Is it possible to add a feature which automatically copies the parent scenario notes to a new child scenario? We use a custom WaterObjects.NET feature to script various advanced controls. In this feature, the scripting parameters are declared in the scenario notes. Only a small amount of the users of our models require changes to the scripting parameters, the other users never change these parameters but do need the advanced controls to model real world conditions. Hence, manually copying the scenario notes to each child scenario is sometimes forgotten, which leads to false results using those child scenario's.
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Forum Post: WaterGEMS Feature request: Automatically copy scenario notes to new child scenario
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Forum Post: RE: Hammer bentley - Modeling a water open distribuiton network
Hello guys, I made two simulations, one for the discharge to the atmosphere (DTA) and another one with tanks (as suggested). The thing is i've got very different results (15m3 bladder vessel for tanks and 5m3 bladder for DTA). Can you please help me figure out where this all gone south of me? Any input from your end would be nice. Here are the models: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/999195b2bc0d33a1f7a474b5a332742a20181026150607/44c2fa0b0c3cdde758b185e4723881c620181026150607/b5dca9 Cheers, Filipe
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Forum Post: RE: Hammer bentley - Modeling a water open distribuiton network
Hello Filipe, I'm having trouble accessing the files. Can you send them to us using the steps here: https://communities.bentley.com/help/w/be_communities_help/32255/sharing-hydraulic-model-files-on-the-haestad-forum . Regards, Scott
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Forum Post: RE: WaterGEMS Feature request: Automatically copy scenario notes to new child scenario
Hello Joeri, I have created an enhancement for this. The reference number is 961928. I attached this to a new service request in your name as well. If and when this feature is included in WaterGEMS, you should receive an email from service request 7000839194. Regards, Scott
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Wiki Page: Is it possible to reproject a model to a different coordinate system?
Applies To Product(s): WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, HAMMER Version(s): 10.xx.xx.xx, 08.11.xx.xx Area: Modeling Original Author: Jesse Dringoli, Bentley Technical Support Group Problem Is it possible to reproject a model (move it from one coordinate system to another) in WaterGEMS, HAMMER or SewerGEMS? For example migrating from NAD27 to NAD83. Solution First, assess if it may be appropriate to simply move all the model elements to the new coordinate system location instead of performing a reprojection/transformation. This likely will not be ideal in most cases, as it often needs to be distorted / warped and each type of projection can do this in a different way. For example, going from NAD27 to NAD83 in particular has some challenges. See the link below under the "See Also" section. As of version the SELECTseries 6 release of WaterGEMS/HAMMER and the SELECTseries 5 release of SewerGEMS, there is no direct tool for performing a Reprojection in standalone or ArcMap-integrated mode. However, if you have Esri ArcGIS, you can utilize the "Project" tool from ArcToolbox. Note that when doing this, you must create a new feature dataset to store the reprojected data, and you must specify a GIS format as the source. So, you will also need to first export model elements to shapefile format, then later use ModelBuilder to import the updated geometry. If you have a GIS linked to your model elements (via GIS-ID or label) If you have a GIS in the new projection and your hydraulic model is in sync with that GIS (elements are matching via GIS-ID or labeling), you can simply use ModelBuilder to update the geometry to the new location: 1) Connect to the GIS in ModelBuilder, either (either the GIS' geodatabase directly if using WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS for ArcMap, or via Shapefile), 2) In the "Specify spatial and connectivity options" step, choose the right units, then uncheck the option to create nodes if not found at pipe endpoints, and the option to establish connectivity using spatial data. 3) In the "Specify element create/remove/update options" step, only check the box for the option to "update objects in destination if present in source". Uncheck the options to add and to remove. 4) Choose to connect to the source via the GIS-ID system (ideally), or by label (ensure the labels are unique and linked to the correct elements), then choose the correct field for the Key field in the field mapping step. Do not map any other properties. 5) Choose to "build the model", review the summary, close the ModelBuilder manager and choose to synchronize drawing. The elements should be in the new location. If model element labels are unique (no duplicates) 1) Backup your model. 2) Open the Flextable manager and create a new Flextable under "Tables - Hydraulic Model". Choose the first element type (for example Pipe), and leave the default "label" attribute. Click the Export button in the top-left corner and export to Shapefile format . 3) Repeat step 2 for each element type used in the model. 