Installation via Command Prompt

Command-Line Installation

Robility Designer and Robility Runner can be installed, updated, or modified using command-line tools. This allows for streamlined deployment, especially in automated environments or when managing multiple installations. The following guide will walk you through the process of installing both the Designer and Runner MSI files using the command line.

Key Requirements

1. Authorized Users: Only users with valid access to Robility Manager can download the latest Designer and Runner MSI files.
2. Administrator Rights: You must have administrator privileges to run the installation commands.
3. Command Prompt Access: You will need access to the Command Prompt and the ability to run it with administrator privileges.
4. Silent Mode: You can run the installation in silent mode to update from a previous version without user interaction.

Installing Designer via Command-Line

Follow these steps to download and install the Robility Designer MSI using command-line instructions:

1. Create a Folder for the MSI File: Before starting the installation, you need to create a directory where the MSI file will be downloaded. Open the Command Prompt and execute the following command to create the folder – “MD C:\Robility_MSI”.
2. Download the Robility Designer MSI File: Log in to Robility Manager to download the Robility Designer MSI file to the folder you just created. Once logged in, navigate to the product section and download the latest MSI version of Robility Designer. The MSI file should be saved in – “C:\Robility_MSI\RobilityDesigner2x.x.x.msi”.
3. Run the Installation Command: After the MSI file is downloaded, you can install Robility Designer using the following command in the Command Prompt – “msiexec /iC:\Robility_MSI\RobilityDesigner2x.x.x.msi/qn/passive/l*v “C:\Robility_MSI\DesignerInstallationLog.txt”.
4. Completion: Once the command is executed, Robility Designer will be installed on your system without further interaction. After installation, you can check the log file for details about the installation process.

Installing Robility Runner via Command-Line

Follow these steps to download and install the Robility Runner MSI using the command-line method:

1. Create a Folder for the MSI File: Just like with Robility Designer, start by creating a folder where the Robility Runner MSI will be stored. Execute the following command to create the folder – “MD C:\Robility_MSI”.
2. Download the Robility Runner MSI File: Log in to Robility Manager to download the latest Robility Runner MSI file. Once you are logged in, navigate to the “Products” section, and download the MSI for Robility Runner. The file should be saved at “C:\Robility_MSI\RobilityRunner2x.x.x.msi”.
3. Run the Installation Command: With the MSI file downloaded, execute the following command in the Command Prompt to install Robility Runner: “msiexec /iC:\Robility_MSI\RobilityRunner2x.x.x.msi/qn/passive/l*v “C:\Robility_MSI\RunnerInstallationLog.txt”
4. Completion: Once the command is executed, Robility Runner will be installed silently without further user interaction. You can review the log file to confirm the installation process.

Important Notes:

1. Silent Mode Installation: Both Designer and Runner can be installed without any user interaction by using the `/qn` flag. This is particularly useful for unattended installations or updates.
2. Log Files: The log files generated (`DesignerInstallationLog.txt` and `RunnerInstallationLog.txt`) provide a detailed overview of the installation process. If any issues occur during installation, the logs will be helpful for troubleshooting.
3. Administrative Rights: Running the installation from the command line requires administrative rights. Without these rights, the installation will fail.
4. Software Prerequisites: Ensure that your system meets the minimum hardware and software requirements for Robility Designer and Runner before starting the installation.
5. Updating from Older Versions: If you’re updating from an older version of Robility Designer or Runner, use the same command as above. The installer will automatically detect the existing version and update it. Using the `/qn` flag ensures that the update process occurs silently, without requiring user input.

Common Arguments

1. /quiet, /q, qn – Fully silent mode
2. /passive – Unattended mode, shows progress bar only.
3. /norestart – Do not restart the system after the installation.
4. /forcerestart – Restart the system after installation is complete.
5. /log, /l – Enable Logging.