Cadence Allegro and OrCAD 17.2-2016 Installation Guide for Windows
Performing Special Tasks
April 2016 74 Product Version 17.2-2016
© 1999-2018 All Rights Reserved.
Note: Installation might take more time if backup is on.
1. Edit the INI file to set the IsrBackup variable to Y. The following sample file has the
variable set to Y.
[State]
TargetDir=C:\Cadence\SPB_17.2
IsrBackup=Y
2. At the command prompt, give the following command:
\SPB172_ISR.exe !quiet=C:\Silent_ISR.ini
Where, C:\Silent_ISR.ini is the INI file with IsrBackup set to Y.
To install HotFix in silent mode with backup off:
1. Edit the INI file to set the IsrBackup variable to N as shown in the sample file:
[State]
TargetDir=C:\Cadence\SPB_17.2
IsrBackup=N
2. At the command prompt, give the following command:
\SPB166_ISR.exe !quiet=C:\Silent_ISR.ini
Where, C:\Silent_ISR.ini is the INI file with IsrBackup set to N.
Switching Versions
You can use Cadence SPB Switch Release to switch between the different Cadence SPB
installations earlier than 17.2-2016 in your system. To start this program choose Cadence
SPB Switch Release from the Start menu.
Note: You do not require SPB Switch Release to switch between 17.2-2016 and earlier
releases.
Once you install 17.2-2016, you should only use the latest version of the Cadence SPB
Switch Release program to change releases.
