Importing From InRoads

The following tables describe how various InRoads element attributes are mapped to their Bentley StormCAD CONNECT counterparts.

Note: You can import an InRoads file to both new and existing models; however, you can only import to existing models that contain no elements in the model.

Note: If the SDB file being imported uses imperial units, you will receive a prompt asking if you want to use Survey Feet as the unit. If so, the coordinate values for the model are set appropriately. Conversely, if the display unit on coordinates is survey feet, then that is what is written to the SDB file on export (coordinate values only).

Unsupported Elements During Export

Bentley InRoads doesn't support all of the storm sewer elements. Therefore, certain elements are ignored during the export to Bentley InRoads. When elements are ignored, User Notifications are generated for them. Following is the list of such elements:

Variable Speed Pump Battery
Pump Station
Air Valve
LID
Pond
Pressure Pipe
Pressure Junction
Cross Section
Pond Outlet Structure (exported as manhole)
Wet Well (exported as manhole)