Creating a properties file on macOS

To install testing products in the silent mode, you must first create a properties file that contains the data required to install the product. Alternatively, you can generate the properties file by using the stand-alone installer.

About this task

You can create the properties file by using one of the following methods:

  • Generating the properties file by using the stand-alone installer. See steps 1 through 4.
  • Copying the contents of the sample properties file to your local properties file. See 5.

Procedure

  1. Download the product stand-alone installer from the HCL License & Delivery portal.
    You can download the appropriate product variant, version, and architecture based on your requirements.
    Note: When you want to install both HCL OneTest UI and HCL OneTest Performance on your computer, you can install the products by using a single shell-shared HCL OneTest UI and Performance installer that is available in the HCL License & Delivery portal.
  2. Open the terminal and log in as an administrator.
  3. Change the directory to where you have downloaded the installer file by running the following command:
    cd <directory path>

    For example, cd /Users/Applications/HCL/HCL-OneTest-<Product_Name>-mac-x64-v10.1.2.app_10.1.2.v20201105_0440

  4. Run the following command to generate the properties file:
    <installer_file.app> -r <location of the installer.properties file>

    For example, HCL-OneTest-<Product_name>-mac-x64-v10.1.2.0.app -r /Users/Applications/HCL/installer.properties

  5. Create the properties file by copying the content of the following sample properties file:
    #Host Name 
    # Replay feature output
    # ---------------------
    # This file was built by the Replay feature of Installer.
    # It contains variables that were set by Panels, Consoles or Custom Code.
    
    
    
    #Destination Folder
    #------------------
    USER_INSTALL_DIR=/Applications/HCL

Results

You have generated or created the properties file.

What to do next

You can install the product by using the silent mode method.