11 07 03 Full Link — Prerequisites For Bentley Desktop Applications V8

: Includes both core and localized components.

Legacy Bentley engines require older extended runtime branches.

: You must ensure .NET Framework 3.5 is actively enabled in Windows Features before invoking the full installer. : Includes both core and localized components

Core and localized engines.

| Component | Version Required | | :--- | :--- | | | Version 18.6 or later | | Oracle Instant Client | 19c (64-bit) if connecting to Oracle-based ProjectWise | | SQLite Native | Bundled with installer, but must not be locked by antivirus | Core and localized engines

| Component | Version | Notes | |-----------|---------|-------| | .NET Framework | 4.7.2 or 4.8 | Required for license management and UI components | | Visual C++ Redistributables | 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015-2022 (x86) | Installed automatically by the setup, but may need manual update | | DirectX End-User Runtime | June 2010 | Required for legacy graphics rendering | | Windows Installer | 4.5 or later | - |

1. What is the Bentley Desktop Applications Prerequisites Package? It centralizes all core Microsoft runtimes

It centralizes all core Microsoft runtimes, programming libraries, and database engines required by specialized applications like: MicroStation V8i Bentley Map / OpenCities Map ProjectWise Explorer STAAD.Pro and ProStructures V8i

Download and run the standalone DirectX End-User Runtimes (June 2010) package directly from Microsoft to install missing legacy .dll files. 6. Next Steps After Installation