AutoPIPE

CONNECT v11.1

Quick Start Guide

Last Updated: May 23, 2017
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prohibited and subject to civil and criminal penalties. Please refer to the License Agreement (EULA) for
authorization to make a backup copy of the software. You may not sell this software or documentation or
give copies of them to anyone else.
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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 ............................................................................................... 4
Log into the Bentley Web Site ....................................................................................................................... 4
Download Bentley AutoPIPE ......................................................................................................................... 6
Download Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set ....................................................................................... 8
Download SELECTserver ............................................................................................................................ 10

Chapter 2: Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 13

Install Bentley SELECTserver ..................................................................................................................... 13
Install From Downloaded Files .................................................................................................................... 13
Uninstall Previous Versions of Bentley AutoPIPE ........................................................................................ 14
Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition ............................................................................................... 14
Install AutoPIPE Updates ............................................................................................................................ 16
Install Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set ............................................................................................ 16

Chapter 3: License Setup Guide ...................................................................................... 17

SELECT License – Standalone Workstations (Node Locked) ..................................................................... 17
Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 17
SELECT License – Network Workstations................................................................................................... 20
Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Instructions .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 4: Starting AutoPIPE .......................................................................................... 23

Starting AutoPIPE ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Welcome to AutoPIPE Licensing ................................................................................................................. 23

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 25

Installing on Windows 7 ............................................................................................................................... 25
Licensing Questions and Answers ............................................................................................................... 27

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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. The images and version numbers depicted may not be up-to-date
but the general procedure remains correct. You will need your Bentley login and password information to log
into the Bentley website in order to download applications or create CDs to be mailed to you.
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.

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 the CDs received from the Bentley QA&R manager.

If you do not have logon information, please contact your local Bentley office at 1-800-Bentley (236-8539),
outside the United States +1 610-458-5000, or please click here: http://www.bentley.com/en-
US/Corporate/Contact+Us/Find+Local+Office/.

If you have your email address and need your password (or have forgotten your password), click here:
http://www.bentley.com/forgotpassword/.

To obtain Technical or Licensing Support for your products, please submit a service ticket here:
http://apps.bentley.com/srmanager/ProductSupport.

For product activation and additional licensing information, please click here:
http://www.bentley.com/activate.

Log into the Bentley Web Site

1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/.
2. Within the Support Services section, press Go To Personal Portal.

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Log into the Bentley Web Site

3. Once you have logged into your Personal Portal, press Software Downloads from within the My
Support section.

4. Log into the web site.

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

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE

Download Bentley AutoPIPE

1. Once you are logged in, the Software Fulfillment page will display:

Note: If this page does not display, please click here.

2. Expand the Product Line entry, then click on Pipe Stress and Vessel Analysis.

3. Click on All Downloads beneath AutoPIPE to see a listing of all available versions. The Search
panel should appear as shown below:

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE

4. Locate the version number to download (the most recent version is listed first and descends to
the lower version of the application), then enable the check-box next to the appropriate version
of the application and click the Download icon.

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

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 BRC for additional help.

5. The SELECTservices Online Legal Terms of Use window displays.

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set

6. Press Accept. A box will appear at the bottom of the screen.

7. Select Save as to save the file to your desktop or to another folder location.

Download Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set

1. Expand the Product Line entry, then click on Pipe Stress and Vessel Analysis.

2. Click on All Downloads beneath AutoPIPE to see a listing of all available versions. The Search
panel should appear as shown below:

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Download Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set

3. Locate the version number to download (the most recent version is listed first and descends to
the lower version of the application), then enable the check-box next to the appropriate version
of the application and click the Download icon.

4. The SELECTservices Online Legal Terms of Use window displays.

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Download SELECTserver

5. Press Accept. A box will appear at the bottom of the screen.

6. Select Save as to save the file to your desktop or to another folder location.
7. Other applications required to complete an installation.
 SELECTserver (i.e. Bentley hosted SELECTserver, Local Managed SELECTserver, or
Node lock license). Contact the Bentley SELECTserver group for available options and
instructions to install.
 Bentley AutoPIPE V8i (must be the same version as the ATS downloaded above).

Download SELECTserver
1. Open a web browser and navigate to http://selectservices.bentley.com/en-US/.
2. Within the Support Services section, press Go To Personal Portal.

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Download SELECTserver

3. Once you have logged into your Personal Portal, press Software Downloads from within the My
Support section.

4. Log into the web site.

5. Once you are logged in, the Software Fulfillment page will display:

Note: If this page does not display, please click here.

