Ray, here is what I found out by playing with my Hue+ setup. I am currently using v3.3.4 of their software which is currently the latest version.
!. FD/ADC is not even used. I accidentally broke a FD pin off of an extension cable between the 1st and 2nd strip on a 4 strip channel. It did not affect the detection of strips at all.
2. Hue+ software only detects changes during initial software startup.
3. One of the strips I disconnected showed discolored LEDs. All strips are still working and my computer typically runs 24/7 so I will have to keep an eye on things.
4. Controller remembers settings as long as it has USB power. I noticed this when I shut off the PS and pulled the plug for a "cold" boot.
5. So based on this I believe they should work on a CLCP ignoring the FD pin on the strip.
Bob