Bentley Desktop Application Prerequisite Pack [work] 〈FREE〉

Essential for application logic; versions range from .NET 3.5 for legacy V8i products to .NET 4.8 and .NET 8 for modern versions like MicroStation 2023–2025.

Before installing, ensure your machine meets these general standards for Bentley desktop software: bentley desktop application prerequisite pack

Bentley software is rigorously tested against specific versions of third-party libraries. The Prerequisite Pack ensures that every workstation in your organization is running the exact "Golden Image" of dependencies that the software was designed for. This eliminates version conflicts that often cause crashes or instability in heavy CAD/BIM operations. Essential for application logic; versions range from

Intel® or AMD® 1.0GHz or greater (SSE2 support often required). This eliminates version conflicts that often cause crashes

| Category | Component | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2013, 2015-2022 (x86 & x64) | Core libraries for compiled applications. | | Microsoft .NET Framework | .NET 4.8 or later | Required for UI, scripting, and API features. | | Microsoft DirectX | DirectX End-User Runtime | Graphics rendering (2D/3D). | | Windows Feature | .NET Framework 3.5 (incl. 2.0) | Backward compatibility for legacy modules. | | Database Drivers | SQL Server Native Client | Connectivity to Bentley’s ProjectWise or local databases. | | Redistributables | MSXML (6.0), WIC (Windows Imaging Component) | XML processing and image handling. | | Bentley Specific | Bentley’s Common Core components | Shared libraries used across multiple Bentley apps. |

Bentley provides switches for automated deployment via SCCM, PDQ, or Group Policy.

Note: Exact contents vary by Bentley application version and year (e.g., CONNECT Edition vs. iTwin Platform). The following are the most common components as of 2023–2026 versions: