• How to install and license OpenFlows WaterCAD with SELECT Open Access license?

    Hello, I am extremely new to Bentley Software Products. My organization just purchased a single Open Access License Subscription. I was directed to the software downloads portion of my management account. I found WaterCAD, and downloaded the software…
  • RE: Host or deployed SELECTserver under SELECT agreement Basic

    No, unless you opt into SELECT Open Access, you can remain on your in-house (i.e. deployed) SELECTserver. SELECT Open Access is supported only on Bentley's online license server (i.e. the "hosted" server), hence the condition. Even if you remain on SELECT…
  • Some users unable to verify products because activation key is not recognized

    An intermittent activation issue is affecting a subset of sites on selectserver.bentley.com, also known as Bentley CONNECT SELECTservices. Affected users notice that their products open in trial or offline mode and their site activation key fails to verify…
  • RE: STAAD.Pro V8i license

    An issue with the Structural Enterprise license was discovered on SELECTserver OnLine following an upgrade this weekend (May 9, 2015). The issue is affecting STAAD.Pro activation for any sites with Structural Enterprise licenses which includes both ELS…
  • RE: Automated daily quarter to date overage report

    The Trusted Usage report has historically been the way to quickly highlight overuse. It still is useful for SELECT users that have not moved to the SELECT Open Access program. Unfortunately, the report is currently useless for SELECT Open Access users…
  • RE: SelectServer database on SQL 2012

    I noticed that SQL Server 2012 is listed as a supported SQL server database in the following technical requirements support solution. However, you would need to update to SELECTserver 09.00.00.113 first. That being said, the Hosted (i.e. SELECTserver…
  • RE: an error has occurred while attempting to verify the server and activation key

    Okay, IIS appears to be broken then. I propose removing and installing it again. The following Microsoft technical note provides removal instructions , and the following Microsoft technical note provides installation instructions for Windows Server 2008…
  • RE: "SELECT subscription changes for 2014" Question

    Unknown said: We currently use Select Server deployed and manually transmit the usage logs once a month. Our PCs don't have an internet access. Is that use without Internet connexion still possible with your new SELECT Open Access? (it seems that the…
  • Activating Non-Licensed Trial Mode Software

    Overview: This Technote provides steps to take when first utilizing Bentley Products while they are unlicensed and in Trial Mode (Evaluation Mode). Please Note : If you have received an Evaluation License from your Account Manager at Bentley…
  • Older Bentley products are showing up as a 30 day trial

    User wants to know how older Bentley products get the licenses from the SELECT server.
  • Re: A server certificate could not be validated

    Hi David, Request you to please go through the below mentioned link. communities.bentley.com/.../68923.aspx Regards, Amol
  • Error " The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process"

    User is getting following error when he is trying to access the SELECTServer from START->Bentley->SELECTServer Administrative site. “Error- Site Off-line” My SQL Error was: Unknown host access Denied” When we check in IIS the Website was stopped…
  • Hosted Licensing Service, SELECTserver OnLine technical difficulties

    We are experincing technical difficulties with our hosted licensing service, SELECTserver OnLine. While we are working to resolve any outstanding issues: Some users may receive notification that they are disconnected from the server. This…
  • Re: Gateway error 1053

    Gateway error 1053 When installing SELECTserver Gateway version 9.0, and .NET 4.0 is not installed, the SELECTserver Gateway service will not start and will display Error 1053 when you manually attempt to start the service. See Details Below: …
  • Re: Configuring Pre-XM applications to use the SELECTserver Gateway Service

    The client machine, running Pre-XM applications, talks to the SELECTserver using a pointer file from the client workstation via the SELECTserver Gateway service/server. A pointer license file is a basic notepad text file with a .lic extension which…
  • Purchased new applications: How to I get them on my SELECTServer

    Posted on behalf of the user: I have purchased additional licenses for some previously owned Bentley applications along with some new Bentley software applications. How do I get the changes to reflect on the SELECTserver application.
  • Custom Activation Groups configurations

    In Bentley Select Server Custom Activation Group, who sets the QTY for each application?
  • How to get prior reports when moving from DEPLOYED to the ONLINE (HOSTED) servers

    The Site has changed their license pool (site) from a Deployed to Bentley Online (Hosted) server (selectserver.bentley.com) during this year (May/June 2013). The problem is that they can't run usage reports from the first half of this year. They want…
  • --READ ME BEFORE POSTING--

    Best Practices for Posting to the SELECTserver and Product Activation Forum. Welcome to the SELECTserver and Product Activation Forum! Bentley Colleagues , Users and Be Communities MVPs continually monitor this forum! Contribute to and benefit…
  • “License as Expired”

    User is getting an error message “License as Expired” when accessing the SELECTserver Admin site. How do I resolve this issue?
  • Unable to create a scheduled report

    (POSTED FOR USER) On scheduling reports section, when I choose a report and enter all the details for scheduling the Report Parameters drop down has no values andwithout choosing I cannot submit the scheduling request. Please advise if I am missing…
  • Re: Older Bentley products are showing up as a 30 day trial

    In case of the old products (Bentley legacy products), the SelectServer gateway is required. The Gateway provides the heart beat that the older products require and records the usages and posts it to the SelectServer.
  • Hosted Licensing Server, SELECTserver OnLine experiencing slowness

    We are experincing technical difficulties with our hosted licensing service, SELECTserver OnLine. While we are working to resolve any outstanding issues: Some users may receive notification that they are disconnected from the server. This…
  • Re: IIS is one of the SELECTserver requirements

    If you are unable to get IIS or have IT support, you may want to consider Bentley Host SELECTserver solution for your needs. For more information on the Hosted Server solution, please visit the Bentley site for details. http://www.bentley.com/ar-ae…
  • Activating Against SELECTserver OnLine (a Bentley hosted server)[TN]

    What is the purpose of this information? To guide an Administrator or user to activate applications using SELECTserver. Activation of the software is achieved by entering a Server name and site activation key into the product. The Server Name and site…