SMS:Generic Model Files

SMS stores all of the Generic Model input parameters in a 2D mesh file (*.2dm). Since this stores the parametets, the file can be used as a template for multiple projects.

This 2D mesh file includes:

• The mesh – Identifies the file as a 2d mesh file.

• Node locations – Defines the ID and location for each node of the mesh.
• Element type – Identifies the type of element. Options are:

• Triangle or quadrilateral
• Linear or quadratic

• Element connectivity

• Global parameters – Sets the model name, units, state, time units, time steps, and other parameters. Also manages parameter groups and dependencies.

• Global parameter assignmnet

• Boundary conditions – Defines boundary conditions display options, values, dependencies, defaults, parameter group assignment, etc....

• Nodal boundary conditions
• Nodestring boundary conditions
• Element boundary conditions

• Material properties – Defines material values, defaults, dependencies, and parameters.

For more information, see the 2D Mesh File (*.2dm) article.

Related Topics

• HYDRO AS-2D
• SRH-2D