AutoPIPE

CONNECT Edition v12.5

Quick Start Guide

Last Updated: November 03, 2020
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prohibited and subject to civil and criminal penalties. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) for authorization to make a backup copy of the software. You may not sell this software or
documentation or give copies to anyone else.
Except as expressly warranted in the EULA, Bentley Systems, Incorporated disclaims all warranties,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, with respect to the software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying
hardware. All results should be verified to the user's satisfaction. The contents of these written materials may
include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors and may be revised without prior notice.

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 Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Download Guide ............................................................................................... 5
Register as a CONNECTED User............................................................................................................. 5
CONNECTION Client Sign-In Window .............................................................................................. 6
Bentley IMS Website ........................................................................................................................ 7
Sign-In as a CONNECTED User............................................................................................................... 8
CONNECTION Client Sign-In Window .............................................................................................. 8
Product CONNECT Widget Sign-In ................................................................................................... 9
Website............................................................................................................................................ 9
Forgot Your Password? .................................................................................................................. 10
Download Bentley AutoPIPE .................................................................................................................. 10
Software Downloads Page .............................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 2: Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 15

Install from Downloaded Files ................................................................................................................. 15
Uninstall Previous Versions of Bentley AutoPIPE .................................................................................... 15
Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition ........................................................................................... 16
Install AutoPIPE Updates ....................................................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3: License Setup Guide ...................................................................................... 20

Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators ................................ 20
Installation...................................................................................................................................... 20
Entitlement Management ................................................................................................................ 21
Real Time Usage reporting ............................................................................................................. 27
Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators and Users ............... 29
Reserve a License.......................................................................................................................... 29
Release a License .......................................................................................................................... 29

Chapter 4: Starting AutoPIPE .......................................................................................... 31

Starting AutoPIPE .................................................................................................................................. 31
Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing ............................................................................................................ 31

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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 33
Installing on Windows 7.......................................................................................................................... 33
Licensing Questions and Answers .......................................................................................................... 35

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Download Guide
The following provides general instructions with which to download application(s) required to install
AutoPIPE on a single computer system. You will need your Bentley login and password information to log
into the Bentley website to download applications.
If you do not have login information, please contact your local Bentley office:
[Link]

If you have your email address and need your password (or have forgotten your password), click
here: [Link]

To obtain Technical or Licensing Support for your products, please submit a service ticket here:
[Link]

Notes: 1. The images, version numbers and products depicted in this Quick Start Guide may not
be up-to-date, but the general procedures remain correct.

2. Internet sites may appear differently or not at all when using specific Web browsers with
existing security measures in place. Some amount of an iterative process may be needed
to correctly display web pages with current browser/settings combinations.

If you are part of the QA&R program, any installation from a downloaded file for AutoPIPE or ATS
is strictly forbidden and does not constitute a valid installation or verification. All QA&R users must
install the applications from a DVD received from the Bentley QA&R manager. For more
information on QA&R click here:
[Link]
9/autopipe-qa-r-program.

Register as a CONNECTED User

If you have ever signed into Bentley’s SELECT site to download a product, submit a service ticket, or sign up
for a webinar then you are already registered to use the CONNECT services; proceed to Sign-In as a
CONNECTED User below.
If you have not signed into Bentley for any reason, you can register for free using one of two ways:
CONNECTION Client Sign-In Window or Bentley IMS Website.

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Download Guide
Register as a CONNECTED User

CONNECTION Client Sign-In Window

If you have installed any CONNECT Edition\Services product then you have installed a CONNECTION
Client. This client shows up as an icon on your taskbar.

Note: Download the Connection Client here:

[Link]

Double-click the icon or Right-Click > Open on the icon to expose the CONNECTION Client Sign-in
Screen.

Select the Register link on the window to display the Create your Profile window. Provide the details for your
account, paying attention to your Work email and Profession (Role). The former will impact the users that will
be considered part of an organization and the latter will impact services and notifications you receive that will
be specific to your role. After completing this screen, you will be sent to the Bentley IMS profile page to set
password and other information as you desire.
Note: To ensure all users within your company are identified as part of the same organization, contact
your Bentley on-site Administrator to ensure the Organization name is the same for all users.

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Register as a CONNECTED User

Bentley IMS Website

Log in directly to the Bentley Connection website using the link here: [Link] For new
users, select the Register link near the bottom of the page and enter your profile information and password
as previously mentioned above. Press the Submit button to continue.

