Flexible, powerful and modern: The Urbano 8 infrastructure design software.

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2 Pipe infrastructure design for civil engineering Flexible, powerful and modern: The Urbano 8 infrastructure design software. Urbano is a flexible, powerful and modern software package aimed at supporting civil engineers in designing the pipe infrastructure of tomorrow. The centerpiece of the software is its unique design core that handles the data model. It is fully dynamic which supports a smooth design process and results in fewer mistakes. It is both robust and fast which enables you to design huge projects with hundreds of kilometers of pipes and thousands of nodes. Furthermore, you can review, query and annotate all data in a matter of seconds or draw more than 1000 long sections in about 30 seconds while using an average PC. Exchanging project data between users is very simple as all data is stored directly inside the DWG file. Urbano represents a real bridge between design and GIS and includes many standard GIS functions, such as data import and export functions to/from various data sources (e.g. databases, SHP and MapInfo files, XML, TXT etc.). You can also create queries and thematic maps or add any kind of custom, user-defined data to the project. Urbano treats all data as equal, irrespective of its source you can mix designed, calculated and user-defined data to customize any table view, long profile, thematic map etc. Urbano is based on AutoCAD and is most commonly used with AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Map 3D. It supports all Microsoft Windows compatible versions of AutoCAD 2010 or newer in both 32 bit and 64 bit environments. Urbano consists of several modules that are combined into packages adapted to the everyday needs of civil engineers. All modules share the same look and feel and are easy to learn and master. Designers regularly need to work on different network types. The common functions of Urbano include procedures and workflows equally used in the design of sewage, water and other pipe networks. Such an approach decreases the learning curve and therefore accelerates the use of all modules. Urbano features a unique user interface based on the side-docking Workspace panel. This straightforward approach includes no additional menus, toolbars or palettes, which reduces screen clutter and improves the overall user experience. The workspace panel arranges program commands and configurations in a standard tree view. Configurations represent customized versions of basic program functions and data (e.g. Long section Sewage 500/100 ). They can be easily created for almost any function and saved for use in other projects. Once a specific configuration set is created, it is possible to save it as a system template (e.g. Sewage ). Executing program commands often opens additional modeless windows with specialized settings and functions. You can have several windows open at the same time which greatly simplifies and speeds up the design process (e.g. editing in layout and refreshing a thematic map, reviewing calculation data in a table view while creating a query etc.). Pipe network design is frequently based on predefined elements, i.e. pipes, manholes, fittings, trenches and so on. In Urbano, all these elements are stored in catalogs which share the same user interface, so it is very easy to add or edit an element or group. Configurations, templates and catalogs can be shared through local networks or the Internet by using the network repository system. Projects made with Urbano automatically include all used configurations and catalog elements directly in the DWG file. This means that work on the project can be resumed on any PC and by any user. Network design in layout view. Interactive or by conversion from AutoCAD elements. A network is based on an intelligent topology system and consists of nodes, sections, branches, arrays and systems. Basic network elements (nodes and sections) are made of plain AutoCAD elements (blocks and lines or arcs). Network editing. This function includes a variety of options for changing nodes and sections, such as erasing, inserting, replacing, renaming, changing type and so on. Thanks to the dynamic model, all changes are simultaneously updated in all other design parts. Setting terrain elevations. Support for Civil 3D, Terraform and 3D face DTM. In case a DTM does not exist, terrain elevations in nodes can be determined by alternative methods such as direct input, linear interpolation, import from an external source (e.g. database) etc. Data selection and input. Different data selection methods make operations easy and efficient. You can

