GeoSTORM software is licensed as a Fixed License or Floating License, available in three distinct plans—Starter, Standard, and Professional, designed to meet different project needs and team sizes.
License Types
Trial Fixed License
This type of license is provided as a single user license for evaluation purposes only. The Trial License version of the software is bound to an individual computer and cannot be moved to another computer. A Trial License is provided for a limited period of time only.
Fixed License
This type of software license is provided as a single-user license bound to an individual computer. The Fixed License version of the software can be moved from one computer to another if necessary. The moving of a fixed license can only be done a limited number of times. If this limit is exceeded, an upgrade to a Floating License will be necessary.
Trial Floating License
This type of license is provided for evaluation purposes only. A Trial Floating License is provided for a limited period of time.
Floating License
This type of license utilizes a License Server hosted in the cloud that manages pools of licenses. The Floating License version of the software can be used by multiple users wherever they are located, as long as they have access to the Internet.
Software Plans
Starter Plan
This software plan is suitable for individuals and small-sized teams. The features included in this software plan can be utilized for handling small urban drainage systems, including highway drainage analysis and design.
Standard Plan
This software plan is suitable for medium-sized teams. The features included in this software plan can be utilized for handling common urban stormwater modeling analysis and design conditions. This software plan includes all the project management capabilities of the Starter Plan.
Professional Plan
This software plan is suitable for large-sized teams. The features included in this software plan can be utilized for handling complex 1D and 2D urban and rural stormwater models. This software plan includes all the project management capabilities of the Starter Plan and Standard Plan.
The following table compares the different features that the Starter, Standard, and Professional software plans provide:
| General Features | Starter Plan | Standard Plan | Professional Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Undo & Redo | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2D & 3D Viewing and Editing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Work Simultaneously on Multiple Projects | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automated Report Generation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automated Engineering Workflows | Limited | ✔ | ✔ |
| 24×7 Expert Technical Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Built-In Modeling Assistant | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Integrated Cloud-Based Mapping Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Worldwide 3D Elevation Data | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| AutoCAD & MicroStation Drawing Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Google Earth Support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Link Elements | Up to 20 | Up to 100 | Unlimited |
| Modeling Features | Starter Plan | Standard Plan | Professional Plan |
| What-If Scenario Manager Analysis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rational & Modified Rational Method | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SCS TR-20/TR-55 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Catch Basin Modeling | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Denver CUHP | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Santa Barbara Unit Hydrograph Method | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Irregular Cross Section Geometry | ✔ | ✔ | |
| FEMA Approved NFIP Stormwater Modeling | ✔ | ||
| EPA SWMM Hydrology | ✔ | ||
| XPSWMM Model Support | ✔ | ||
| Legacy Pipe Shapes (non-circular pipes) | ✔ | ||
| Green Infrastructure Support | ✔ | ||
| Pumping | ✔ | ||
| Automated Critical Storm Computation | ✔ | ||
| Advanced Features | Starter Plan | Standard Plan | Professional Plan |
| Automated Design Storm Assignment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automated TOC Computations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automated RC, CN & Green Ampt Calculations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automated Subbasin & Catch Basin Delineation | ✔ | ✔ | |
| AutoCAD Civil 3D Model Support | ✔ | ✔ | |
| ArcGIS Support | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Terrain Modeling | Limited | ✔ | |
| Underground Storage Chamber Design Tool | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Detention Pond Designer | ✔ | ||
| FEMA Flood Mapping Data | ✔ |
CivilGEO Customer Portal
All versions of the software license provide access to the CivilGEO Customer Portal, which is an easy-to-use, web-based portal that gives users complete access to account information and the ability to view product licenses, download the latest version, and view product usage.
Refer to this article in our knowledge base to learn more about the Customer Portal.
Click here to access the CivilGEO Customer Portal through your Internet browser.
Overview of Licensing
There are three key stages in the GeoSTORM licensing process:
- Receiving Entitlement Certificate
- Software Installation
- Signing in to Software
Receiving Entitlement Certificate
The Entitlement Certificate represents proof of a software license and includes a description of the product, the Activation ID, and the license duration. The Entitlement Certificate is always provided in the form of an email and should be kept secure.
This certificate authorizes you to activate the software product(s) you have purchased from CivilGEO. Rights and restrictions on the use of these product(s) are set forth in the CivilGEO License Agreement.
Software Installation
The latest release of the software can be downloaded either from the CivilGEO Customer Portal or from the already installed software’s Check for Updates section.
Click here in CivilGEO’s Knowledge Base to read how to download the latest software release.
Signing in to Software
The user can sign in to the CivilGEO software using the registered email address and password. Refer to this article in our knowledge base to learn how to sign in to the CivilGEO software.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact technical support. Our team of engineers will be glad to assist you further.