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Sign-In as a CONNECTED User

Sign-In as a CONNECTED User

Once you have registered as a CONNECTED User (see previous section) you can proceed to sign-in. Sign-in
can be performed from one of three places:
CONNECTION Client Sign-In Window
If you have installed any CONNECT Edition\Services product then you have installed a CONNECTION
Client. This client shows up as an icon on your taskbar.

Double-click the icon or Right-Click > Open on the icon to display the CONNECTION Client
Sign-in Screen.

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Sign-In as a CONNECTED User

Enter the same email you provided in your registration and your password. It is highly recommended to
enable Remember Me to avoid having to enter your credentials on each start-up.
Product CONNECT Widget Sign-In
Each CONNECT Edition product has a new CONNECTION Widget in the frame of the product window.
Most products, like AutoPIPE, have this widget on the upper-right or status bar of the window.

Select the widget dropdown and choose the Sign In command to display the CONNECTION Client Sign In
window. Follow the direction as provided above for the CONNECTION Client.
Website
You can also log in directly from the Bentley website from [Link] Doing this will send you
to a sign-in web page as shown below where you can sign-in.

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE

Once signed in from any of these places, you will be signed in for all services.
Forgot Your Password?
If you don’t recall your password, simply select the Forgot Password? link on the sign-in window and your
password will be reset through email.

Download Bentley AutoPIPE

Note: Only users with the Product Delivery – Download role can enter Software Downloads. For more
information about User Management, please refer to the User Management Wiki.

Open the Software Downloads page using one of the following methods:
Method #1: Connection Client Sign-in
1. Once you are logged in as a CONNECTED user, the following application window will appear:

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE

2. Select Applications.
3. Then press the Find More button at the bottom
4. In a moment, the Software Downloads webpage will be opened in your Web browser.
Method #2: Website Sign-in
1. Once you are logged in as a CONNECTED user, open a web browser and navigate to
[Link]
2. Within the Learning and Assistance section, press Go To Connection Center. (go to Step 5).

Or
3. Open the CONNECTION Client.

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE

4. Then press CONNECTION Center.

5. Once you have logged into your Connection Center, press Software Downloads from within the
My Services section (located at the bottom) to open the Software Downloads page.

Note: If you do not have current login credentials, please contact your local Bentley on-site
administrator who can assist you with the correct information and permissions.

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Download Guide
Download Bentley AutoPIPE

Software Downloads Page

1. With the Software Downloads page displayed, select Pipe Stress and Vessel Analysis from the
Product Line drop-down, then select AutoPIPE from the Brand drop-down, then press Apply::

2. Press Get Software within the appropriate AutoPIPE group.

3. Set the appropriate filtering controls and press Apply.

4. Locate the version number to download and click the Download icon.

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Download Guide
Download Bentley AutoPIPE

Notes: 1. The screen above may display different versions than those currently available, but the
steps to download the software are the same.

2. Only download OpenPlant Isometric Manager software if you plan to create Stress
Isometrics. To use this feature in AutoPIPE, you must have AutoPIPE Advanced or
Nuclear License on your account.

If you do not see check-boxes next to the applications, you do not have download rights.
You can update your access rights by:
• Contacting your Bentley on-site Administrator to upgrade your user access with
information on the following Wiki site.
• Contacting your account manager to upgrade your user status.
• Contacting Bentley for additional help.

5. A box will appear near the bottom of the web browser.

6. Select Save (or Save As) to save the file to your desktop or to another folder location.

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Installation Guide
The following provides general instructions to install AutoPIPE on a single computer system. All
downloaded installation files should be placed on the computers desktop. DO NOT install the application
from a network location. The procedure requires that an Administrator is logged on before initiating the
installation.
Note: The images, version numbers and products depicted in this Quick Start Guide may not be up-to-
date, but the general procedures remain correct.

Install from Downloaded Files

1. To install Bentley applications, ensure you have logged in to the computer with an account that
has administrative privileges. If you are unable to log in with a suitable account, contact your
network administrator to login and perform the installation.

