: If you are installing a Bentley desktop application (e.g., MicroStation V8i), the installer will automatically check for prerequisites. If they are missing or outdated, the installer will automatically download the correct package from the Bentley servers and install it for you.

: Crucial for running custom macro scripts, user-designed design actions, and enterprise workflows.

By ensuring these prerequisites are met, you create a stable foundation for running your legacy V8i applications.

At least 5 GB of free space for full application caching and runtime paging.

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Necessary for running macros and custom scripts within the Bentley environment. DirectX 9.0c:

: If you are moving from an older version of MicroStation (e.g., 8.9.2) to V8i (8.11), you must install the new prerequisite pack, as the new version requires newer system components.

: The primary graphical engine dependency for V8i platform applications. It handles heavy 3D rendering and vector calculations on the graphics card.

These libraries are mandatory for executing the compiled C++ code that powers Bentley’s graphics engines. Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable 3. XML and Data Rendering Engines

: Download and install the “All-in-one” VC++ runtime pack from Microsoft or Bentley’s support site.