A typical IRRICAD Pro design project follows a logical progression. First, the designer starts a new design and configures design-specific settings, including units (Metric or US), database selection, and labeling preferences. Next, site boundaries are drawn or imported, and elevation data is brought in from survey files, GIS sources, or Google Earth.
Investing in software requires understanding the financial and educational commitment:
Designing cost-effective systems requires balancing pipe costs against energy consumption. IRRICAD Pro features automatic pipe sizing algorithms. It selects the smallest possible pipe diameters that still maintain allowable flow velocities and pressure constraints, drastically reducing material costs. Loop and Branched Network Analysis
Version 12 focused on enhanced communication tools, including pipe reduction symbols, graphical management options, visual connectivity checks, and hydraulic gradeline displays. Version 14 brought seamless Google Earth import and export, automatic sprinkler placement for tree blocks, and improved telescoping size rationalization.
Irrigation systems rarely sit on perfectly flat ground. IRRICAD Pro imports digital elevation models (DEMs), contours, and GPS survey data. The hydraulic engine factors in elevation changes, calculating exact pressure gains or losses caused by slopes. Pipe Sizing Optimization
Because it is built on a CAD engine, you aren't limited to hydraulic symbols. You can:
Complex, large-scale pivot or linear move irrigation systems.
Pressure maps detailing exact emitter performance variations across fields.
Visualization tools further enhance design communication. The software can graph pressure and flow distributions across zones, showing which emitters fall outside specified ranges. A hydraulic gradeline tool displays ground elevation, pipe pressure, and maximum allowable pressure for laterals, zone pipes, and mainline pipes. Labels can be automatically placed for pipes, sprinklers, valves, contour lines, and virtually any hydraulic object, with highly customizable formatting options.
IRRICAD Pro performs rigorous analysis using established hydraulic equations, including Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach. It calculates:
Creating a professional irrigation design follows a structured, intuitive workflow within the platform:
Expert reviews from WifiTalents and community feedback on Facebook suggest: Cons Superior real-time hydraulic balancing and calculations. Steep learning curve; not "plug and play". Massive, customizable manufacturer product libraries. High upfront cost ($4,000–$6,000 range). Highly efficient for large commercial or agricultural jobs. Limited native support for Mac OS.
What do you primarily design (e.g., agricultural drip, golf course turf, residential)?
: Includes a pre-loaded library of fittings, pipes, and sprinklers, which can be merged with manufacturer-specific data.
A typical IRRICAD Pro design project follows a logical progression. First, the designer starts a new design and configures design-specific settings, including units (Metric or US), database selection, and labeling preferences. Next, site boundaries are drawn or imported, and elevation data is brought in from survey files, GIS sources, or Google Earth.
Investing in software requires understanding the financial and educational commitment:
Designing cost-effective systems requires balancing pipe costs against energy consumption. IRRICAD Pro features automatic pipe sizing algorithms. It selects the smallest possible pipe diameters that still maintain allowable flow velocities and pressure constraints, drastically reducing material costs. Loop and Branched Network Analysis
Version 12 focused on enhanced communication tools, including pipe reduction symbols, graphical management options, visual connectivity checks, and hydraulic gradeline displays. Version 14 brought seamless Google Earth import and export, automatic sprinkler placement for tree blocks, and improved telescoping size rationalization. irricad pro
Irrigation systems rarely sit on perfectly flat ground. IRRICAD Pro imports digital elevation models (DEMs), contours, and GPS survey data. The hydraulic engine factors in elevation changes, calculating exact pressure gains or losses caused by slopes. Pipe Sizing Optimization
Because it is built on a CAD engine, you aren't limited to hydraulic symbols. You can:
Complex, large-scale pivot or linear move irrigation systems. A typical IRRICAD Pro design project follows a
Pressure maps detailing exact emitter performance variations across fields.
Visualization tools further enhance design communication. The software can graph pressure and flow distributions across zones, showing which emitters fall outside specified ranges. A hydraulic gradeline tool displays ground elevation, pipe pressure, and maximum allowable pressure for laterals, zone pipes, and mainline pipes. Labels can be automatically placed for pipes, sprinklers, valves, contour lines, and virtually any hydraulic object, with highly customizable formatting options.
IRRICAD Pro performs rigorous analysis using established hydraulic equations, including Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach. It calculates: Loop and Branched Network Analysis Version 12 focused
Creating a professional irrigation design follows a structured, intuitive workflow within the platform:
Expert reviews from WifiTalents and community feedback on Facebook suggest: Cons Superior real-time hydraulic balancing and calculations. Steep learning curve; not "plug and play". Massive, customizable manufacturer product libraries. High upfront cost ($4,000–$6,000 range). Highly efficient for large commercial or agricultural jobs. Limited native support for Mac OS.
What do you primarily design (e.g., agricultural drip, golf course turf, residential)?
: Includes a pre-loaded library of fittings, pipes, and sprinklers, which can be merged with manufacturer-specific data.