6. Expand the Product Line entry, then click on Cloud Platform.

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Download SELECTserver

7. Click on All Downloads beneath SELECTserver to see a listing of all available versions. The
Search panel should appear as shown below:

8. Locate the version number to download (the most recent version is listed first and descends to
the lower version of the application), then enable the check-box next to the appropriate version
of the application and click the Download icon.
9. The SELECTservices Online Legal Terms of Use window displays.
10. Press Accept. A box will appear at the bottom of the screen.
11. Select 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. The images
depicted may not be up-to-date but the general procedure remains correct. 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. The installation of
AutoPIPE or AutoPIPE ATS assumes that a Bentley-hosted SELECTserver, Local Managed SELECTserver,
or Node lock license has already been installed. Contact the Bentley SELECTserver group for available
options and instructions to install SELECTserver.
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 Bentley SELECTserver

The installation of AutoPIPE or AutoPIPE ATS assumes that a Bentley-hosted SELECTserver or Local
Managed SELECTserver has already been installed and configured. If neither have been installed, contact
Bentley’s SELECTserver group or the Bentley License Team for available options and instructions to install
SELECTserver.
For standalone AutoPIPE installations; SELECTserver is not required; however, a Nodelock license is
required. Contact your Bentley on-site manager or the Bentley License Team for details on how to receive a
Node lock license file (.XML).

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; suggest 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.

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Uninstall Previous Versions of Bentley 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. Uninstall the following applications:

 All previous versions of AutoPIPE.

 PCF to NTL translator.
 ADLPipe to NTL translator.
 Bentley STRAIT.
 Remove remaining folders in …\Bentley\ AutoPIPE and Translator folders.

Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition

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

This procedure assumes that SELECTserver has been installed and configured. If it has not, contact the
Bentley License group or the Bentley SELECTserver 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 CDs received from Bentley Systems QA&R manager.
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. 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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Install Bentley AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition

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.

Install Bentley AutoPIPE Acceptance Test Set

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

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.
Before installing the Acceptance Test Set, install AutoPIPE using the procedure above.
Note: The ATS version number MUST match AutoPIPE's version number or ATS results are
unacceptable.

If you have already installed AutoPIPE ATS, uninstall previous versions, use the Add/Remove
Programs utility (found in the Control Panel) to uninstall all previous versions, then reboot the
computer.
2. Navigate to the downloaded .EXE file using the procedure above 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. Accept all default settings.

4. After the installation is completed, Bentley highly recommends running the ATS and reading the
following documents (…\ATS) for very important information:
 Read1st.htm.
 readme.ats.
 ap_ats.pdf.

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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.

There are two options for licensing Bentley applications:

 Standalone Workstations. Requires an .XML license file to be imported into the License
Management Tool in order to license installed applications. The .XML file is checked out against
a Bentley-hosted or user-deployed SELECTserver account.
 Networked Workstations. Connected temporarily/permanently to a Bentley-hosted or user-
deployed server on a network. While connected, licenses can be checked in/out as required from
a pool of available licenses on the contract.
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.

SELECT License – Standalone Workstations (Node Locked)

Overview
An internet/network connection is not required to authenticate the AutoPIPE license. In order to use the
application, a valid SELECT license file (.XML) is required with the AutoPIPE license options checked out
for an extended period of time. A standalone license is locked to a specific computer and cannot be moved.
If the license needs to be moved, contact the party that provided the .XML file for an updated file.

Instructions
1. Install AutoPIPE following the procedures provided.
2. Acquire a valid Bentley SELECT license file (.XML) from your Bentley on-site Administrator,
hosted server, deployed server, Bentley License Team, or Account Manager. Prior to receiving
an .XML file, the user may need to provide a computer name where the application is to be
installed.
3. Copy the license file on your hard disk by selecting AutoPIPE > License Management Tool
or start AutoPIPE and select the License Management Tool toolbar icon.
4. The first time this command is issued, a warning message may display. Press OK.
5. The License Management Tool dialog displays. Select the License Checkout tab, then select File >
Import.

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SELECT License – Standalone Workstations (Node Locked)

6. The Import License File dialog displays. Browse to the location of the license file (.XML), then
select it and press Open to import the license file.
7. If the file is successfully imported, the available licenses are displayed with the expiration date.

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SELECT License – Standalone Workstations (Node Locked)

8. The security is now in place. The installation is complete and AutoPIPE is ready for use.
Note: When AutoPIPE is launched, a SELECTservice warning message may appear. Press Yes and a
local host server name will be set for the standalone license to be active which will allow the
program to be authorized.

If updating the node lock to a Network license server, complete the following:
1. From the License Management Tool dialog, select Tools > Options.
2. Update the Server Name and Site Activation Key information with the appropriate values as shown
below.

3. Press Test Connection to confirm the information entered.

4. To view the Server Name and Site Activation Key, select the License Management Tool
toolbar icon.
5. After the application opens, select Tools > Options.

