Many firms stick with V8i because it has years of real-world validation. Newer versions sometimes introduce bugs or UI changes that disrupt productivity. V8i is a “known quantity”—it doesn’t crash unexpectedly.

is a comprehensive structural analysis and design software application developed by Bentley Systems . The "V8i" designation stands for "V8 integrated," representing Bentley’s platform generation that emphasized interoperability with MicroStation and other Bentley products.