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The <strong>tutorials</strong> may also be handy to help explain how the software works.</p> <p>After installing the software, visit a page that allows you to download a key and click the link. The software should be started automatically by your browser.</p> <h2>Lucid</h2> <p>Some of our keys are written using <a href="http://lucidcentral.com">Identic’s Lucid software</a>. As of February 2017, the keys we provide do not require you to install any additional software as they run in your web browser. The only requirement is that you have enabled Javascript in your web browser.</p> <h2>DELTA System</h2> <p>Some of our keys are written using the DELTA System. 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