Blog Post Directory

Blog posts on Aquaveo.com frequently contain articles on basic procedures and "how-to" guides in GMS, SMS, and WMS. Below is a list of blog posts:

2024

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
Getting a Head Start with the Import UGrid Points Tool	12/3/2024	GMS	unstructured grid, import UGrid points, 2d ugrid
Using the Clean Options Function	11/26/2024	SMS	clean options, clean command
Best Uses for the Clip and Trim Coverages Tools	11/19/2024	SMS	toolbox, clip, trim, feature objects
Three Methods for Assigning CHD	11/12/2024	GMS	head boundaries, CHD, modfow
Easily Snapping Outlet Points to Stream Arcs	11/5/2024	WMS	Snap Outlet Points to Streams, toolbox, watershed delineation
Is a Paid or Community License Right for You?	10/30/2024	SMS	licensing, community
Reliable Grid Conversion with the Voronoi UGrid from UGrid Tool	10/22/2024	GMS	toolbox, voronoi grid, ugrid type
Benefits of 3D Structures	10/15/2024	SMS	3d structures, bridge, culverts, srh2d
Incorporating Inline Steering in CMS	10/8/2024	SMS	cms-flow, cms-wave, steering, coupling
How to Prioritize Interpolating Multiple Rasters	10/1/2024	GMS	interpolate priority raster tool, interpolation, elevation rasters
Announcing WMS 11.3 Beta	9/24/2024	WMS	beta, permafrost, recent files, clean options
Discover the Map Activity Tools in SMS	9/17/2024	SMS	Map activity dataset, map activity to ugrid
Problem Solving and the Fix Layer Errors	9/10/2024	GMS	fix layer errors, grid layers
Tips for Pressure Zones with Overtopping in SRH-2D Models	9/3/2024	SMS	box culvert, srh2d, pressure zone
Build Watershed and Streams from Raster Data	8/27/2024	SMS	Streams from Rasters, Watershed from Rasters
Utilizing Contour Legends	8/20/2024	GMS	display options, contour options, legend options
Tips for Manually Editing Stream Arcs	8/13/2024	WMS	arc editing, vertex, nodes, outlet, snapping
2D Mesh Editing Versus Regeneration: Which is More Apt?	8/6/2024	SMS	mesh generation, manual editing, regeneration
Export UGrids Seamlessly with the Export UGrid tool	7/30/2024	GMS	export ugrid, toolbox, stl, xmc, obj
Discover the Refine UGrid Tools in SMS	7/23/2024	SMS	refine ugrid tools, toolbox
Eliminate Null Values in SMS	7/16/2024	SMS	filter datasets, null values
Streamlining GMS by Using Keyboard Shortcuts	7/9/2024	GMS	shortcuts, hot keys
Discover MODRAT Percent Impervious	7/2/2024	WMS	percent impervious, modrat, land use, map attributes
Quick Polygon Generation from Raster Data	6/25/2024	SMS	toolbox, polygon from raster nodata, polygon from raster bounds, polygon from index raster
New Recharge Options for MODFLOW-USG Transport	6/18/2024	GMS	recharge, recharge concentration, seep elevation
Accessing 3DEP Data in SMS	6/11/2024	SMS	import from web, elevation data
Making Use of Recent Files in SMS	6/4/2024	SMS	recent files, file menu, open containing folder
Using Top Elevation Data for Starting Head Values with MODFLOW 6	5/28/2024	GMS	modflow 6, IC package, DISV package
Managing File Paths in WMS	5/21/2024	WMS	preferences, executables, file tab, temp directory
Taking Advantage of the SRH-2D Channel Calculator	5/14/2024	SMS	srh2d, boundary conditions, channel calculator, populate
Utilizing MODFLOW Symbols and Display Options	5/7/2024	GMS	modflow, display options,
Moving Data to Other Geometries	4/30/2024	SMS	toolbox, interpolation, interpolate to ugrid, interpolate datasets
New Import and Export Curvilinear Grid Tools	4/23/2024	SMS	toolbox, import/export, curvilinear grid
Defining Constant Concentration for Multiple Species in MT3DMS	4/16/2024	GMS	mt3dms, source sink, species
Streamlining Watershed Analysis with AGWA	4/9/2024	AGWA	agwa, tethys, watershed, gssha
Tool to Fill a Hole in Unstructured Grid	4/2/2024	SMS	ugrid, toolbox, Fill Holes in UGrid, Extract Subgrid
New MODFLOW-USG 3D Dataset to Array	3/26/2024	GMS	modflow-usg, 3d dataset to array, evt, rch, ets
Differences Between AHGW and AHGW Pro	3/19/2024	AHGW	pro, panes, ribbon, rasters, modflow analyst
Using the Mask Subset Smoothing Option	3/12/2024	SMS	toolbox, dataset smoothing, interpolation
Understanding Pass Through Cells	3/5/2024	GMS	modflow-usg, ugrid layers
Tips for Long Term Precipitation Simulations	2/27/2024	WMS	gssha, uniform, gage, hyetograph, nexrad, hmet
Incorporating Rubble Mounds in CMS	2/20/2024	SMS	cms-flow, cms-wave, coverages, structures
Generating a 3D Grid from Raster Data	2/13/2024	GMS	3D UGrid from Rasters tool, raster to ugrid
Deciding Between SRH-2D 2D Bridges and 3D Bridges	2/6/2024	SMS	srh2d, 3d bridge, 3d structures, 2d bridge, pressure bridge
Understanding SRH-2D's Monitor Coverage	1/30/2024	SMS	SRH, monitor lines, monitor points, monitor output file
Introducing HydroGeoSphere with GMS	1/23/2024	GMS	HGS, setup
Defining Elevation and Storage Capacity of Detention Basins	1/16/2024	WMS	Detention basins, Detention Basin Hydrograph Routing, Storage Capacity Input
Handling Depth vs. Elevation	1/9/2024	SMS	elevation, depth, z values, bathymetry
Troubleshooting MODFLOW in GMS	1/2/2024	GMS	model checker, model wrapper, output files, troubleshooting

