StormTech Design Tool Release Notes
Below are the latest enhancements made to the StormTech Design Tool. This free online tool is available 24/7!
Version: 04-24-25 10:00
New Features & Enhancements:
- Updated Project Delivery Emails: The emails from the StormTech Design Tool have a new look which aligns with the ADS brand. Same great content
- User Feedback Survey: A new survey added to the project delivery emails for users to provide feedback about their experience using the tool.
- Processing Time Warnings: Warnings alerting users of extended project wait time have been updated to reflect recent enhancements.
Bug Fixes:
- Corrected issue with metric projects where calculations were incorrect when users adjusted the stone above chambers value
- Bottom of stone elevation can now be edited again for metric projects
- Corrected outlet flowrate calculation when the Second Direct Pipe option is utilized
Version: 03-11-25 10:00
New Features & Enhancements:
- Custom Storage Limits: Users are now able to set custom storage limits for their projects. Exclude base stone or cover stone from the volume calculation or limit calculation to be between any two elevations within the chamber system.
- Custom Invert Underdrain: Users are no longer limited to the bottom of stone elevation for their underdrain invert. The underdrain invert can now be set to any elevation within the chamber system's vertical footprint.
- Contact & Resources: The Contact Us panel has been renamed to the Contact & Resources panel. It includes all the same content with the addition of links to the additional ADS Design Studio Offerings, Design Tool Instructional Videos, StormTech Design Resources, & Release notes for the tool.
- Improved Visibility: Visual indicators pull down menus and required form fields added to enhance user experience.
Product Updates:
- MC-7200 Availability: The MC-7200 chamber model is now available for use in the South America region.
- Inserta Tee: The Inserta tee part numbers now reflect the Inserta Tee onefit product line.
Bug Fixes:
- Corrected issue causing missing icons in the tool interface
- Corrected the SC-160LP Endcap part numbers shown in the drawing package
- Corrected typo in SC-310 Cross Section detail page
- Resolved issue causing Storage Calculation Error when users were not yet signed into the tool
- Added missing translations to the HydroCAD Instructions request field
Version: 02-11-25 17:00
Technical Update:
- Technical Update: No impact on user experience.
Version: 01-20-25 10:00
Product Update:
- SC-310 Row Spacing Reduced to 3": SC-310 systems can now store more water with a smaller footprint thanks to reduced spacing between chamber rows. The minimum cover requirements have also been updated to 16" in most cases.
Version: 01-13-25 10:00
Technical Update:
- Improved system performance through backend optimizations (no changes to functionality).
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue where multi-bed projects containing only a single bed were failing.