Installing the prerequisites manually is straightforward. The most common method is to use the Prerequisites Installer included with your software media.
Required for the graphics engine. While Windows 10/11 includes newer versions, the legacy DirectX 9.0c runtime is often needed for full compatibility.
| Type | Cost | Features | Limitations | |------|------|----------|--------------| | | Permanently free | View, print, mark up DGN/DWG files | No editing, no design creation | | Learning Edition | Free (with account) | Full design features | Watermarked output, no commercial use | | 30-Day Trial | Free (with registration) | Full commercial features | Time-limited (30 days) | | Student/Teacher Edition | Free (via academic portal) | Full features | Academic use only, verification required | Installing the prerequisites manually is straightforward
: The core software framework used to run the application's managed code.
| | Supported Versions | | :--- | :--- | | Windows 11 | 64-bit (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) | | Windows 10 | 64-bit (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) | | Windows 8.1 | 64-bit | | Windows Server 2019/2022 | Standard, Datacenter | | Windows Server 2016 | 64-bit | While Windows 10/11 includes newer versions, the legacy
The prerequisite suite acts as a middle-tier bridge. It updates older or modern variants of Windows with specific developer libraries that Bentley software relies on for automation, user interface styling, and graphic rendering.
Which (e.g., MicroStation, InRoads, ProSteel) are you planning to run? It updates older or modern variants of Windows
Follow the on-screen prompts to install all components. Key Tips & Troubleshooting 1. Enabling .NET Framework 3.5 (Crucial for Win 10/11)
: Intel® or AMD® processor clocked at 3.0 GHz or greater. The CPU must support SSE2 vector instructions.
: Ensures the system can handle the complex deployment scripts of the main application.