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How to silently install the OCLC Cataloging AI Toolkit for Connexion client 2.63

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Applies to

  • Connexion client 2.63 

Answer

This guide walks you through extracting and silently installing the OCLC Cataloging AI Toolkit using a command-line approach.

What you'll need 

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Step 1: Extract the MSI file 

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The toolkit installer is packaged as an executable (.exe) file, but we need the MSI file inside it for silent installation.

Instructions:

  1. Download the OCLCCatAIToolkit-v2.63.292.38107.exe installer

  2. Create a temporary work folder (for example, C:\Temp\AIToolkit)

  3. Place the downloaded installer in this folder

  4. Right-click the OCLCCatAIToolkit-v2.63.292.38107.exe file

  5. Select 7-Zip → Extract Here

  6. After extraction completes, delete everything except:

    • OCLCCatAIToolkit-x86.msi

Step 2: Download the silent install script 

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A command script is attached to this article that automates the silent installation process.

What the script does:

  • Installs the toolkit to the All Users profile (available to everyone on the computer)
  • Uses the ALLUSERS=1 parameter to enable system-wide installation
  • Runs with minimal or no user interface

Download the script:

  1. Download SilentInstallAIToolkitClient2.63.txt (attached below)

  2. Rename the file extension from .txt to .cmd

    • Original: SilentInstallAIToolkitClient2.63.txt
    • Renamed: SilentInstallAIToolkitClient2.63.cmd

  3. Place the .cmd file in the same folder as the extracted OCLCCatAIToolkit-x86.msi file

Step 3: Customize the installation (optional) 

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The script includes commented lines explaining available parameters. The active installation command begins with :DoTheSilentInstall.

User interface options:

  • /qb - Shows a progress bar and Cancel button (default in the script)
  • /qn - Completely silent with no user interface (recommended for automated deployments)

To change the interface level:

Open the .cmd file in Notepad and locate the line with /qb. Change it to /qn if you want a completely silent installation.

Step 4: Run the silent installation 

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Important: You must run the script with administrator privileges to avoid User Account Control (UAC) prompts.

Instructions:

1. Open the Start Menu by clicking the Start button or pressing the Windows key.
2. Type "Command Prompt" in the search bar (no quotes).
3. When it appears in the search results, right-click on Command Prompt.
4. Click on Run as administrator.
5. Navigate to your temp folder: cd C:\Temp\AIToolkit
6. Run the script using one of the following methods:
• Direct Command: Type SilentInstallAIToolkitClient2.63.cmd and press Enter.
• Tab Completion: Type the first three letters Sil and press Tab. Windows will automatically complete the command for you.
7. The installation will proceed automatically with no user intervention required.

Verification 

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After the script completes:

  1. Check Control Panel → Programs and Features (or Settings → Apps)

  2. Look for OCLC Cataloging AI Toolkit in the installed programs list

  3. Launch Connexion client to verify the toolkit is available

Troubleshooting 

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Script won't run:

  • Verify the file extension is .cmd, not .txt
  • Ensure you're running from an elevated (administrator) command prompt

Installation fails:

  • Check that the MSI file is in the same folder as the script
  • Verify you have sufficient disk space
  • Review Windows Event Viewer for MSI installer errors

Toolkit doesn't appear in Connexion:

  • Restart Connexion client
  • Check that installation completed successfully in Programs and Features

Download 

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(attached)

Remember to rename to .cmd before use

Additional information

If you encounter issues not covered in this guide, contact OCLC Support for assistance.

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