HAMMER, the industry’s #1 transient analysis and water hammer modeling solution joins the V8 XM generation of Haestad Methods products with the latest Bentley SELECT Update that provides HAMMER with a brand new interface that will make transient analysis easier than ever.
Bentley SELECT Subscribers: Download HAMMER V8 XM Today!
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A completely revised and easy-to-use stand-alone interface that looks and feels like every other product in the Haestad Methods product line, will make existing users of products such as WaterCAD, WaterGEMS and StormCAD immediately feel comfortable developing transient analysis models in the new HAMMER. |
HAMMER V8 XM uses the Method of Characteristics – the benchmark standard and unquestionably the most rigorous and robust algorithm for hydraulic transient flow analysis with over 20 years of proven real-world implementation. HAMMER’s all-new interface further simplifies the complex science of water hammer and transient analysis by implementing all the productivity and interoperability features that make Haestad Methods products the easiest to use in the industry.
NEW FEATURES IN THE ALL-NEW HAMMER V8 XM:
Transparent compatibility with WaterCAD and WaterGEMS
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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
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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.
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Scenario Management
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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
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View dynamic animations of pressure, flow and HGL as the transient pressure wave moves through the system. |
Background Layer Support
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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.