Export to WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER
To generate a new hydraulic model for use with WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, or HAMMER:
- Select the Export to WaterCAD/GEMS/HAMMER tool from the Utilities menu or Utilities toolbar. The Export Wizard dialog appears, showing the Model to create/update screen.
- In the Model to create/update screen, make sure select Create a new model option is selected.
- Click on the button next to the File text field, to open the Create Model dialog and enter file path and name for the new export file.
- Click the Next button to move to the Source Options screen.
- In the Source Options screen, specify what source option to use: Use Fence, Use Selection Set, or Use View (the default option - None - will export all features from the Master DGN).
- Click the Next button to move to the Update settings screen.
- In the Update settings screen, ensure the Add elements to model if present in Bentley Water check box is enabled.
- Click the Next button to move to the Finish operations screen.
- In the Finish operation screen, make sure the Would you like to build a model now-option is set to Yes.
- Click the Finish button to start generating the new hydraulic model.
The MicroStation Message Center will provide feedback on the export process.
- Once completed, the generated hydraulic model can be opened in WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, or HAMMER.