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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:
2024
| Topic/Link | Date | Software | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
