Application	PLAXIS 2D/3D PLAXIS Monopile Designer
Version	CONNECT Edition V20 - V22 2023.1 and later
Date created	16 March 2023
Date modified	16 March 2023

If you install PLAXIS for the first time, follow the information on the PLAXIS software downloads page to download the application. You will need to create an account and log in to access the download site.

Software and Hardware Requirements

Please visit the PLAXIS System requirements page on the Bentley communities website to find the software and hardware requirements.

Installation

During installation the following software is installed:

• PLAXIS application
• CONNECTION Client application
• Manuals for PLAXIS
• PLAXIS Python distribution

To install PLAXIS

1. Go to the Installer executable that you have downloaded and double-click the file.
   The PLAXIS Installation Wizard opens.
   
   
   
2. (Optional) To change the location where PLAXIS is installed, either:
   1. Type a path in the Installation Directory field or
   2. Click the Browse button (...) and browse to the folder you want to install PLAXIS
   3. Click Ok
3. To select the installation language use the drop-down menu in Select product language
   
   
4. To read the End-User Licence Agreement (EULA), click the Licence Agreement link.
   The EULA opens in a web browser.
   • After reading the licence agreement, check the I accept the End User Licence Agreement box to acknowledge that you understand and agree to the EULA.
     This step is required to install the software.
   • Click Next.
     
     
5. (Optional) Select the features which you want to install.
   1. On PLAXIS 2D:
      
      
      
   2. On PLAXIS 3D:
      
      
      
6. Click Install to start the installation.
   Note: The installation requires administrator rights. If Windows prompts you with a User Account Control dialogue, click Yes to proceed.
   
   
7. Once the installation has finished the Install Wizard will notify you.
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8. Click Finish to close the Wizard.

Update install - Using CONNECTION Client

When PLAXIS is installed for the first time, the CONNECTION Client is installed as well:

When there are updates available for PLAXIS (or any other Bentley products), the CONNECTION Client will notify you. You can install the update by clicking the Update button in the CONNECTION Client.

You can use the CONNECTION Client also to browse for other available Bentley products by clicking Applications.

The CONNECTION Client can update itself, too. It is recommended to keep it up-to-date.

Sign into the CONNECTION Client and refer to its Help for information on managing notifications and installing application updates. For more information go to the link CONNECTION Client on the Bentley communities website.

Next steps after installation

Following the installation of PLAXIS, you can start right away. The first time Starting PLAXIS, you need to ensure that the correct license/entitlements are used for the session.

PLAXIS is offered in three flexible license options tailored to the different needs of any geotechnical engineer.

In any case, if PLAXIS gives a message about the incorrect licenses/entitlements used, you can always adjust the settings according to what is applicable to your account.

Note that PLAXIS can also be installed using a deployment image, which can assist in cases where the same installation configuration on multiple machines is required.

For all cases, PLAXIS System requirements can be found here.

PLAXIS offers a flexible license solution and more information on the administration, terminology, tips for usage management and additional resources can be found in our detailed article: PLAXIS: A flexible license solution.

Uninstall

To uninstall the software from the system go to the Windows Start menu > Settings > Apps & features.
Click on the PLAXIS application and click the Uninstall button.