2. All download files should be placed onto the computer where the application(s) are to be
installed; Bentley suggests the desktop or creating a folder to copy the files. DO NOT install the
application from a network location. Use My Computer to browse to the downloaded files and
double-click on the file .EXE file to start the installation.
Note: See the link below for information on silent installation.
[Link]
6449/06-performing-a-silent-installation---autopipe

Uninstall Previous Versions of Bentley AutoPIPE

All previous versions of AutoPIPE must be uninstalled before installing AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition. Use
the Add/Remove Programs utility (found in the Control Panel) to uninstall all previous versions of
AutoPIPE (remove AutoPIPE Setup). Uninstall the following applications:
• All previous versions of AutoPIPE.
• PCF to NTL translator.
• ADLPipe to NTL translator.
• Bentley STRAIT.
• Remove remaining AutoPIPE and Translator folders in:
o C:\ProgramData\Bentley\

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Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition

o C:\Users\xxxusernamexxx\AppData\Roaming\Bentley\
o C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\

Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition

Note: The application should not be installed from a network location. Bentley recommends placing
[Link] files on the users system before starting the installation.

This procedure assumes that Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) has been
installed and configured. If it has not, contact the Bentley License group to assist you.
If you are part of the QA&R program, any installation from a downloaded file for AutoPIPE or ATS is
strictly forbidden and does not constitute a valid installation or verification. All QA&R user must install the
applications from the DVD received from Bentley Systems QA&R manager.
1. You must log onto the computer with full Administration rights. If you are unable to log in with a
suitable account, contact your network administrator to log in and perform the installation.
2. Close all other applications currently running and then navigate to the .EXE and double-click on it
to start the installation process.
Note: For those installing the application on Win 7 please see the Install on Windows 7 OS section found
in Chapter 5 before continuing.

3. Nothing will appear while the installer is starting up. In a short time, the following screens will
display. Bentley recommends accepting all default settings.

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4. After the AutoPIPE installation is complete, continue with the next section before starting the
application.

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Install AutoPIPE Updates

Install AutoPIPE Updates

1. You must log onto the users’s computer with full Administration rights. If you are unable to
log in with a suitable account, contact your network administrator to log in and perform the
installation.
2. If updates are available, install AutoPIPE per the instructions above, and then refer to the
ReadMe file included with the downloaded update file.
3. Continue with the next section before starting the application.
Or
1. Open the CONNECTION Client.

2. The CONNECTION Client will notify you if an update to an installed product is available.
Note: The CONNECTION Client may take up to 24 hours to refresh the listing of available updates.
Check back the next day after installing a new version to confirm no additional updates are
available.

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Install AutoPIPE Updates

3. Expand the Applications area to see the available product updates.

4. Enable the adjacent check-box, then press Install Selected to update the product.
5. Continue with the next section before starting the application.

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License Setup Guide
Note: The images, version numbers and products depicted in this Quick Start Guide may not be up-to-
date, but the general procedures remain correct.

Product activation is managed by user sign-in through the CONNECTION Client. While connected, licenses
can be checked in/out as required from a pool of available licenses on the contract. More features are
available for license usage and reporting with Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT
Licensing) than are available with other options below.
All license management questions/modifications are handled by the Bentley License Team and Account
Managers (NOT the AutoPIPE Technical Support Group). Your Account Manager can also assist with
application pricing.

Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for

Administrators
Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) is Bentley's new process for product
activation, enhancing our users' digital workflows and improving our licensing capabilities with features such
as:
• License alert notifications when you are approaching a custom usage threshold.
• Replacing site activation keys with user validation, enhancing security around your Bentley licenses
and subscriptions.
With traditional SELECT Licensing, product activation has been through an activation key that an
Organization distributed to all users. With Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT
Licensing), product activation is managed by user sign in through the CONNECTION Client, which is
installed on each machine that uses Bentley applications. This offers a more secure and manageable system as
it offers usage alerts, notifying your users when they are about to reach a certain usage limit set by the
Administrator.
Most of the information in this guide is also available on Bentley Communities Licensing and Activation Wiki
- Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing).

Installation
Setup
1. Ensure all active Bentley application users are registered as CONNECTED Users.

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a. If your users have not registered, please follow the registration and CONNECTION Client
installation steps here: Bentley User Registration.
b. To view your registration process, the following report is available: CONNECTED User
Report.
c. Remain connected while using any Bentley application. You can also confirm that you are
signed in by clicking the Avatar in the upper right-hand corner.

Entitlement Management
The Entitlement Management Service, located on the CONNECT Enterprise Portal of the CONNECTION
Center, allows an Administrator to manage license usage notifications for the Organization's applications.
• Navigate to the CONNECTION Center: [Link] and sign in if required.
• Select the account name in the upper left to open the Enterprise Portal.
• Select the Entitlement Management Service tile (this will only be visible to those with the
“Entitlement Management” role).

