• How do I add a new Feature definition/ Cell Library for UK standards for a new Chamber in ORD

    I am using Uk standards Library for designing Stormwater drains. How do I add a new Feature definition/ Cell Library which is not in the Cell Library for a new Chamber (image attached for reference) in ORD. I tried using the Add New Template option and…
  • Analyze Pond - No Results

    I am working in MicroStation Power GEOPAK V8i. I have a terrain file, existing ground, corridors, etc. all working no problem. I am attempting to model in a detention pond for a storm sewer design. The current iteration for the "pond" will be a detention…
  • SU Node/Conduit Profile Cell

    A few questions regarding SU Profiling if anybody has any experience... 1. I attempted to create a profile run and set my Node Draw Type to Cell. When I open up the profile I only see a cell with a couple lines representing the node. does anybody…
  • Which version of MS Access is the latest that is compatible with InRoads SS2 Storm & Sanitary sdb files?

    Which version of MS Access is the latest that is compatible with InRoads Storm & Sanitary sdb files? Can you update this wiki page that was last updated in 2013, when the current version of Access still worked? Which Version of Microsoft Access is…
  • Create Cut Fill Volumes: How to use the "Custom" option?

    Using the Create Cut Fill Volumes tool, I've successfully figured out how to incorporate not only cut and fill, but existing topsoil stripping, existing pavement removal, rock excavation, and proposed topsoil - all in one shot. It's quite convenient.…
  • InRoads Storm and Sanitary Files Compatible with OpenRoads?

    We have a project that is starting in OpenRoads but some of the preliminary drainage design was already completed using InRoads Storm & Sanitary. Are the files and databases created using InRoads Storm & Sanitary translatable to OpenRoads? Or do I need…
  • Laterals

    I'm using InRoads SS2. I would like to add sewer laterals to the main trunk line without breaking the trunk line. Is this possible? Thanks.
  • Pipe listed in table but returns "structure not found in open database"

    I created and then deleted a pipe within storm and sanitary, however the pipe is still listed within the list of pipes in the database and shows as being attached to the structures. If I right click and delete it nothing happens, but if I right click…
  • Error reading idf file in Inroads Storm and Sanitary

    Inroads Storm & Sanitary on SS4, getting error messages when loading idf file for drainage Area. it says "Error reading from file...." and then the file path. Not sure why and can't get an answer. I am using SS4 storm and sanitary.
  • Why does storm and sanitary re-evaluate the Tailwater condition in the middle of a pipe run?

    I have a trunkline of 10+ pipes and inlets with a number of branches. The HGL is being forced artificially up at certain structures (not do to structure headloss), and at those structures I get the "Alternate HGL and EGL used" warning. Based on my understanding…
  • Inroads Storm and Sanitary - HGL/EGL not plotting

    Any reason why my HGL EGL lines plot in some profiles but not other? The lines are plotting for the main trunkline, but they are hit or miss with any of the branch lines. The design log shows that the HGL/EGL elevations are successfully computing, so…
  • User Defined Headloss not reflected in HGL/EGL plot

    Using Inroads Storm and Sanitary: I'm trying to enter a user defined headloss for a catch basin that will have a "snout" placed over the outlet pipe for water quality treatment. When I edit the inlet and check "user -specified head loss", enter a head…
  • Inroads Storm and sanitary: profile for inlets and manhole not drawn with correct symbology

    I'm trying to use styles and named symbologies to control the visualization of drainage profiles in Inroads Storm and Sanitary (SS2 8.11.7.615). I have my style lock turned on and pipes are symbolized correctly for the most part. The problem is that both…
  • Error reading idf file in Storm and Sanitary

    Let me preface this by stating that I know that S&S is being replaced by SUDA, but at this time the profile generation capabilities for plan creation in SUDA are essentially non-existent so I must continue using S&S. Using Powerinroads 8.11.9.878, I…
  • What is the recommended workflow for creating drainage profiles for plan sheet production using SUDA in SS4?

    I can create and view both analysis and engineering profiles of my SUDA Storm drain elements. The only way I can figure out for creating profile sheets to include in my project plans is to export the engineering profile to drawing. Then it comes in as…
  • Projecting Drainage to Existing Profile

    Hello All I am having an issue with cross drains when projecting drainage alignments to existing profiles. I have two catchpits at the following stations along my alignment. - Sta 1317.886 - Sta 1317.292 When I project these to an existing alignment…
  • Show Pipe Flow Direction Arrows on Cross-Sections

    In InRoads Drainage, is there a way to generate pipe flow direction arrows for cross sections? I am looking for a result similar to the flow direction arrows you can generate for plan view using the command Drainage > View > Flow Direction Arrows. I need…
  • Utility Data- Surfaces

    Hello all, My ultimate goal is to model utility information on profiles. I know utility data can be stored as a surface file or within a .stb file. Which method is more functional? Especially in terms of modeling boxes for duct banks and also modifying…
  • InRoads Storm and Sanitary - HGL and EGL

    Mstn v8i SelectSeries3 - v08.11.09.357 InRoads v8i SelectSeries2 - v08.11.07.566 I'm having a problem with the EGL/HGL calculations for a storm sewer system. That SDB, a DGN, and some support files are attached in a zip file for review. When…
  • InRoads S&S Connect Pipe at side of inlet(s)

    Hello all, I've run into a situation where we are placing two inlets side-by-side in an effort to capture more runoff. Is there a way to layout a pipe so that it connects to the sides of an inlet, as opposed to the face? The attached figure should…
  • existing surface grade filtering slopes? Any ideas?

    I am trying to find existing slope conditions along a 280 mile corridor. I need locations where a 5% and 3% slope exist within 100ft of the track CL (rail). Is there anyway that I can set up some type of filter that will highlight the area where these…
  • Sewer Plan and Profile from GIS data - ArcMap .shp shape file

    I have the following data in ESRI shap file (.shp, .dbf) pipe data with up node, down node, up invert, down invert, diameter, shape man hole data with lid elevation, bottom invert and shaft diameter Can anyone help me with the steps to…
  • Inroads S&S(V8i) export to Microdrainage

    I have created a normal drainage alignment in S&S in a SDB file (inlets. pipes and areas). I now want to export this to MicroDrainage. I have gone to the File - Export - Micro Drainge The standard.pip file and conduit.sec file is selected from the…
  • InRoads Drainage: Multiple Pipes

    What is the method for modeling multiple pipes at inlets and manholes?
  • Storm & Sanitary - Sump Inlet Spread Calculation Issue

    We have been trying to utilize Storm & Sanitary to review inlet capacity and help evaluate gutter spread. Spread calculated on-grade is relatively close to utilizing the NENAH charts or using FHWA HEC-22 cacluations, however in Sag locations I'm not able…