2023

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
Aquaveo 2026	12/26/2023	XMS	releases, year review
Contours from Raster and Features from Raster	12/19/2023	XMS	rasters, contour lines, feature objects
Two Tools for Creating a Raster from a Dataset	12/12/2023	SMS	raster from dataset, wse/depth raster, toolbox
Announcing GMS 10.8 Beta!	12/5/2023	GMS	hydrogeosphere, 3d ugrid from raster, color ramp
Changing Ports for Aquaveo License	11/28/2023	XMS	registration, license, ports, location
Speed Up Edits Using Mesh Subsets	11/21/2023	SMS	edit subset mesh, subset mode, large mesh
Utilizing the Transient Step Function Method	11/14/2023	GMS	modflow, xy series, stress periods, transient data
Creating Reliable Arc Pairs for SRH-2D	11/7/2023	SMS	srh, structures, arc error, arc direction, drawing arcs
Using Mesh Auto-Backup	10/31/2023	SMS	toolbox, 2d mesh, backup, undo
Solution for Overlapping Points in MODFLOW	10/24/2023	GMS	assign attributes, map to modflow
How to Turn on Hydrographs for GSSHA Outlets	10/17/2023	WMS	gssha, properties, outlets, hydrographs
Solution for Overlapping Points in MODFLOW	10/24/2023	GMS	modflow, boundary conditions, points, conceptual model
Using the Hydraulic Toolbox with SMS	10/10/2023	SMS	hydraulic toolbox, urban hydraulics, flow analysis, curb and gutter calculator
How to Refine an Unstructured Grid	10/3/2023	GMS	ugrid, refine, quadree
Tips for Locating the Correct Projection	9/26/2023	XMS	coordinate systems, display projections, online maps
Using SRH-2D Initial Conditions	9/19/2023	SMS	srh2d, model control, initial condition, dry, restart file,
Utilizing PEST Observations with MODFLOW 6	9/12/2023	GMS	pest, observations, modflow 6, calibration
Understanding Software Graphics Mode	9/5/2023	XMS	graphics card, troubleshooting
New Color Ramp Options in SMS	8/29/2023	SMS	color ramp, contours, display options, palettes
Exporting Transient Observation Data	8/22/2023	GMS	plot wizard, view values, csv file, export trans. obs.
ASCII Grid Files for GSSHA in WMS	8/15/2023	WMS	gssha, dep, gfl, ascii, output, export
Utilizing SMS's Gravity Waves Tools	8/8/2023	SMS	gravity waves courant number, gravity waves time step, coastal
Calculate the Water Level Below the Top of an Aquifer	8/1/2023	GMS	data calculator, view values, head
Converting an Unprojected Raster to Vector Maps in SMS	7/25/2023	SMS	raster, filter data, ugrid, projections
New Unstructured Grid Generation Tools in SMS 13.3	7/17/2023	SMS	UGrid from coverage, UGrid from surface, toolbox
Understanding the MODFLOW Translator	7/11/2023	GMS	modflow translator, modflow version
