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I like that it is easy to use HydroCAD and the ease with which it works with other drafting and design components of CAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There are the occasional bugs with file setup for analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
12 out of 13 Total Reviews for HydroCAD

HydroCAD is simple and easy to use. The screens are easy to navigate and the user guide is helpful. It was also easy to learn to use. What the program lacks in a flashy GUI is more than made up for in the flexibility and usability of the model. There is also an extensive library of constants to be used and pre-fab structures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some of the data input could be simplified if you could cut and paste tables, such as the soil cover screen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
HydroCAD is great for basic calculations for determining runoff peak flows and volumes from a subcatchment or designing ponds. The process of setting up these calculations is very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
HydroCAD has limited capabilities. For example, there is no easy way to size pipes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Has a lot of things you can do. Used it for a stormwater detention basin and it did a great job at calculating water flows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It was very hard to understand. But maybe if I specialized in hydraulics instead of roads/structures I would understand it more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Industry specific storm products are built in making design and cost estimates accurate and seamless. The variables available to modify allow for a variety of situations and designs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The user interface and overall appearance of the software is a bit clunky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I love how easy and simple it is to visualize and implement changes to designs. It is very straightforward and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I do not like how ugly it is when you print it out. It almost looks like a child drew it up. There are triangles connecting to squares. It would be better if it showed something more accurate to what is happening. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-Excellent software for stormwater designing and analyzing. Its also very useful in calculating of water flow and even designing of various practical designs. It now provides the user with plenty new additional features like direct CAD import, Importation of local data, etc. Production of high quality of services as a final result within a very short time. Not forgetting the support team, its quite nice with quick response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
HydroCAD is not that easy to get used on your own like the cases in most software. Training is required for the new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The onboarding for HydroCAD is very helpful. It shows you what each feature does. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I dislike that sometimes it takes a while to start up on my computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.