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        • What's new in CivilStorm CONNECT Edition
        • What's new in CivilStorm V8i SELECTseries 2?
        • What's New with CivilStorm V8i SELECTseries 3?
      • Combining models with Submodel Import
      • Error publishing to i-model
      • For a modified basket handle shape conduit why is Area (Full Flow) equal to zero after computing?
      • +Hammer TechNotes and FAQs
      • Importing an AutoCAD or MicroStation CAD file using ModelBuilder
      • Learning Resource Guide for new users of HAMMER
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      • Silent installation for Bentley OpenFlows Products
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      • Understanding the Modified Rational Method
      • Using Fit To Page Printing In The Standalone Platform
      • +WaterGEMS and WaterCAD TechNotes and FAQs
      • What's New in SewerGEMS V8i SELECTseries 5?
      • What's new in SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, StormCAD and CivilStorm CONNECT Edition Update 1 (Build 10.01.01.04)
      • What's New with HAMMER CONNECT Edition
      • What's New with WaterGEMS and WaterCAD CONNECT Edition
    • Check boxes do not appear in tables such as Control Sets dialog
    • Consuming ContextCapture production files within your hydraulic model
    • Convergence NOT achieved Message when computing StormCAD or SewerCAD model
    • Converting Junctions or Hydrants to Isolation Valves
    • Displaying Shapefile Labels (Text) As a Background
    • Enhancing OpenFlows multi-user workflows with ProjectWise Share
    • Error "System.TypeInitializationException"
    • Error 32768 when opening model while integrated with ProjectWise
    • Errors installing patch set
    • Error when opening PondPack: "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" or "Application has generated an exception that could not be handled."
    • Error when saving or validating: System.AccessViolationException: Attempted to read or write protected memory.
    • File Open Dialog does not appear
    • Flextable Report of Multiple Element Types
    • Get to know OpenFlows CONNECT Edition
    • Get to know WaterGEMS, WaterCAD and HAMMER CONNECT Edition
    • How do I import/export multiple point pump curve pump definitions into a model using ModelBuilder?
    • How do you save backup files, so they save at different times and multiple levels?
    • How does the intermediate geodatabase (.MDB or .GDB) file function with ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro integration?
    • How to Delete Engineering Libraries if you get a message about a Read-only database
    • How to receive alerts on new version availability?
    • How to register DAO360.dll or a dll file?
    • How to search using wild cards on a sqlite type of database
    • How to See Hebrew or Arabic text in a .DXF file that was exported from WaterGEMS/WaterCAD
    • Hydraulic grade discontinuity at steep pipes or across nodes (frontwater analysis)
    • I get a red user notification that says, "Inlet guttter mannings n should be greater than 0".
    • Importing .HLB library files from old product versions into format used in the V8 product versions
    • Importing External Data in Geographic Coordinate Systems
    • Importing storm data and other library information from older versions
    • Changing element symbols in the AutoCAD platform
    • Interchange
    • Locating OpenFlows product error log file
    • Locating OpenFlows Product Version Number and License Information
    • Model backward / forward compatibility
    • Multi-user Workflows
    • Modeling a closed loop system
    • Modeling a flow split (diversion) with the SewerCAD or StormCAD numerical solver
    • Modeling turbine load acceptance plus load rejection
    • Multiple CN numbers for a catchment and multiple catchments with a single outlet node
    • Network Navigator Trace Upstream/Downstream does not return any elements
    • OpenFlows software numerical solver theory
    • Percent Connected Impervious Areas and Percent Unconnected Impervious Areas
    • Performing a hydrosanitary design in WaterGEMS or WaterCAD
    • PondPack user notification: "The composite outlet structure is either not selected or deleted."
    • Pressure pipe vs. conduit between pump and wetwell
    • Print Preview > Fit to Page shows blank page or Reports will not print
    • Properties not working when using MicroStation integration with ProjectWise
    • Properties, Flextables, user notifications, or other dialog is missing or will not open or appears to freeze the program in standalone
    • Properties, user notifications, or other tool managers not showing up in Integrated version of AutoCAD
    • Reusing Pump Definitions (Import / Export)
    • Reversing orientation of Pipes and Conduits in Bulk
    • Saving a hydraulic model when using the AutoCAD platform (i.e. integrated)
    • Important License Update for OpenFlows Users
    • Setting the invert elevation for multiple conduits coming into one manhole
    • Simple Controls vs. Logical Controls
    • Sorting and relabeling a flextable based on upstream-downstream order
    • Source of the default Specific Speed for pumps and turbines
    • Procedure for finding the curb length needed to capture 100% of gutter flow in a curb inlet with a continuously depressed gutter with no clogging
    • System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException crash when trying to open the application
    • Test Wiki Page - A1
    • Text, cells/blocks and line styles do not display correctly in a DXF background layer
    • The flow annotation (label) in my WaterGEMS for ArcMap isn't reflecting the value displayed in my Geotable or Flextable
    • The total area in the CN/Area Collection does not equal the total catchment area