4) Open Esri ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Projections and Transformations > Project. In the configuration, choose the first element type's shapefile that you exported in step 2, select the appropriate initial coordinate system, then choose to create a new Shapefile for the output, and select the new respective coordinate system. 5) Click OK, wait for the projection to complete, then repeat step 4 for the other shapefiles that you had exported in step 2/3 above. 6) Back in the Bentley product, start a new ModelBuilder run and select all of the new shapefiles (created in step 4/5 above) - use the CTRL key to multi-select. In the proceeding steps, choose the correct units, uncheck the option to "create nodes if none found", uncheck the option to "establish connectivity using spatial data", and in the step called "specify element create/remove/update options", ONLY check the box for the option "Update existing objects in destination if present in source". In the "Specify field mappings" step, choose "Label" for the "key fields" for each element type. Complete the ModelBuilder run, close the ModelBuilder manager, and choose to Synchronize the drawing. All of your elements should then move to the new location per the new coordinate system. You may need to use Zoom Extents to see them. If model element labels are NOT unique (there are duplicates) First, consider if you are OK with fixing the labels that are duplicated, so that this does not occur. To do this, open Network Navigator and run the "Duplicate Labels" query, within the "Input" section. See: Finding and fixing duplicate labels You can the rename each one, and follow the steps in the section above for "If mode element labels are unique". If you do not wish to rename labels to avoid duplication, the below process can be used instead: 1) Backup your model. 2) Create a User Data Extension (UDX) for each element type in the model, to store a set of new, unique labels. The data type could be text or numeric. 3) Open the Flextable manager and create a new Flextable under "Tables - Hydraulic Model". Choose the first element type (for example Pipe), click the yellow Edit button and add the new UDX that you created in step 2, and remove the default "Label" field. Populate the new UDX field with unique characters or numbers, which could be done for example by pasting in a column from Excel. To do this, right click on the column header, choose "select column", then use the Paste button at the top to paste in the copied data. You should now have a column of unique labels. 4) Click the Export button in the top-left corner of the Flextable and export to Shapefile format . 5) Repeat step 3-4 for each element type used in the model. 6) Open Esri ArcToolbox > Data Management Tools > Projections and Transformations > Project. In the configuration, choose the first element type's shapefile that you exported in step 3-5, select the appropriate initial coordinate system, then choose to create a new Shapefile for the output, and select the new respective coordinate system. 7) Click OK, wait for the projection to complete, then repeat step 6 for the other shapefiles that you had exported in step 2/3 above. 8) Back in the Bentley product, start a new ModelBuilder run and select all of the new shapefiles (created in step 6/7 above) - use the CTRL key to multi-select. In the proceeding steps, choose the correct units, uncheck the option to "create nodes if none found", uncheck the option to "establish connectivity using spatial data", and in the step called "specify element create/remove/update options", ONLY check the box for the option "Update existing objects in destination if present in source". In the "Specify additional options" step, choose "custom" for the "map elements by key field", then in the "Specify field mappings" step, choose your new UDX (containing the unique labels) in BOTH of the dropdowns on the right side of the "Key fields" - do this for each element type listed on the left side. Complete the ModelBuilder run, close the ModelBuilder manager, and choose to Synchronize the drawing. All of your elements should then move to the new location per the new coordinate system. You may need to use Zoom Extents to see them. See Also How do I determine what projection a model has been set to? http://resources.esri.com/help/9.3/arcgisengine/java/gp_toolref/coverage_toolbox/transforming_between_nad27_and_nad83.htm http://communities.bentley.com/products/hydraulics___hydrology/f/5925/p/7101/10556#10556
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Forum Post: RE: FCV, pressure below the lowest physically possible pressure in system
thanks for your help. about above item 4, i did this and consider starting relative closure 70% in my operating rule, but there is warning for not matching initial closure with referenced operating rules, acc to Scott's reply if i change FCV to TCV for transient modeling can i solve this warning? (transient model was attached) communities.bentley.com/.../TT_2D00_3v_2D00_FCV-closed.wtg
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Forum Post: Pump Scheduler optimizing in SwerGems.
In sewage pumped system/rising main, how can we optimize the pump operation? Is Darwin Schedulers can be used in SewerGGems?
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Forum Post: RE: Importing Image DXF File as Background
I have the same question. I have an image as a DXF file. How can I import it in WaterGEMS by Background layer?