Entitlement Management - Options

The functions of this Service are accessible via the Entitlement Management drop-down menu.
Note: Functions not yet available are greyed out. The Home screen displays basic subscription
information pertaining to your account.

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Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators

Subscription Information
This screen displays the basic subscription information pertaining to your account as previously displayed on
the Home screen.
Users and Groups
The Users and Groups pages shows you a list of your Bentley application users. They can be managed via
User Management, which is accessed by the Manage Users button.

Applications and Services

Select Applications and Services to display all application licenses available within your Organization.
• General Access – Allows you to confirm if access to the product is granted or denied and set
exceptions for specific users.
• License Alerting – Allows you to enable alerts for product usage.

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Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators

General Access

For each product there is a General Access condition that applies to everyone in a region. By default,
everyone has access to every product and then Exceptions to the General Access rule can be created to deny
specific users from accessing applications. Clicking Change Access reverses the condition so that everyone is
denied access to a product, and then exceptions can be set to grant access to specific users and products.

License Alerting
Select License Alerting to configure the Term Licensing Alerts and Notifications required for
Administrators and Users.
• Enable Alerts for this application – If ON, will send alerts for this application.
Note: License Alerting applies to the Term Licensing pop-up alert displayed to users while Notifications
apply to the messaging sent to Administrators and Co-Administrators.

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The default threshold number should be equal to the number of perpetual licenses owned for the selected
product and other number can be input. For example, if you would like to allow 1 more license to be used for
a period input a number one larger and warnings would come up to prevent the second over use occurrence.
The number cannot be set to 0.
User Settings:
Select if the user is required to acknowledge the alert. No Restrictions allows the user to continue without
acknowledging the alert.

Then select the license threshold for when the alert will occur. You should set a threshold that reflects your
company policy. If you wish to reduce the risk that a Term License is issued for this product, you should set
the threshold to be at or below the number of licenses held for this product. Otherwise you can set it to the
number of licenses (perpetual + term) that you wish to allow.

Note: There are situations that may prevent the alert from displaying. Some of these situations are
described in the Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing)
FAQ. Organizations should be aware that regardless of the alerting settings, it is still the
responsibility of the Organization to fulfil the obligations of their license agreement.

Optionally, you can customize the message that is displayed at the time of the alert.

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Finally, you can decide if offline usage is enabled. If turned ON, the user must be online and signed in to use
the product. If this is turned OFF, users will be able to use the product even when there is no network
connection.

Administrator Settings
This allows the Administrator to receive notifications for any usage that occurs past the limit they designated.

Note: Click Save to apply changes or they will be lost.

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License Alerting (All Applications)

The instructions outlined above allow an Administrator to apply notification options to a specific
application. To apply the same notification rules to all your Bentley applications, use the License Alerting (All
Applications) option.
Toggle on Enable Alerting and Notifications (all applications) to receive a notification when a desktop
application will exceed the usage limit set.
Set the appropriate notification levels.
If you need to change the values, you may do so under 'Exceptions'.

License Checkout
The Administrator can use this page to view current and past license checkouts or check out a new license.
Non-administrators can also Reserve Licenses through the Bentley Licensing Tool. License checkout is only
required when users are going to be disconnected from the server for more than 7 days.

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Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators

Real Time Usage reporting

With Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing), administrators can check Real Time
usage through the CONNECTION Center. To do so, Click on the Product Usage Report tile in the
Enterprise Portal.

Here’s an example of what that looks like:

You can drill into a single application from this view to see who is using it, from what machine, and whether
the license has been checked out. The user’s email address is also shown.

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Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators

Note: For more information about Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing),
click here:
[Link]
licensing-faq

