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Below you find a collection of links to Help topics related to CivilStorm v8i. These are various resources for New Users to CivilStorm v8i. Please use these links to gain a better understanding of the CivilStorm software. You will find a collection of TechNotes, Forum, and Training links. This Wiki is great for both novice users and also as a great supplement for more advanced users. Please use the BECommunities Forum to contact us regarding any questions or comments.
What's New in the latest version? - As new versions are released, typically an article is published with details of the new features. You can find such articles on new CivilStorm releases under the CivilStorm header in the Technotes and FAQs index page.
Downloading Software - Check out the following Wiki articles to learn how to download Bentley software from our website.
http://communities.bentley.com/products/licensing/w/licensing__wiki/software-download-instructions.aspx
http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/w/hydraulics_and_hydrology__wiki/8175.aspx
Activating a Product - Check out this wiki to troubleshoot XM Licensing Activation for your Bentley Product.
http://communities.bentley.com/products/licensing/w/licensing__wiki/troubleshooting-product-activation-for-xm-and-higher.aspx
Compatibility Matrix - Version Compatibility Chart for the Hydraulics and Hydrology Products.
http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/w/hydraulics_and_hydrology__wiki/3407.aspx
Quick Start Lessons
The Quick Start lessons give you hands-on experience with many of the features and capabilities of CivilStorm V8i. These detailed lessons will help you get started exploring and using the software. To access the Quick Start Lessons within the CivilStorm software use the following steps.
1. Open CivilStorm.2. Go to Help > Quick Start Lessons.
Another way to become acquainted with Bentley CivilStorm V8i is to run and experiment with the included sample files, located in the C:\Program Files\Bentley\CivilStorm8\Samples directory. To open one of these existing examples:
From the Welcome to Bentley CivilStormV8i dialog, click the Open Existing project button and browse to the C:\Program Files\Bentley\CivilStorm8\Samples directory. Highlight a sample file and click Open.
If the Welcome to Bentley CivilStorm V8i dialog is not open, click the File pulldown menu and select the Open command. Then browse to the C:\Program Files\Bentley\CivilStorm8\Samples directory. Highlight a sample file and click Open.
Scenarios and Alternatives - This TechNote will describe and explain Scenarios and Alternatives in depth.
http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/w/hydraulics_and_hydrology__wiki/scenario-and-alternative-management.aspx
Other Related TechNotes - More comprehensive Lessons and TechNotes for the Water and Wastewater products.
http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/w/hydraulics_and_hydrology__wiki/selectsupport-technotes-and-faqs.aspx
H&H Community Forum - This community provides users of the Water and Wastewater products with the ability to take advantage of online resources to help you learn how to make the most out of your software investment:
http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/default.aspx
Bentley Training - The following will link to our Formal Bentley Training website for additional training and resources regarding CivilStorm v8i.
http://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathDetails?lpId=100017
Free Webinars- the below list contains free video webinars on various features in our products, including CivilStorm:
http://pages.info.bentley.com/videos/?Filter=Haestad
SCMD - Stormwater Conveyance Modeling and Design
Stormwater conveyance design and analysis requires the engineer to consider a number of system components, including open channels, inlets, roadway crossings, storm sewers, and detention facilities. Stormwater Conveyance Modeling and Design guides you through the design and analysis process using a unique approach that combines the theoretical fundamentals with practical design guidance and hydraulic modeling techniques.
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Training/Products/Resources/Books/SCMD.htm
CAiHE - Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering
Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering (CAiHE), 8th Edition is an all-inclusive water resources guide for practicing engineers and students in the hydraulics and hydrology fields. It links theory with real-world applications through exercises and examples of the technology, theory, and analysis methods at the forefront of hydraulic engineering. The examples cover everything from water quality analysis and hydraulic theory to detention pond design, dynamic modeling, culvert hydraulics, and more.
http://www.bentley.com/en-US/Training/Products/Resources/Books/CAiHE+8th+edition.htm