Microstation Version 08.11.09.829 Pre-requisites.

Question

When I have previously installed new versions or upgrades of Microstation, at least when installing on a new computer, I have had to get and install a Pre-requisite pack with the Microstation program. When I have looked for a download of Version 08.11.09.829 I have not seen a pre-requisite pack offered. 
 Is it not necessary now or can I use an earlier version of the pre-requites which I have on DVD, or how do I get the files?

Andrew Bell · Accepted Answer

Unknown said: Would a Deployment Image of all the Prerequisites have all the prerequisite files I would need when I don't have Select access, and would it be obvious how to create it using the Download button on the first reply you sent me?
 
 If you install MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 4) and have a good internet connection with no issues, the pre and post requisites that are required will be downloaded to your local drive. Usually, this would be in the folder: 
 C:\BentleyDownloads\MicroStation_08.11.09.829 
 Here you should see a full list of the MSI files used during the installation. This does not necessarily have every prerequisite as many of the specific Microsoft items would have already been installed. 
 Whether you read through the Deployment Guide from the link I already provided or that which is available in the ReadMe file supplied with the downloaded software, you can see instructions for creating this image with all Pre and Post Requisites.

Jan Šlegr · Answer

Hi Philip, 
 Unknown said: what I would like if it's possible is a disk or usb stick with Prerequisites on it and a disc or stick with Microstation 
 As Andrew wrote, Bentley does not provide Prerequisite Pack separately now, so it's not possible to have an installation of Prerequisities only. But I have see no reason to have it, because when you will create Deployment image, you will have one complete installation (Prerequisities + MicroStation), which I think is better. 
 Unknown said: and would it be obvious how to create it using the Download button on the first reply you sent me? 
 I am not quite sure if I understand what you are asking for :-( ... Maybe something lost in translation as I am not native English speaker. 
 From the page mentioned by Andrew you can download Deployment Guide pdf document with the description how to create the Deplyyment Image. 
 Based on what I remember, the whole process is pretty simple (just choose the deployment option in the installer), but not very intuitive, because it looks like the installation is run, but the image is created only. I am quite sure it's faster to try it (start MicroStation installation and try to create the image) than to write this text ;-) 
 With regards, 
 Jan

Jose Pinho · Answer

Hi Philip, 
 This version comes with the prerequisite inside. And automatically it downloads any files if needed. If not, take a look here: 
 
 https://communities.bentley.com/products/microstation/w/microstation__wiki/29160.installation-of-desktop-pre-requisites-for-microstation-v8i-on-windows-10-operating-system 
 Regards

Andrew Bell · Answer

Just to continue with the great details provided by Jan Slegr in relation to the Prerequisites for MicroStation, here is link to the MicroStation V8i Deployment Guide. This is actually included in the ReadMe document that comes with each download. 
 
 communities.bentley.com/.../256182

Andrew Bell · Answer

As Jan and I have advised previously, all of the Prerequisites are downloaded and installed to your system via your internet connection if they are required. This is explained in the Requirements section of the ReadMe documentation under Software Prerequisites. 
 C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries)\MicroStation\readme_MicroStation.chm

Software Prerequisites 
 The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications v08.11.09 are automatically downloaded and installed to your workstation while you install MicroStation V8 i (SELECTseries 4). The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications needs to be installed on your system once, and only needs to be reinstalled if you are installing a later version of MicroStation that requires an updated prerequisite pack. The contents of the Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications include: 
 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) 6 SP 1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications core Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications localized DHTML Editing Control for Applications Microsoft Internet Explorer v8.0 or later with 128-bit cipher strength is also required. It is not part of the Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications . Copyrights in all components are owned by Microsoft Corporation or one of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or licensors.

We were only explaining to your that as this installation may not contain ALL of the prerequisites, as only those that are required will be downloaded, you could produce a Deployment Image. This Deployment Image procedure ensures that ALL of the necessary files required by an installation would be downloaded and made available for ANY system in the future to install MicroStation without an internet connection. This was in reply to your request to have ALL of these files if you decide to drop SELECT and be able to reinstall of a future system.