Features of CivilStorm Three interoperable interfaces: Stand-alone, MicroStation, and AutoCAD CivilStorm can run on one of three platforms: Stand-alone, MicroStation, or AutoCAD. Out of the box, CivilStorm users can work within stand-alone and MicroStation platforms, while AutoCAD integration is available as an optional addition. Regardless of the platform used, CivilStorm maintains a single set of modeling files for true interoperability across platforms. CivilStorm’s stand-alone, MicroStation, and AutoCAD platforms offer unique platform freedom and versatility. The stand-alone platform offers easy-to-use model layout tools, multiple background support, conversion utilities from CAD, GIS, and databases, and unlimited undo and redo layout in stand-alone Windows applications (no additional CAD or GIS software required when running in Stand-Alone). The MicroStation platform, provides a geospatial and engineering design environment with unrivaled visualization and publishing tools. All CivilStorm versions can run from the MicroStation platform, meaning they can run 'inside' MicroStation (MicroStation license required). AutoCAD users can purchase the optional AutoCAD platform integration, enabling them to build, lay out, and plot models with engineering precision within the AutoCAD environment they are already comfortable with (AutoCAD license required). You can also customize and extend CivilStorm using the WaterObjects.NET application programming interface. Layout, Model Building, and Data Management The CivilStorm graphical user interface provides maximum flexibility and the best user experience. The workspace can be customized by dragging and resizing windows, or by docking them to the main display. You can also define and save a named view, so that you can quickly and easily return to that same area of interest at any time. Layout, model building and data management tools include: Stand-alone Windows interface AutoCAD-based interface MicroStation-based interface Unlimited undo and redo Element morphing, splitting, and reconnection Automatic element labeling Scaled, schematic, and hybrid environments Scaled catchment and gutter elements Element prototypes Aerial view and dynamic zooming Named views library Multiple background-layer support Image, CAD, and GIS background support DXF Shapefile Bitmap JPEG TIFF PNG GIF MrSID ModelBuilder module Active topology (activate or deactivate network elements) Tabular reports with global editing Sorting and persistent filtering on tabular reports Customizable engineering libraries Dynamic (query based) and static selection sets Element selection by polygon Element selection inversion Table opening on selection Global engineering-units management Drawing review tools for connectivity consistency Automatic topology review Drawing navigator Orphaned node and dead-end pipe queries Hyperlink for network elements to store photos, relevant documents, web links, or other files User-data extension Support of ProjectWise and Bentley Geospatial Management Dynamic (query-based) selection sets Support for external tools