Autoplot Silent Install (How-To Guide)

Autoplot allows plotting of data from many data sources, including remote CDF files and HAPI servers. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Autoplot from the command line using the EXE installer.

How to Install Autoplot Silently

Autoplot Silent Install (EXE)

  1. Navigate to: https://das2.org/autoplot/build/windows/Autoplot.exe
  2. Download the Autoplot.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
  3. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  4. Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
  5. Enter the following command: Autoplot.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
  6. Press Enter

After a few moments you will find Autoplot entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.

Software Title:Autoplot
Vendor:Das Developers
Architecture:x86
Installer Type:EXE
Silent Install Switch:Autoplot.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
Silent Uninstall Switch:"%LocalAppData%\Autoplot\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART
Download Link:https://das2.org/autoplot/build/windows/Autoplot.exe
PowerShell Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/autoplot-install-and-uninstall-powershell/
Detection Script:https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-autoplot-powershell/

The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.


Additional Configurations

Create an Autoplot Installation Log File

The Autoplot installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following command to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.

Autoplot Silent Install (EXE) with Logging

Autoplot.exe /VERYSILENT /NORESTART /LOG="%WINDIR%\Temp\Autoplot-Install.log"

How to Uninstall Autoplot Silently

Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:

Autoplot Install and Uninstall (PowerShell)
Autoplot Silent Uninstall (PowerShell)
  1. Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
  2. Enter the following command:

Autoplot Silent Uninstall (EXE)

"%LocalAppData%\Autoplot\unins000.exe" /VERYSILENT /NORESTART

Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.