    • Time tolerance setting in SCADAConnect Simulator
    • Troubleshooting ArcMap Integration
    • Turbine Efficiency
    • Understanding Flow (Additional Subsurface) and Flow (Additional Carryover)
    • Upcoming training and release dates for OpenFlows products
    • User notification "Downstream TW out of range..."
    • User notification "Pump exceeds the maximum operating point specified for the pump curve"
    • User Notification - The captured surface flow at this node does not connect a valid subsurface network. The flow is lost from the system.
    • User Notification: "There is an error in the data for this pipe. The associated data is incorrect"
    • User Notification: Cross section maximum elevation is above the maximum headwater elevation
    • User Notifications: "Pump On elevation is not in the range of upstream ...." and "Off elevation of pump is lower than ..."
    • Using batch pipe split to fix nodes that overlay a pipe instead of connecting to it
    • Using PondMaker with different tailwater for each return event
    • Valve "Status (Initial)" Definitions
    • Velocity Calculations and the Average Velocity Methods in SewerCAD and StormCAD
    • Viewing graph data for multiple scenarios
    • Water age results in a pipe are different from the age in the downstream junction
    • Water Loss Management
    • Water quality Analysis during transient events
    • WaterGems Tips
    • What are the limitations of importing/exporting EPANET files?
    • What is the dotted line that is associated with the isolation valves? Can I turn them off?
    • What's new in WaterCAD, WaterGEMS and HAMMER V8i SELECTseries 6 with CONNECT Integration?
    • What's New in WaterOPS CONNECT Edition 2.3 (Build 10.02.03.06)
    • When the user changes the fluid, why doesn't the calculated pump head change?
    • Working From Home With Your OpenFlows Software
    • "An error occurred when trying to calibrate the model"
    • "COM Error Not Documented" when opening OpenFlows product
    • "Default license feature configuration not found. Product features may be limited. Please run the License Administrator."
    • "The Depth-Flow, Depth-Flow (Simulated Variable Speed) and Volume-Flow pump definition types are unsupported"
    • "Unable to assign attribute ... for element because enumeration value ... is not valid."
    • Add custom data to profile with User Data Extensions
    • After computing a model with the SWMM solver, what does the following warning mean: "Maximum depth increased for node CB-XX"?
    • After computing the model, the pump efficiency results are listed as N/A
    • After running loadbuilder I get a message that says "The layer <Layer_Name> could not be opened."
    • Arch section shape modeling limitations
    • At what point does OpenFlows product license usage start when integrated with MicroStation?
    • Background image quality poor on some computers or Crash when opening models with background layers
    • Blocky stepwise pattern is displayed instead of a continous smooth pattern that was entered when using the SWMM engine
    • Calculating ellipse coefficients in CulvertMaster
    • Calculation of Side Flow factor with grate width less than gutter width
    • Can User Data Extensions be shared between elements in a model?
    • Catch basins imported as manholes from LandXML
    • Change in results before turbine load rejection occurs
    • Conduit "Size" attribute does not appear correctly in annotations or reports
    • Custom quadrant curve not being recognized
    • Date-time based query not working
    • Default license configuration not retaining setting
    • Do inactive elements count against the license count?
    • Does HAMMER support initially negative pressures?
    • Does the friction method affect local minor loss in pipes?
    • Does WaterGEMS and WaterCAD report pressures as gauge pressure or absolute pressure?
    • Efficiency Curve vs. Wire-to-Water Efficiency Curve
    • Error importing a LandXML file from StormCAD into Civil 3D "A pipe or conduit had an unsupported geometry"
    • Error message when validating model: "Elevation (Relative) values within the Irregular shape definition must be non-negative."
    • Error message: "Unrecognized database format ..." when trying to open model
    • Error Saving: "Custom results path is invalid"
    • Find if pump operates off of the pump curve during an automated fire flow scenario
    • Flow arrows are not included in an exported DGN file when using the Save Symbology option in the MicroStation platform
    • Flow from pump is delayed after pump startup
    • HAMMER error: "Zero initial head from pump (turbine). Change at least one of the heads at the pump ends of the adjacent pipes."
    • HEC-22 2nd edition energy loss calculations with the Implicit solver
    • How are "pipe sets" and "nodes of interest" used in a flushing analysis to get auxiliary results at other elements?
    • How can I see the amount of inflow or outflow occuring for a particular surge tank during the transient simulation in HAMMER?
    • How can I speed up computing a model that I need to extract elevations from - it is taking a long time to process in TRex?
    • How do I filter a column in my flextable using a custom query that retrieves all records with a <None> attribute?
    • How do I know if and when my pond is overtopping and how to quantify it?
    • How do I save my model files when working in the ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro platform?
    • How do the channel slopes and velocity effect the headloss formulas in SewerCAD and StormCAD?
    • How do you define the starting conditions of the transient simulation?
    • How does StormCAD handle gutter flow from an active catch basin to an inactive catch basin?
    • How does the diameter of an isolation valve effect the calculated results?
