Applies To Product(s): Bentley StormCAD Version(s): V8i SELECTseries 4 (08.11.04.54) Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Terry Foster, Bentley Technical Support Group Overview The SELECTseries 4 release of StormCAD includes many new features and improvements. Let's explore each of these in detail. - Support for Newer Platforms and Operating Systems - New Database Format - Independent of Microsoft Office - Digital Terrain Models - Downstream Trace - Headwall Elements - Bentley Map Mobile - ProjectWise Cross-discipline - Direct Import of MX Drainage Files - Redesigned Conduit Catalog - Improvements to Automated Design - New Time of Concentration Methods - Improvement to Calculation Options - New Layout Toolbar - Inlet-only Hydraulic Calculations For more information and a demonstration of the new features, a free webinar is available here: What's new in SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, CivilStorm and StormCAD V8i (SELECTseries 4) Support for Newer Platforms and Operating Systems StormCAD now supports the following: Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit/64 bit)** Windows vista SP2 (32 bit/64 bit)** Windows 8, 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)** MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 3 (build 08.11.09.xx) AutoCAD 2014 (32 bit/64 bit)* AutoCAD 2015 (32 bit/64 bit)* ProjectWise V8 XM Edition or later * StormCAD V8i for AutoCAD license required. ** Note: Windows XP is not supported for StormCAD SELECTseries 4. New Database Format For this SS4 version, StormCAD uses SQLite as the database; previously it was Microsoft Access Database (MDB). There are some noticeable advantages with the SQLite database, such as: - Smaller database files (50% smaller then MDB files on average). - Smaller deployment - SQLite's library is less than 1 MB, compared to MDB's which is 25MB+ - Transparent cross-platform support (x86, x64 - and others - with no conflicts with other programs like Microsoft Office). - Cross-device support (Desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc.). - Faster than MDBs in general (percentage caries per type of query/operation). Independent of Microsoft Office In previous builds of StormCAD, there was a conflict with 32 bit versus 64 bit Microsoft Office when installing the product. Thanks to the SQLite database, it no longer matters whether a computer has 32 bit or 64 bit Microsoft Office. Digital Terrain Models This new tool automatically assigns elevation data to node elements. The node elevation can be updated automatically when the element is moved. To learn more about the digital terrain models, click here. Downstream Trace Downstream trace works with the terrain models. With an active terrain model, you can find the path from a starting point to a lower point with the greatest gradient. To learn more about the downstream trace, click here. Headwall Elements StormCAD now supports headwalls and endwalls. Headwall elements: connect to open channels and closed conduits can be headwall or endwall can perform culvert calculations - Is Culvert? = True - Library of culvert inlets available can define properties of connected conduit at headwall better integration with 3D design can be - inflow from catchment - outlet from pond - inlet to pond - connected to adjacent link element Here is a support solution that has more information on headwalls. Headwalls Bentley Map Mobile This tool publishes a StormCAD model, including results, for use in Bentley Map Mobile, a free application that works on Android, iPad and iPad mini tablets. To export a model to Bentley Map Mobile, in StormCAD go to File > Export > Publish Map Mobile i-model. The following dialogue box will appear. You can select which elements will get exported. If you have GPS integration with the same coordinate system that the model is in, you can actually see where you are in the map. When you have the i-model open on your device you can do searches for example on the word catch to get a list of the catchments that are in the current model. You can zoom into an individual element and look at the properties. When you select File > Export > Publish to Map Mobile the following appears. You can select which elements will get exported. ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services Using ProjectWise to share information between Bentley products Use a Consensus Repository to store shared data File - Create repository - Update repository Can view differences between updates Already used in building/structural products ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services refers to a shared library of code and tools used to facilitate the communication of model engineering data between two or more separate applications. Repository management allows communication between two different applications, one being StormCAD. Repository needs to be created for this, through File > Repository Management > Create/update Repository. For example, suppose the building construction software wants to communicate relevant information about the model with the software being used to design the parking lot for the building. ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services allows this communication through a separate store of information called a consensus repository. This consensus repository has a schema called the consensus schema. The consensus schema only contains those fields/attributes that are common/relevant to the software using it to sync data (in this example, the common fields/attributes between the building software and the parking lot software). Below is the workflow: Direct Import of MX Drainage Files The import of MX Drainage files in StormCAD has been improved, reducing the steps necessary to leverage MX Drainage data. To import drainage data from MX, in StormCAD you would go to File > Import > MX Drainage. Before you can use this option the following requirements must be met. You must have MX build 08.11.09.700 or later installed on the computer for the import process to work, but it does not need to be running. You can only import data if you are using the 32 bit version of the Storm-Sewer products. If you are using the 64 bit version (by default you will be on a 64 bit operating system) then you will get a message telling you that the functionality is not available. To run the 32 bit version, locate the relevant exe in Windows Explorer, and double-click it to start the product. For example, for StormCAD browse to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\StormCAD8", and double-click on StormCAD.exe. You can import MX Drainage data to both new and existing project, however, you can only import to existing projects that contain no elements in the model. There is a section in the StormCAD help titled "Importing from MX". In this section it explains how the MX Drainage data (nodes and pipes) is mapped. Redesigned Conduit Catalog Conduits with the same section shape and materials are now grouped together in the conduit catalog, making it easier to view and edit them. Improvements to Automated Design The automated design calculations for storm sewers include a number of enhancements, such as pipe wall thickness can be included when computing cover; drop structures can be used to minimize cover (previously drop structures only prevented a pipe from exceeding the maximum allowable slope); and a minimum drop depth can be specified for drop structures. New Time of Concentration Methods The Kinematic Wave equation, Friend's equation and Bransby-Williams equation have been added as time of concentration calculations in StormCAD. Improvement to Calculation Options Improvements to the calculation options have been made for the GVF Rational Solver. You can now select whether to include conduit flow travel time in design. This could ultimately affect the conduit size. You can read about how this works by clicking here. New Layout Tools The headwall element has been added to the layout toolbar in StormCAD. Inlet-only hydraulic calculations Inlet-only hydraulic calculations allow the user to place inlets, check gutter and inlet carryover flows, and adjust the inlet positions as necessary, before designing the pipe network. This may be useful for doing the road drainage design before designing the subsurface piping. This feature is only available for the GVF Rational Solver. See Also Free webinar: What's new in SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, CivilStorm and StormCAD V8i (SELECTseries 4) External Links Water and Wastewater Forum Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server
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Wiki Page: What's New in StormCAD SELECTseries 4
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Wiki Page: What's New in SewerCAD SELECTseries 4
Applies To Product(s): Bentley SewerCAD Version(s): V8i SELECTseries 4 (08.11.04.54) Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Terry Foster, Bentley Technical Support Group Overview The SELECTseries 4 release of SewerCAD includes many new features and improvements. Let's explore each of these in detail. - Support for Newer Platforms and Operating Systems - New Database Format - Independent of Microsoft Office - Digital Terrain Models - Downstream Trace - Headwall Elements - Bentley Map Mobile - ProjectWise Cross-discipline - Direct Import of MX Drainage Files - Redesigned Conduit Catalog - Improvements to Automated Design - New Loss Methods - New Time of Concentration Methods - New Layout Toolbar - Sparklines in Flex Tables For more information and a demonstration of the new features, a free webinar is available here: What's new in SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, CivilStorm and StormCAD V8i (SELECTseries 4) Support for Newer Platforms and Operating Systems SewerCAD now supports the following: Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit/64 bit)** Windows vista SP2 (32 bit/64 bit)** Windows 8, 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)** MicroStation V8i SELECTseries 3 (build 08.11.09.xx) AutoCAD 2014 (32 bit/64 bit)* AutoCAD 2015 (32 bit/64 bit)* ProjectWise V8 XM Edition or later * SewerCAD V8i for AutoCAD license required. ** Note: Windows XP is not supported for SewerCAD SELECTseries 