v8?
An 'update_setups' script is provided that automatically converts your setups from prior versions of Sapphire to Sapphire v8. For detailed information on how to use this, check the on-line docs installed with the software on your local Autodesk machine: /...