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SELECT License – Network Workstations

Server name:
Bentley Hosted server name = selectserver.bentley.com
Or
Company Deployed server name = company license server name. Contact your IT department.

Site Activation Key:

These are unique keys provided by the Bentley License Team. Contact your Bentley on-site
administrator or Bentley License department for this information.

SELECT License – Network Workstations

Overview
Installations that use Bentley’s Hosted Server or a Customer’s Deployed Server to authenticate licenses to run
AutoPIPE. An internet/network connection is not required to authenticate the licenses.
Acquire the following information from your Bentley on-site Administrator, AutoPIPE software supplier, or
Bentley License Department.
 Hosted SELECTserver Name or customer’s Deployed Server Name.
 Site Activation Key.

Instructions
1. Install AutoPIPE following the instructions provided, but do not start the application because
the licensing portion has not been configured at this point.
2. Download the SELECTserver as previously described.
3. Install Bentley SELECTserver.
Note: Full details of the SELECTserver installation are included in the download.
 Contact the Bentley License department or Bentley SELECTserver group for technical
support.
4. After the Bentley SELECTserver has been correctly installed, start AutoPIPE and select the
License Management Tool toolbar icon.
5. The first time this command issued, a warning may appear. Press OK.
6. After the License Management Tool dialog displays, select Tool > Options.
7. Enter the Server Name and Site Activation Key information provided to you:

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SELECT License – Network Workstations

Note: Bentley hosted server name = selectserver.bentley.com, while deployed server names are
handled by your company. Enter Proxy Configuration information as required by your IT
department.

8. Press Test Connection to confirm the entries are correct. The following displays.

Note: If the SELECTserver and Activation Key are not verified, confirm the data entered and server
connection (contact Bentley license department) are correct.

9. Press OK to accept the settings. The License Management Tool displays with all available licenses in
the top window. AutoPIPE will only run in Demo mode until one or more license are available
for checkout.

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10. The security is now in place. The installation is complete and AutoPIPE is ready for use.

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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 License Management Tool, select the proper radio
button.

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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.
4. After pressing OK button, the application:
a. Verifies the License Management Tool is installed.
b. Checks for available license for the selected product.
c. If available, checks out the license.
d. 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
License Management 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
License Management Tool Product list.
b. Verify a license is available (i.e., Available > 0, Available column in the License
Management 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.) http://selectserver.bentley.com/bss/admin/ (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 Setup.exe 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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 Install the application using all default settings.

4. Modify the setup properties: run the program as an Administrator.
 Right click on Setup.exe 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,
Setup.exe).
 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 Product Activation?
Product activation is the act of authenticating a product for entitled use. V8i Edition
applications are equipped, by default, with six behavioral states – Trial, Activated, Offline,
Crippled/Disabled, Expired and Demo/Deactivated.
The Trial period begins with installation and ends after the trial period license has expired or
with Activation, whichever comes first. During the Trial period, most applications run in
full-functioning mode, with no limitations applied to their activated state.
Initially all applications start in Trial mode. It occurs if logs have never been transmitted or
logs have been transmitted but no license is available and the product has been used for less
than 15 days. Once a product has been activated, it can never enter Trial mode again. Once
the 15 days trial has expired, it cannot be restarted.
AutoPIPE Nuclear edition does not have a trial period available.
An application is activated when it is licensed, which is most commonly achieved by
successfully transmitting logs to the server and having a valid license on the server if logs
have been successfully transmitted within the past 24 hours. Once activated, a product can
never go back to Trial.
Offline state indicated that the application wasn’t able to successfully transmit logs to the
server on the last attempt. Application can only reach at this state if product has been
successfully activated once. Application will stay in this state until logs are successfully
transmitted to the server, at which point it will return to an Activated state, or the client
hasn’t been able to connect to the server in the required amount of time (15 days) at which
point it will move to the Crippled/Disabled state.
Crippled/Disabled state Indicates that the application hasn’t connected to the
SELECTserver within the required time (15 days). Application will stay in this state until
logs are successfully transmitted to the server, at which point it will return to an Activated
state.
Expired state indicates that the application has never been activated and the trial duration
has been exceeded. Application can only enter this state if the product has never been
activated. Application can only exit this state to an activated state if a valid license is found
on the SELECTserver and logs are successfully transmitted.
An application will reach its Deactivated state only when the Trial period has lapsed and the
product has not been activated. In its Deactivated state, an application generally runs for a
short period of time and then stops e.g. Microstation. However applications like AutoPIPE
run in a DEMO mode (20 node limit).
Do node locked licenses have to check into the Bentley hosted licensing server every 30
days?
No. Non-SELECT, permanent licenses are essentially checked-out licenses tied to a
particular machine name and carry an indefinite term.