    • How to add comments on custom pump and turbine quadrant curves
    • How to find volume of water coming from a trace element?
    • How to open a .PRNX report file created on exporting custom report in OpenFlows product
    • Hydropneumatic tank atmospheric pressure not changing results
    • Hydropneumatic tank profile animation and time history shows zero gas volume
    • Initial surge when using turbine load acceptance operating case
    • Initial turbine HGL the same as the final HGL after load acceptance
    • Irregular Weir Flow Calculations in a Composite Outlet Structure
    • Is it possible to create old PondPack style text reports?
    • Is it possible to have a storm event start at a different time than the model simulation?
    • Is it possible to use point cloud information to populate elevations in Terrain Extractor (TRex)?
    • Is there a recommended level of Skelebration for different modeling conditions?
    • Is there a way to model a rectangular pipe in WaterCAD, WaterGEMS or HAMMER?
    • Junctions are created on top of one another after using ModelBuilder with the GIS-ID property
    • Learning Resource Guide for WaterSight
    • License usage in the ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro platform
    • LoadBuilder applying demands or loads to inactive elements
    • LoadBuilder importing zero flow loads
    • Log4net issues appear in security scans for OpenFlows products
    • Long time to load background layers
    • Manage Pump Speed Series
    • Manage Pump Time Series
    • Managing large number of scenarios
    • Missing Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio values in the material library
    • Modeling closed or pressurized pipes in PondPack
    • Modeling culverts in series in CulvertMaster
    • Modeling treatment for pollutants at nodes or ponds in SewerGEMS and CivilStorm
    • MrSid files are not available as a background layer type or an error is generated when loading MrSid files
    • My scenario label is not in my report preview when I run the report builder
    • +OpenFlows Academic Books
    • Pipe Renewal Planner Vs OpenFlows WaterCAP
    • Pipes connecting to the wrong element after submodel import
    • Pipes not merging when using Skelebrator with series pipe merging
    • PondPack error: Unable to open user roster
    • Problems opening GEOPAK Drainage file exported from StormCAD
    • Purpose of the Virtual Flow Depth Calculation Option
    • Query, alert or formula UDX not working correctly with "=" (equals)
    • Red user notification, "Post engine loading process encountering unexpected data. Please rectify any validation errors and try again."
    • Reporting pressure available at the exact total needed fire flow
    • SCADAConnect in SewerGEMS
    • Series Pipe Merging in Skelebrator not working for pipes with zero diameter
    • Sharing Queries for use in other models
    • Small difference in gutter worksheet result between US and SI units
    • The concentration at the stop node directly after a constituent source in a tank is decreasing rapidly
    • The control symbol, check valve symbol, and dashed lines connecting customer meters, isolation valves, and SCADA elements are not visible in the ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro platforms
    • The headloss in a pipe downstream of a parallel VSP is higher than expected
    • The result field "Depth (Flooding)" is listed as N/A after computing a model with the SWMM engine. Is there a way to see the depth of flooding for a node?
    • Translated version still showing as English
    • Troubleshooting ArcGIS Pro Integration
    • Troubleshooting making a SCADA connection to Oracle database
    • Troubleshooting ModelBuilder issues and errors connecting to an Oracle database
    • Unexpected small flow in pipes that should have zero flow
    • Use of the Gas Law Exponent During Initial Conditions vs. Transient simulation
    • User Data Extension not appearing in the Post-Calculation Processor's "Output Property" field
    • User Data Extensions in the Fireflow report
    • User Notification "More than one VSPB cannot control the same control node"
    • User notification when computing: IDF data is not supported by SWMM. Storm event is excluded from export.
    • User notification: "Conduit has a Stop control structure, but this is not supported next to the connected outfall element."
    • User notification: "Transition from CONCENTRATED to EXTENDED"
    • Using Imperial and Metric Hydro International Vortex Valves
    • Using US Survey feet
    • Warning about outlet hydrograph not cresting
    • WaterGEMS and WaterCAD Data Import FAQ
    • WaterSight - Pump Overview
    • +WaterSight Learning Resource Guide
    • Wetwell flooded warning in steady state with GVF Convex (SewerCAD) solver
    • What does Entrance Control mean?
    • What is the best way to model an orifice plate inside a catchbasin with surface storage above the catchbasin rim?
    • What is the difference between a stand pipe and an inlet box?
    • What is the purpose the Rainfall File, Runoff File, and RDII File in the Calculations Options?
    • What is the workflow for setting up pre and postdeveloped conditions for multiple return events?
    • What kind of demands should be used as the initial conditions of a transient simulation?
    • What's new in HAMMER V8i SELECTseries 6?
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    • Why are there 2 entries for the same alternative in the dropdown menu in the properties of a scenario? One with an "i" and one without it.
    • Why are there so many extra element types listed for WaterGEMS and WaterCAD, such as surge tank, rupture disk, Periodic head-flow?
    • Why do I get a warning message about the rational method being used for the modified rational method?
    • Will SCADA Results Publishing work with only OPC sources?

