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| Product(s): | MicroStation | ||
| Version(s): | 08.11.09.829 | ||
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| Area: | FAQ | ||
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| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Which operating systems are supported?
What are the minimum system requirements?
Can I install this version to coexist with another version?
Do I need to uninstall the previous version of MicroStation?
Are the Prerequisites available as a separate download?
What versions of Autodesk ® RealDWG™ are supported?
Which object enablers are supported?
What is the activation period for MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4)?
What is New & Changed in this version?
Is there a list of Resolved Issues or Defects available for this version?
What is the CONNECTION Client that is installed with this version?
Why am I receiving a prompt to “Assign Project” when I start MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 4?
Do I need to assign a project?
Can I assign a CONNECTED Project to my PCF when I create my Project?
How do I know if my local Project is associated to a CONNECTED Project?
How do I un-associate my local Project with an associated CONNECTED Project?
When I go to my PCF file and see “_USTN_CONNECT_PROJECTGUID = 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000” at the bottom of the file, what does this mean?
If I associated my PCF to the incorrect CONNECTED Project, how do I change this?
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Which operating systems are supported?
- Windows 10
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
- Windows 8
- Windows 8 (64-bit)
- Windows 7
- Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 SP2, Standard and Enterprise editions (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Standard and Enterprise editions (64-bit)
- Windows Server 2012 (64 bit)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bit)
Bentley does not support its software running on Microsoft operating systems versions that Microsoft has "retired". For more information on Microsoft's application retirement policy, click here. For similar information on Bentley products, refer to the Bentley Product Support article.
What are the minimum system requirements?
Processor: Intel® or AMD® processor 2.0 GHz or greater. We do not support MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4) on a CPU that does not support SSE2.
Memory: 512 MB minimum, 2 GB recommended. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models.
Hard Disk: 8 GB free disk space (which includes the 6.5 GB install footprint for a complete installation)
Video: See the graphics card manufacturer for latest information on DirectX drivers. 256 MB of video RAM or higher is recommended. If insufficient video RAM or no graphics card supported by DirectX can be found, MicroStation attempts to use software emulation. For optimal performance, graphics display color depth should be set to 24-bit or higher. When using a color depth setting of 16-bit, some inconsistencies will be noted. For more information on recommended workstation profiles for MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4), see MicroStation V8i System Requirements and Hardware Recommendations.
Can I install this version to coexist with another version?
MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4) can be installed on the same system as MicroStation V8i (08.11.05.17) and MicroStation V8 XM Edition but will upgrade an existing installation of any of the MicroStation V8i SELECT series 1, 2 or 3 versions.
Do I need to uninstall the previous version of MicroStation?
If you are using MicroStation V8i SS2 (08.11.09.292) or later. New versions will prompt you that it will "update" the currently installed version. However, If you are using an older version of MicroStation V8i, you will be prompted to uninstall. If you using an older version (Example: MicroStation V8 XM Edition), MicroStation V8i will not attempt to "update" it and can safely co-exist on the same machine (as long as you keep the install location separate).
Are the Prerequisites available as a separate download?
The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications v08.11.09 are automatically downloaded and installed to your workstation while you install MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4). The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications needs to be installed on your system once, and only needs to be reinstalled if you are installing a later version of MicroStation that requires an updated prerequisite pack. The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications is also available from the Software Download link in the CONNECTION Center. The contents of the Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications include:
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1
Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications core
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications localized
DHTML Editing Control for Applications
What versions of Autodesk ® RealDWG™ are supported?
MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4) ships with Autodesk ® RealDWG™ 2016 which supports DWG versions 14 – 2016.
Which object enablers are supported?
Any object enablers that are compatible with Autodesk ® RealDWG™ 2016
What is the activation period for MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4)?
MicroStation will run without a license for 7 days as an evaluation period. After being licensed, it must communicate with a license server at least every seven days to continue operation. In fact, all Bentley desktop products are now standardized on a seven day activation period. This ensures better, more accurate reporting and helps to make sure a company does not inadvertently exceed their license count.
For those customers running disconnected or mobile solutions the best option for uninterrupted operation is to check out a license. A checked out license can run up to a year without connecting to a license server.
What is New & Changed in this version?
The following outline identifies new features and enhancements in this release of MicroStation V8i(SELECTseries 4).
For more information about what's new, see "What's New?" > "New in MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4)" in the online help. To open the help document in MicroStation select Help > Contents.
- CONNECTED Users and CONNECTED Projects
- Assign Projects to CONNECTED Projects
- Publishing i-models and Printing PDF
- Data Interoperability
- Autodesk RealDWG 2016 Support
- Acute3D File Support
- IFC Version 4 Support (Technology Preview)
- Dynamic Views
- Create Drawing Dialog Enhancements
- Plan Callout Enhancements
- Hatching and Patterning
- Annotation Scale Setting
- i-models
- Publish i-model(s) Dialog Enhancements
- Printing
- Support for Sharing Printed PDFs on the Cloud
- Raster Manager
- RSS Reader
Is there a list of Resolved Issues or Defects available for this version?
The ReadMe document provided with the installed software has a list of the Resolved Issues for this version. The following Wiki should assist in located where to find this Help File and the location of this information.
Microstation V8i (SELECTseries 4) Resolved Issues and Bug Fixes
What is the CONNECTION Client that is installed with this version?
By logging into the Bentley CONNECTION Client using your personal login it provides access to various advantages.
- A complimentary Bentley Profile
- Access to personal LEARN material, paths and history
- Space on the cloud to share files from desktop to mobile and other users
- Accurate tracking of time spent against products and projects
- Timely product related news, automatic product updates and notifications
Further details are provided within the Cloud Services Overview.
Why am I receiving a prompt to “Assign Project” when I start MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 4?
The “Assign Project” dialog appears when you signed into the CONNECT Client and you select a “Project” from your File Open dialog that is not associated to a “CONNECTED Project”. When you register a project on the CONNECT Project Portal, you can then associate your local Project or Project Configuration File (PCF) to the CONNECTED Project.
Do I need to assign a project?
It is not required to assign a project but the full benefits of a CONNECTED Project would not be available to you.
Find more information at the CONNECT Project Portal.
Can I assign a CONNECTED Project to my PCF when I create my Project?
When you create your project there is an option to select the icon to view the CONNECTED Projects that are available to you to select.
How do I know if my local Project is associated to a CONNECTED Project?
If you go into a file in MicroStation SELECTseries 4, then navigate to the Workspace drop down and select “About Workspace”, you will see the name of the CONNECTED Project if it is associated. Alternatively, if you open the Project Configuration File (*.PCF) in a text editor such as notepad, you will see a Project GUID at the bottom of the PCF file.
How do I un-associate my local Project with an associated CONNECTED Project?
Navigate to your PCF file and then edit the file in a text editor application such as NotePad. Remove the line “_USTN_CONNECT_PROJECTGUID = *****” and then save the pcf file.
When I go to my PCF file and see “_USTN_CONNECT_PROJECTGUID = 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000” at the bottom of the file, what does this mean?
This line in your PCF means that your local project is not associated to a CONNECTED Project.
If I associated my PCF to the incorrect CONNECTED Project, how do I change this?
In order to update or change a CONNECTED Project in your local Project, you will need to edit the PCF file in a text editor. Remove the line “_USTN_CONNECT_PROJECTGUID = ****” and Save your PCF file. The next time you open MicroStation and select the project and go into a file, you will then be prompted to “Assign Project”.
See Also
MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4) ReadMe
Sharing Printed PDFs on the Cloud
External Links
Other Language Sources
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