Many Bentley products—such as OpenUtilities, OpenBuildings, or applications that integrate with ProjectWise—require connectivity to a relational database (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.). The following prerequisites apply:
To avoid installation errors, follow this recommended order:
Your computer must meet these basic system needs for the package to run well: Requirement Minimum Standard Recommended Standard Intel or AMD 2.0 GHz (with SSE2 support) 3.0 GHz or greater Memory (RAM) 512 MB to 1 GB 2 GB or more Hard Disk Space 1.25 GB free space 2.0 GB to 3.5 GB free space Graphics Card DirectX 9.0c with 256 MB RAM DirectX 11 with 1 GB RAM Step-by-Step Installation Guide
: 512 MB minimum, though 2 GB or more is strongly recommended for standard performance. : You must log onto the PC with
This specific version of the Prerequisite Pack is mandatory for MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 1 ( 08.11.07.xx ) and all derived software, including Bentley PowerDraft, Bentley PowerMap, Bentley Redline, and Bentley View.
: You must log onto the PC with administrative rights to perform the installation.
Update your graphics card drivers, not just DirectX. through "Turn Windows features on or off" in
: Necessary for handling graphical rendering on older hardware.
through "Turn Windows features on or off" in the Control Panel, as newer OS versions often have it disabled by default. Bentley Software Downloads Prerequisites For Bentley Desktop Applications V8 11 07 03
Required for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. Many Bentley products—such as OpenUtilities
The is a foundational software package required for installing and running MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) and related desktop products. This package must be installed before the main software to ensure all necessary system components are present. Core Software Requirements
For the most current information, always refer to the official “Readme” file included with your product download, or visit the Bentley Product Support Lifecycle page at www.bentley.com/support/bentley-lifecycle-policy/ .
Intel or AMD processor (2.0 GHz or faster). This version does not heavily utilize multi-core processing for standard drafting, so high clock speed is more beneficial than many cores. Memory (RAM): Minimum: 512 MB.