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Below you find a collection of links to Help topics related to StormCAD V8i. These are various resources for New Users to StormCAD V8i. Please use these links to gain a better understanding of the StormCAD software. You will find a collection of TechNotes, Forums, and Training links. This Wiki is great for novice users and 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 StormCAD releases under the StormCAD 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 StormCAD V8i. These detailed lessons will help you get started exploring and using the software. To access the Quick Start Lessons within the StormCAD software use the following steps.
1. Open StormCAD.2. Go to Help > Quick Start Lessons.
Another way to become acquainted with Bentley StormCAD V8i is to run and experiment with the included sample files, located in the C:\Program Files\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples directory, or C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples on a Windows 7 computer. To open one of these existing examples:
From the Welcome to Bentley StormCAD V8i dialog, click the Open Existing project button and browse to the C:\Program Files\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples directory, or C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples on a Windows 7 computer. Highlight a sample file and click Open.
If the Welcome to Bentley StormCAD V8i dialog is not open, click the File pull-down menu and select the Open command. Then browse to the C:\Program Files\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples directory, or C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\StormCAD8\Samples on a Windows 7 computer.. 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
BECommunities 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 StormCAD V8i.
http://learn.bentley.com/app/Public/ViewLearningPathDetails?lpId=100008
Free Webinars- the below list contains free video webinars on various features in our products, including StormCAD:
http://pages.info.bentley.com/videos/?Filter=Hydraulics%20and%20Hydrology
Legacy Knowledgebase - For additional information regarding StormCAD V8i in the Legacy Knowledgebase.
http://appsnet.bentley.com/kbase/
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
From the development of design discharges and hydrographs to the analysis and design of channels, culverts, and detention facilities, Stormwater Conveyance Modeling and Design is a one-stop, comprehensive textbook for all of your stormwater needs. Topics include:
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