Combining Runoff Watershed Basins in WMS	7/3/2023	WMS	runoff coefficient, soil group, land use
Announcing SMS 13.3 Beta	6/27/2023	SMS	srh2d, toolbox, community edition
Selecting the Right MODFLOW Solver Package	6/20/2023	GMS	MODFLOW solvers, pcg, gmg, lmg, nwt
Troubleshooting and SRH-2D Model	6/13/2023	SMS	troubleshoot, output, model checker, errors, srh2d
Fixing Negative Water Depth	6/6/2023	SMS	srh-2d, depth, elevation, data calculator, fill nodata
Creating a Pathline at Every Time Step with MODPATH	5/30/2023	GMS	modpath, pathlines to arcs, reports
Filling Missing Raster Data	5/23/2023	WMS	toolbox, raster elevations, tools, missing data, holes in data
Converting a 2D Mesh to a CAD Surface	5/16/2023	SMS	2d mesh, export, CAD data
Converting a 3D UGrid in GMS	5/9/2023	GMS	ugrid, scatter set, cad export, conversion
Working with ADCIRC Levees in SMS	5/2/2023	SMS	toolbox, adcirc tools, boundary conditions, structures, check/fix levee elevation
How to Include Sediment Transport in CMS-Flow	4/25/2023	SMS	CMS-Flow, model control, sediment transport
Exploring the MODFLOW HUF Package	4/18/2023	GMS	HUF package, modflow, hydrogeologic units, HUF materials, flow package
Using CAD Data to Delineate a Watershed	4/11/2023	WMS	cad data, cad to feature objects, cad to tin, tin to dem, delineation
Methods for Redistributing Vertices	4/4/2023	SMS	redistribute vertices, 2d mesh polygon properties, arc, bias
Setting Up a Cross Section Animation in GMS	3/28/2023	GMS	cross sections, animation, display, film loop, mp4
Using the Blend Arcs Tool	3/21/2023	SMS	blend arcs, map module, arc manipulation, centerline
Engineering with Nature in SMS	3/14/2023	SMS	ewn, ewn features, sediment volume management
Using Bias When Creating a 3D Grid	3/7/2023	GMS	3d grid, bias, refinement
Using NetCDF Data with AHGW Pro	2/28/2023	AHGW	netcdf, file import, geodatabase
Viewing SRH-2D Simulation Plots	2/21/2023	SMS	model run, solution plots, srh, simulation
Working with Inactive Cells in MODFLOW 6	2/14/2023	GMS	modflow 6, inactive cells, cell properties
Announcing WMS 11.2 Beta	2/7/2023	WMS	beta, toolbox, mp4, color ramp, wintr-20
Interpolating Localized Elevation Values	1/31/2023	SMS	scatter module, interpolation, elevation, mesh editing
Refining Quadtree Grids in SMS	1/24/2023	SMS	ugrid, refine, quadtree generator coverage, cms-flow
Converting Between 2D and 3D Unstructured Grids	1/17/2023	GMS	toolbox, ugrids, Extrude to 3D UGrid tool, UGrid 2D from UGrid 3D tool
Exploring the Drawing Tools in WMS	1/10/2023	WMS	drawing tools, annotations, layer, drawing objects
Working with Functional Surfaces for UGrids in SMS	1/3/2023	SMS	ugrids, functional surface, display options