4. New Database Format For this SS4 version, SewerCAD uses SQLite as the database; previously it was Microsoft Access Database (MDB). There are some noticeable advantages with the SQLite database, such as: - Smaller database files (50% smaller then MDB files on average). - Smaller deployment - SQLite's library is less than 1 MB, compared to MDB's which is 25MB+ - Transparent cross-platform support (x86, x64 - and others - with no conflicts with other programs like Microsoft Office). - Cross-device support (Desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc.). - Faster than MDBs in general (percentage caries per type of query/operation). Independent of Microsoft Office In previous builds of SewerCAD, there was a conflict with 32 bit versus 64 bit Microsoft Office when installing the product. Thanks to the SQLite database, it no longer matters whether a computer has 32 bit or 64 bit Microsoft Office. Digital Terrain Models This new tool automatically assigns elevation data to node elements. The node elevation can be updated automatically when the element is moved. To learn more about the digital terrain models, click here. Downstream Trace Downstream trace works with the terrain models. With an active terrain model, you can find the path from a starting point to a lower point with the greatest gradient. To learn more about the downstream trace, click here. Headwall Elements SewerCAD now supports headwalls and endwalls. Headwall elements: connect to open channels and closed conduits can be headwall or endwall can perform culvert calculations - Is Culvert? = True - Library of culvert inlets available can define properties of connected conduit at headwall better integration with 3-D design can be - inflow from catchment - outlet from pond - inlet to pond - connected to adjacent link element Here is a support solution that has more information on headwalls. Headwalls Bentley Map Mobile This tool publishes a SewerCAD model, including results, for use in Bentley Map Mobile, a free application that works on Android, iPad and iPad mini tablets. To export a model to Bentley Map Mobile, in SewerCAD go to File > Export > Publish Map Mobile i-model. The following dialogue box will appear. You can select which elements will get exported. If you have GPS integration with the same coordinate system that the model is in, you can actually see where you are in the map. When you have the i-model open on your device you can do searches for example on the word catch to get a list of the catchments that are in the current model. You can zoom into an individual element and look at the properties. When you select File > Export > Publish to Map Mobile the following appears. You can select which elements will get exported. ProjectWise Cross-discipline Coordination Services Using ProjectWise to share information between Bentley products Use a Consensus Repository to store shared data File - Create repository - Update repository Can view differences between updates Already used in building/structural products ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services refers to a shared library of code and tools used to facilitate the communication of model engineering data between two or more separate applications. Repository management allows communication between two different applications, one being SewerCAD. Repository needs to be created for this, through File > Repository Management > Create/update Repository. For example, suppose the building construction software wants to communicate relevant information about the model with software being used to design the parking lot for the building. ProjectWise Cross-Discipline Coordination Services allows this communication through a separate store of information called a consensus repository. This consensus repository has a schema called the consensus schema. The consensus schema only contains those fields/attributes that are common/relevant to software using it to sync data (in this example, the common fields/attributes between the building software and the parking lot software). Below is the workflow: Direct Import of MX Drainage Files The import of MX Drainage files in SewerCAD has been improved, reducing the steps necessary to leverage MX Drainage data. To import drainage data from MX, in SewerCAD you would go to File > Import > MX Drainage. Before you can use this option the following requirements must be met. You must have MX build 08.11.09.700 or later installed on the computer for the import process to work, but it does not need to be running. You can only import data if you are using the 32 bit version of the Storm-Sewer products. If you are using the 64 bit version (by default you will be on a 64 bit operating system) then you will get a message telling you that the functionality is not available. To run the 32 bit version, locate the relevant exe in Windows Explorer, and double-click it to start the product. For example, for SewerCAD browse to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Bentley\SewerCAD8", and double-click on SewerCAD.exe. You can import MX Drainage data to both new and existing project, however, you