PlanGrid is a construction productivity software. PlanGrid replaces paper blueprints, brings the benefits of version control to construction teams, and is a collaborative platform for sharing construction information like field markups, progress photos and issues tracking. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of PlanGrid from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install PlanGrid Silently
PlanGrid Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to:
- Download & Copy the PlanGridSetup.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: PlanGridSetup.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find PlanGrid entries in the Start Menu, Installation Directory, and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | PlanGrid |
| Vendor: | PlanGrid |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | PlanGridSetup.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | PlanGridSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://plangrid-windows-installer.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/production/PlanGridSetup.exe |
| PowerShell Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/plangrid-install-and-uninstall-powershell/ |
| Detection Script: | https://silentinstallhq.com/create-a-custom-detection-script-for-plangrid-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 a PlanGrid Installation Log File
The PlanGrid 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.
PlanGrid Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
PlanGridSetup.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\PlanGrid-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall PlanGrid Silently
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- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following command:
PlanGrid Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%LocalAppData%\Package Cache\{c1736fdc-d0b4-40ee-9c8d-f7fc689fe6c3}\PlanGridSetup.exe /uninstall /quiet /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.