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    What's new in CivilStorm CONNECT Edition

      Product(s): CivilStorm
      Version(s): 10.00.00.40
      Environment: N\A
      Area: N/A

    Overview

    The CONNECT Edition release of CivilStorm introduces numerous improvements and features to help you be more successful. Let's explore each of these in detail.

    List of Topics

    Compatibility

    • Supported Operating Systems
    • Compatible Platforms

    Interface

    • Ribbon Interface
    • File and Help Menus

    Layout & Data Input

    • Background Images
    • View and edit the path for background images
    • Improved background layer performance
    • World file support for background images
    • Bentley CAD File format support for backgrounds
    • New Element
    • Property Connection
    • Automated Catchment Delineation

    Calculations

    • Pump Energy Costs
    • SWMM Enhancements
    • Updated EPA SWMM Version
    • New SWMM Climatology Monthly Adjustments Table
    • New SWMM Calculation Executive Summary
    • New SWMM Calculation Options
    • SWMM Culvert Support
    • New Roadway Weir
    • LID (Low Impact Development) Enhancements
    • Outfall to a catchment
    • Improved Performance
    • Structure Headloss Calculations
    • Tractive Stress

    Results

    • Graphs
    • QuickGraph
    • More meaningful steady state graph
    • "Select in drawing" in graphs and graph manager
    • Profiles
    • Engineering Profile Annotation Table
    • Profiles no longer save automatically
    • Customizable Reports
    • Record AVI video from time results

    Usability Enhancements

    • Duplicate Prototypes
    • Open on selection from within FlexTable
    • Double-click on dropdown list to toggle through values
    • Option to auto-close the Calculation Summary dialog after computing a model
    • New alternative features (recently added to FlexTables)
    • Excel export option available in all platforms
    • Inroads IDF Importer
    • Maximum depth/rise property added to conduits to identify flooding/surcharging
    • CONNECT Integration
    • View Changes
    • Toggle tap node dashed line display
    • Added support for DGN files in ModelBuilder
    • New Queries
    • Display contour lines in plan view

    Compatibility [Top of Page]

    Supported Operating Systems

    • Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    • Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
    • Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

    Compatible Platforms

    • CivilStorm CONNECT Edition standalone version does not require any CAD or GIS software to work. However, it can be integrated with the following platforms:
    • MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 4 (Note: MicroStation CONNECT Edition integration is not yet supported with this release)
    • AutoCAD 2016, or 2017

    See:

    Wiki Platform Compatibility

    Interface [Top of Page]

    Ribbon Interface

    A new ribbon user interface has been added to the stand-alone products.

