System Requirements

Before installing Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03, ensure that your computer meets the following system requirements:

  1. Operating System: Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03 supports the following operating systems:
    • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
    • Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit) with Service Pack 1
  2. Hardware Requirements:
    • Processor: 64-bit processor with a minimum clock speed of 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM or more (16 GB or more recommended)
    • Disk Space: 10 GB of free disk space or more
    • Graphics Card: A graphics card that supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher ( NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro recommended)
  3. Software Requirements:
    • .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later
    • Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC (32-bit and 64-bit)
    • Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (32-bit and 64-bit)

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites must be installed on your computer before installing Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03:

  1. Bentley CONNECT: Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03 requires a Bentley CONNECT account to activate and use the software. If you don't have a Bentley CONNECT account, create one on the Bentley website.
  2. Bentley ProjectWise: If you plan to use ProjectWise integration, ensure that ProjectWise v3.6 or later is installed on your computer.
  3. Autodesk AutoCAD: If you plan to use AutoCAD integration, ensure that AutoCAD 2015 or later is installed on your computer.
  4. Microsoft Office: If you plan to use Microsoft Office integration, ensure that Microsoft Office 2013 or later is installed on your computer.

Additional Requirements

The following additional requirements apply to specific Bentley Desktop Applications:

  1. Bentley MicroStation: If you plan to use MicroStation, ensure that the following requirements are met:
    • A graphics card that supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher
    • A 64-bit processor with a minimum clock speed of 2.5 GHz
  2. Bentley Civil 3D: If you plan to use Civil 3D, ensure that the following requirements are met:
    • A 64-bit processor with a minimum clock speed of 2.5 GHz
    • 16 GB RAM or more
    • A graphics card that supports OpenGL 3.3 or higher

Installation Order

To ensure a successful installation, follow this order:

  1. Install the prerequisites listed above.
  2. Install Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03.
  3. Activate the software using your Bentley CONNECT account.

Verification

After installing the prerequisites and Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03, verify that the software is installed correctly by:

  1. Launching the software and checking that it loads without errors.
  2. Verifying that the software is activated and connected to your Bentley CONNECT account.

By following these prerequisites and requirements, you can ensure a successful installation and use of Bentley Desktop Applications v8.11.07.03.

This document is formatted for internal IT validation, deployment planning, or system readiness review.

7. Virtualization & Remote Desktop

| Environment | Support Level | Notes | |---|---|---| | VMware ESXi / Workstation | Supported (with 3D acceleration enabled) | vSphere 6.7+ with SVGA driver | | Hyper-V | Limited | DDA GPU passthrough required for acceptable 3D | | Citrix / RDS | Not recommended | No hardware OpenGL forwarding in V8i | | AWS / Azure (EC2 G4dn) | Possible | Requires licensing via SELECTserver floating |

5.4 Licensing Runtime

  • Bentley SELECTserver (for network licenses) – version 08.11.xx compatible.
  • Trusted Storage – for standalone activation.

Mandatory Steps:

  1. Update GPU drivers directly from NVIDIA/AMD (not Windows Update). Required version: NVIDIA Game Ready 512.15+ or R470 U9 (Quadro).
  2. Install the DirectX End-User Runtime (June 2010) – even on Windows 11 – to fill missing DX9/DX10 DLLs required by older dialogs.
  3. Set Windows Graphics Preference: If you have dual GPUs (integrated + discrete), force the Bentley .exe to "High Performance" (discrete GPU) via Settings > Display > Graphics.

2. Hardware Requirements

| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i7 or Xeon (2.5 GHz+) | | RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or higher | | Graphics | DirectX 9.0c, 256 MB VRAM, OpenGL 2.1 | NVIDIA Quadro / AMD FirePro, 1 GB VRAM | | Display | 1280 x 1024 | 1920 x 1080 or higher | | Disk Space | 3–5 GB per application (e.g., MicroStation) | 10+ GB for full suite + projects | | Network | 100 Mbps (for network licensing) | 1 Gbps (for managed workspaces) |