01 - Installation and License

After the purchase is complete, you will receive an email with a download link and a license file (for perpetual licenses) or an activation code (subscription). Run the .exe file and follow the instructions. If you have a Tangent Elements or a Precision panel select the option to install the default mapping (the Tangent Hub software needs to be downloaded and installed separately). AJA IO approved drivers can also be installed by selecting the option here (fig.01).

                                                                fig.01 

If you have a Blackmagic Design Decklink card, you need to download the Desktop Video software from the BMD support website and install the latest version (https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/family/capture-and-playback). 

After selecting the desired options, a window will confirm which options will be installed. If everything looks correct, click on install and wait for it to finish (fig.02). 

fig.02 

When the installation completes, open your File Explorer, go to your C:\Nucoda\License and copy the .lic file. If you're subscribing to Phoenix, run the License Manager software, click on "Enter Activation Key" on the left side of the interface, select Phoenix and paste the Activation key (fig.04).   

                                                                        fig.03

Now, double-click the Nucoda icon on your desktop and you’ll be greeted with the user selection window (fig.04) 

fig.04 

To create a new user, click on the “New” button, type the desired name and click on OK. You can create multiple users and select them by clicking on the box with the username. 

After creating a user, you’ll see a warning about the location of the Projects folder and the Caches folder. We recommend using the fastest drive available for your caches (SATA SSD, but PCI-E NVME preferable) and a regular SATA SSD for your projects(fig.05)  

fig.05 

Click on the Setup button on the lower right of the warning window to open the Setup Wizard. Here you’ll be able to change the location of all the folders related to Caches and Project Files (fig.06). 

fig.06 

Select the location of your folders by clicking on the folder icon on the right side of the window; the Browser Window will open and let you select your available drives and create new folders. To select your drives double click on Local Drives on the top left side window, select the drive and folder you want to render, and save your files (fig.07). 

fig.07 

If you want to create a new folder, use the box on the top right section of the window to write the folder name, then click on Create Folder button on the right. If you want to rename the folder, just press the button with the letter ”a” on the left side of the New Folder button. After selecting your folders, press OK to close the Browser Window, confirm your folders in Setup Wizard, and press OK.