    A button has been added to the welcome dialog to provide quick access to the ribbon interface help documentation.


    The application menus match the platform the program is integrated with. MicroStation V8i does not use a ribbon user interface. Therefore this release of the Storm and Sewer products will not use the ribbon interface when integrated with MicroStation.

    The following article provides an in-depth look at the new ribbon menu.

    Ribbon Interface for Storm and Sewer CONNECT Edition products

    File and Help Menus

    When the File tab is selected, the entire program dialog switches to display the File menu (ie. "backstage").

    The Help menu and Database Utilities have been moved to the File menu.

    Layout & Data Input [Top of Page]

    Background Images

    View and edit the path for background images

    The Image Properties dialog now displays the image's filename and includes a Browse button to edit the field.

    Improved background layer performance

    Background layers are now loaded more efficiently so that less memory is consumed. This improvement is especially helpful when using multiple large files for background images.

    World file support for background images

    Some image formats support associated world files. When attaching a background image file that has an associated world file present, the image will now be spatially located automatically (ie. georeferenced).

    The following file formats support an associated world file.

    • bmp
    • jpg
    • jpeg
    • jpe
    • jfif
    • tif
    • tiff
    • png
    • Gif

    The World file extension is based on the image's extension. One convention is to use the first and last letter of the image's extension and add a "w" (eg. .jpg>.jgw). Another convention is to append the image's extension with a "w" (eg. .jpg>.jpgw).
    When opening the file, the Image Properties dialog will automatically enter the coordinates from the World file in the editable  (Drawing) fields.

    Bentley CAD file format support for background layers

    The following Bentley CAD file formats are now supported as background layers:

    • DGN
    • DGNDB
    • imodel

    New Element

    This release includes a new element type; property connection.

    Property Connection

    Property connection elements are used to load sewer models based on data at the level of individual properties. This is primarily used with sewer models, but is still available in CivilStorm. This is useful when you have loading data provided for customers/properties based on metering, number of occupants/fixture units, or simply flow per property. Including all property connections in your hydraulic model is useful when there is a need to have a closer (one-to-one) match with your GIS. Being able to see all property connections in the hydraulic model allows you to get a more detailed view of where the individual loading occurs, rather than lumping many loads into one manhole.

    Property connections are used for sanitary loading in the Implicit, Explicit and GVF Convex solvers, but not the GVF Rational solver. Property connections support hydrograph, pattern, and unit loads. They can also directly accept runoff as the outlet of a catchment. For the GVF Rational Solver, flow through a Property Connection must come from a Catchment. (Property Connection designated as the Outflow Element.)

    Inflow/loading from a property connection element would typically enter your network via a Lateral link that connects to a conduit via a tap node.

    See:

    • Wiki Property Connections
    • Blog Video Introducing individual Property Connections to your model
    • Help "Property Connections"

    The query "Property Connections not connected to Nearest Link" is now included in the Network Review Predefined Queries.

    Automated Catchment Delineation

    The new Catchment Delineation tool is a terrain model analysis system designed to find the catchment area with runoff flow path ending at a low point or passing through an inlet surface area. It automatically finds catchment boundary points for inlets, calculates catchment properties, and derives gutter network and gutter properties.

    This tool allows you to create catchments inside CivilStorm based on a terrain model and interactively update them, without having to use an external application to do so.

    Note: Bentley terrain model and its functions are used in running catchment delineation.

    When the Run Catchment Delineation is selected from the Terrain Modeling Manager, the button for Catchment Delineation will be placed in the depressed position. At this time, whenever a catch basin is added or moved within the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) the catchment is identified or updated.
    Selecting Catchment Delineation Settings from the Terrain manager opens the following dialog where the user can adjust parameters that control the catchment delineation tool behavior.

