Pond Pack 9 download

Hello Thomas,

The latest version of PondPack (08.11.01.56) supports Windows 10.

PondPack 9 is not compatible with Windows 10. You will need to either:

1) Install version 9 on a computer with compatible operating system
2) Install version 9 on a Virtual Machine (VM) with a compatible operating system. A VM can run inside Windows 10.
3) Upgrade to the latest version and install directly on Windows 10.

If you upgrade (option 3), please check out the below article from our wiki, which outlines some of the major changes between version 9 (and 10) and V8i:

communities.bentley.com/.../whats-new-in-pondpack-v8i-faq

If you cover PondPack under a SELECT subscription, you can upgrade without having to buy a new license.

I'd like to add a bit more explanation to clarify the versioning of PondPack.

Haestad Methods PondPack 9.0 was first released in 2003, when Windows XP was the latest operating system available.

PondPack 10.0 was first released in 2005, shortly after Haestad Methods was acquired by Bentley Systems.

Bentley PondPack V8i (version number 08.11.01.XX) was first released in 2009, around the time when Windows 7 was released. The latest release supports Windows 10.

Of course, it may seem a bit strange to go from version "10" to "8", but "V8i" aligned PondPack with the Bentley V8i generation -  it integrates with MicroStation V8i, ProjectWise V8i, etc.

Regarding 32-bit vs 64-bit - As Todd mentioned, 32-bit applications can still run on a 64-bit operating system, but you won't be able to use the 13 year old PondPack version 9.0 on the new Windows 10 operating system.

I've worked with PondPack 9.0 and 10.0 in the past and I would wholeheartedly recommend upgrading to V8i. Although it may take some time to familiarize yourself with the new interface and other changes, there are numerous improvements to usability and added features and functionality to help you be more successful. As an example take a look here to see the redesigned PondMaker tool. There are also some Webinars available:

An Overview of PondPack - Product Overview

Pond Design from Start to Finish with PondPack

I'd like to add a bit more explanation to clarify the versioning of PondPack.

Haestad Methods PondPack 9.0 was first released in 2003, when Windows XP was the latest operating system available.

PondPack 10.0 was first released in 2005, shortly after Haestad Methods was acquired by Bentley Systems.

Bentley PondPack V8i (version number 08.11.01.XX) was first released in 2009, around the time when Windows 7 was released. The latest release supports Windows 10.

Of course, it may seem a bit strange to go from version "10" to "8", but "V8i" aligned PondPack with the Bentley V8i generation -  it integrates with MicroStation V8i, ProjectWise V8i, etc.

Regarding 32-bit vs 64-bit - As Todd mentioned, 32-bit applications can still run on a 64-bit operating system, but you won't be able to use the 13 year old PondPack version 9.0 on the new Windows 10 operating system.

I've worked with PondPack 9.0 and 10.0 in the past and I would wholeheartedly recommend upgrading to V8i. Although it may take some time to familiarize yourself with the new interface and other changes, there are numerous improvements to usability and added features and functionality to help you be more successful. As an example take a look here to see the redesigned PondMaker tool. There are also some Webinars available:

An Overview of PondPack - Product Overview

Pond Design from Start to Finish with PondPack

(the Webinar links have now been fixed)