Bentley is pleased to announce the immediate availability of HAMMER V8 XM Edition (08.09.400.34) from SELECTservices Online.
HAMMER is the industry's #1 transient analysis and water hammer modeling solution. HAMMER demystifies the complex science of water hammer and transient analysis and puts the power to perform this critical work in your hands.
In line with Bentley's commitment to continuous product improvement, this release (08.09.400.34) includes the following key new features, enhancements, and minor fixes:
New features and key enhancements:
Read detailed descriptions of new features
- Transparent compatibility with WaterCAD and WaterGEMS:
HAMMER models can now be simply opened with WaterCAD or WaterGEMS (or vice-versa) without an unnecessary conversion or import step. This key advancement represents the highest possible degree of interoperability allowing users to seamlessly share water distribution and transient analysis models.
- ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stand-alone interoperability included:
The new HAMMER includes, within a single product, four interoperable environments: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation and stand-alone. HAMMER V8 XM becomes the first transient analysis model with this unique level of interoperability allowing users to work inside their favorite GIS, CAD or stand-alone to build, edit, run, and analyze transient models.
- Scenario Management:
One of the most popular features of Haestad Methods products is now available in HAMMER. Scenario Management allows users to organize an unlimited number of what-if scenarios in one model file.
- Active Topology:
Active Topology allows users to specify which parts of a system are active and which are inactive for any particular scenario. For example, this new feature will enable users to analyze multiple transient control measures in a single model file.
- Wave Speed Calculator:
The wave speed calculator assists users to determine the wave speed in pipelines in the network.
- Advanced transient phenomena animation:
View dynamic animations of pressure, flow and HGL as the transient pressure wave moves through the system.
- Background Layer Support:
HAMMER now supports the addition of multiple background layers in a number of formats, such as BMP, JPEG, DXF, Shapefile and TIFF.
- Advanced Property-Based Symbology:
New color-coding and element sizing features allow users to easily visualize maximum and minimum pressures and HGLs, and maximum air and vapor volumes anywhere along a pipeline.
- ModelBuilder:
A powerful tool used for creating models from various different data sources (such as spreadsheets, databases, Shapefiles, etc.)
- Skelebrator:
Skelebrator is a tool for reducing the complexity of a model by removing pipes while preserving the hydraulic behavior of the system.
- Dynamic Queries:
Query input and result data using powerful query statements. Chose from dozens of built-in queries, or create custom queries using the Query Builder.
- Network Navigator:
Navigate around the model using the Network Navigator tool. Browse through selection sets or elements that meet query criteria, find orphaned nodes, connected/disconnected elements and more.
- Selection Sets:
Create and save a set of elements that is static or dynamic (updated based on query results). These Selection Sets allow you to predefine a group of elements that you want to manipulate together.
- Contours:
Create contour plots that show a range of different input and result values.
- Named Views:
Name and save an unlimited number of 'views' (locations in the model you need to revisit frequently) to facilitate efficient navigation around the model.
- Aerial View:
Get a birds-eye view of the system so you can stay oriented within the model at all times
- Hyperlinks:
Add hyperlinks to any model element which link that element to any number of accessible files (such as documents, spreadsheets, digital images, etc.)
- User Data Extensions:
Extend the database format to include your own custom data fields. For example, add a field for pipe condition and use the values of that field in queries, color coding, etc.
- WaterObjects.NET:
WaterObjects.NET is the object model used by Bentley HAMMER V8 XM Edition, which allows for the extension and customization of the core software functions.
For a complete list of new features please visit the What's new in HAMMER V8 XM page.
Instructions to download or create a CD:
- Click on the Downloads/MySELECT CD hyperlink in the SELECTservices Online page
- If you are not logged in to Bentley.com, you will be prompted to enter your username and password
- Select "Haestad Products" from the Search by product pull-down menu and click the Search button at the bottom of the page.
- Using the checkboxes, select the product(s) you want to download or create a CD with and click Continue.
- Select whether you want to download or burn a CD with your selection.
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