SMS:Simulations

Example of the project explorer containing a simulation for the BOUSS-2D model.

Starting in version 11.1, SMS has the capacity to run certain models as a simulation. A simulation includes the domain, boundary conditions, model parameters, event definition, and material set used for a single model run. Multiple simulations can exist within the same project in order to compare alternatives.

Working with Simulations

A simulation can be created by right-clicking on a blank portion of the project explorer and choosing the New Simulation sub-menu. The New Simulation menu will have commands to create a new model simulation. Selecting a model will cause a simulation folder for the chosen model to appear in the Project Explorer.

After a simulation has been created, components may be added to the simulation. Components are often created as map coverages, meshes, grids, or scattersets. The individual map coverages, grids, or scattersets can be linked to the simulation by clicking on the item in the project explorer and dragging it under the simulation item in the project explorer. This allows multiple simulations to make use of the same datasets.

Components can also be added or removed from a simulation using the right-click Link To or Unlink From submenus.

Once a simulation exists future simulations are often similar to one already created. Often it is easier to make a copy of the simulation and make changes where appropriate. A simulation can be copied by right-clicking on the simulation and choosing Duplicate.

The right-click menu for a simulation includes menu commands specific to each model.

Models That Use Simulations

Not all models usable in SMS can be created in the simulation format. Models that currently make use of the simulation format are:

Model	Initial Version	Model Simulation Specifics
Bouss-2D	11.2	See BOUSS-2D Simulations
BOUSS Runup/Overtopping	11.1
CMS-Flow	12.1	See CMS-Flow Simulation
CMS-Wave	12.1
EFDC	11.1
SRH-2D	12.0	See SRH Simulation
TUFLOW	11.1	See TUFLOW Simulation
WAM	11.1	See WAM Simulation Model Control

Related Topics

• SMS Models