3 input all data necessary for the design for each network element individually or for several network elements at once (e.g. you can change a group of pipes with a certain diameter to a different pipe diameter all at once). Table views. You can view defined and calculated data in tables. You can sort tables according to any column, zoom in to the layout, display a recapitulation, copy and paste to any Windows program or draw the data as a standard AutoCAD table. Furthermore, it is possible to define an arbitrary number of table views which fit well to any design phase (e.g. geometry, flow calculation, hydraulic calculation, etc.). Labeling. Nodes and sections can be labeled with any type of label, which can include any type of data. You can also annotate nodes, sections or channels. Station labeling is available for an arbitrary sequence of network nodes. Moreover, station labeling is dynamic, i.e. any node edit, such as erase, insert or reposition will automatically update all relevant station labels. Labels can be edited interactively by using scale, move or rotation. Automatic label repositioning. In case of overlapping labels, you can use an automatic repositioning procedure. The automated iterative process will find the best position for node, section, station and array labels. Querying. You can build simple or complex queries including both attribute and spatial conditions. Using queries enables you to quickly identify elements that satisfy the given conditions. Styles and thematic maps. You can apply any style to network elements (e.g. colors, thickness etc.). Any data can serve as the basis for thematic maps which show defined or calculated data for the selected network elements. For example, after you have completed a hydraulic calculation, you can group and display in selected colors all pipes with the flow velocity in a certain range (e.g m/s, m/s, m/s etc.). Long sections. You can draw long sections for any sequence of network elements (e.g. sections, branches, from node to node etc.). By combining more than 1500 variables the program enables you to create virtually any kind of long section including any scale, data table and graphical content. Long sections and layout are dynamically connected so any change in layout or longitudinal section produces an instant update. Long sections represent more than just a data view you can do a lot of design and editing directly in the long section, e.g., you can insert, erase and move nodes, or intelligently define and edit the pipe invert. You can use an automated printing procedure to easily prepare long sections in case they are very long or have a big height difference. Quantity takeoff calculation. Based on defined trench and soil layers you can instantly calculate all quantities that are important for the design. The takeoff calculation takes pipes and manholes into account. It is also possible to draw trench cross sections and trench borders in layout. Intersection analysis. Very often different infrastructures intersect with each other. This is why you can do a quick analysis of all intersections and an identification of clashes and intersections that occur on less distance then permitted. This analysis includes Urbano systems as well as standard AutoCAD 2D and 3D elements Share configurations, templates and catalogs with colleagues through LAN or Internet. Urbano Canalis is the complete solution for sewage and storm water pipe network design. From small to large scale - you can make fast and detailed designs of all kinds of sewage and storm water pipe systems. Thanks to the fast dynamic model and advanced features of the Urbano framework the design process is both smooth and efficient. Interactive pipe invert design. There are several interactive methods of defining pipe inverts based on slope and minimum and maximum cover depth. Equally, there are several methods for editing pipe inverts such as changing depths/elevations, slopes, inserting drop manholes and so on. All interactive design and editing functions are carried out directly on longitudinal sections. Automatic pipe invert definition. This complex and very efficient algorithm includes parameters for minimum and maximum depth cover, minimum and maximum slope, drop manhole characteristics and offset from lateral inlets. The algorithm takes into account the previously defined pipe inverts (existing systems) and calculates the solution which fits best. If terrain slopes are between minimum and maximum pipe slopes, these slopes can be selected as the solution (i.e. pipe parallel to terrain). In the case of very steep terrain the program can insert additional nodes to find a solution with drop manholes by taking into account minimum and maximum depths and slopes. The automatic pipe invert calculation is performed on demand as a kind of initial solution which can be freely modified later on. The calculation can be applied to any selected part of the system (e.g. one or more long sections). Manhole schematics. After having determined all pipe inverts, diameters and manholes, you can proceed to draw manhole schematics. These schematics include a manhole top view with angles from incoming and outgoing pipes, a section view with height dimensions of all pipes and an unfolded view of the manhole. All important data can also be shown in a data table. Manhole schematics are especially useful when prefabricated manholes are used. System check. The conformity of sewage network elements can be checked according to several criteria. You can check for minimum and maximum pipe depth and slope, multiple outgoing pipes, cases when the incoming pipe is deeper than the outgoing pipe as well as for smaller diameter downstream. The program can check the whole system according to predefined conditions and label questionable elements. Isybau support. The well-known German standard for storing sewage system data is supported both in ASCII and XML format (this only applies to geometry data). Catchment areas. The rain flow calculation requires defined catchment areas. They can be defined interactively or automatically from closed areas of plain CAD entities (i.e., lines and polylines). You can create multiple catchment areas and sub-areas (i.e. islands ) with different runoff coefficients. In both cases the program automatically calculates the total