Deploying Add-in 4.1
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to deploy Add-in 4.1 using the command line, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. It includes two methods of deployment: with predefined properties and with a TRANSFORM file.
Requirements:
Before proceeding with the deployment, make sure to check the System Requirements page on the Add-On Products website for an overview of the system requirements for Resource Central (RC). Also, note that to deploy Add-in 4.1 using the command line, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal, you need to open the Command Prompt line (or PowerShell, Windows Terminal) with the option "Run as Administrator".
Advantages of Deployment Using Command Line:
The deployment using the command line has some advantages, such as the ability to predefine add-in configurations like RC backend URL address and RC backend compatibility. Also, it allows tracking the deployment process with installation logs.
Predefine Add-in Configuration Properties:
| Property Name | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| RESOURCECENTRAL_URL | Example: https://catering.add-on.com/ResourceCentral | URL address of Resource Central backend |
| ALLUSERS | 1 | Use this property with a value of "1" if the Add-in is deployed for all users (per machine) |
| DEFAULT_LOCATION | ID of location tree in RC (e.g., ID of root location is 47) | This property is used to set a default location for the first use of ResourceFinder |
Add-in Deployment Using Command Line (with Parameters):
To deploy Add-in 4.1 with predefined properties for ALL USERS (per machine), open the Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal with the option "Run as Administrator" and enter the following command:
ResourceCentralAddin.v4.01.019.exe /S /V[/L*V "log.txt" RESOURCECENTRAL_URL=https://catering.resourcecentral.com/ResourceCentral ALLUSERS=1 /quiet]
To deploy Add-in 4.1 with predefined properties for PER USER, open the Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal with the option "Run as Administrator" and enter the following command:
ResourceCentralAddin.v4.01.019.exe /S /V[/L*V "log.txt" RESOURCECENTRAL_URL=https://catering.resourcecentral.com/ResourceCentral ALLUSERS=0 /quiet]
Note that /S indicates silent mode, and /V[] is used to pass parameters to the setup process. Make sure to put it between [and]. You can change the URL address of Resource Central backend with your own URL.
Add-in Deployment Using Command Line (with TRANSFORM File)
You can also deploy Add-in 4.1 using a TRANSFORM file. To do so, follow these steps:
- Open the Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal with the option "Run as Administrator".
- Navigate to the folder containing the Add-in 4.1 installer and the TRANSFORM file.
- Enter the following command:
msiexec /i ResourceCentralAddin.4.01.xxx.msi /qn TRANSFORMS=mytransform.mst
Note that /i indicates installation mode, /qn indicates silent mode, and mytransform.mst is the name of your TRANSFORM file.
Uninstallation
To uninstall Add-in 4.1 using the command line, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal, open the Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal with the option "Run as Administrator" and enter the following command: msiexec.exe /x "{598E07DB-B5A9-424A-9AEC-C1248E155D53}"
You can find the correct package code for your installation on the following site:
Revision history Resource Central
Conclusion
This article provided step-by-step instructions on how to deploy Add-in 4.1 using the command line, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. It included two methods of deployment: with predefined properties and with a TRANSFORM file. By following these instructions, you can easily deploy Add-in 4.1 to your system.
Properties
Applies to: RC 4.2+
Reference: TFS #94950
Knowledge base ID: 0316
Last updated: Mar 06, 2023
Rolf Szimnau
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