can only import to existing projects that contain no elements in the model. There is a section in the SewerCAD help titled "Importing from MX". In this section it explains how the MX Drainage data (nodes and pipes) is mapped. Redesigned Conduit Catalog Conduits with the same section shape and materials are now grouped together in the conduit catalog, making it easier to view and edit them. Improvements to Automated Design The automated design calculations for storm sewers include a number of enhancements, such as pipe wall thickness can be included when computing cover; drop structures can be used to minimize cover (previously drop structures only prevented a pipe from exceeding the maximum allowable slope); and a minimum drop depth can be specified for drop structures. New Loss Methods SewerCAD now allows users to compute infiltration losses using "initial loss and constant fraction" or "initial loss and constant rate" methods. SewerCAD can now also use the Ilsax method. This is a combined loss and hydrograph method. It divides the catchment into three subareas: pervious; impervious; and supplemental (impervious to pervious). The Ilsax method uses four infiltration rates (high to low runoff), and explicitly accounts for antecedent moisture (completely dry to saturated). New Time of Concentration Methods The Kinematic Wave equation, Friend's equation and Bransby-Williams equation have been added as time of concentration calculations in SewerCAD. New Layout Tool The headwall element has been added to the layout tools in SewerCAD. Sparklines in Flex Tables A new feature has been added to the flex tables allowing users to view Extended Period Simulation results for that element at a glance. This feature is a context menu option which can turn a results column to a Sparkline column that shows the graph of the result values over time. This feature provides a visual representation of the element results. (Please visit the site to view this video) See Also Free webinar: What's new in SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, CivilStorm and StormCAD V8i (SELECTseries 4) External Links Water and Wastewater Forum Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server
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Forum Post: RE: Pipe Geometry
Mohamad, In reference to your question about the annotation table, are you asking why we don't have annotation tables like we have for the regular profiles as shown in the screen shot below (see red box). Or is there another type of annotation table that Civil 3D offers? If there is can you please provide a screen shot of that? I will put in a feature request for the geometry columns to be added to the regular single row flextables for you. Regards, Mark
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Wiki Page: How can you open an InRoads Storm and Sanitary model into CivilStorm, StormCAD or SewerGEMS? (Solution 500000087030)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem How can you open an InRoads Storm and Sanitary model into CivilStorm, StormCAD or SewerGEMS? Solution InRoads Storm and Sanitary models can by imported into CivilStorm, StormCAD, or SewerGEMS by going to from File > Import > InRoads. You will then be able to import select files form InRoads
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Wiki Page: Creating Formula-based User Data Extensions
Applies To Product(s): WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, StormCAD, SewerCAD, SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, HAMMER Version(s): V8i SELECTseries 2 or later Environment: N/A Area: N/A Subarea: N/A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Overview The purpose of this technote is to briefly review the methodology for setting up a formula-based User Data Extension. Additional information can be found in the Help section for the program. Background User Data Extensions (UDX) have been a feature available in the water and waterwater products for some time. With the release of SELECTseries 2 builds of the software, a new Formula field was added to give extra flexibility to the user. This feature will allow the user to calculate results that the programs might not otherwise generate and display these results in the element properties or FlexTables. General Information on User Data Extensions User Data Extensions allow the user to create new fields for use in reporting, graphing, or data analysis. For example, you can add a field for keeping track of the date of installation for an element or the type of area serviced by a particular element. The UDX dialog can be accessed directly by going to Tools > User Data Extensions or by selecting the UDX icon from the toolbar. Selecting either of these will open the User Data Extension dialog. There are a number of data types available. These include integers, real (or any fraction decimal number), text, date/time, boolean (true or false), and formula. There is a label field to allow the user to give the UDX a unique name so that it can be easily viewed in the element properties or FlexTables. With real and formula UDX fields, the user must also