Spectrum Spatial Routing data updates download as zip files that contain Spectrum Product Data (SPD) format files. Although you may download and install a full routing dataset, you can only work with data that you have purchased so we recommend installing only the country and driving or pedestrian data that you are licensed for.
A SPD file is essentially a compressed dataset with an .spd extension. SPD data for routing is extracted to a location on your system and configured for use. There is no installation in the traditional sense. The procedure differs depending on your version of the Spectrum Technology Platform.
Spectrum version 2019.1 or greater uses Command Line Interface (CLI) commands to manage (install, extract, archive, or delete) product data. See SPD databases setup for Spectrum 2019.1 or greater.
Spectrum versions 2018.2, 12.2 and 12.1 data setup is described under SPD databases setup for Spectrum 2018.2 and 12.x.
Using older datasets from 12.0 and earlier
If you upgrade to 12.1 or 12.2, you can use database resources from earlier versions of Spectrum. The legacy database resources will be visible in the Management Console and available for use alongside any new data you installed. If you decide you don't want the legacy datasets associated with the database resource, in Management Console's Spectrum Database page, select the database resource and click Modify. From the Edit Database page, clear the check box next to the dataset(s) you no longer want in the database. The legacy datasets will no longer be available.