2022

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
Using the MODFLOW HFB Package	12/27/2022	GMS	horizontal flow barrier
Computing Courant Number for an SRH-2D Number	12/21/2022	SMS	toolbox, advective courant number
AHGW Pro for ArcGIS Pro now in Beta	12/14/2022	AHGW Pro	arcgis, arc hydro
Exporting Contour Shapefiles from a 3D UGrid	12/7/2022	GMS	3D ugrid, export, shapefiles, contours, linear contours
Switching Model Executables	11/30/2022	XMS	model executables, preferences
Exploring Display Themes in SMS	11/23/2022	SMS	display themes, contours,
Creating UGrid Cross Sections in GMS	11/16/2022	GMS	cross sections, ugrids, create cross section tool
Recovering SMS Projects Using Temp Files	11/9/2022	SMS	save, temp files, data loss,
Using the SMS Toolbox History Tab	11/2/2022	SMS	toolbox, tool history, rerun tool
Transferring Data Between GMS and ArcGIS Pro	10/26/2022	GMS, AHGW	arcgis pro, import, export, shapefile, raster
Importing Data into CityWater	10/19/2022	CityWater	epanet, import, inp file
Organizing project files in SMS 13.2	10/12/2022	SMS	file management, save as package, directory, character limit
Using Layer Range Options in GMS	10/5/2022	GMS	coverage setup, layer ranges, map to modflow, layer assignment
Using the ADCRIC Levee Elevation Tools	9/28/2022	SMS	ADCRIC, levee, toolbox, elevation, fix, check
Using a 2D UGrid with SRH-2D	9/21/2022	SMS	UGrid, srh-2d, 2d mesh polygon properties, ugrid generation
New Features in GMS 10.7 Beta	9/14/2022	GMS	Toolbox, MDT, MODFLOW 6, MP4
Trimming DEMs in WMS	9/7/2022	WMS	DEM, trim, trim by polygon, trim by elevation
Create Bridge Footprint Tool in SMS 13.2	8/31/2022	SMS	toolbox, footprint tool, mesh generation, map coverage, ugrid
Using the Map from Coverage in GMS	8/24/2022	GMS	modflow6, map to coverage, map from coverage, simulation, conceptual model
Tips for Modeling 3D Bridges in 13.2	8/17/2022	SMS	3d bridges, piers, arcs, ugrids
How to Export Contour Lines as Shapefiles in SMS	8/10/2022	SMS	contour lines, shapefile, export, display options
Risk Analysis for Well Groups	8/3/2022	GMS	well field, well groups, modpath, zone code
Hardware Guidance for XMS	7/27/2022	XMS	harware, ram, processor
Specifying Arc Lengths in SMS 13.2	7/20/2022	SMS	specify arc lengths, extend arc, shorten arc, modify arcs
Adding Multiple Screens to Well Points	7/13/2022	GMS	well screens, well points, mnw2
Rebuilding an SRH-2D Restart File	7/6/2022	SMS	srh2d, initial condition, restart file, dry run
Trimming and Extending Arcs with SMS 13.2 Beta	6/29/2022	SMS	trim/extend arcs, arc editing
Using the UPW Package with MODFLOW-NWT	6/22/2022	GMS	upw, modflow-nwt
Curve Number Values for NLCD land Use Data	6/15/2022	WMS	compute gis attributes, land use table,
Merging Map Coverages in SMS	6/8/2022	SMS	map coverage, merge coverages, coverage type
Defining UGrid Layer Attributes in GMS	6/1/2022	GMS	UGrid, layer range, coverage setup, attribute table, modflow-usg
Comparing SRH-2D and HEC-RAS Solutions	5/25/2022	SMS	srh2d, hec-ras, import, plot
Exporting Map Coverages in SMS	5/18/2022	SMS	export, map coverage, dmc file
Using the MODFLOW Run Queue	5/11/2022	GMS	simulation run queue, modflow 6, command line
Tips for Working with Virtual Machines	5/4/2022	XMS	virtual machine, license, registration, file management
Tips for Using ADCIRC in SMS	4/27/2022	SMS	adcirc, mesh, grid, fort.14, fort.22
Running MODFLOW Outside of GMS	4/20/2022	GMS	modflow, run modflow, modflow files, native file, native text files, save native files, command prompt
Registering an Image in XMS	4/13/2022	XMS	import image, register image, image coordinates
Reducing Scour in SRH-2D Sediment Transport	4/6/2022	SMS	srh-2d, sediment transport, scour, materials, bc
Exporting Using the View Values Command	3/30/2022	GMS	view values, edit dataset values, export
Tips for Watershed Delineation	3/23/2022	WMS	watershed delineation, outlet point, dem
Tips for Organizing the Project Explorer in SMS	3/16/2022	SMS	project explorer, folders, rename, notes
Using Exchanges with MODFLOW 6	3/9/2012	GMS	gwf-gwf, gwf-gwt, modflow 6, exchanges
Introducing the Toolbox in SMS 13.2	3/2/2022	SMS	toolbox, tool history, beta
Announcing SMS 13.2 Beta	2/23/2022	SMS	beta, toolbox, interface updates
Having Multiple MODFLOW 6 Simulations in GMS	2/16/2022	GMS	MODFLOW 6, MF6, simulation, coverages, ugrid, folders
Tips for Building a CE-QUAL-W2 Model in WMS	2/9/2022	WMS	ce-qaul-w2, branch cleanup, segments
Understanding SRH-2D Obstructions	2/2/2022	SMS	srh-2d, obstruction coverage, structures
Defining Hydraulic Conductivity for Specific Layers	1/26/2022	GMS	hydraulic conductivity, specified layer, map coverage attributes, conceptual model, map to model
Using the Database Import Wizard in WMS	1/19/2022	WMS	database import, sql
Understanding the Smooth Datasets Tool in SMS	1/12/2022	SMS	dataset calculator, dataset toolbox, smooth datasets, smooth data, scatter sets
How to Export Contour Lines to a Shapefile	1/5/2022	GMS	shapefile, export, save, contour lines, contour lines to shapefile command