To see if your Bentley applications are eligible for Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT
Licensing), please view the "Entitlement Management" Service in the CONNECTION Center under
'Applications and Services'. If the application is not listed the features of Subscription Entitlement Service
(formerly CONNECT Licensing) will not function.
1. Ensure all active Bentley application users are registered.
• If your users have not registered, please follow the registration and CONNECTION Client
installation steps here: Bentley User Registration.
• To view your registration process the following report is available: CONNECTED User
Report.
2. In order to access the Entitlement Management Service, you must be an Administrator or Co-
Administrator.
3. Configure the ‘Entitlement Management’ Service. For instructions on this Service, please
click here: Entitlement Management.
4. Notify the users that you have enabled Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT
Licensing). Here are some points you may wish to discuss:
a. Product activation will now occur via user sign in to the CONNECTION Client.
b. A 7-day offline period is permitted after you've signed in to the CONNECTION Client
at least once.
c. Users will receive an alert (if enabled) that there are no more available licenses when
they are about to exceed the defined limit. This is only applicable for applications
running on Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing). Any
applications utilizing a SELECTserver activation key will not be counted for the
notification threshold, nor will those users receive notifications. Regardless of licensing,
usage of products will continue to be logged and pooled and may be subject to term
licensing.
d. Usage is NOT restricted. Users will still be able to access Bentley applications if they
continue to use products after receiving the alert.

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Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for Administrators and Users

Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) for

Administrators and Users
Note: You must be logged into the CONNECTION Client to license the application.

Reserve a License
Licenses can be reserved for users who may not have internet access or to allocate a license for a specific
individual.
1. Open the Bentley License Tool.
2. Select the Reserve License tab.
3. Highlight a row for the application license to be reserved (example: 1052 – AutoPIPE).
4. Enter the Version number to be reserve (must be the exact version).
5. Click on the Reserve hyperlink.

Release a License
1. Open the Bentley License Tool.
2. Select the Reserve License tab.
3. Highlight a row for the application license to be released (example: 1052 – AutoPIPE).
4. Click on the Release hyperlink.

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Please see our Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) FAQ if you have any
questions. For additional issues, please file a Service Request or post to Bentley Communities.

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Starting AutoPIPE
Note: The images, version numbers and products depicted in this Quick Start Guide may not be up-to-
date, but the general procedures remain correct.

Starting AutoPIPE
AutoPIPE should only be started after all previous sections have been completed. Missing any of the
previous steps could result in AutoPIPE reverting to Demo mode.

Start AutoPIPE by double-clicking the desktop icon , or select Start > Programs > Bentley >
AutoPIPE CONNECT > AutoPIPE.

Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing

1. Each time AutoPIPE is started, the application will display the Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing
splash screen as shown below, unless the Show Welcome Screen on startup check-box is disabled.
2. Depending on your licenses available in the Bentley Licensing Tool, select the appropriate radio
button.
3. If your license contract has the KHK 2 Add-on and you wish to add that feature, you can also
select that check-box in addition to the AutoPIPE Edition radio button.

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Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing

4. After pressing the OK button, AutoPIPE:

a. Verifies the Bentley Licensing Tool has been installed.
b. Checks for available licenses for the selected product.
c. If available, reduces the available pool licenses by one.
AutoPIPE will then be ready for use. The Title Bar verifies if the application has a valid license.
For example:

If a valid license was not found (i.e., License pool = 0, or the application is not listed in the
Bentley Licensing Tool), the application will revert to Demo mode.
5. If the application reverts to Demo mode:
a. Verify the AutoPIPE version selected in Step 2 matches the license available in the
Bentley Licensing Tool Product list.
b. Verify a license is available (i.e., Available > 0, Available column in the Bentley
Licensing Tool License Checkout tab.
c. Verify the internet connection and server connection.
d. Verify the SELECTserver Dashboard Settings (i.e., Application restrictions, user
restrictions, etc.) [Link] (can only be accessed
by Bentley On-site Administrator).
e. Refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.

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Troubleshooting

Installing on Windows 7
On some Windows Vista and Windows 7 systems, it has been observed that selecting a different installation
path can crash or hang the installer. This is caused by compatibility issues between the InstallSheild script and
Windows Vista/Windows 7 in certain configurations. Please follow the steps below to resolve this issue.
1. Platforms supported: Windows 7 Professional or higher (the application will not function
correctly on other versions of Windows).
2. Install to the default locations (do not select a different installation drive location as this has been
known to crash the installer).
3. Modify the setup properties: change the compatibility mode.
• Download AutoPIPE to your local computer hard drive.
• Log on with Administrator privileges.
• Navigate to the extracted setup files found in the
...\BentleyDownloads\ap09060011en\09060011en\product\install (the file path name may change
with different AutoPIPE versions, but the procedure remains correct).
• Right click on [Link] and select Properties.
• In the Compatibility tab, enable the Run this program in compatibility mode for check-
box, then select Windows XP SP2 as shown below.

• Click OK to close this dialog.

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Installing on Windows 7

• Install the application using all default settings.

