For V8i (08.11.07.03), the critical dependency is:
: Ensures the system can handle the .msi installation packages used by Bentley. Minimum Hardware Requirements
This command extracts the contents of the prerequisite pack to a specified folder ( C:\some\full\path ) without proceeding with the installation itself. This is useful if you need to access individual component installers or create a custom deployment script. For V8i (08
Required for newer components within the V8i series.
| Component | Recommendation | |-----------|----------------| | CPU | Intel Core i7 (3rd–7th Gen) or Xeon E3/E5 | | RAM | 8 GB – 16 GB (system total; each 32-bit app limited to 4 GB) | | Storage | SSD with 20+ GB free | | Display | 1920 x 1080 or higher, 32-bit color | | GPU | NVIDIA Quadro (P1000 or better) or AMD Radeon Pro, 2+ GB VRAM, DirectX 11 capable | Required for newer components within the V8i series
The version pattern 08.11.07.03 corresponds to a CONNECT Edition Update 7 build (common around 2019–2020). "V8" is a legacy naming scheme; modern versions use "08.11" as the major version.
The following other prerequisites must be met: The following other prerequisites must be met: This
This is the most critical requirement and must often be manually enabled on newer operating systems like Windows 10/11. Windows Installer Version 3.1v2: Required for the setup engine. Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP1: Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are typically included.
While the prerequisite pack addresses software components, your computer's hardware and operating system must meet certain baseline requirements.
For a quick review before you begin your installation:
You must log on to the PC with Administrative Privileges to run the installation executable (typically named pbda08110703en.exe ).