2021

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
Using Arc Annotations in SMS	12/22/2021	SMS	arc annotations, tick marks, arc direction
New Features in GMS 10.6 Beta	12/15/2021	GMS	beta, modflow 6 packages, exchanges, transport
Making Use of WMS Contour Labels	12/8/2021	WMS	contour labels, display options
Best Practices for Extracting Features	12/1/2021	SMS	extract features tool, channel, banks, raster
Avoiding Grid Over Refinement in GMS	11/24/2021	GMS	overrefinement, grid generation, grid problems
World Bank ArcHydro Groundwater Training	11/17/2021	AHGW	ahgw, training
Plotting Observed Data onto a Computed Time Series Plot	11/10/2021	SMS	plots, observed data, scatter import, time series plot
Using the Axes Display Options in GMS	11/3/2021	GMS	display options, axes, tick marks
Performing a Silent Install with ALS	10/27/2021	XMS	installation, als
Associating HY-8 Files with SMS]	10/20/2021	SMS	HY-8, SRH-2D, culverts, output files
Incorporating Transport Observation Points in a MT3DMS Model	10/13/2021	GMS	TOB package, observations, mt3dms
Tips for using the Measure Tool in WMS	10/6/2021	WMS	Measure tool, units, slope, distance, angle
Understanding SRH-2D Post-Processing]	9/29/2021	SMS	SRH-2D, simulation run queue, post-processor, pre-processor
Using the Drawing Grid in GMS	9/22/2021	GMS	display option, drawing grid
Changing the Display Order in WMS	9/15/2021	WMS	display order, display options
Understanding SRH-2D No Flow Boundaries	9/8/2021	SMS	srh-2d, bc conditions, wall, no-flow, void
Using the Equal Color Segment Height Legend Option	9/1/2021	GMS	legend options, logarithmic legend, contour, equal color segment height
How to Change the Temp Directory in WMS	8/25/2021	WMS	temp directory, preferences
Using BCDATA Lines with SRH-2D	8/18/2021	SMS	bcdata, srh-2d, structures, flow calculation
Using a Well Pumping Rate to Calibrate a Model	8/11/2021	GMS	PEST, wells, pumping rate, calibration, drawdown
Using a Shapefile with the Fast Flood Tool	8/4/2021	WMS, SMS	Map Flood, Fast Flood, flood modeling, shapefile
Viewing a 3D Bridge in a Plot	7/28/2021	SMS	3d bridge, profile plot, plot options
Mapping Multiple Coverages in GMS	7/21/2021	GMS	conceptual model, map coverages, map to MODFLOW
Viewing Multiple GSSHA Scenarios in a Hydrograph	7/14/2021	WMS	gssha, hydrograph, groups, display options
Using 2D Monitor Plots and Structure Plots	7/7/2021	SMS	srh-2d, structure plots, monitor plots, simulation run, solution results, post-processing
Converting External Materials to 3D Grid Materials	6/30/21	GMS	boreholes, cross sections, 3d grid
How to Troubleshoot Graphics Card Issues and Display Issues	6/23/2021	XMS	graphics card, display options,
How to Rebuild a Corrupted Project in SMS	6/16/2021	SMS	corrupted files, rebuild project, import, required files
Tips for Stochastic Modeling in GMS	6/9/2021	GMS	stochastic, PEST
Converting a lidar file to a DEM in WMS	6/2/2021	WMS	lidar, DEM, raster
Importing SRH-2D Native Files	5/26/2021	SMS	SRH-2D, import, native files
Refining 3D Grids in GMS	5/19/2021	GMS	UGrids, 3D grids, refine point, refine grid, layers
New Features to Check Out in WMS 11.1 Beta	5/12/2021	WMS	beta, gssha, map module, gis module
Reintroducing HEC-RAS 1D in SMS	5/5/2021	SMS	hec-ras 1d, 1d module
Importing Older Projects into GMS	4/28/2021	GMS	importing, old projects
Using the Time Series Editor	4/21/2021	Other	file format, time series, xy series, time series data editor
New Project Explorer Commands in SMS 13.1	4/14/20212	SMS	project explorer, save to cad, menus
Importing a Shapefile to the DRN Package	4/7/2021	GMS	DRN, drainage, shapefile, MODFLOW
Creating Water Levels in AHGW	3/31/2021	AHGW	water level, create xs2d line feature class
Tips for Reprojecting Quadtrees	3/24/2021	SMS	projections, coordinate systems, quadtrees, reproject
Tips for Mapping Solids to MODFLOW	3/17/20217	GMS	solids module, mapping,raster catalog, modflow, set operation, huf
Changes to Aquaveo Registration	3/10/2021	XMS	registration, ALS, licensing, flex codes, local codes, preferences, legacy registration
Using the Import Wizard to Create a Cross Section Database	3/3/2021	SMS	file import wizard, cross sections, cross section database
Plotting Conductance for the DRN Package	2/24/2021	GMS	drain, contours, DRN package
Using Shapefiles for Stream Arcs in WMS	2/17/2021	WMS	shapefiles, stream arcs, arc attributes, GIS to Feature Objects
Using the Compute Derivative Tool in SMS	2/10/2021	SMS	dataset toolbox, temportal calculators, compute derivative
Troubleshooting Importing Boreholes in GMS	2/3/2021	GMS	boreholes, import, projections
Using Evaluations Versions of GMS, SMS, and WMS	1/27/2021	XMS	registration, evaluation
Customizing Simulation Commands in SMS	1/20/2021	SMS	simulalations, right-click menu, project explorer, preferences, save, run model
Zooming with Annotations	1/13/2021	GMS, SMS	zoom to layer, annotations, zoom, navigation
Reviewing Aquaveo Licensing Information	1/6/2021	XMS	licensing, register