area with an average runoff coefficient. Influence areas. For the calculation of sanitary or industrial flows, it is possible to calculate areas with specific inhabitant density. The process is similar to the definition of catchment areas. Rain flow calculation. You can use the rational method based on IDF curves (Intensity Duration Frequency) or a simple calculation with a constant intensity method. For different countries and specific demands the program includes variations of these methods. Waste flow calculation. Several methods of waste or sanitary flow calculation are available to you, including a calculation based on influence areas and the linear percentage method. For different countries some additional methods are available as well. Additional flows. This allows you to define additional flows like point flows, foreign water and additional rain flow. Total flows. Based on the selected flows, you can calculate transit and total flows. With the selection of only sanitary flows (e.g. mixed systems), it is also possible to model a dry period. Hydraulic dimensioning. You can perform a hydraulic calculation based on the equations of Darcy-Weisbach and Prandtl-Colebrook. You can calculate either diameters from flows and slopes, or you can calculate slopes from known diameters and flows. During the calculation and on the basis of the pipe catalog you can

4 define a maximum pipe filling or minimum diameters. The calculation determines all necessary values like flow velocity, pipe filling etc. SWMM export. All network geometry including catchment areas can be exported to an EPA SWMM file for hydrodynamic calculations. Pipe deformation calculation. This calculation takes into account static and dynamic loads and the characteristics of soil and pipe. The results include pipe deformations and a check of set conditions. Urbano Canalis: smooth and efficient sewage and storm water infrastructure design. Urbano Hydra is the complete solution for water pipe network design. From small to large scale - you can make fast and detailed designs of all kinds of sewage and storm water pipe systems. Thanks to the fast dynamic model and advanced features of the Urbano framework the design process is both smooth and efficient. The hydraulic calculation is based on the widely adopted EPANET software. Interactive node equipment definition. Based on EPANET rules, any node can have any function, e.g. reservoir, tank, pump, valve and so on. The node function is visible in table views, layout and long sections. You can change the symbols for the appropriate node types and after determining the node function you can input all necessary data for each node, e.g. water levels in a tank, pressures in different valve types and so on. Automatic node equipment definition. Based on pipe elevations in neighboring nodes the software automatically sets appropriate locations for air release and mud valves. You can check the results and change them if necessary. Water demands. This function allows you to input the total water demand interactively, node by node. An alternative way is to calculate water consumption in all nodes based on the total water consumption in an area. To use this method you have to input the average daily consumption per inhabitant, the total number of inhabitants, population growth percentage, as well as the design period and variation coefficients per day/ hour. The total water consumption can be increased to accommodate firefighting demands. Curve definition. You can input pump settings, tank volume and head loss curves. In this window it is easy to define specific values and view resulting curves or select already defined curves from a list. Time patterns definition. You can define any pattern for any EPANET calculation inside the program. Also, a graphical presentation of pattern values is available. Hydraulic calculation. This enables you to perform snapshot hydraulic calculations automatically. If you want to export the data to EPANET for detailed modeling you can check the system for consistency to avoid EPANET errors. After that you can create an.inp file that can be imported with EPANET. Result review. You can review the results of hydraulic calculations in table views, node and section labels (i.e. pressures, flows, velocities) and thematic maps. Automatically draw hydraulic piezometer lines in long sections as a part of any configuration. Assembly elements. The program includes a rich assortment of standard elements of different manufacturers used in water distribution networks. It consists of different types of fittings, valves, T-elements, X-elements, arched elements, etc., all of which are stored in the catalog. You can modify or edit elements in the catalog or add elements from different manufacturers. Elements can be created from AutoCAD blocks. Moreover, it enables you to define parametric elements that cover basic element types with arbitrary dimensions. Assembly schematics. You can interactively create schematics of any scale or content from the collection of assembly elements. The drawing process is fast with automatic element snap and rotation which aligns new elements with existing ones. You can move or erase elements to modify the schematic. Schematics can be drawn for any 2D view with symbols, pre-defined blocks and parametric user-defined elements. A table with inserted elements is drawn automatically and with optional content (e.g. part number, weight, element name, etc.). A Bill of material (BOM) can be generated automatically.