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Licensing Questions and Answers

What is a Pooled License?

A pooled license is a “floating” license, centrally managed by SELECTserver. A desktop
application can draw its license from a SELECTserver pool of licenses located at the
SELECT site. A pooled license is not permanently tied to an individual computer. This
license type is available for MicroStation-based and stand-alone (non-MicroStation)
applications. A pooled license is the most common type of license among SELECT
accounts and is a major benefit of Bentley SELECT. Pooled licenses have a term that
coincides with the renewal date of the SELECT Agreement.
How does it work if we have 21 licenses and 30 users?
Note: The pooled behavior works essentially the same as it does now. You can have
apps installed on as many machines as you wish and you have a "usage count" in
the license file (called a "Site" on SELECT server). There's a slight difference in
the "handshake" between the client and the license server, though, in the new
SELECT Server (SS). In your existing SS, the handshake is based on a license
request from the client application and a corresponding license grant by the
server. If successful, the client will emit a "heartbeat" as long as the session is
open. This is how SS determines that the license is still in use and how it
calculates and records the session time ("usage"). The problem with this model is
that it requires this real-time connection to the license server and puts it in a
precarious, mission-critical position. If this connection is broken or not available,
users can still run their applications up to 15 days offline period. The client runs
the application and records usage locally. When a daily connection is made with
SS, the client posts its own usage log, essentially saying "this is what I used",
including the app, version, and duration (Usages are tracked by machineID on an
hourly basis).

Note: The license can be checked out to the client for up to 90 days or longer using the
License Management Tool.

Why do I need SELECTserver?

SELECTserver is the exclusive enabler of several incremental SELECT licensing benefits,
including the pooling of desktop licenses.
Does my SELECTserver need to be connected to the Internet?
Yes, we recommend that SELECTserver Edition has access to the Internet. This will make
routine transactions, like transmitting usage reports and downloading updated license files,
much more convenient. All transactions are performed under HTTPS protocol, so no
proprietary information will be compromised.
If a SELECTserver cannot maintain an Internet connection, it should be connected within
15 days offline duration.
What happens to my checked-out license if I lose my laptop?
SELECTserver admin pages provide a way to backup checked-out licenses, so they can be
retrieved and copied back to the client machine if necessary. In extreme cases, the System
Administrator can revoke a checked-out license and return it to the pool.

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What is the SELECTserver Gateway?

SELECTserver can manage V8i Edition products and pre-XM applications, such as
MicroStation V8 2004 Edition or MicroStation/J. For the latter, SELECTserver provides a
“gateway” as a proxy for the current SELECTserver. It allows pre-V8i applications to
communicate with the new SELECTserver. In fact, SELECTserver Edition can extend
several benefits of the new system to existing applications, including the thirty-day evaluation
mode, extended periods for checked out licenses, and the reliability of a system built on
standard Web-based server technology.
Will my SELECTserver operate in a proxy server environment?
Yes, SELECTserver will work in a proxy server environment in several ways. First, V8i
applications will be able to communicate to SELECTserver via a proxy server.
SELECTservers will also be able to communicate with Bentley.com Web services via a
proxy server. Finally, SELECTserver Gateway will be able to communicate with
SELECTservers via proxy servers.
Can I obtain a fail-over license to prevent against catastrophe?
There will be no need to replace redundant licenses that have been issued for the purposes
of fail-over or redundancy. SELECTserver Edition is built on standard Microsoft
technologies that are well-suited for clustering or other techniques used to safeguard
application servers. In addition, SELECTserver is no longer a real-time license server, so if a
connection is lost, licensed applications are still able to run in full-functioning model.
How is pooled usage defined?
SELECT subscriber entitlement of pooled usage of Bentley desktop applications is defined
in the Bentley SELECT Agreement (2004). SELECTserver reports usage based on 1-hour
intervals.
What if I don’t want to manage my own licenses?
Bentley will offer a hosted license service, based primarily on SELECTserver Edition and
offering essentially the same services that a deployed SELECTserver offers.
I have lost my Network Server connection, can I still run the program if I have not checked out a
license?
SELECTserver is no longer a real-time license server, so if a connection is lost, trust licensed
applications are still able to run in full-functioning mode. If the connection was lost while
you were using the application, you have a 15 days offline grace period to run the
application.
I encounter an error when attempting to install a localized version of AutoPIPE in my language.
What do I do?
As a trouble-shooting step, attempt to install the English version of AutoPIPE. This will
help our technical support team determine whether the problem affects all localizations of
AutoPIPE or a specific localized version only. Be sure to share the results of this test when
requesting support.

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