2020

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
New Selection Functions in GMS 10.5 Beta	12/16/2020	GMS	zoom to selection, invert selection,
Troubleshooting Model Executables	12/9/2020	XMS	numeric models, executables, preferences, file locations
Using the Cross Section Tools in SMS 13.1	12/2/2020	SMS	cross sections, cross section coverage, centerline coverage, import, cross section management, data conversion
Working with Units in GMS	11/25/2020	GMS	units, projections, data calculator, import
Using Interpolate to Map	11/18/2020	WMS	interpolation, map, feature objects, elevations, TIN, DEM
Using the Copy to Coverage Command	11/11/2020	SMS	map coverage, feature objects
Batch Running MODFLOW Files	11/4/2020	GMS	MODFLOW, batch file, batch running, run MDOFLOW, multiple simulations
Tips for Using the Hydrologic Modeling Wizard	10/28/2020	WMS	Hydrologic Modeling Wizard, building projects, hydrologic modeling, general
Exporting Map Data to a Shapefile	10/21/2020	SMS	feature objects, map coverages, export, shapefile
Tips for Importing Wells into the Conceptual Model	10/14/2020	GMS	File import, wells, map coverages, conceptual model
Converting Soil Data to an Index Map	10/7/2020	WMS	soil data, soil data coverage, index maps, gssha infiltration
New Map Annotation Tools in SMS 13.1	9/30/2020	SMS	Map Module, Display Options, Annotations, Tick Marks, Arc Direction
Using the SAMG Solver for MODFLOW	9/23/2020	GMS	SAMG solver, LMG package, MODFLOW
Editing DEM Elevations	9/16/2020	WMS	DEM, Edit DEMs
Using the Temporal Tools in the Dataset Toolbox	9/9/2020	SMS	Dataset toolbox, sample time steps, merge datasets
The HDF5 File Format and MODFLOW	9/2/2020	GMS	HDF5 files, MODFLOW, import, export
Using Pre-Generated Polygons to Delineate a Basin	8/26/2020	WMS	shapefiles, basin delineation, watershed delineation, drainage coverage
Viewing Vectors on a Water Surface	8/19/2020	SMS	vectors, display options, surface water
Using the CLN Package to Model Faults and Fractures	8/12/2020	GMS	MODFLOW-USG, CLN Package, faults, fractures, wells, multi-node well connections
Troubleshooting TOPAZ and TauDEM in WMS	8/5/2020	WMS	TOPAZ, TauDEM, calculate flow
Announcing the SMS 13.1 Beta	7/29/2020	SMS	beta, 3d bridge, cross sections
Using MODFLOW-NWT for Mine Dewatering	7/22/2020	GMS	mine dewatering, modflow-nwt
Using Plots in CityWater	7/15/2020	CityWater, Tethys	plots, export
How SRH-2D and HY-8 Work Together	7/8/2020	SMS	SRH-2D, HY-8, culverts
Using CAD Data in GMS	7/1/2020	GMS	cad data, import, export, data conversion
Importing Land Use and Soil Type Data into WMS	6/24/2020	WMS	land use data, soil type data, import, shapefiles, import from web
Observation Arcs vs. SRH-2D Monitorling Lines	6/17/2020	SMS	monitor coverage, observation coverage, plots, post-processing
Tips for MODFLOW 6 in GMS 10.5 Beta	6/10/2020	GMS	MODFLOW 6, simulations, multiple simulations, model run
Sharing WMS Project Files	6/3/2020	WMS	WMS project files, raster, GIS files, map files, file types
Scalar/Vector Conversion in SMS	5/27/2020	SMS	dataset toolbox, scalar dataset, vector datasets, data conversion
Tips for Using MODPATH in GMS	5/20/2020	GMS	modpath, particle tracking
Exporting Data in CityWater	5/13/2020	CityWater, Tethys	Exporting, CityWater, tethys
Exporting SRH-2D results	5/6/2020	SMS	exporting, SRH-2D, datasets, shapefiles, text files, tabular files, raster
Sharing GMS Project Files	4/29/2020	GMS	project files, save files, export, MODFLOW files, share files
Export a High Resolution Plot	4/22/2020	WMS, XMS	exporting, hydrographs, profile plots
Converting Mesh Data to a Raster	4/15/2020	SMS	mesh module, scatter module, export, raster files, data conversion
Tips for Exporting a MODPATH Project	4/8/2020	GMS	export, save as, MODPATH
Obtaining DEM and TIN Data in WMS	4/1/2020	WMS	DEM files, TIN files, Converting Files, importing, downloading, terrain data module
Using the Select/Delete Data Tool in SMS	3/25/2020	SMS	Select/Delete Data, map module, selection tools,
3 New Features in the GMS 10.5 Beta	3/18/2020	GMS	beta announcement, MODFLOW 6, TVM Package
Tethys Training in Kenya	3/11/2020	Tethys	tethys, training, citywater, agwa, modflow server
Tips for Sharing SRH-2D Project Files	3/4/2020	SMS	srh-2d, save as package, restart file, hy-8
Tips for Using the Data Calculator in GMS	2/26/2020	GMS	data calculator, datasets
Using Command Line Switches for the XMS Installer	2/19/2020	XMS	installation
Utilizing Data Modification Tools in SMS	2/12/2020	SMS	dataset toolbox, filter, map activity, post processing
Exploring Hide, Show, and Isolate in GMS	2/5/2020	GMS	3D grid, hide cells, show cells, isolate cells, activate/inactivate cells
4 Ways to Screen Capture in WMS	1/29/2020	WMS	save image, screen capture
Viewing Flood Extents in SMS	1/22/2020	SMS	fast flood, map flood, data calculator, viewing results
Sharing Display Themes in GMS	1/15/2020	GMS	display themes, display options, exporting
Importing and Exporting Shapefiles	1/8/2020	XMS	shapefiles, import files, export files
Happy New Year from Aquaveo	1/1/2020	XMS	goals for coming year

