Update a Subsurface Utilities project with changes made in SewerGEMS standalone

Product(s): SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, StormCAD, SewerCAD, OpenRoads
Version(s): 08.11.XX.XX, 10.00.XX.XX
Area: Interoperability

Problem

*This example uses SewerGEMS as an example, but works for all the hydraulics and hydrology storm and sewer products.

How can a Subsurface Utilities model be updated with changes that are made in SewerGEMS standalone file?

Background

The information from the Standalone Haestad product is copied over to the DGN file and the information is stored there. Any changes made inside the Subsurface Utilities product will persist in the DGN file and it will update dynamically.

Solution

1) Open the .DGN file using any of the hydraulics and hydrology Select Series 5 or CONNECT version standalone products.

2) Update and save the file

3) Open the file in one of the OpenRoads (MX, Power InRoads, Power GEOPAK) SUDA products.

4) Go to the Subsurface Utilities Menu > Tools > Synchronize Drawing...  The file should update.

Note : There is On-demand Answer Hour session video about activating advanced drainage capabilities in civil product. Which includes understanding StormCAD 100 inlets license within civil products, how to utilize 100 inlets license, how to change license to other available license options like StormCAD unlimited, SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, what is meaning and usage of each particular license and which one you should utilize to match your project requirements all this is covered in this answer hour session.

See Also

Understanding Hydraulics and Hydrology Functionality in Subsurface Utilities

Answer Hour: Activating Advanced Drainage Capabilities in OpenRoads Designer

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