Drafting Assistant: Software Download

Version 6.621.1087 (6.621.1087), 10 July 2023

Complete the following steps to install Drafting Assistant software products on a single desktop using a wizard. The following method should be utilized by an end-user to install directly on the end-user's desktop. If you are a System Administrator and would like to install on another user's desktop, please see Multiple Desktop Installation for System Administrators.

1. Close Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
2. Click the Download button below, save the installation file to your local hard drive, right click the file and select "Run as administrator."
3. If you are prompted with a Security Warning dialog box, click Run.
4. If you are prompted for a Windows user account, enter credentials for an administrator account.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

File name: TRDT.exe
File size: 183 MB

Version 6.621.1088 (6.621.1088), 10 July 2023

If you want to install Drafting Assistant on multiple desktops, you can install from the command line. This method allows you to install the software without requiring user interaction and can be used to install Drafting Assistant over a network using a push installation such as System Management Server.

If you are installing Drafting Assistant to end users who do not see Software Update Options in Drafting Assistant's System Preferences, use this Static install.  You may also wish to use this Static install for a variety of reasons related to your account’s environment, including if:  1) you have network restrictions which may block download of product binaries (updates downloaded to the user’s machine upon sign on, when available, if Update Automatically is selected in System Preferences), 2) you want to limit the size of user-level cache folders, or 3) you have a non-persistent VDI environment and want to avoid reoccurring cache restore.

The installation parameters must be specified carefully. It is recommended that an experienced information technology specialist execute an unattended installation.

Performing an Unattended Installation Using The .msi Install File

To view a complete list of system requirements, click here.

The following support packages are available for individual download:

• TRDT_setup.msi
• Silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs and silent_thomson_reuters_utility_readme.txt

To install the above components:

1. If your current version is 4.xxx, you must uninstall 4.xxx in order to install version 6.xxx. If your current version is 5.xxx or higher, no uninstall is required. To skip the uninstall, move to step #2 below. To perform a silent uninstall of the previous version:

1. Click the Silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs link above and save the script file to your local hard drive. A readme file with additional help is available for download.
2. Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
3. Enter cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
4. Enter the following command: cscript.exe [path_to_the_script]\silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs

2. To install 6.xxx versions of Drafting Assistant:

1. Click the TRDT_setup.msi link above and save to your local hard drive.
2. Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
3. Enter cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
4. Install the component as it is listed for your version of Microsoft Windows below:

64-bit Microsoft Windows: Desktop Framework: msiexec.exe /i [path_to_the_file]\TRDT_setup.msi INSTALLDIR="%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Thomson Reuters\TRIAD" /lv "%temp%\trdfinstall.log" /q /norestart

32-bit Microsoft Windows: Desktop Framework: msiexec.exe /i [path_to_the_file]\TRDT_setup.msi INSTALLDIR="%ProgramFiles%\Thomson Reuters\TRIAD" /lv "%temp%\trdfinstall.log" /q /norestart

Performing an Unattended Installation Using The .exe Install File

To install Drafting Assistant, complete the following:

1. Ensure the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is installed. As noted above, you must install .NET Framework 4.8 before installing Drafting Assistant to avoid a reboot during the installation process.
2. Click the Proceed with download button below.
3. Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
4. End cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
5. Navigate to the folder where you saved the installation files (use the cd command) and type TRDT.exe /q /norestart . Click Enter. Dialog boxes may appear during installation, but none will require interaction.

Note: The silent installation command must be: TRDT.exe /q /norestart

File name: TRDT.exe
File size: 183 MB

Version 6.621.1087 (6.621.1087), 10 July 2023 

If you want to install Drafting Assistant on multiple desktops, you can install from the command line. This method allows you to install the software without requiring user interaction and can be used to install Drafting Assistant over a network using a push installation such as System Management Server.

Please note, if the user’s System Preferences are set to Update Automatically, this install allows product binaries (updates downloaded to the user’s machine upon sign on, when available) to be downloaded to the end user’s machine. Product binaries allow end users to receive desktop enhancements and fixes without reinstallation.

The installation parameters must be specified carefully. It is recommended that an experienced information technology specialist execute an unattended installation.

Performing an Unattended Installation Using The .msi Install File

To view a complete list of system requirements, click here. 

The following support packages are additionally available for individual download below:

• TRDT_setup.msi 
  
• silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs and silent_thomson_reuters_utility_readme.txt

To install the above components: 

1. If your current version is 4.xxx, you must uninstall 4.xxx in order to install version 6.xxx. If your current version is 5.xxx or higher, no uninstall is required. To skip the uninstall, move to step #2 below. To perform a silent uninstall of the previous version:

• Click the Silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs link above and save the script file to your local hard drive. A readme file with additional help is available for download.
• Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
• Enter cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
• Enter the following command: cscript.exe [path_to_the_script]\silent_thomson_reuters_utility.vbs

2. To install 6.xxx versions of Drafting Assistant:

• Click the TRDT_setup.msi link above and save to your local hard drive.
• Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
• Enter cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
• Install the component as it is listed for your version of Microsoft Windows below:
  64-bit Microsoft Windows: Desktop Framework: msiexec.exe /i [path_to_the_file]\TRDT_setup.msi INSTALLDIR="%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Thomson Reuters\TRIAD" /lv "%temp%\trdfinstall.log" /q /norestart
  32-bit Microsoft Windows: Desktop Framework: msiexec.exe /i [path_to_the_file]\TRDT_setup.msi INSTALLDIR="%ProgramFiles%\Thomson Reuters\TRIAD" /lv "%temp%\trdfinstall.log" /q /norestart

Performing an Unattended Installation Using The .exe Install File

To install Drafting Assistant, complete the following:

1. Ensure the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is installed. As noted above, you must install .NET Framework 4.8 before installing Drafting Assistant to avoid a reboot during the installation process.
2. Click the Proceed with download button below. 
3. Run a Windows command prompt as an administrator. Click Start.
4. End cmd in the Search field. Right-click the cmd.exe application and click Run as administrator.
5. Navigate to the folder where you saved the installation files (use the cd command) and type TRDT.exe /q /norestart . Click Enter. Dialog boxes may appear during installation, but none will require interaction. Note: The silent installation command must be: TRDT.exe /q /norestart 

File name: TRDT.exe
File size: 183 MB