    See:

    • Wiki: Using Catchment Delineation
    • SIG Video: Catchment Delineation
    • Help "Catchment Delineation"
    • Help "Catchment Delineation Settings"

    Calculations [Top of Page]

    Pump Energy Costs

    This release introduces a new Energy Cost tool which optimizes pump operations. With this tool you can now analyze the cost of operating pumps (by the energy used) during a single extended period simulation scenario.

    The scenario energy cost analysis determines the energy cost by pump for all pumps selected by the user. Pricing for energy cost is set up in the Pricing button in the energy costing manager. Price functions are assigned to individual pumps in energy costing.

    This tool works with all solvers that support pumps:

    • Explicit (SWMM Solvers)
    • Implicit (SewerGEMS Dynamic Wave)
      • This solver always assumes the Relative Speed Factor = 1 if the pump is on.
    • GVF-Convex (SewerCAD)

    Results can be viewed in tabular format or graphed.

    Depending on the selection, results can show data for a single pump or a pump station.

    SWMM Enhancements

    Updated EPA SWMM Version

    This release uses EPA SWMM version 5.1.010.

    See: Wiki EPA SWMM solver versions used by SewerGEMS and CivilStorm

    New SWMM Climatology Monthly Adjustments Table

    The SWMM extension Climatology now includes the "Adjustments" tab. Checking the Apply Climate Adjustments box enables the Monthly Adjustments table, where you can define Temperature Constant, Evaporation Constant, Rainfall Multiplier, and Soil Conductivity Multiplier adjustments by month.

    New SWMM Calculation Executive Summary

    In previous versions, after successfully computing a model with the SWMM solver a large text file would be created and opened with an external text editor, such as Notepad.

    Starting with this release, a new SWMM Calculation Summary window will appear, with better formatting so you can more easily browse or find results.

    This dialog displays values using the hydraulic model's units. In prior versions, the results were displayed in US Customary units regardless of the hydraulic model's defined units.

    New SWMM Calculation Options

    The Explicit default Routing Time Step was reduced from 30 seconds to 5 seconds for better stability. The default value for Use Variable Time Step is now True.

    The following two calculation options for the Explicit solver were introduced in this release.

    The Minimum Variable Time Step is the smallest time step allowed when variable time steps are used. The default is 0.5 seconds. Smaller steps may be warranted, but they can lead to longer simulation runs without much improvement in solution quality.

    The Number of Threads is the number of parallel computing threads to use on machines equipped with multi-core processors.  The default is 1.

    The SWMM Default Infiltration Method has the new option "Green and Ampt (Modified)". This modified version of the original Green and Ampt method no longer redistributes upper zone moisture deficit during low rainfall events. The original authors of SWMM's Green-Ampt model have endorsed this modified version. It will produce more infiltration for storm events that begin with low rainfall intensities, such as the SCS design storm distributions.

    SWMM Culvert Support

    Culverts can now be modeled by the Explicit (SWMM) solver.

    When exporting a model to SWMM the culverts in the engineering libraries will now be converted with their associated SWMM culvert codes. This allows the culvert to be recognized when the model is opened in SWMM.

    The Section "SWMM Solver" has been added to the Culvert Catalog dialog. You can either enter the "SWMM culvert code" or you can click the ">" button to select the culvert from a menu.

    New Roadway Weir

    A new type of weir, a ROADWAY weir, has been added. It models roadway overtopping using the FHWA HDS-5 method and would typically be used in parallel with a culvert conduit to route bypass to the downstream node. This is available for the Explicit (SWMM) solver; with the Implicit solver, you can use the roadway overtopping weir option in the conduit properties when setting the conduit as a culvert.

    The fields Road Width and Surface Type are specific to the Roadway weir type.

    LID (Low Impact Development) Enhancements

    New LID Underdrain Target option

    The LID (Low Impact Development) element has the new field "Underdrain Outflow Element" which lets you specify an element that will accept underdrain flow from the LID.

    New LID Control Type

    Low Impact Development Control type now includes the option Roof Top Disconnection.

    New Soil fields for Porous Pavement type LID control

    A Soil section has been added to the LID control type Porous Pavement as shown below. This allows you to model a sand filter or bedding layer beneath the pavement.