enter Dimension, Storage Unit, and Numeric Formatter. To create a UDX, highlight the element and select the New icon. The section on the right will fill in with default data. As this technote is related to formula-based User Data Extensions, change the Data Type to “Real (Formula)”. When this is completed, the Units section will appear. Enter the appropriate Dimension, Storage Unit, and Numeric Formatter for analysis you will be conducting. You should also change the label to something recognizable for the analysis. Once you have done, select Okay. Note: Once you select Okay, some fields, such as Data Type, Dimension, and Storage Unit, cannot be changed or edited. The formula itself can still be edited though. Formula-based User Data Extensions The water and wastewater programs give a wide range of results that are generated after the computing a model. In most cases, these results are sufficient for analyzing and reporting on a system. However, there are times when a user may want to see a set of results that are not available in the program. It was for cases like this that the formula-based User Data Extension was developed. Note: You cannot create a formula that uses properties from more than one element type. The formula-based UDX allow the user to generate new results based on the data already calculated after computing the model. The basic steps below are universal, with only the element types and available properties differing depending on the product. The example below will be using WaterGEMS. Let us say that you want to display the percentage of pressure head compared with the calculated hydraulic grade for the junctions in a WaterGEMS model. To begin, open the User Data Extension dialog. Create a new UDX by selecting the New icon at the top of the dialog. Change the label to something recognizable to these results and change the Data Type to “Real (Formula)”. Since the result will be a percentage, change the Dimension field to “Percent”, the Storage Unit to “%”, and Numeric Formatter to “Percent”. Next, click in the Formula cell. An ellipsis (...) will appear. Click this to open the Formula dialog. In the upper left is a list of all available properties for the junctions. The list is in alphabetical order. The same properties are accessible through the “>” icon above the list. In the upper right are all of the mathematical functions available. The empty window in the lower part for the dialog is where the formula is built. To move a property to the lower window, simply doubleclick the name. It will then appear in the window. Note that the appearance is not the same as the property list; the window shows the Access database table name for that property. To include a simple math function, like multiplication or subtraction, click the corresponding button. For the geometric or trigonometric math functions, doubleclick the name to include in the formula. In the example where we want the percentage of the pressure head compared with the calculated hydraulic grade, first select the “(“ icon. Next, find “Pressure Head (ft)” in the properties list and doubleclick. Next choose the divide icon, then the “Hydraulic Grade (ft)” property, and then the “)” icon. Since we want this as a percent multiply this by 100. Once completed, select Okay to return to the User Data Extension dialog. Click Okay again to save the UDX. Remember: many features, including the Data Type, Dimension, and Storage Unit, cannot be changed or edited after selecting okay. Viewing Results Since the results are saved as user data extensions, you can view the results in either the element properties or the FlexTables. After computing the model, doubleclick on a junction to open the Properties dialog. Find the section “User Defined”. This is where the formula UDX will be located. Since the model was computed, you should see the results. To see the results in the FlexTables, open the element FlexTable (through View > FlexTables, for instance). With the FlexTable open, select the Edit icon. Scroll through the list on the left to find the UDX field. The list is in alphabetical order. Select the Add button and it now appear in the list on the right. Click Okay to return to the FlexTable. The statistical analysis results should now be available. This data is also available for results presentation in graphs and data tables. Exporting UDX If you want to use the User Data Extensions that you have created, you can export them to a .XML file for use in another model. To do this, click the Export to XML button in the upper left. This will allow you to save the UDX as an .XML file fo later use. To add these UDX into a new model, open the User Extension Manager in the new model. Click the Import button in the upper left, then browse to the .XML file with the User Data Extensions you wish to use. They will then appear in the model for use. See Also Product TechNotes and FAQs Haestad Methods Product Tech Notes And FAQs External Links Water and Wastewater Forum Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase Bentley LEARN Server Comments or Corrections? Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!
