How to install plugins through the command line?

It is currently supported for users to install the online version of D5 LiveSync plugins using silent installation mode through the command line.

Steps

1. Download the plugin

2. Open Windows Command Prompt

Enter CMD in the Windows search bar and select ‘Run as administrator’ to open the Command Prompt.

3. Utilize the "cd" command in the command line to navigate the directory containing the plugin installation package (.exe file).

E.g. If the plugin installation package is located under the path C:\Users\User\Desktop, we can type cd C:\Users\User\Desktop and then Enter.

4. Enter the name of the plugin installation package (.exe file) and add the extension

E.g. D5_LiveSync_Sketchup_usa_latest.exe

5. Enter the installation instructions on the command line

Paste the command /sp- /silent /allusers /norestart OR /sp- /silent /currentuser /norestart after the plugin extension.

E.g. In the image below, use the command line to install the D5 LiveSync for SketchUp, the download location of the plugin is at C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads

6. Click Enter to start the silent installation