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Record Function
The Record function is a recording function that enables you to perform multiple
installations of the system setup or 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" to simplify the installation procedure.
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Save the folders with the names "CD_1" and "CD_2" from the product DVD on
a central server or PC.
Call up the Record function and create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file.
Save the "Ra-Auto.ini" control file either in the directory where "Setup.exe" is
located or in any other directory.
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Use the Record function to create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file that is to
contain all the information required for the central installation.
5. Select the directory where you wish to save the new control file named
"Ra_Auto.ini": the file must be saved either in the same directory as the
"Setup.exe" file or in any other location. Click "Next".
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6. In the subsequent dialog, select the desired components for the installation
and click on "Next".
Result: The "Ra_Auto.ini" control file is created and saved in the selected
directory.
7. Click "Exit".
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Proceed as follows:
1. Open the "Step7.ssf" file in the "Step7" directory with Notepad or another
ASCII text editor.
2. Add the parameters at the end of the file beginning with the section
[OPFILEENTRIES_BEGIN] and ending with [OPFILEENTRIES_END].
3. Change the parameter values to suit your wishes and requirements. You will
find an explanation of the respective parameters in the table below.
Caution
If you are overinstalling, enter the same path ('DestinationDrive' and
'DestinationPath') as used in the existing installation.
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Explanation
[OFILEENTRIES_BEGIN]
SetupMode=Batch
LanguagesToInstall=A,B,C,D,E
StartLanguage=A
NameOfUser=John Doe
NameOfCompany=Doe Inc.
DestinationDrive=C
DestinationPath=\Program Files\Siemens\Step7
AuthorizationDrive=A
LicenseDestination=C
LicenseRequested=1
[OPFIELEENTRIES_END]
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Proceed as follows:
1. Copy the folders with the names "CD_1" and "CD_2" to a central server or PC
if you have not already done so.
2. Open the "Setups.cfg" file in the "CD_1" folder with Notepad or another ASCII
text editor.
3. At the end of the file in the [Files] section after the last FileName entry, enter
the following parameter: "FileNamexyz=Ra_Auto.ini". Replace the wild card
"xyz" by an incremented number.
4. Save the extended "Setups.cfg" file in the same directory as the installation file
"Setup.exe".
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You have copied the product DVD with the installation data to a central server
or PC.
You have created the "Ra_Auto.ini" file with the record function.
You have amended the "Step7.ssf" file with the parameters described above
and adapted it to your needs.
You have checked if the "Setups.cfg" file is included with your installation data
and, if so, amended and saved it as described above.
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