DigiTranslator

[Drizzman]

Hello All,

Everytime I start up PT I get an on screen dialog asking me to authorize DigiTranslator. I'm not sure if it came with PT LE in my Digi 002 Factory Bundle or if I have to buy it. I had to download everything because I use a MacBook Pro so I'm not sure if it was on a disk that I didn't use or what. If I don't own the license to it, what benefits does buying it afford me? Thanks!

[Phil Jeffers]

Hi, DigiTranslator is essential for any post-production work, as it converts OMF's (Open Media File's) into a Pro Tools session. So, a picture editor will supply the final edit's sync sound (plus temp FX & often final music) via a OMF. DigiTranslator also will convert AAF's which I don't know much about... If you run another system, such as Digital Performer, creating OMF's between projects / sessions is the way to go. They'll save lots of data - fades, volume & other automation. If you want to get rid of the annoying window that pops up, simply delete the plug-in driver from your Library folder and it will bother you no more.

[Drizzman]

Where can I find that library folder to delete the digitranslator file from? I'm using a MacBook Pro.

[JohnnyG]

you can search for it with Spotlight...it's a wonderful tool to get use to.

But the file you're looking for should be in Applications>Digidesign>Pro Tools>somewhere in here I believe.

[keithaska]

I have the same problem. I can't find digitranslator in my plugins folder. Anyone know what that plugin is called in the plugin folder?

[JohnnyG]

It's not in there because it doesn't show up as a "plug-in". Its a .bundle

[qpeck]

To get rid of the digitranslator pop up, go into your digidesign folder and delete the OMF.dll or OMF.bundle file.

[keithaska]

Tried it...that didn't work. After I did it Protools wouldn't even open. Had to restore the files.

[qpeck]

Odd. That's what I was told to do the other day, and it worked just fine.

[JohnnyG]

Maybe it was better that you had "restore" Pro Tools. Because Pro Tools functions whether or not Digitranslator is there. I would make sure you did a clean uninstall and reinstall, then everything should be gravy.