2019

Topic/Link	Date	Software	Topics
Happy Holidays from Aquaveo	12/25/2019	Other	holiday
Understanding Projections vs. Reproject	12/18/2019	XMS	projections, coordinate systems
Tips for Feature Stamping	12/11/2019	SMS	feature stamping, mesh generation
Viewing an Aquifer's Water Level	12/4/2019	GMS	display options, dataset calculator, post-processing
Bringing Water Stability to the World	11/27/2019	Other	GEOGLOWS
Best Practices for 2D Hydraulic Modeling	11/20/2019	SMS	2d hydraulic modeling, 2rh-2d, model setup, water modeling
Tips for Flow Budget in GMS	11/13/2019	GMS	flow budget, post-processing
Working with Large DEMs	11/6/2019	WMS	DEM files, Digital elevation model, import, elevation
Using the Prune Arc Tool	10/30/2019	SMS	feature arcs, modifying arcs, arc editing, prune arc tool
Tips for Using Multiple Conceptual Models	10/23/2019	GMS	conceptual model, map model, map to MODFLOW
Converting a 2D Scatter to a Raster	10/16/2019	SMS	rasters, scatter module, 2d scatter, gis module
Aquaveo User Conference 2019	10/9/2019	XMS	user conference
Classify Materials Zones	10/2/2019	GMS	classify materials zones, materials
Tips for Finding Information on the XMS Wiki	9/25/2019	XMS	xmswiki, search, categories, table of contents
Snapping Mesh Nodes to Arcs]	9/18/2019	SMS	map module, mesh module, nodes, snapping
Using Display Options with Multiple UGrids	9/11/2019	GMS	display options, ugrids
Changing the Hydrograph Display in WMS	9/4/2019	WMS	hydrograph, display options, plots
Using Constant Paving Density	8/28/2019	SMS	mesh generation, paving, polygon mesh options, meshing
Converting a 3D Dataset to a 2D Dataset	8/21/2019	GMS	data conversion, 3d grids, 2d grids, datasets
Common Installation Issues with XMS	8/14/2019	XMS	installation, licensing
How to Generate a Flood Depth Raster	8/7/2019	SMS	raster, flood depths, datasets
Changing an Existing Model to be a Predictive Model	7/31/2019	GMS	modeling
Tips for Managing Cross Sections in WMS	7/24/2019	WMS	cross sections, cross sections management
Using Internal Sinks and Links in SRH-2D	7/17/2019	SMS	boundary conditions, link, sink, bc, srh-2d
Using MODFLOW Native Files	7/10/2019	GMS	modflow, save native files, export
Obtaining Nonstandard Data for Curve Numbers	7/3/2019	WMS	curve number, SCS, runoff, soil and landuse
Using STL Files in SMS	6/26/2019	SMS	import, export, STL files
Exploring MODFLOW Head Boundary Packages	6/19/2019	GMS	MODFLOW, head, boundary conditions, packages, river, general head, stream flow
Downloading NLCD Data	6/12/2019	WMS	nlcd, get data, modeling wizard, download data
Using the Plot Data Coverage	6/5/2019	SMS	plots, map coverage, plot display options
Troubleshooting Observations in GMS	5/29/2019	GMS	observations, wells, well screens
Using Advanced Data Services Options	5/22/2019	XMS	online maps, advanced options, online service, add new source
What Makes a Good Quality Mesh?	5/15/2019	SMS	mesh qaulity, elements, patch, vertices, redistribute, triangulation
Splitting UGrid Layers	5/8/2019	GMS	UGrid, unstructured grid, layers, split
Modeling a Dam in GSSHA	5/1/2019	WMS	gssha, hydraulic features, damn, structures
Using the Snap Preview Option	4/24/2019	SMS	snap preview, display options, boundary conditions, snapping
Tips for Working with PEST	4/17/2019	GMS	PEST, calibration, troubleshooting
Modeling a Dam in WMS for Use in HEC-HMS	4/10/2019	WMS	hec-hms, structures, hydraulic features
Using the Simulation Run Queue	4/3/2019	SMS	simulations, model run, abort, load results, simulation run queue
Troubleshooting MODFLOW, Part 2	3/27/2019	GMS	MODFLOW, solver, source/sink, reasonableness, fail to converge
Delineating a Floodplain Using a Scatter Point File	3/20/2019	WMS	flood impact, scatter, delineation, floodplain
Converting Elevations to Depths	3/13/2019	SMS	data calculator, depth, elevation, bathymetry conversion
Exporting and Importing to MODFLOW 6	3/6/2019	GMS	import, export, MODFLOW 6
New CityWater Pricing	2/27/2019	CityWater	CityWater, pricing, pipes, epanet
Using the Channel Calculator in WMS	2/20/2019	WMS	channel calculator, 1d hydrology, river channel
Saving Plots in SMS	2/13/2019	SMS	export plot, save plot, plt file, plot data
Creating a Confined Aquifer	2/6/2019	GMS	lpf, upw, huf, bcf, layer type
Using GSSHA Group Files in WMS	1/30/2019	WMS	gssha, save as group, group files, import group, run group
How to Relax or Refine a Mesh in SMS	1/23/2019	SMS	mesh generation, redistribute vertices, meshing type
Assigning Elevations in GMS	1/16/2019	GMS	conceptual model, scatter set, raster, interpolation, layer to dataset, layers to scatter
Converting CAD Data to Feature Objects in WMS	1/9/2019	WMS	cad to feature object, reorder streams, clean options
Moving SRH-2D Material Attributes to Another Project	1/2/2019	SMS	assign materials, save materials

