Introduction

The latest version of the Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v26) installation consists of three parts:

1. Hevacomp Program installer
2. Service Pack updater
3. Content installer

All three must be installed for the software to function. These are available for download as detailed here.

We advise logging on as Full Administrator and turning down User Account Control before following the steps below. 

Method

Step 1

Run (right-clicking and selecting Run As Administrator is advised) the Hevacomp V8i v26 installation setup file:

After the initial stages of the installation are complete the following dialog will appear:

In this dialog, set the location for the software and data files to be installed to. It is advised that these be left as default.

Click on Next to complete the installation.

At this stage you will need to activate the software. For details on locating the activation key, please see this document.  

Step 2

Next you will need to apply Update 4 to the installation by running the below file:

Step 3

Finally, the latest Content pack should be installed by running the content installer:

Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Note: The Content Pack and update file names are very similar. Please use care to ensure you install in the order shown.

If you followed these directions carefully you should now have successfully completed your new software installation.
However, should you come across any issues then please take careful note of the following:

• Bentley Hevacomp Version 26.06 is not an update to previous  Version 26 installations, but is a complete new installation of the software. Any existing prior versions of Version 26 must be uninstalled before installing Version 26.06. Any further service packs that may be released will only be applicable to Version 26.06.  
• Bentley Hevacomp Version 26.06 is only available as a CLIENT installation. As always, project files can be stored anywhere, but the software can only be installed directly onto client computers. There is no facility for a Server/Client installation.
• Full read, write and modify permissions are required at the location where the software and data files are installed to.
• For important information relating to PartL regulations and the v26 software, see this document.