Unattended or Silent Network Installations (User Credentials)

Sometimes it is convenient to install Thermo‑Calc network clients without providing user input after the installation is initiated (an unattended network installation), i.e. a silent installation. This is available for Windows and Linux operating systems.

Step 1. Create an Option File in a Text Editor to Enter the Options

Below is a example for installation when you have a license activation type user credentials:

installation_mode=custom

setup_type=licenseSpring

Step 2. Go to the Directory Where the Installation File is Saved

Thermo‑Calc can only be installed in unattended mode from the command line prompt.

Start the installation in unattended mode using the option file created with this command:

  • Windows: <installationfile>.exe --mode unattended --optionfile <path\optionfile>
  • Linux: <installationfile>.run --mode unattended --optionfile <path/optionfile>

To see other options when you start the Thermo‑Calc installation program from the command line prompt, run this command:

  • Windows: <installationfile>.exe –-help
  • Linux: <installationfile>.run –-help

Step 3. Activate the User Credentials Type of License

  1. In the installation folder these files are found based on OS: 
    • Windows: License-manager.bat
    • Linux: License-manager.sh
  2. From the command line prompt, run the command once for every product you want to activate:
    • Windows: License-manager.bat <product> activate <user> <password>
    • Linux: License-manager.sh <product> activate <user> <password>

<product> can be TC-Application, TC-Python, or TC-Toolbox. <user> and <password> are the user credentials provided by email from Thermo-Calc or a representative.

The license manager can be used for activation, updating, and so forth. Run the command License-manager.bat --help and it shows the available options.