Support for AutoCAD 2005 - This version of AutoPLANT Structural is fully compatible with AutoCAD version 2005.
AutoPLANT Structural is a set of AutoCAD-based, applications that provides structural designers and engineers with a powerful 3D steel modeling, detailing, and fabrication tool that will greatly facilitate structural engineering, steel-framed building construction and all shape-based construction tasks.
Applications in this workgroup include:
- Bentley Structural Modeler - Easy-to-use, steel modeling application, suitable for fast 3D modeling of new or existing structures.
- Bentley Structural Engineering - Incorporates all of the functionality of Structural Modeler with the added ability to produce detailed frame drawings and comprehensive parts and assembly lists from the completed model.
- Bentley Structural Detailer - Incorporates all of the functionality of Structural Engineering with the powerful Detail Center for automating the management and production of detailed fabrication and assembly drawings.
This document contains information regarding:
Updating Previous Versions
If you are upgrading from an earlier version of the application, the AutoPLANT Structural installer will first uninstall previous version, It will then install 8.6 version of the product. You can also uninstall older version manually before installing AutoPLANT Structural 8.6.
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System Requirements
You must have a CD drive or Internet access for product installation. Before you install the product you should confirm that you have adequate hardware and software capabilities.
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Processor |
Intel Pentium-based PC |
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Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or higher
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 or higher
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a
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Internet |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or greater |
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Memory |
256MB (More memory typically results in better performance.) |
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Hard Disk |
650MB minimum free hard disk space |
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Input Device |
Any industry-standard input device supported by Windows |
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Output Device |
Any industry-standard output device supported by Windows |
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Video Graphics Card |
Any industry-standard video card/monitor |
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AutoCAD |
AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, Architectural Desktop 3.3 or Building Systems 3.0 |
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Databases |
Supports Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access and MSDE databases.
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Product Installation
SELECT Services Online/MySELECT CD: When you order a custom CD from MySELECT CD the product directory structure for this product appears as shown. To install from the CD locate and run the setup.exe file and follow the online instructions.
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|_setup.exe - This initiates the install process
Downloading the files from SELECT Services Online/Download - the download process gives you a choice to save the file to a specified location, or to begin the installation from the download area.
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Bentley Licensing
To download the products, create a MySELECT CD or to complete the licensing process, you must have the appropriate roles assigned the Site Administrator for your company. If you have not been assigned these roles you will need to contact the Site Administrator and make a request to add permissions to your profile. The name of your Site Administrator can be obtained from the Bentley website at SELECTservices Online at http://selectservices.bentley.com. Select MySupport Account / Permissions. Clicking on the List SELECTservices Administration button will list the Site Administrator(s) at your company.
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Documentation
Tutorials:
The documentation for all applications included in the AutoPLANT Structural Workgroup is provided online in the form of PDF (Portable Document Format) files. These files are accessible from the Help Menu.
On-line Help:
Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore On-line Help for answers to your questions.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Documentation is provided in PDF files and can be browsed, searched, or printed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Information regarding the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained from http://www.adobe.com/.
It is highly recommended that you obtain the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, please contact us so we can provide you with the necessary files for using the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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