Haestad Methods Delivers Complete Water Distribution Modeling Solution Built for AutoCAD 2004

WATERBURY, Conn., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Haestad Methods announced its latest version release of WaterCAD(R)V6.1 for AutoCAD, which offers civil engineers all the groundbreaking enhancements of WaterCAD 6.1 integrated with Autodesk's new release of AutoCAD 2004. With this release, Haestad Methods has further cultivated water resources modeling and continues to be the leading choice among the world's top civil design firms and water utilities.

WaterCAD for AutoCAD offers a complete water distribution modeling system with seamless data integration to AutoCAD 2004. This new program combines the functionality of WaterCAD V6.1's cutting-edge open-database architecture, complete customization capability, and easy-to-use interface with all the power of AutoCAD 2004. AutoCAD 2004's new set of features includes productivity tools, presentation graphics, CAD standards tools, and electronic documentation using the Design Web Format (DWF(TM)).

With WaterCAD for AutoCAD, civil engineers can leverage existing data to streamline the model development process with speed and efficiency and share design data more easily and securely. "We are proud to be a partner with Haestad Methods," said Chris Bradshaw, Vice President of Autodesk Infrastructure Solutions Division. "Haestad's hydraulic modeling software products built on Autodesk's industry-leading solutions enable civil engineers to create, maintain, and share water resources data seamlessly."

"We take pride in providing our clients with the most powerful and innovative solutions to meet their water resources needs," said Scott Devoe, Director of Strategic Development for Haestad Methods. "When a modeling professional uses Haestad Methods' WaterCAD for AutoCAD, there is no line between where WaterCAD ends and AutoCAD starts. The integration is so tight that users can use native AutoCAD tools and commands directly on the hydraulic modeling elements resulting in a complete, integrated design solution."

Haestad Methods' WaterCAD for AutoCAD was the first in the industry to be ObjectARX(R) certified by Autodesk, a highly selective certification process that ensures that software solutions comply with the highest standards of quality. WaterCAD for AutoCAD has also achieved recognition from this market by winning the prestigious Editors' Choice award from CADENCE magazine, the world's largest independent CAD publication.

WaterCAD V6.1 for AutoCAD, and all of its latest features, is available absolutely free to WaterCAD(R) for AutoCAD ClientCare(R) subscribers and is easily accessible through Haestad Methods' website at www.haestad.com. Some of WaterCAD for AutoCAD's key enhancements empower modelers to:

- - Make changes directly to model data using new open-database architecture

- - Automatically calibrate water models with Darwin(TM) Calibrator *

- - Design systems optimized for cost and benefit with Darwin Designer *

- - Develop deliverable construction drawings

- - Conduct intelligent reduction of complex networks with Skelebrator(TM)

- - Access LISP, ARX, and VBA applications

- - Perform system wide multiple-node fire-flow analysis

- - Create winning presentations and advanced visualization with GeoGrapher(TM)

- - Automatically compute detailed cost estimates for capital improvements and energy cost estimates based on pump performance

- - Control a system in real-time with live SCADA connections

- - Utilize full-layer control for model elements

- - Specify contour levels on the fly with advanced contour labeling

- - Protect water distribution systems with WaterSafe(TM) technology *

- - Accurately simulate variable-speed pumps with APEX(TM) technology

- - Exchange data between WaterCAD and virtually any application with powerful database and GIS connections

- - Customize WaterObjects(TM) to create custom extensions to suit unique modeling needs

- - Simulate a wide range of tank mixing behaviors to assist in mitigating tank-related water quality problems

- - Protect investments with the ClientCare(R) upgrade and support program.

* Note: Features available for WaterCAD V6.1 for AutoCAD.

Free Training Available

Free training is now available with all software purchases. On-campus training will take place at Haestad Methods' headquarters located in Waterbury, CT, USA. Professionals interested in attending training programs can view complete course agendas and registration information by visiting www.haestad.com/freetraining

About Autodesk

Autodesk(R) is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. 

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About Haestad Methods

Haestad Methods has been in the business of enabling engineers with technology for 25 years and is internationally recognized as the world's leading water resources software company. Haestad Methods provides more than 125,000 civil engineers in over 170 countries with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, services, continuing education workshops, and publications. Haestad Methods' complete suite of engineering software products for water, stormwater, and wastewater modeling and management includes WaterGEMS(TM), WaterCAD(R), PumpMaster(TM), Darwin(TM), WaterSafe(TM), SewerCAD(R), StormCAD(R), PondPack(R), FlowMaster(R), CulvertMaster(R), and HEC-Pack(TM). Haestad Methods trains thousands of engineers each year. It is duly authorized to award CEUs and PDHs and is licensed by Sandia National Laboratories to conduct RAM-WSM (Risk Assessment Methodology for Water Utilities) Training.

www.haestad.com

 

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