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Constant WaterGEMS crashing

Anyone having issues with WaterGEMS V8i crashing when either adding a new scenario to a simple model, or when editing elements of a scenario?

Compacting databases or moving .wtglight files to a separate directory then re-inserting them is useless.   No help from Bentley.

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  • I typically prefer to use WaterGEMS with dxf files as using AutoCAD link is cumbersome, and a couple of the features (creating curved lines, etc. with mouse) don’t work within the AutoCAD version.  It is also cumbersome to create a useable 3D surface model for automatic elevation assignments.  We have found slight differences in elevation values between XML files, DTM files and DFX contour files.  Is this normal?
     
    Is there a better printing capability in the new version?   The current version we have is difficult and cumbersome to print with.
     
    We have not upgraded AutoCAD across the company platforms yet, but will do this year.  Let me look into this as a separate program on my computer.
     
    Thanks.
     
     
     

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    Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
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  • I typically prefer to use WaterGEMS with dxf files as using AutoCAD link is cumbersome, and a couple of the features (creating curved lines, etc. with mouse) don’t work within the AutoCAD version.  It is also cumbersome to create a useable 3D surface model for automatic elevation assignments.  We have found slight differences in elevation values between XML files, DTM files and DFX contour files.  Is this normal?
     
    Is there a better printing capability in the new version?   The current version we have is difficult and cumbersome to print with.
     
    We have not upgraded AutoCAD across the company platforms yet, but will do this year.  Let me look into this as a separate program on my computer.
     
    Thanks.
     
     
     

    Lee Niles, P.E. | Sr. Project Engineer
    Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
    TBPE Firm Registration #470 | TBPLS Firm Registration #10028800

    2000 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213
    P: 210.375.9000 | E: LNiles@pape-dawson.com

    San Antonio | Austin | Houston | Fort Worth | Dallas

    CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
    This electronic mail transmission may be confidential, may be privileged, and should be read or retained only by the intended recipient.
    If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete it from your system.

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  • We have found slight differences in elevation values between XML files, DTM files and DFX contour files.  Is this normal?

    I assume you're referring to the Terrain Model feature. Yes - slight different are expected with different file formats, as the triangulation and interpolation methods will be different.

    Is there a better printing capability in the new version?   The current version we have is difficult and cumbersome to print with.

    The printing dialog has not changed, and I am not aware of any particular issues with printing - have you tried printing to PDF if you're having difficulty printing to a physical printer? If you need to explore that further, please start a new thread (discussion) on the forum so we can troubleshoot.

    Reporting has been improved in the CONNECT Edition, though; there is a new Custom Reports feature, for setting up standard report formats, and you would eventually print them or export to PDF.


    Regards,

    Jesse Dringoli
    Technical Support Manager, OpenFlows
    Bentley Communities Site Administrator
    Bentley Systems, Inc.