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The purpose of this article is to provide a list of resources for new users to StormCAD. Please use these links to gain a better understanding of the StormCAD software. If you have any further questions, please post on the Haestad Forum.
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 here: StormCAD TechNotes and FAQs
Downloading Software - for information on how to download the latest version. Downloading Haestad / Hydraulics and Hydrology Software
Activating a Product - information and troubleshoot guide for licensing
Hydraulics and Hydrology Product Licensing (Activation) FAQs and Troubleshooting
Compatibility Matrix- Information on Operating System, AutoCAD and MicroStation compatibility.
Platform Compatibility
Quick Start Lessons
The Quick Start lessons give you hands-on experience with many of the features and capabilities of StormCAD. These detailed lessons will help you get started exploring and using the software. To access the Quick Start Lessons within StormCAD go to File > Help > Quick Start Lesson (CONNECT Edition) or Help > Quick Start Lessons (V8i)
Another way to become acquainted with StormCAD is to run and experiment with the included sample files, located in the "Samples" folder within the product installation folder (typically C:\Program Files\Bentley\StormCAD\Samples).
Scenarios and Alternatives- Learn how to use the powerful Scenario management capabilities.
Scenario and Alternative Management
StormCAD-related TechNotes - Additional comprehensive technical articles for StormCAD
StormCAD TechNotes and FAQs
Haestad Community Wiki
A comprehensive collection of wiki articles is available to search through, for specific questions, topics and problems. Using the search bar from within the wiki will search for all articles for Haestad products, including StormCAD.
Haestad Wiki
Haestad Forum - This forum provides a place to ask questions and contribute to discussions on Haestad products.
Haestad | Hydraulics and Hydrology Forum
Bentley Training- Formal Bentley Training
Storm Sewer Design and Modeling using StormCAD Learning Path
Haestad Calendar - upcoming live training and new product release dates
Haestad Calendar
Free Webinars- free video webinars on various features in StormCAD (and other products):
http://pages.info.bentley.com/videos/
Alerts on new releases and updates- Subscribe to our bog for email/RSS alerts when a new product version is available:
Haestad | Hydraulics and Hydrology Blog
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
Stormwater Conveyance Modeling and Design
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.
Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering, 8th Edition