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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:
2021
| Topic/Link | Date | Software | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Modleing 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, SHR-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 | |
| Saving Plots in SMS | 2/13/2019 | SMS | |
| Creating a Confined Aquifer | 2/6/2019 | GMS | |
| Using GSSHA Group Files in WMS | 1/30/2019 | WMS | |
| How to Relax or Refine a Mesh in SMS | 1/23/2019 | SMS | |
| Assigning Elevations in GMS | 1/16/2019 | GMS | |
| Converting CAD Data to Feature Objects in WMS | 1/9/2019 | WMS | |
| Moving SRH-2D Material Attributes to Another Project | 1/2/2019 | SMS |