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Forum Post: RE: Pump Scheduler optimizing in SwerGems.
There really isn't too much you can do to optimize sewage pumping. Turn the pump on when the wet well gets high and turn it off when it is low. Unlike drinking water which you can store for long periods, you need to keep sewage moving. You can run some different on/pff strategies with EPS runs and you won't find too much difference in energy costs. If you do, let us know. We could use a case study about that. Make sure you meet NPSH requirements.
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Forum Post: RE: Importing Image DXF File as Background
Bing Map background layers were first introduced ion the CONNECT edition (Build 10.0.x.x and later)..
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Forum Post: RE: 41595 - 41891 - 41355 - 40008 - 40015 - 40018 (WaterCad)
Thank you so much Yashodhan !!! It worked perfectly and all other messages are gone after following what you said. It was only a silly thing, I couldn't believe it, and it was for almost a week trying to find a solution. Again Thanks a lot, you are HERO ! Someday I am going to be you like you -----> undergraduate student. God bless You Yashodhan...
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Forum Post: Error : External component has thrown an exception
I am getting the error " External component has thrown an exception" when I am using ModelBuilder for Excel as Data Source type. I have already tried uninstalling/reinstalling, it doesn't help. Using the Latest WaterGEMS CONNECT Edition Update 1 Any suggestions? Thank you
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Forum Post: Road layer in Pollylines type when importing in watergems shows polygon type.
I have this drawing in dfx having one layer (Road Centerline) containing the network. Although, the network is drawn using pollyline but when I import model builder showing Layar type as polygon. I'm attaching the dfx file please provide the solution to this. Thanks ! communities.bentley.com/.../5732.Sample.dxf
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Forum Post: RE: Hammer bentley - Modeling a water open distribuiton network
Please note that a subsequent reply to this thread has been split to a new discussion here: HAMMER results different between D2A and tank
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Forum Post: RE: HAMMER results different between D2A and tank
Without seeing the model - it's important to note that the tank and the D2A are treated differently during the transient simulation and a different transient response is to be expected. The D2A acts as a varying outflow, and can also cause air inflow below zero pressure, whereas a tank acts as a hydraulic grade boundary that increases or decreases as it fills and drains. The tank can accept inflow and also provide mass back into the system. If air inflow occurs at the D2A, that air can be expelled which can then cause a transient "upsurge" similar to an air valve, which will then impact the overall transient results. I would suggest creating and animating profile paths in the Transient Results Viewer to get an understanding of what is happening during your transient simulation, to help visualize why there is a difference in results between these two cases. Additionally, depending on how you configure the elements, the initial conditions could be different (different flow and hydraulic grade at this boundary), which will then impact the transient response. Also, consider which approach is appropriate for what you are trying to model. A D2A should be used for a tank that fills from the top, since in that case it acts as free discharge and the water in the tank cannot flow back in. A tank should be used in a case where the tank fills from the bottom.
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Forum Post: RE: WaterGEMS Feature request: Automatically copy scenario notes to new child scenario
Joeri, Can you explain a bit more about what you are doing with your Waterobjects tool, just in case there might be a way to do it without having to use this, and script? Could your tool read from a text file for example, instead of the notes?
