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Import an entire pipe network from a single TXT file and turn it into a 3D BIM model
In Urbano 12, import and export functions for Esri Shapefile, SQL databases, and TXT files have been redesigned and significantly improved. One of the key improvements is the ability to import a complete pipe network from a single file, where all project data is...
Complete Shapefile Import–Export Workflow in Urbano
In Urbano 12, all import and export functions have been redesigned and significantly improved, including support for Esri Shapefile, TXT files, and SQL databases. Importing is now faster and more intuitive. Multiple node and section Shapefiles can be imported at once...
Open channel design and hydraulic modeling in Urbano
Open channels can be fully designed and hydraulically modeled in Urbano using the same network-based workflow used for pipe systems. Open channels are represented as a network of nodes and sections. They can be drawn interactively in plan view, converted from existing...
Urbano 12: Import EPA SWMM models directly into CAD
Urbano 12 introduces new functionality for importing EPA SWMM INP files into CAD. Full model import is supported, including geometry (nodes, links), rain gages, subcatchments and all associated data such as curves, time series and time patterns. Hydraulic options are...
New features in Canalis 12
Urbano 12 introduces a powerful new function for the automatic creation of catchment areas. In addition to interactive drawing and converting individual CAD elements, Urbano can now automatically convert all closed CAD areas (filtered by layer) into catchments – for...
Storm drains in Urbano 12
In this video, I show how storm drains (and equally, house connections) work in Urbano 12 — from drawing elements to editing, renaming, and reporting.Storm drains can be drawn interactively, converted from AutoCAD elements, or placed automatically along the main...
Measurement Units in Urbano 12
Urbano 12 introduces full support for measurement units! Until now, Urbano used fixed, hardcoded units for each data, which sometimes led to inconsistencies — for example, flow could appear in liters per second in one part of the software and in cubic meters per...
HOW TO EFFICIENTLY DESIGN HOUSE CONNECTIONS IN CIVIL 3D
The design of house connections plays an important role in any sanitary sewer network design. It is possible to design house connections in Civil 3D, but the correct positioning of the house connection is tricky. Also, there is no option to edit multiple house...
WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK DESIGN IN URBANO AND CIVIL 3D
Detailed design of water distribution networks with hydraulic calculation can’t be done in Civil 3D. Pressure network functionality in Civil 3D is more focused on designing fittings and appurtenances in 3D.Urbano Hydra is software for detailed design of water...
Design of water supply systems: Fundamentals and a brief overview
Water supply systems are one of the most important infrastructure buildings. The main purpose of water supply systems is the distribution of water to all its users. Water must be delivered in sufficient quantity and at acceptable pressure. Requirements such as...
Water demands scenario analysis and hydraulic calculation with Urbano Hydra and EPANET
As described in the previous article, Urbano Hydra connects AutoCAD drawing (detailed water distribution network design) with EPANET hydraulic calculation. In Urbano Hydra it is possible to create various water demand scenarios and choose which scenario will be...
Sizing a water distribution network using genetic algorithms with Urbano Hydra and EPANET
Urbano Hydra connects AutoCAD drawing (detailed water distribution network (WDN) design) with EPANET hydraulic calculation. EPANET calculation engine is built inside of Urbano Hydra which allows you to draw the network inside of AutoCAD, input all the EPANET...
Urbano supports BIM
BIM in general Last few years we are witnesses of inauguration and wide promotion of BIM technology in AEC field. Everybody is talking and describing benefits of BIM implementation, its possible influence on improving of all aspects of AEC activities. Most frequently...
Professional application development is a very serious job
Written by: Mr.sc. Dražen Galić, Civil Engineer I think that everybody agrees with the statement above. For a long time, StudioARS has been developing an application for designing of underground pipe infrastructure (sewage, water distribution, gas...). We have quite a...
Pipe infrastructure clash analysis
Clash analysis is very important in pipe infrastructure design and BIM technology puts a lot of attention to it. Clash analysis can be done in 3D coordination software like Navisworks but the problem with such software is that they treat pipe networks as any other...
Pipe network quantity take-off analysis in Navisworks
Using 3D coordination software for tasks like clash detection, quantity take-off, 4D and 5D analysis is standard part of BIM workflows. Quantity take-off estimation in Navisworks is called quantification. It’s necessary to clarify that software like Navisworks can’t...
From GIS to BIM using StudioARS Urbano Software
BIM in infrastructure is closely connected to GIS. Every infrastructure project begins with gathering of existing information (surveying data – digital terrain model of existing ground, parcel data, existing pipe infrastructure data, other infrastructure data like...
Water Distribution Network Design with Urbano Hydra
Urbano Hydra connects AutoCAD drawing (detailed water distribution network design) with EPANET hydraulic calculation. EPANET calculation engine is built inside of Urbano Hydra which allows you to draw the network inside of AutoCAD, input all the parameters (such as...
Analysis and Design of Gravity and Pressure Networks
Complex sewerage systems consisting of multiple gravity and pressure parts are very common in areas where terrain configuration doesn’t allow us to have gravity networks only (e.g. flat areas, hilly areas, etc.) and especially in areas where terrain configuration...
Water demands scenario analysis and hydraulic calculation with Urbano Hydra and EPANET
As described in the previous article, Urbano Hydra connects AutoCAD drawing (detailed water distribution network design) with EPANET hydraulic calculation. In Urbano Hydra it is possible to create various water demand scenarios and choose which scenario will be...
Sizing a water distribution network using genetic algorithms with Urbano Hydra and EPANET
Urbano Hydra connects AutoCAD drawing (detailed water distribution network (WDN) design) with EPANET hydraulic calculation. EPANET calculation engine is built inside of Urbano Hydra which allows you to draw the network inside of AutoCAD, input all the EPANET...