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Wiki Page: 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? (Solution 500000087333)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem 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? Solution "Depth (Flooding) is one of the properties that the SWMM engine doesn't currently calculate, though you can find some additional flooding information in the SWMM report regenerated after calculating the mode. A future release will likely have calculated results for this field. In the meantime, you can try the following steps. Recent releases of CivilStorm and SewerGEMS include the ability to create User Data Extensions (UDX) based on formulas. To open the UDX manager, go to Tools > User Data Extensions. Highlight "Manhole" on the left side of the dialog and choose the New icon. You can rename the new UDX anything you like. Highlight the new UDX and you will see the fields on the right side of the dialog. Change the data type to "Real (Formula)". Set the dimensions--in this case, length units--and click in the Formula cell. You will see an ellipsis (...) icon. Click this to open a new dialog. In this new dialog you will set up the formula. For the flooding depth, this would be the HGL minus the rim elevation. In the upper left, find "Hydraulic Grade Line" and double click this. You will see it appear in the bottom. Click the minus symbol in the upper middle. Then double click on "Elevation (Rim)" to complete the formula. When you recalculate the model, the results should appear in the Properties dialog. You can also edit the flextable so that this UDX appears in there as well. See Also Creating formula-based User Data Extensions
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Forum Post: RE: Pipe Geometry
Mohamad, Maybe if you could describe what your municipality standard is for output we could come up with a workaround or add other features that may be useful to some of our other users as well. A screen shot or PDF of a report might help us. As usual we have two ways that you can share you data on Communities. If you would like the files to be visible to other members, compress the files into a zip file and upload them as an attachment using the ‘Advanced Reply editor’ before posting. If your data is confidential, you can follow the instructions in the link below to send it to us via Bentley Sharefile. Files uploaded to Sharefile can only be viewed by Bentley. communities.bentley.com/.../7079.be-communities-secure-file-upload Regards, Mark
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Wiki Page: How are interconnected ponds modeled in CivilStorm? (Solution 500000088638)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem How are interconnected ponds modeled in CivilStorm? Solution The following steps are the most common method to model flow going from one pond to the next. First, layout your outlet structure element on the upstream pond, using this pond as the Upstream Pond in the properties. For "Has Control Structure?" set this to Yes. You will then need to create your composite outlet structure, if you have not done so already. You can create the composite outlet structure directly from the properties dialog or through the Components pulldown menu. Next, place an outfall element near the downstream pond. For this outfall, set the property Boundary Condition to "Boundary Element". This will open a new property called Boundary Element. Set the Boundary Element to the downstream pond. Next, connect the outlet structure element to the outfall with a conduit. This is a necessary step to connect the node elements. If the composite outlet structure for the first pond contains a culvert, you can model the conduit between the ponds as the culvert. Otherwise, you can simply model a conduit large enough that the hydraulic impact is minimal. Last, define the outlet structure for the downstream pond. The final result will look similar to the screenshot below.
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Wiki Page: Is there a way to change the width fo the border for the catchment? (Solution 500000090327)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Is there a way to change the width fo the border for the catchment? Solution There is no direct way of doing this, but it can be done by adding a color coding feature. Under the Catchment section of Element Symbology, create a new color coding for some attribute, such as "Area". Under the Color Maps section, change the Options to "Size". When you initialize, change the multipliers all to the same number greater than 1 (which is the default). Then choose "Apply" and "Okay". The border on the catchment should now be wider.
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Wiki Page: Structure Losses & Entrance/Exit L... (Solution 500000090554)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley SewerCAD, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Linda Shanley, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem If you enter a value for "Physical (Structure Losses)" at a node, do you need to enter an entrance or exit loss on the conduit? Solution The structure losses, entrance and exit losses are all separate items. Losses can occur from the transition between the upstream pipe and the structure, losses through the structure itself, and losses from the structure into the downstream pipe. What the user would enter will depend on what on the system and the user's engineering judgment. If the user only expects significant losses through the structure, then the entrance or exit headloss is not needed. The user can also combine the entrance, structure, and exit losses all within the structure.
