You can use the Storm Sewers extention to open and edit pipe networks created with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
To open pipe networks in the Storm Sewers Extension, they must first be exported to an .stm file.
The .stm file can then be opened by the Storm Sewers Extension and edited.
For example, you can create pipe networks in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and then import those pipe networks into Storm Sewers to perform analysis tasks. After performing hydraulic analysis tasks on the pipe network, you can then import that same pipe network back into AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Refer to the following table to find more information about using the Storm Sewers Extension:
| For information about ... | See... |
|---|---|
| exporting AutoCAD Civil 3D pipe networks to an .stm file | Exporting AutoCAD Civil 3D Pipe Network Data to an .stm File |
| importing an .stm file into the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension | the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension User’s Guide Help |
| editing pipe networks in the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension | the Hydraflow Storm Sewers Extension User’s Guide Help |
| importing an .stm file into AutoCAD Civil 3D | Importing Pipe Network Data from an .stm File |
| adding or editing hydraulic data (HGL, EGL, and so on) | Adding Hydraulic Property Data to AutoCAD Civil 3D Pipe Networks |
You can also use the EditInStorm Sewers command to browse to an .stm file, and automatically open it in the Storm Sewers Extension.
For more information about using the Storm Sewers Extension to edit pipe networks, see the Storm Sewers Extension Help.
When you are finished making changes to the pipe network in the Storm Sewers Extension, save the project to save the changes to the .stm file.
You can import that .stm file back in to AutoCAD Civil 3D, and overwrite (update) the previous version of that pipe network data, if desired. You also have the option of importing it with a new pipe network name.
To use the EditInStormSewers command
- Do one of the following:
- On the Modify tab, click Pipe Networks to display the Pipe Networks contextual tab. On the Pipe Networks contextual tab, click Analyze panel
Storm Sewers drop-downEdit In Storm Sewers
. - Click a pipe network in the drawing to display the Pipe Networks contextual tab. On the Pipe Networks contextual tab, click Analyze panelStorm Sewers drop-downEdit In Storm Sewers.
- At the command line, enter EditInStormSewers and then press Enter.
- On the Modify tab, click Pipe Networks to display the Pipe Networks contextual tab. On the Pipe Networks contextual tab, click Analyze panel
- On the Export To Storm Sewers dialog box, select the pipe networks to export, and click OK.
- Enter a name and select a location for the .stm file, and click Save.
The .stm file is created, and the Storm Sewers Extension launches. The exported pipe network data is displayed in Storm Sewers Extension. For more specific information about using the Storm Sewers Extension to edit pipe networks, see the Storm Sewers Extension Help.