    Outfall to a catchment

    The field "Route to Catchment" is now available for the outfall element when using the Explicit solver. This field allows you to specify the catchment to which flow will be routed from the outlet.

    The following outfall Boundary Condition Types are supported.

    • Free Outfall
    • Normal
    • Tidal
    • Time-Elevation Curve
    • User Defined Tailwater

    Improved Performance

    Other general improvements have been implemented to reduce the computation time when using the SWMM Solver.

    Structure Headloss Calculations

    Starting with this release, the Explicit (SWMM) solver supports structure headloss calculations. Structures can now use the headloss methods “HEC-22 Energy (Third Edition)” and “Standard”.

    Tractive Stress

    When conduits and channels have sufficient tractive stress they are essentially self-cleaning in that particles will either not settle or they will be re-suspended if they do.

    Conduit tractive shear stress is now calculated when using the following solvers.

    • GVF-Convex
    • Explicit
    • Implicit (Dynamic Wave)
    • Note: Previously, tractive stress was only supported by the GVF-Convex solver.

    Starting in this release, tractive stress is included in constraint based design.

    See:

    Help "Tractive Force Design"
    Wiki Tractive Stress (aka Tractive Force, Shear Stress) Calculations and Design

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    Graphs

    QuickGraph

    The new Quick Graph feature provides a fast way to view a graph of a single element in the drawing. The Quick Graph automatically updates to display data for the selected element.

    More meaningful steady state graph

    If the current scenario is steady-state (available with the GVF-Rational/StormCAD solver) the default graph is a bar chart for the selected elements. Elements from different scenarios can also be added in the Series Options dialog. The Series Options dialog can be used to customize the information displayed in the graph (scenarios, elements, and fields).

    "Select in drawing" in graphs and graph manager

    In the graphs manager you now have an additional option "Select in Drawing" which is to the right of "Add to Graph".  When a saved graph is selected and you click this button it will select the elements that are part of the saved graph.  Any existing selection will first be cleared.  Only elements that are checked in the graph options will be selected in the drawing.

    Profiles

    Engineering Profile Annotation Table

    Engineering profiles now have the option to include an annotation table which is drawn similar to the analysis profile.

    However, the displayed fields and field order can be edited in the engineering profile which makes it more customizable.

    To toggle the annotation table display, click on the down arrow next to the Chart Settings icon and select "Show Profile Annotation Table" from the dropdown menu.

    The annotation table options can be edited by selecting "Profile Annotation Table Options…" from this dropdown menu.

    Profiles no longer save automatically

    Profiles created with the context menu (right-click>Create Profile) are now temporary. When you close the profile viewer for a temporary profile, you are asked if you want to save it. When you select Yes to this prompt you will have the chance to enter a label for the profile.

    Customizable Reports

    A new Custom Report tool has been added to the Report tab. This tool allows you to quickly assemble a customized report which can contain user input, results, graphs, etc. You can now define the template interactively instead of modifying an XML file manually (which can still be done).


    The reports can be exported to the following formats

    • PDF
    • HTML
    • MHT
    • RTF
    • Excel
    • CSV
    • Text
    • Image

    The Report Options dialog can be accessed by clicking the icon below the Custom Report icon. This dialog allows you to control how reports are displayed (eg. font, header, footer, margins).

    See:

    • Help "Custom Reports"
    • Help "Report Options"

    Record AVI video from time results

    The AVI Screen capture enhancement allows you to record videos of scenario animations. You can select which portion of the screen will be recorded. The screen capture utility will capture and record all the frames of the animation within the bounds you specify and produce an AVI video file which is sharable outside of the storm and sewer products.

    An internal video player allows you to watch the video after it is done recording.

    See:

    • How to setup, record and play back videos of a simulation without any additional software.
    • Help "Recording Scenario Animations"

    Usability Enhancements [Top of Page]

    Duplicate Prototypes

    The Prototypes Manager now includes the option to duplicate prototypes.

    Open on selection from within FlexTable

    When you have a FlexTable open, i.e. Junction FlexTable, you can now select the rows in the table based on the current selection.