5 Urbano Hydra: smooth and efficient water infrastructure design. Urbano GIS is a true bridge between CAD and GIS for complex pipe networks. The design of new pipe networks often builds on large amounts of data about the existing infrastructure. The finished design with all associated data has to become part of existing GIS systems. This makes the included tools and procedures for interpreting, verifying and analyzing data a very important part of the software. Furthermore, the common framework can be extended with polygon topology functions for handling parcels, zones etc. The ability to handle huge amounts of data efficiently makes Urbano the tool of choice for advanced GIS pipe infrastructure solutions. Polygon topology. You can create polygon topology interactively, by converting closed polylines or by employing a powerful automatic procedure. You start the procedure by defining line gaps and other inconsistencies and then proceed with the transformation of standard lines and polylines to closed polylines. Polygon topology can be labeled, viewed and edited in a similar way as a standard pipe network. Likewise, standard tools like thematic mapping, querying and styles are available as well. Polygon topology analysis. Based on polygon topology you can perform advanced analyses such as buffer, union, convex hull, intersection and overlay. These analyses can be based on drawing data or any other connected data source. User data. A standard function of the program is the possibility to add any kind of custom, user-defined data to the project (i.e. text, integer numbers and real numbers). Similarly to designed and calculated data, user data is also stored in the DWG file and can be used in any function of the standard Urbano framework (e.g. table views, annotations, long sections etc.). You can input user data directly or import it from an external data source (e.g. database, file, etc.). Data import. Data can be imported from any OLE DB database (e.g. Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle ) and can then be used to create Urbano pipe & polygon topology directly and/or to add supplementary information by binding it to user data. In addition to databases you can import topology data from Esri SHP, MapInfo TAB, ASCII TXT and XML files. All data is stored in the DWG file which enables data portability and exchange. Data export. Data can be exported to any OLE DB database (e.g. Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle ). You can update data and append existing data tables. In addition to database operations you can export data to Esri SHP, MapInfo TAB and ASCII TXT files. Linking to external sources. If you do not want to import the data to the DWG file you can simply create a data link. This way the data is read directly from the external source when it is needed and the size of the DWG will not increase. Linked data can be used with any standard Urbano procedure (e.g. table views, annotations, long sections). External documents. You can link any Urbano object to an arbitrary number of external files (e.g. pictures, videos, documents) of any type. The link is established by using a unique object identifier (e.g. name). Data recognition from the drawing. Pipe infrastructure and parcels are often available as simple drawings without associated topology information. Additional information is often drawn next to the infrastructure elements in annotations or text blocks. The standard Urbano framework includes simple and fast procedures that convert lines and polylines to pipe or polygon topology objects. In addition to this, you can also convert data from annotations and blocks that are placed close to drawing objects. In order for this procedure to function, you are required to determine a recognition rule and a data detection buffer zone. These conversion functions are a powerful tool for transforming old designs into advanced Urbano projects.

6 Urbano GEO is the complete solution for managing surveying data. Infrastructure design always requires precise surveying data. Surveying maps can be the basis for DTM creation, which is why Urbano includes the Terraform tool to tackle such tasks. You can also use DTMs created with AutoCAD Civil 3D or 3D faces import from any other specialized DTM software. In addition to DTM support, node terrain elevations can be defined using various methods. It is possible to input terrain elevations in nodes, if they are directly measured, or to calculate them using linear interpolation/ extrapolation methods. All Urbano functionality is also available for surveyed objects (points, connections). In addition to the common range of functions for points and sections you can additionally use table views, annotations, query and edit. For any scenario - correct, precise and complete surveying maps are essential and Urbano GEO offers a host of tools to create them. Map scale. Map scale influences text and symbol size, hatch density and line types. You can change the map scale at any phase, which will automatically scale all other elements. can use the point name with the possibility to exclude another point according to additional data (e.g. connect points from 100 to 150, but only those that represent the left edge of the road). You can draw connections in 2D or 3D by employing different line types and styles. Long sections. Any sequence of connections can be represented as a long section. You can add rows in the section s data table according to available data. Cross sections. You can create alignments and cross sections by using interactive or conversion tools. Cross sections can have optional scale, design and data table rows. You can calculate the areas between any two terrain lines as well as volumes based on cross sections. You can also draw pipes from any Urbano pipe topology as part of a cross section. The pipes are drawn with the actual diameter and trench. Cross sections are dynamic, i.e. any pipe network change in layout or long section will reflect on and update the cross section. 