Students can access the full graphical modeling grid, beam tools, plate meshing, and parametric modeler for trusses and frames. You can create 2D and 3D models with the same precision as a professional.

is a time-locked, node-restricted edition of that professional software. It is designed exclusively for classroom assignments and personal practice.

Before discussing the student version, we must understand the platform. was developed by Research Engineers International and later acquired by Bentley Systems. The "V8i" moniker stands for "Version 8i," a generation of Bentley software known for its stability, intuitive interface, and powerful 64-bit solver.