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Wiki Page: What does the following user notification mean: "A culvert directly linked to an outfall may not work" (Solution 500000091767)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley SewerCAD, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem What does the following user notification mean: "A culvert directly linked to an outfall may not work". Solution Due to the way that CivilStorm handles culverts in the calculation engine, this may result in some instabilities. You can try computing the model with this setup, or by using a regular conduit as an equivalent culvert.
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Wiki Page: Is there any other Bentley software that... (Solution 500000093858)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.03.83 Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Dan Iannicelli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Is it possible model open channel flows where the Manning's n coefficient will vary based on the depth of flow? Solution Both CivilStorm and SewerGEMS will allow the Manning's n coefficient to vary based on depth for open channel flow. The Roughness Type in a Conduit can be set to Roughness Depth where you can vary the Manning's n coefficient based on Depth.
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Wiki Page: When calculating a model, the following user notification is generated: ""The wrong type of storm event is specified." (Solution 500000095477)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem When calculating a model, the following user notification is generated: "The wrong type of storm event is specified. For SCS or SBUH-based hydrology you should use either a time-depth curve or a time-fraction curve. For rational method based catchments, use an I-D-F curve or a, b, n coefficients." Solution This user notification means that the wrong type of storm is being used for the runoff method assigned to the catchment, such as an IDF curve being used with a Modified Rational Hydrograph. Check the storm data and catchment runoff method to assure that correct data is being used. See Also Understanding the Modified Rational Method
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Wiki Page: Does CivilStorm have Preloaded Rainfall ... (Solution 500000096253)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Dan Iannicelli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Does CivilStorm have Preloaded Rainfall Distribution Data? Solution Bentley does not offer any rainfall data of any kind other than the arbitrary example data included in our software. There are many places to find rainfall and I-D-F data. Check with your reviewer to obtain the proper intensity-duration-frequency data for your geographical design area. You can enter I-D-F data into PondPack as I-D-F tables or using e,b,d coefficients. Some useful links containing rainfall information for the United States are given below: National Weather Service-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration United States Geological Survey USGS-Waterdata US Army Corp of Engineers Nati onal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Climatic Data Center Tennessee Valley Authority International Bounda ry and Water Commission Geography Network South Carolina DOT
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Wiki Page: Does StormCAD or CivilStorm have the ability to apply 2 grates to one structure? (Solution 500000099711)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Jesse Dringoli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Does StormCAD or CivilStorm have the ability to apply 2 grates to one structure? For example the existing structures on a highway are located in the median and collect flows from both sides of the highway. The median has a concrete barrier which separates flows from either side. Therefore, rather than putting in 2 structures, there is one big structure that has a grate inlet on both sides of the median barrier. Solution A typical approach would be to use a small connector pipe between two catchbasin nodes. If a large enough size is selected for this pipe, so as not to cause a backup, there should be no adverse affects. If you are worried about extra entrance loss in the fictitious pipe, you can set the structure loss method to Absolute with a headloss of zero, or set it to the Standard method with the coefficient set to zero.
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Wiki Page: User notification when computing: IDF data is not support by SWMM. Storm event is exlcuded from export.(Solution 500000099957)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem When trying to compute a model, the following user notification is generated: IDF data is not support by SWMM. Storm event is exlcuded from export. Solution The SWMM Solver does not support IDF curve data. IDF curve data is only used for the Modified Rational Method. Go to Components > Global Storm Events to change the storm data associated with the model. If the IDF data is not needed in the model, the storm data can be removed from the model as well.
