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Users are urged to review BENTLEY's SUPPORT POLICY for understanding the implications of utilizing older software versions.
If a software version does not appear in the available download list, it indicates that it has been archived. A more recent version of the software may now be accessible. Thus links to the older, outdated versions have been removed from the current listing.
There may be several reasons why a user or company might choose to utilize an older version of an application rather than upgrading to the latest version, which offers new features and resolves existing known issues. Bentley advises project documentation specify the required code and year for analysis rather than focusing solely on the software name and version number.
Furthermore, using earlier software versions may expose users to security vulnerabilities inherent in the software and pose risks concerning legal compliance to Bentley. Consequently, the distribution of older versions is considered an exceptional situation and is tightly regulated to ensure the mitigation of liability and adherence to record-keeping protocols.
The only option available is to submit a formal request for an archived version. Please use the following procedure here.
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