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Cadence OrCAD and Allegro 17.4-2019 Installation Guide for Windows New Features and Enhancements in 17.4-2019 October 2019 8 Product Version 17.4-2019 © 1999-2019 All Rights Reserved. Automatic License Configuration in Silent Installation The automatic detection and configuration of license server is also available for installation in the silent mode. The following two new variables makes configuration of license hassle free for you: ■ CONNECT_TO_EXISTING_SERVER: Specify the license server configuration information, the host name and the port number. If you do not have a license manager installed and configured, use the LIC_FILE_PATH variable. ■ LIC_FILE_PATH: Specify the path to the license file received from Cadence. Installer will install a License Manager and configure the server with the license file information. This variable will be ignored if you also specify CONNECT_TO_EXISTING_SERVER along with this variable. Change in Start Menu In 17.4-2019, you can quickly access the installed products from the Start menu by choosing from any one of the following: ■ Cadence Help 17.4-2019 ■ Cadence IC Packaging 17.4-2019 ■ Cadence PCB 17.4-2019 ■ Cadence PCB Utilities 17.4-2019 Cadence Switch Release, License Manager, and Download Manager are listed under Start – Cadence.