PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition Readme

To Install PLAXIS 3D

If you install PLAXIS 3D for the first time, you will have to download the installer from Bentley Software Downloads. You need to create an account and then log in, to access the download site.

Note: To discontinue installing the product at any time, click Cancel.
  1. In an Explorer window, double-click the PLAXIS 3D setup executable.

    The PLAXIS 3D Installation Wizard opens.

  2. (Optional) To change the location where PLAXIS 3D is installed, either:

    type a folder path in the Installation Directory field

    or

    click the Browse button () next to Installation Directory field. In the Browse For Folder dialog that opens, browse to the drive and folder where you want to install PLAXIS 3D, then click OK.

  3. To read the End-User Licencing Agreement (EULA), click the Licencing Agreement link.

    The End-User Licencing Agreement opens in a web browser.

  4. After reading the licence agreement, check the I accept the End User Licencing Terms check box if you understand and agree to the Licence Agreement Terms and Conditions. Click Next.

    Note that, agreeing to the licence agreement is required in order to install the product.

  5. Click Install to start the installation.

    The installation requires administrator rights. If Windows prompts you with a User Account Control dialog, click Yes to proceed.

  6. Once the installation has finished, the Install Wizard will notify you. Click Finish.

    A program group is created for this product.