| Application | Extra Prerequisites | |--------------|----------------------| | OpenRoads Designer | Civil data model database components (SQLite, Spatialite) | | OpenBuildings Designer | Structural analysis runtime (if using STAAD integration) | | Bentley Raceway & Cable Management | Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 |
Once prerequisites are met, follow this sequence to install the free version.
| Component | Version | Why needed | |-----------|---------|-------------| | Microsoft .NET Framework | 4.8 or higher | Core application logic, UI framework | | Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables | 2015-2022 (x64) | Runtime libraries for Bentley binaries | | DirectX Runtime | June 2010 or newer | Graphics rendering (2D/3D views) | | WebView2 Runtime | Evergreen | Embedded browser for CONNECT services |
If you have no internet during installation, manually download and install:
Place them in the same folder as the Bentley installer.
Even after software installation, your system must be correctly configured for Bentley V8 11 07 03.
Some AVs quarantine Bentley DLLs. Disable real-time scanning during install.