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STEP 7 - Central Installation PDF
STEP 7 - Central Installation PDF
Introduction
STEP 7 is installed through a setup program. Screen prompts guide you step-by-
step through the entire installation process.
In addition to the usual setup program, the Record function provides support for the
central installation. You can use this functionality if you require the same
installation on several computers.
Record Function
The Record function is a recording function which enables you to perform a
multiple installation of the basic setup or of selected installation components on
different computers with identical options.
Whereas you previously had to navigate through all setup dialogs and enter the
required information for each installation, you can now create a control file with the
name "Ra_Auto.ini", which supports you during the installation process.
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In order to carry out a central installation, the following steps are necessary:
Call the Record function and create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file.
Save the "Ra-Auto.ini" control file in any directory. In order to be able to start
the installation by double-clicking on the "Setup.exe" file, you need to save the
folders named “CD_1" and "CD_2" on a central server or PC and save the
control file in the same folder as the "Setup.exe" file (Folder "CD_1").
Expand the "Ra_Auto.ini" file.
Start the central installation.
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4. Select the directory in which you wish to save the control file to be created with
the name "Ra_Auto.ini”. Click “Next”.
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5. In the subsequent dialog, select the desired components for the installation
and click “Next”.
Result: The "Ra_Auto.ini" control file is created and saved in the selected
directory.
6. Click "Exit".
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Setuplanguage de de=German
en en=English
fr fr=French
es es=Spanish
it it=Italian
jp jp=Japanese
zn-CN zn-CN=Chinese Simplified
NewInstallation False True = A new installation is carried out for programs already
True present on the destination computer.
False = An update is carried out.
[DIALOGS] Section
DialogDone False False = The dialog is not shown.
(Default) True = The dialog is shown.
True
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[PRODUCTCODES] Section
DestinationDrive Specification of the installation drive
Selected False False = The product is not installed.
True True = The product is installed.
DestinationPath Specification of the installation path
[NOTSTARTONEND] Section
... Specification of the executable files which should not be
started automatically at the end of the installation.
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Requirements
In order to start the central installation, the following requirements must be met:
If necessary, you have saved the product DVD with the installation data to a
central server or PC.
You have created the "Ra_Auto.ini" file by means of the Record function.
You have adapted the "Ra_Auto.ini" file according to your needs.
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