Drainage and Utilities CONNECT Edition Help

Model Import/Export

Setting Description
Terrain Import
Create Terrain Model from File

Create a terrain model by importing from an external file. Numerous file formats are supported such as LandXML, Lidar (*.las), and legacy products (InRoads, GEOPAK, and MX).

Create Terrain Model from Ascii File

Create a terrain model from 2D graphics which also contain an elevation label.

Create Terrain Model from Elements

Create a terrain model from 3D graphical elements.

Create from Point Cloud

Create a terrain model from MicroStation Point Cloud data.

Create Clipped Terrain Model

Create a terrain model by clipping an existing terrain model and providing an optional horizontal or vertical offset.

Create Complex Terrain Model

Create a new Complex terrain model by merging/appending multiple terrain models.

Edit Complex Model

Edits a complex terrain by changing the order of merging, change merge or append methods and add or remove component terrain models.

Create Delta

Create a new terrain model by the difference between 2 terrain models or a terrain model and a plane (elevation).

Create by Text Interpolation

Create a terrain model from 2D graphics which also contain an elevation label.

Create Corridor Alternate Surfaces

Create a terrain model from user-specified points in a corridor model along any given path.

Import Geometry
Import Geometry

Import geometry elements that are stored in the cogo databases if they are MX (FIL), InRoads (ALG or FIL), or GEOPAK (GPK )elements.

Import Horizontal Geometry from Ascii File

Import horizontal geometry element from an ASCII file via a text wizard.

Import Vertical Geometry from Ascii File

Import vertical geometry element from an ASCII file via a text wizard.

Import Utilities
Import Drainage Model

Imports another model into your project.

Import Drainage Submodel

Imports another model, or any portion thereof, into your project.

Import Utilities Submodel

Imports Utilities model into your project.

Import SWMM v5

Imports a system that has been saved in SWMM v5 format.

Note: This tool is only available if the CivilStorm or SewerGEMs licenses are active.
Import Drainage LandXML

Imports a model from a LandXML format .xml file.

Import MicroDrainage

Imports a model from a MicroDrainage .sws / .fws / .ews / .mdx file.

Import InRoads

Imports an InRoads file into your project.

Export Utilities
Export Drainage Submodel

Exports any portion of a model as a submodel for import into other projects.

Export SWMM v5
Exports a system as a SWMM v5 format.
Note: This tool is only available if the CivilStorm or SewerGEMs licenses are active.
Export Utilities Submodel

Exports Utilities model as a submodel for import into other projects.

Export Drainage LandXML

Exports a model to LandXML format.

Export MicroDrainage

Exports a model to MicroDrainage .sws / .mdx format.

Export Excel

Exports a model to Excel.