Matlab 2017b silent install opens GUI

I am trying to deploy MATLAB 2017b for Linux using the silent install:

 install -inputFile answerfile.txt

I have been using this method from 2012b to 2015b without trouble in the past.

1. I extract and merge the content of the two DVDs, not forgetting the .dvd1 and .dvd2 files.
2. We use a networked license (total headcount) so I provide a network.lic file with the correct settings for our license servers.
3. I downloaded the FIK from the website and provided it to the answerfile.txt.

When I run "install -inputFile answerfile.txt", I still get the GUI launching. I have not much more information as the install log is not yet created and I cannot find anything in /var/log/messages.

This method used to work with previous versions (up to 2015b in my experience).

Is there any change that I would have missed, or can someone help me diagnose why the GUI would pop up while I selected silent mode. My guess is that the FIK is not the correct one, but I am not sure.

Kind regards,

Cyril

Answer 1

[Achyutha Hosahalli]

Hi Cyril !

Hope the below link helps you

https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/372406-why-does-the-installer-gui-show-up-when-trying-to-go-through-a-silent-installation

[Cyril Charron]

Brilliant, that was it. A bit surprised as I did not bump into this with previous versions (<2015aSP1). Thank you !