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Question:

How is a silent installation of Allplan from version 2024 carried out?

Answer:

Allplan has been installed using the Windows Installer since version 2022.
The Windows Installer has a number of advantages such as repairability and providing installation on 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.
If you are unsure, ideally have your IT service provider or administrator carry out these instructions.

The following steps are necessary:

1. Edit the settings file
The settings file attached to this FAQ must be edited in advance in order to select the desired program components.
Here is a description of the structure of the settings.txt file:

· Installation options:
Set the desired installation option:

New installation:
No data is transferred from the most current previous version.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade=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 has been completed.
Value to be entered:
Upgrade=Upgrade.UpgradeKeep
 
Upgrade:
The latest available Allplan version will be converted into the current version.
Upgrade=Upgrade.Upgrade
 
· Paths:
Enter the desired program folder under "InstallPath" and the desired central file storage folder for Allplan under "CentralPath",
When storing data in a network, be sure to use the CentralPath in UNC notation.

Example:
InstallPath=C:\Program Files\Nemetschek\Allplan_2024
CentralPath=\\SERVER\CAD_Daten\Allplan\Allplan_2024

Important:
In the case of an upgrade, be sure to specify the path of the previous version for "CentralPath".


· Countries and languages:
Select the countries and languages to install from the list of suggestions in the file.
Set the main country with "DefaultCountry" and the main language of the installation with "DefaultLanguage".
Add additional countries and/or languages if desired.
Wichtig: For a functional installation, the main country and 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
Language.ENG

· Advanced features:
Select the features or data you want to install from the list of suggestions in the file.

Example:
# Feature list: ProgramFiles AutoCon Desktop HelpFiles TextureFiles
Feature.ProgramFiles
Feature.AutoCon
Feature.Desktop
Feature.HelpFiles
Feature.TextureFiles
Feature.Demos

· Manufacturer-specific user data:
From the suggestion list in the file, select the user data (product catalogs for reinforcement or formwork catalogs) that should be installed.

Example:
# Vendor list: Ancon Ancotech Armaturis Lindab BarSplice Coupler DaytonSuperior Bartec Rolltec Erico Filigran Halfendeha Halfenhbs Hrc Line Register Peikko Philipp Reidbar Sah Schoeck Splice
Vendor.Ancon
Vendor.Ancotech
Vendor.Armaturis
Vendor.Lindab
Vendor.BarSplice
Vendor.Coupler
Vendor.DaytonSuperior
Vendor.Bartec
Vendor.Rolltec
Vendor.Erico
Vendor.Filigran
Vendor.Halfendeha
Vendor.Halfenhbs
Vendor.Hrc
Vendor.Leitungskataster
Vendor.Peikko
Vendor.Philipp
Vendor.Reidbar
Vendor.Sah
Vendor.Schoeck
Vendor.Splice

# Formwork: Meva1
Formwork.Meva1

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 to store both the Allplan setup and the settings file on a share in the network to which all relevant computers have access. See also the note on the full setup at the end of the FAQ.

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

· Quiet Installation: Installation takes place without user input being necessary.
· Passive installation: Installation takes place with reduced user input.

4. Installation
The installation is started in the unpacked 'Allplan' folder using the file 'Allplan_Installer.exe' using the following command line entries:

· For quiet installation:
Allplan_installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /quiet

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /quiet

· For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /passive

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /passive
 
5. Modify the installation
It is also possible to modify the installation.
To do this, edit the settings file for the desired additional or components to be removed. Call the setup with the following parameters:

· For quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /quiet /modify

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /quiet /modify

· For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /passive /modify

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /passive /modify
 
6. Repair of the installation
It is also possible to repair the installation.
Call the setup with the following parameters:

· For quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /quiet /repair

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /quiet /repair

· For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <path to the settings file> /passive /modify

Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /passive /repair
 
7. Uninstall
Uninstallation can also be done via passive or quiet installation.
 
Rufen Sie das Setup mit folgenden Parametern auf:
 
· For quiet installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /quiet /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /quiet /uninstall
 
· For passive installation:
Allplan_Installer.exe /Settings <Pfad-zur-Settings-Datei> /passive /uninstall
 
Example:
\\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\Allplan_Installer.exe /settings \\SERVER\Share\Subfolder\settings.txt /passive /uninstall


HInt:
Of course, in the silent setup, the name of "Allplan_Installer.exe" must be adapted to the name that matches the version (e.g. Allplan_2023_0_4_Installer.exe).


Note on downloading the full setup from version 2023:
From version 2023 onwards, Allplan is installed using a 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 to roll out the setup, it can be downloaded using the layout mode, which is described in the following FAQ.

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

 
Note on licensing:
Since there is no longer a license query in Allplan Setup from version 2022, this information cannot be provided. If a license 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