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Forum Post: RE: FCV, pressure below the lowest physically possible pressure in system
Afsaneh, You had only attached the .WTG file. In order to open the model, we would also need the .SQLITE file. You can zip both together and upload. Based on the .WTG you provided though, I see you are using an older version, which may not have supported the ability to model an initially partially closed FCV with an operating rule, in which case you would indeed need to use the process mentioned in an earlier wiki article for converting it into a TCV. In recent versions (such as the CONNECT Edition), as long as the calculated initial relative closure matches the initial relative closure on the selected transient operating rule, it should work and not display that message about not matching. I recommend upgrading to the CONNECT Edition, which you can read about here: Downloading Haestad / Hydraulics and Hydrology Software
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Forum Post: RE: Importing Image DXF File as Background
Harati, just to clarify, the ability to add Bing Maps as a background was added in CONNECT Edition Update 1 (10.01.XX.XX). I have added further clarification about this in the related Wiki article: How to add background aerial and road map images to your model
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Wiki Page: How to add background aerial and road map images to your model
Product(s): WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, HAMMER, SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, StormCAD, CIvilStorm Version(s): 08.11.XX.XX and 10.XX.XX.XX Area: Layout and Data Input Problem Description How to attach background images or use aerial imagery from another source (ie. Google Earth, Bing Maps, ArcGIS, WMS Server) Background There are several methods you can use to include street maps and aerial imagery in you your model: Option 1: Using Bing Maps (Standalone Platform) Option 2: Using Google Earth (Standalone Platform) Option 3: Using General Image File (Standalone Platform) Option 4: Using the MicroStation Platform (WMS Server, Raster) Option 5: Using the ArcMap Platform Option 6: Using the AutoCAD Platform These methods are explained below. Solution Option 1: Using Bing Maps (Standalone Platform) Starting with the CONNECT Edition Update 1 release (10.01.XX.XX), Bing Maps can be added directly from the background layers manager (active internet connection required), with the ability to align to the model with up to three points of reference. See the related Help topic. Note that you will need a Microsoft account to generate a Bing Maps key - https://www.bingmapsportal.com/ To check if you have the ability to use Bing Maps, go to File > Help > About (or, Help > About, for older versions). The version number shown in the lower-left corner needs to be 10.01.XX.XX or greater. Regarding alignment and projection, the Bing Maps feature works off of web mercator projections, using the Map Alignment field. The Map Alignment can be used to help transform the background. However, this feature doesn't use a true State Plane-like reprojection like you might see in a program like MicroStation or ArcMap, where you can list what the projection is. To align the map with the model, select “3 control points” for the “Map alignment” dropdown in the Bing Maps Properties dialog. You can then select three points in your model and three corresponding points on the map, and the map will align itself to those points. For example if a particular junction is known to be at a particular road intersection, select that junction and the corresponding street intersection on the map. The map will be rotated and stretched to align with those three points. Note: in version 10.01. 00 .XX, if you uncheck the Bing Maps background layer, save and reopen the model, re-checking it will not correctly display the map and you will need to re-edit the Bing Maps definition. This issue is resolved in version 10.01. 01.04 (reference #788487) Note also that if a flushing report or plan view report does not display correctly with a Bing map active, this is addressed in a patch to version 10.01.01.04 (and will be fixed in future versions as well) - see: Blank Page in Report of Plan View or Flushing Report with Bing Map Active https://youtu.be/Tn47UAqeMoo You can find the terms of use for Bing maps by clicking File > Help > About WaterGEMS, then clicking the Legal and Patent Notices button. There will be links to Microsoft Bing Terms of Use and Microsoft Bing Print Rights. Here are the links: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/product https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/product/print-rights Option 2: Using Google Earth (Standalone Platform) *Please note that this solution was created based on the Google Earth application that was current at the time of the making of the video. It may not be the exact solution for future versions of Google Earth. Note: you may need to watch this video in full screen mode in order to see it clearly. communities.bentley.com/.../Google-Earth.mp4 Option 3: Using a General Image File (Standalone Platform) See the following article for assistance with attaching a background image using the tools in standalone platform. Inserting an aerial image background layer in the correct location Option 4: Using the MicroStation Platform (WMS Server, Raster) See the following articles for assistance with attaching a background image using the tools in the MicroStation platform. Attach a Map Layer from a WMS Server How to attach Image (Raster) to design model Capture Google Earth Images Using Placemark Monuments Option 5: Using the ArcMap Platform To use an interactive map as a background layer in ArcMap go to File > "Add Data" > "Add Data from ArcGIS Online" and sign in to the website if necessary. Option 6: Using the AutoCAD Platform Information for using the AutoCAD platform to attach images can be found by searching the internet. See Also Blog Post: Easily add and align hydraulic models to Bing Maps Inserting an aerial image background layer in the correct location Help Topic: Using a Google Earth View as a Background Layer to Draw a Model How do I create a .KMZ Google Earth file out of my model? Attach a Map Layer from a WMS Server
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Forum Post: RE: Error : External component has thrown an exception
Hello Najmah, There seems to be issue with compatibility of Microsoft Access database engine, in this case. Please open 32-bit version of the product, as shown below, then you should be able to import excel file using Modelbuilder. However for permanent solution of this issue, please go through below mentioned wiki and install the correct versions of Microsoft Access database engine. "External Component..." or "currently in use or invalid" error with ModelBuilder, SCADAConnect or Inroads Import
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