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Installing the TIA Project Server Importer

Requirements

  • The TIA Portal Project Server Importer must be installed on the same computer as the Siemens TIA Portal Project Server and the octoplant server (or a corresponding agent).
  • Administrative rights are required for installation.

Installation

  1. Download the installation file.

    • Obtain the TIA Portal Project Server_{version}.zip file from the myAMDT portal.
  2. Install the required Microsoft Runtime Modules.

    • Double-click the following files to install them:

      • aspnetcore-runtime-8.0.11-win-x64.exe
      • windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.11-win-x64.exe
  3. Run the installer.

    1. Extract the Importer_installer.msi from the ZIP file and execute it.

      • To install the TIA Portal Project Server Importer in the standard configuration:

        • Double-click the MSI file Importer_installer.msi or
        • Enter the following command in the command line:

          msiexec /i {full path to the MSI file}
          
      • To specify a different installation directory and create a desktop shortcut, run the following command:

        msiexec /i {full path to the MSI file} ROOTDIRECTORY={new installation folder} ENABLEDESKTOPSHORTCUT=1
        
  4. Verify the service.

    • The Windows service starts automatically after installation.
    • No special permissions are required.
      • The Local System Account is sufficient; a named account is not necessary.
      • The service requires write access to the TIA Project Server installation folder.