2018

Topic/Link	Data	Software	Topics
Incorporating Geology into a MODFLOW Model	12/26/2018	GMS	horizon to solid, tin to solid, classify material zones
Working with Rain Gages in GSSHA	12/19/2018	WMS	gssha, rain gage, precipitation, gages
New Bridge Scour Tool in SMS 13.0	12/12/2018	SMS	bridge scour, bridge scour coverage
Troubleshooting MODFLOW	12/5/2018	GMS	command line, model checker, output file
How to Calculate Riprap Using the Hydarulic Toolbox	11/28/2018	WMS	hydraulic toolbox, basin attributes, riprap
Aquaveo Visits Namibia	11/21/2018	GMS	training, consulting
New Floodway Delineation Tool in SMS 13.0	11/14/2018	SMS	floodway, 1d hydraulic cross section coverage, 1d hydraulic centerline
New and Improved Lidar Tools in GMS 10.4	11/7/2018	GMS	merge lidar, interpolation, display options
Quickly Delineating a Floodplain	10/31/2018	WMS	map flood, fast floodplain, fema
What We Learned at the 2018 Aquaveo User Conference	10/24/2018	XMS	faster modeling, big data
5 New Features in SMS 13.0 Beta	10/17/2018	SMS	notes, bridge scour, lidar data, floodplain delineation, raster to scatter
Performing a Silent Install of XMS	10/10/2018	XMS	quiet install, silent install, registration, registry, license
GMS Training in Hannover, Germany	10/3/2018	GMS	training, consulting
4 New Features in the GMS 10.4 Beta	9/26/2018	GMS	lidar data, modflow-usg transport, export modflow 6, cln package
How and When to Use Depression Points in WMS	9/19/2018	WMS	dem, topaz, nodata, dem points, point attributes
Creating SRH-2D Pressure Zones with Overtopping	9/12/2018	SMS	box culverts, pressure bridge, srh-2d
Creating Raster from MODFLOW Contours	9/5/2018	GMS	modflow layers to scatter, scatter to rasters,
4 New Features in the WMS 11.0 Beta	8/29/2018	WMS	floodplain delineation, amazon terrain tiles, manage cross sections, landxml
Converting Units	8/22/2018	XMS	reproject, dataset calculator
Converting an RMA2 Project to SRH-2D	8/15/2018	SMS	switch model, simulation, material regions to polygons, nodestrings to arcs,
Using Mass Flux Computations	8/8/2018	GMS	compute mass flux at source, transport observation package, mt3dms, mt3d-usgs
Visualizing Meteorological Data	8/1/2018	WMS	display options, contour options, film loop, animation
5 Ways to Make Projects Work Faster	7/25/2018	SMS	simulations, refine grid, refine mesh, resample raster, files, display options
5 Ways to Select Arcs in GMS	7/18/2018	GMS	Select arcs tool, shift, ctrl, click and drag, select all, select with poly
Using Software Graphics Mode	7/11/2018	XMS	graphics card
Viewing Mesh Quality and ARR Plots	6/27/2018	SMS	mess quality, arr plot, plot wizard, display options
Using Contours to View Contaminant Flow into a Well	6/20/2018	GMS	display options, contour range, contour intervals
3 Ways to Troubleshoot WMS Basin Issues	6/13/2018	WMS	flow accumulation threshold, outlet, area selection
Stockholm GMS Training 2018	6/6/2018	GMS	training, consulting
Using an SRH-2D Restart File	5/30/2018	SMS	hot start, tso, rst, initial conditions
Draping an Image onto a Ground Surface	5/24/2018	GMS	texture map image, display options
Computing Basin Curve Numbers in 9 Easy Steps	5/16/2018	WMS	compute GIS attributes, SCS curve number, import, land use ID. land use table
Converting a NET File to an INP File	5/9/2018	CityWater	epanet, network, input
Troubleshooting Errors in SRH-2D	5/2/2018	SMS	troubleshoot, output, model checker, errors, srh2d
Exporting Raster and Vector KMZ Files	4/25/2018	XMS	googleearth, save as,
2 Ways to Import ArcGIS Files into WMS	4/18/2018	WMS	open, add shapefile data, add gis data
Using Snapping in SMS	4/11/2018	SMS	clean, snap feature objects
Creating a Transient Animation	4/4/2018	XMS	animate, film loop, avi
3 Ways to Download Images in WMS	3/28/2018	WMS	Get online maps, get data tool, get data from map
Tracing Municipal Water System Flow	3/21/2018	CityWater	animate layers, quality, trace
Using Zonal Classification in SMS	3/14/2018	SMS
Adding Notes in GMS	3/7/2018	GMS
Exporting a Delimited Text File	2/28/2018	XMS
GMS MODFLOW and ArcHydro Training in Yerevan, Armenia	2/21/2018	GMS
3 Great Features in SMS 12.3 Beta	2/14/2018	SMS
Take Advantage of the Cloud for Engineering	2/7/2018	CityWater
6 Ways to Select 3D Cells	1/31/2018	GMS
How to Use TauDEM in WMS to Define Flow Paths	1/24/2018	WMS
How to Make an Unstructured Floodplain Mesh	1/17/2018	SMS

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