2D & 3D. Any surveying object (i.e. point or connection) can be defined as 2D or 3D. You can convert any object from 2D to 3D and vice versa by issuing a single command. Additional functionality. You can manage scale dependent surveying symbols, hatch closed areas (e.g. housing, industry) or cuts and fills, draw a surveying grid, stairs and objects, etc. The ability to handle huge amounts of data efficiently makes Urbano the tool of choice for advanced GIS pipe infrastructure solutions. Points import. Surveying points can be imported from any source, including text files (orthogonal form with a point s Easting Northing Elevation). Columns can be arbitrarily arranged. You can make configurations for point reading/drawing, save them for later use or share with other users. Any database with an OLE DB driver is supported as well. Interactive point definition. When some points have been imported it is possible to create additional points using several calculation methods. You can create points using polar or orthogonal measurement, interpolation, arc intersection, conversion from 3D point or linear objects, etc. Interactive connection definition. You can input the connections between two points directly or through a group definition that determines the points that should be connected. To connect multiple points at once you

7 Correct, precise and complete surveying maps are essential and Urbano GEO offers a host of tools to create them. Urbano Raster & Vector are complete solutions for managing large amounts of raster and vector maps. Civil engineering design often relies on background maps that help to improve the understanding of design scope and intent. These maps are traditionally stored as raster images, DWG drawings, PDF documents etc. General CAD programs include functions to handle such files but their features can be found lacking in certain situations, e.g. if you need to work with a large amount of maps simultaneously. Urbano Raster and Urbano Vector include features that help to bridge this functional gap. Grouping. When there are many external documents (raster images, vector drawings, etc.), it is very helpful to make document groups. Groups can be created based on any criteria, e.g. raster images can be divided by scale, source or location; vector drawings can be grouped according to content (parcels, infrastructure, DTM elements, etc.) or position. Grouping files makes it easier to manage them and to choose the appropriate ones depending on the current task at hand. Connecting raster images. To connect a raster image with a project you need to position the image according to its insertion parameters. You can read the insertion parameters from an external file (TFW, JGW) or directly from within the files (ECW, GeoTIFF). Urbano has a proprietary algorithm for reading such information. Drawing boundaries. Inserting many raster images or drawings and working with them in real time can be a time consuming task that also requires a significant amount of computing resources. Therefore it can be very useful to draw only the boundaries of attached files with the name of the raster image or drawing file. This function allows you to draw these boundaries very fast and to avoid consuming too much computer resources, even if you have several thousand files. Inserting. You can choose different methods of inserting files into a project. The simplest method is just to pick a point where a certain file (raster or drawing) should be inserted. You can draw a line or polygon and all file boundaries it crosses will be inserted. While inserting drawings inside a defined polygon, you can choose whether you want to attach either the whole file or just entities which are inside or crossed with a defined boundary. Lastly, you can zoom to a certain part of the project and cover the whole view with files from the current collection. Attaching drawings. You can attach drawings in two ways: as an external reference (XREF) or as a basic drawing (a CAD block). You can also create file collections from DGN and PDF file types. Those files can be attached only as external references. Content filtering. While attaching files you can use content filtering, e.g. you can filter attached files based on layer or entity type. This function is not available for attaching as an external reference (XREF).

8 Urbano has been in continuous development for more than 20 years. Throughout that time we have been dedicated to keeping up with new technology trends and meeting the customer needs of a growing community of international users. All our software products can be further extended with a number of additional function modules. The program is accompanied by numerous offline and online resources that support the learning and use of the program. With the support of our authorized resellers we currently sell the program in more than 10 language versions to more than 20 countries worldwide. Urbano is designed to create the best possible end user experience. StudioARS is a privately held company which was founded in Our headquarters are in Matulji, Croatia, Europe. Since the very beginning, our main goal has been the implementation of CAD technologies in civil engineering and related engineering fields. Our activity is based on Autodesk technology and we are one of the best partners in the region. The core of StudioARS consists of a strong development team. We develop modern, practical and flexible solutions for everyday work. Our main product is the Urbano infrastructure design software. Urbano Raster & Vector are complete solutions for managing large amounts of raster and vector maps. StudioARS d.o.o. Cesta dalmatinskih brigada 24b Matulji, Croatia Phone: Fax: address: studioars@studioars.hr Youtube address: Web address:

9 A modern and flexible solution for everyday work - the Urbano infrastructure design suite.