    To use the feature:

    1. Select some elements.
    2. Open a FlexTable for one of the selected elements and click the drop-down arrow for the “Select in Drawing” button.
    3. Click the last item, “Select from Drawing”.
    4. If there are any elements for the type of table you currently have open, it will select the rows for the elements selected.
    5. You can then filter down the contents of the table by right-clicking the row header and clicking on “Open on Selection”.

    Double-click on dropdown list to toggle through values

    When editing data in the property grid you can double-click the label to change the value.  This applies to Boolean fields (those that show true/false values); reference fields (i.e. zone); and enumerated fields (i.e. Status (Initial)).  When you double-click any of these field types it will cycle through the available values in the drop-down list. Commands like “Edit” for reference fields are excluded during the cycling.

    Option to auto-close the Calculation Summary dialog after computing a model

    The Calculation Executive Summary dialog box opens after you compute a model. You now have the option to not automatically open the dialog after a compute by unchecking “Show this dialog after Compute”.  This option applies to all available solvers for the product.  This is a global option and once unchecked applies to all projects opened in the product.

    The post-calculation summary dialog now allows you to choose if it displays after computing a model as seen in the image below.

    This dialog can also be accessed by clicking on the Home tab and selecting the Calculation Summary icon.

    New alternative features (recently added to FlexTables)

    Some features that were recently added to FlexTables are now available for alternatives. You can now quickly zoom to an element within an Alternative dialog by either right-clicking on the row header and selecting "Zoom To", or by double-clicking on the row header. When a row is highlighted, pressing enter will select the next row.

    Excel export option available in all platforms

    FlexTables can be exported to an Excel file in multiple products (SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, StormCAD, and CivilStorm) and for all integrated platforms (MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcMap, and stand alone).

    See: Can I easily export my results to an Excel spreadsheet?

    Inroads IDF Importer

    InRoads IDF files can now be imported into an engineering library storm event group which can then be used by SewerGEMS, StormCAD, CivilStorm, or PondPack. This can be done as a batch process with an external tool or individually using the Storm Data dialog.

    Maximum depth/rise property added to conduits to identify flooding/surcharging

    Conduits now have the property "Depth (Maximum) / Rise (%)" which displays the ratio of maximum calculated average depth (average between start and stop) to the rise of the conduit.

    CONNECT Integration

    This release requires the latest version of CONNECTION client. If it isn't already on the computer, it will be downloaded and installed during the product's installation.

    After the product installation completes, a CONNECTION client slideshow will display. This provides an introduction to the CONNECTION client, allows you to enter your login information, or create a new account if you don't already have one.

    There is a new CONNECTED Project association dialog which allows the default behavior to be set. If you don't want the dialog to appear in the future, then select "Do not notify me again".

    View Changes

    The view can be quickly set to Zoom Extents by double-clicking the middle button on your mouse. For some, this may be done with the scroll-wheel button.

    Toggle tap node dashed line display

    When a tap is placed, a dashed line appears to show which link the tap is associated with. The tap element symbology properties now include a "Show Associated Link Decorations" field to control if this dashed line is displayed.

    Added support for DGN files in ModelBuilder

    ModelBuilder now supports Bentley Drawing File formats (*.idgndb, *.imodel, *.dgn).

    New Queries

    The following Queries have been added.

    Network Review

    • Property Connections not connected to Nearest Link
    • Inlets In Sag With Bypass Gutters
    • Inlets On Grade Without Bypass Gutters
    • Catch Basins Without a Catchment

    Network Trace

    • Find Adjacent Nodes
    • Find Adjacent Links
    • Find Adjacent Start Nodes
    • Find Adjacent Stop Nodes

    Display contour lines in plan view

    Terrain Models can now display contour lines. The terrain model edit dialog allows you to define the minor interval and the amount of lines per major interval. The major interval will be calculated based off of those inputs. You can also customize the colors of the major and minor interval contour lines.

    See Also [Top of Page]

    Product TechNotes and FAQs

    Ribbon Interface for Storm and Sewer CONNECT Edition products

    Haestad Methods Product TechNotes And FAQs

    SewerGEMS and CivilStorm TechNotes and FAQs

    Downloading Haestad / Hydraulics and Hydrology Software

    Software installation order

    Cumulative patch set information

    Set up notifications for new versions and patch set releases

      Original Author: Craig Calvin
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