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How is a silent installation of Allplan carried out?




Answer:

From version 2022, Allplan is installed via Windows Installer.
The Windows Installer has a number of advantages, such as the ability to repair and provide the installation in a network. Allplan can also be installed unattended ("quiet") using the Windows Installer.

Please note that no individual support can be provided for this procedure.


The following steps are necessary:


1. editing the settings file

The attached settings file must be edited in advance to select the desired programme components.

Structure:
- Installation Options:
Set the desired installation option:
 
New installation:
No data will be taken over from the most recent previous version.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade.UpgradeNew
 
New installation with data copy:
Allplan is installed parallel to the previous version and the data (with the exception of the projects !) is copied.
Projects can be transferred to Allplan itself after the installation is complete.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade.UpgradeKeep
 
Upgrade:
The latest available Allplan version is transferred to the current version.
Upgrade.Upgrade
 
 
· Paths:
Enter the desired program folder under "InstallPath" and the desired central file storage folder for Allplan under "CentralPath".

Example:
InstallPath=C:\Program Files\Nemetschek\Allplan_2022
CentralPath=D:\Nemetschek\Allplan_2022

Important:
In case of upgrade, be sure to specify the paths of the previous version.
- Countries and languages:
Select the countries and languages to be installed from the list of suggestions in the file.
Define the main country with "DefaultCountry" and the main language of the installation with "DefaultLanguage".
If desired, add further countries and/or languages.
Important: For a functional installation, the main country and main language must be specified.
Example:
# Country list: AUS AUT BEL BRA BUL CAN CHN DEU ENG FRA GRC HOL HRV ITA JPN KOR POL PRT RUM RUS SLK SPA SVN SWI TCH TRK UNG USA VNM YUG
# Language list: BUL CHN DEU ENG FRA GRC HOL HRV ITA JPN POL PRT RUM RUS SER SLK SPA SVN TCH TRK UNG VIE
DefaultCountry=DEU
DefaultLanguage=DEU
Country.ITA
Language.ITA
 
- Advanced functions:
From the list of suggestions in the file, select those functions that are to be installed.
Example:
# Feature list: HelpFiles Fixtures TextureFiles Bft Demos
Feature.Fixtures
Feature.HelpFiles
Feature.TextureFiles
 
- Manufacturer-specific user data:
Select the user data to be installed from the list of suggestions in the file.
Example:
# Vendor list: Ancon Ancotech Armaturis Bartec Coupler Einbauteile Erico Filigran Halfendeha Halfenhbs Hrc Leitungskataster Lindab Peikko Philipp Reidbar Rolltec Sah Schoeck
Vendor.Ancon
Vendor.Ancotech
Vendor.Armaturis
Vendor.Bartec
Vendor.Coupler
Vendor.Einbauteile
Vendor.Erico
Vendor.Filigran
Vendor.Halfendeha
Vendor.Halfenhbs
Vendor.Hrc


2. storage of the installation and the settings file on a share (optional)

In order to be able to roll out the Allplan installation efficiently on all computers, it is recommended that both the Allplan setup and the settings file are stored on a share in the network to which all computers concerned have access.


3. selection of the installation option
You can choose between the following installation options:

- Quiet installation: Installation takes place without the need for user input.
- Passive installation: The installation takes place with reduced user input.

4. Installation
The installation is called up in the unpacked 'Allplan' folder by the file 'Allplan_Installer.exe' via the following command line entries:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_installer.exe /Settings <path-to-settings-file> /quiet.
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive
 
5. modifying the installation
It is also possible to modify the installation.
To do this, edit the settings file for the desired additional components or components to be removed.
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /modify
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /modify
 
6. repair of the installation
It is also possible to repair the installation.
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For Quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /repair
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /repair
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /modify
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /repair
 
7. uninstallation
The uninstallation can also be done via passive or quiet installation.
 
Call up the setup with the following parameters:
 
- For quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /quiet /uninstall
 
- For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Freigabe\Unterordner\settings.txt /passive /uninstall
 
Note on downloading the full set-up from version 2023:
From version 2023, Allplan is installed using the minimal installer, which only downloads those components that are actually required for the installation.
If, for example, the complete installation package with all optional components is required for rolling out the setup, it can be downloaded via the layout mode described below. Of course, the name of the "Installer.exe" must be changed to the actual name (e.g.:Allplan_2023_0_0_Installer.exe) in Silent Setup:

https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/sc-000007942.html


Note Licensing:
As there will no longer be a licence query in Allplan Setup from 2022, this information cannot be provided.
If a licence server is in use, it can be set up on a computer and then distributed using the following procedure.

https://connect.allplan.com/de/faqid/sc-000007100.html