Audience
Civil Engineers
About HydroCAD
HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling provides easy TR-20, TR-55, SBUH, and Rational hydrology, plus TC calculations, pond storage, outlet hydraulics, pump routing, underground storage, pollutant loading, and more. Special features include direct CAD import, dam breach routing, skimmers, tubes, siphons, local rainfall data import, and a constantly expanding chamber library. Interactive graphical environment is fast and intuitive, producing better results in less time on every project.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$295.00
Pricing Details:
Price is based on the maximum number of drainage nodes in the HydroCAD model. All licenses can be shared between multiple users at a single registered location. Hourly usage is also available.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Company Information
HydroCAD Software Solutions
Founded: 1986
United States
www.hydrocad.net
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online
HydroCAD Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does HydroCAD work with?
HydroCAD works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does HydroCAD support in their product?
HydroCAD supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does HydroCAD offer?
HydroCAD offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does HydroCAD integrate with?
HydroCAD integrates with: AutoCAD.
Q: What type of training does HydroCAD provide?
HydroCAD provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, and in person.
Q: Does HydroCAD offer a free trial?
Yes, HydroCAD offers a free trial.
Q: How much does HydroCAD cost?
Pricing for HydroCAD starts at $295.00.
Q: What pricing for support is available for HydroCAD?
HydroCAD offers support included with purchase and additional fee / premium available.
HydroCAD Product Features
CAD
Civil
Supported
2 1/2-Axis Milling
Not Supported
2D Drawing
Not Supported
3-Axis Milling
Not Supported
3D Modeling
Not Supported
4-Axis Milling
Not Supported
5-Axis Milling
Not Supported
Collaboration
Not Supported
Database Connectivity
Not Supported
Design Analysis
Not Supported
Design Export
Not Supported
Document Management
Not Supported
Electrical
Not Supported
Hole Making
Not Supported
Mechanical
Not Supported
Mechatronics
Not Supported
Presentation Tools
Not Supported
Simulate Cycles
Not Supported
Spiral Output
Not Supported
Structural Engineering
Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation
Not Supported
User Defined Cycles
Not Supported
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Supported
Collaboration
Supported
Design Analysis
Supported
Design Export
Supported
Document Management
Supported
2D Drawing
Not Supported
3D Modeling
Not Supported
Chemical Engineering
Not Supported
Electrical Engineering
Not Supported
Mechanical Engineering
Not Supported
Mechatronics
Not Supported
Presentation Tools
Not Supported
Structural Engineering
Not Supported
Environmental
Water Management
Supported
Air Management
Not Supported
Auditing
Not Supported
Compliance Management
Not Supported
Document Management
Not Supported
Emissions Inventory
Not Supported
Hazardous Materials Control
Not Supported
Sustainability Management
Not Supported
Training Management
Not Supported
Waste Management
Not Supported