4. Modify the setup properties: run the program as an Administrator.
• Right click on [Link] and select Properties.
• In the Compatibility tab, enable the Run this program as an administrator check-box.
• Begin the installation process again.
5. Error occurs when installing: Unhandled Exception Error number 0x80040707:
If this error message displays during an installation or upgrade, circumvent the problem by:
•Navigate to the directory that contains the file for launching the installation (for example,
[Link]).
• Right-click on the installation file and select Run As.
• Disable the Protect My Computer And Data From Unauthorized Activity check-box,
then press OK.
• Alternatively, if you're running this installation from a CD, you may need to clean the CD
and try the installation again.
• This error may also be resolved by running Windows Update on the system before running
the installation.
• There are many on-line references for this error. Bentley recommends searching for
additional information/solutions.
6. Turn off DATA execution.
• Turn off data execution protection before installing AutoPIPE.
• Right click on My Computer and choose Properties. Then select the Advanced tab,
Performance, and then Settings.

7. Inspect background processes.

Some applications running in the background may cause problems when trying to install the
application. Verify the following types are turned off during the installation process:
• File Management software.
• Virus protection software.

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Licensing Questions and Answers

Licensing Questions and Answers

What is Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing)?
Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) is Bentley’s updated
licensing management system that provides additional functionality to optimize the value of
your Bentley Subscription. License entitlements are granted and maintained through User
Management by the replacement of site activation keys with user validation in order to
enhance security around your Bentley licenses and subscriptions.
How do I enable Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing)?
First, your users must be registered. Click here for detailed instructions. Once users have
completed registration they must install an application that features Subscription Entitlement
Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing).
Can I disable Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing)?
No, Applications that are delivered with Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly
CONNECT Licensing) cannot be disabled.
Does Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) work with every
Bentley application?
Not at this time. However, we are currently certifying the Subscription Entitlement Service
(formerly CONNECT Licensing) Client with our application versions, so the list will
continue to expand. Currently, the Administrator can only see the list of applications (no
version information) in the ‘Entitlement Management’ service under ‘Applications and
Services’ in the CONNECTION Center. A current list of the certified applications and
versions will be available shortly.
If I have Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) enabled for a
Bentley application loaded and I install a newer product version, is Subscription Entitlement
Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) automatically enabled?
Yes, all newly released Bentley applications will be Subscription Entitlement Service
(formerly CONNECT Licensing) enabled.
Do I need any special roles?
You’ll need an Administrator or Co-administrator role assigned to access Entitlement
Management so that they can set the appropriate notification and access settings. End users
do not need any special role assigned.
Is there an offline mode?
Yes. The Administrator can choose to enforce sign in, thus disabling offline usage.
Can users still check out a license?
Yes. License checkout still functions. This can be done by the Administrator via the
Entitlement Management Service or by the user in the Bentley Licensing Tool.
Does Subscription Entitlement Service (formerly CONNECT Licensing) restrict usage?

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No. Users can still use more applications than they have licenses, however they can enable a
notification letting users know when they may be about to exceed a certain number of seats
set by the Administrator in Entitlement Management.

Can I restrict a user from gaining access to a specific application?

Yes. The Administrator can add or remove entitlements for one or more applications per
user.
How do I know I am about to use an incremental license?
A dialog box will display a warning alert to the user when they are about to exceed a limit set
by the Administrator. A custom message can be created by the Administrator to provide the
user with instructions on what to do when that notification appears.
What do I do after I get the usage alert?
The user may either end the application session or continue to use the application. The
Administrator has the ability to customize this alert to reflect you Organization's policy. If
the notification option is enabled in the Entitlement Management Service, that allows the
user to continue to use the application, the Administrator will be notified if the user chooses
to do so. (In this case it may result in a term license being issued if that usage is incremental
to the number of licenses covered under SELECT).
If I do not get a license notification is my Organization still responsible for application
usage?
Subscribers continue to hold the responsibility to manage their licenses within the terms of
the SELECT Agreement. The license alert notifications assist with license management but
is not meant to supplement the responsibility of the account to monitor their usage.
What might cause notifications or alerts not to occur?
Some reasons this might occur (but are not excluded to):
• Users may be working on a product not configured for notifications properly;
• The threshold may not be set according to the available licenses;
• Users may become disconnected from the network while they are using the product;
• A network delay/outage prevents the message from presenting to the user;
• Notifications may not be enabled by your administrator.

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