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Wiki Page: What does the following user notification mean: "Cross Section dimensions are ignored. Conduit attributes are used instead." (Solution 500000101158)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Jesse Dringoli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem What does the following user notification mean? "Cross Section dimensions are ignored. Conduit attributes are used instead." Solution This will occur if there is a Cross section node at both ends of a conduit. The reason is because the cross sectional area of a conduit is assumed to be constant over its length, whereas the cross sectional area of a channel is defined at the end points, which need to be Cross Section nodes. In other words, the message is there to inform you that the cross section of the conduit is defined by the conduit itself, not by the Cross Section nodes at the ends. In most cases, a series of conduits would have junction chambers, catch basins, or manhole nodes at the endpoints. Cross section nodes would only be used if at least one channel link element is attached. In some cases, it may be possible that a series of conduits have cross section nodes at the endpoints through importing of a certain file format for example. So, this message is here to alert you that the cross sectional area that you defined in those nodes are ignored, because the geometry of the conduits is defined in the conduit itself.
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Wiki Page: In a CivilStorm model using StormCAD's G... (Solution 500000101443)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS, Bentley StormCAD Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Scott Kampa, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem In a CivilStorm or SewerGEMS model using StormCAD's GVF Rational solver, or a StormCAD model, the design function is not working and gives a user notification is generated that says that nodes are disconnected from the outfall. Solution If there is a pond with no outfall downstream of it, this notification will be generated. Basically, this is an invalid setup. The user will need to include elements downstream of the pond, which will need to end an outfall that is not connected to a pond. In addition to modeling elements downstream of the pond, the user could also make the pond inactive and set the existing outfalls as "Free Outfall" boundary types. Note: The GVF-Rational solver doesn't model pond storage, so there might not be a need to model the pond anyway. If the pond is needed to model the Implicit solver later, you could always make the pond active for only those scenarios. If you need the pond for any reason, you would need something downstream before the model will compute.
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Wiki Page: Is there a way to use the results from Unit Hydrograph calculations for a design run in CivilStorm and SewerGEMS using the GVF-Rational solver? (Solution 500000100600)
Applies To Product(s): Bentley CivilStorm, Bentley SewerGEMS Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N\A Area: Modeling Subarea: N\A Original Author: Dan Iannicelli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Is there a way to use the results from Unit Hydrograph calculations for a design run in CivilStorm and SewerGEMS using the GVF-Rational solver? Solution The GVF-Rational solver uses the Rational Method to solve for a system, so typically the Design results will be based on this method. However, it is possible to use the peak flows from a unit hydrograph method when doing the design using the following steps. First, set up and compute your scenario using a unit hydrograph method to compute the flows. Note the results for 'Flow (Out to links, Maximum)' value at each manhole and catch basin. This is the peak flow that occurred over the course of your simulation. You can copy/paste from a FlexTable to Excel, or you might like to set up ModelBuilder to sync the data out to an Excel file. Next, create a new scenario that uses the 'GVF-Rational (StormCAD)' solver. Now, copy or import the flows copied to Excel into the 'Flow (Known)' field. The easiest way to do this is through ModelBuilder, but you can also copy and paste the data into the element FlexTables. Make sure all other flows/catchments are set to zero or inactive in this scenario. Now, set the calculation type to 'Design' and compute. CivilStorm will then design the pipe diameters and inverts based on the peak flows from your unit hydrograph calculations.
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Wiki Page: Properties not showing up in Integrated version of AutoCAD
Applies To Product(s): Bentley WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, CivilStorm Version(s): 08.11.xx.xx Environment: N/A Area: Installation Subarea: Original Author: Dan Iannicelli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem User cannot populate properties inside the following products for AutoCAD 2013. WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, or CivilStorm. Please check for the following symptoms. - If you double click on any element, it should bring up an AutoCAD command in the command line for that particular window. - When you double click and nothing would come up, followed by a blank in display. Solution To fix this issue, you may have to drag the bar from the left where tools are located and pull it towards right. It will bring up the property box if it's hidden behind the layout toolbar. Please also check out the attached screen shot to get a clear picture. If other managers are already visible, it is also possible that the properties display is hidden behind another manager. The following video can help with cases like that: (Please visit the site to view this video)
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