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==2D Mesh Tools== {{2D Mesh from 2D UGrid}}

{{Mesh Backup Tool}} {{Mesh Reload Tool}}

...ed to the data type you wish to use in the modeling process. The following modules are supported in GMS: [[File:2D Mesh Icon.svg|16 px]] [[GMS:2D Mesh Module|2D Mesh Module]]

...to map data. For more information, go to [[SMS:Mesh Data Menu#Mesh to Map|Mesh to Map]] and [[SMS:Scatter Data Menu#Data Conversion Commands|Scatter to Ma [[Category:SMS 2D Mesh]]

==Menus common to all modules== * [[GMS:2D Mesh Commands|Mesh (2D)]]

==Menus common to all modules== * [[SMS:2D Mesh Module Menus|2D Mesh]]

...es. Tools are provided for site characterization, model conceptualization, mesh and grid generation, geostatistics, and post-processing. ==Modules==

{{2D Mesh links}} ...Creating a 2D Mesh|automated mesh generation]] and [[GMS:Editing 2D Meshes|mesh editing]]. 2D meshes are used for [[GMS:SEEP2D|SEEP2D]] modeling and to aid

...object type. Only one module is active at any given time. When switching modules, the menus and the tools unique to the active module are displayed. [[File:2D Mesh Icon.svg|16 px]] '''Mesh'''. Contains tools for editing unstructured networks. Includes tools for wo

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...time. However, the data associated with a module (e.g. a 2D finite element mesh) is preserved when switching to a different module. Activating a module onl Modules in SMS:

{{3D Mesh links}} ...consists of nodes, elements, and faces. A 3D mesh can be created from a 2D mesh, a 3D grid, 3D scatter points, or by using the automated meshing tools in G

...eric model]]. The generic model interface spans both the map and the mesh modules. To build a generic model, create a Generic Model coverage and assign arc ==Convert Map feature arc and point attributes to mesh nodestring and node attributes==

{{2D Mesh links}} ...cations and triangulating, or converting a different GMS data type to a 2D mesh.

* [[SMS:2D Mesh Options Dialog|2D Mesh Options Dialog]] ==Modules==

...SMS: cell centered and mesh centered. When computations are performed on a mesh-centered grid, the computation points are the grid nodes or the corners of ...alculator]] are performed on the original values at the cell centers. With mesh-centered grids, all visualization and computations are performed at the cel

...ols]] change. Inside the modules, a numeric model can be associated with a mesh or grid. When that grid is active, the tools and menus for the associated m ...[[SMS:SMS Menus|menus]]. Some of these change when switching [[SMS:Modules|modules]] or [[SMS:SMS Models|numerical models]]. The main components include:

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...e items in this menu are different for each module. The [[SMS:Mesh Module|Mesh Module]] commands include: ...el command – changes the current numerical model associated with the mesh.

...ection : Opens the ''Arcs → Cross Sections'' dialog. See [[GMS:Map to Modules#Arc → Cross Sections|Arc → Cross Sections]] for more information. ...in the current coverage. See [[GMS:Map to Modules#Map to 2D mesh|Map to 2D Mesh]] for more information.

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The first three menus are constant for all modules in SMS. The second group of menus allow operations on entities associated w The set of menus shown in this section correspond to the mesh module with TABS as the current model.

...store, interrogate, and manipulate 2D unstructured grids (referred to as a mesh inside of SMS). The Mesh module is included with all [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/sms-pricing pa

...ed at the cell centers. The display options, however, shows both cell- and mesh-centered grids as having the node dots on the corners of the cells. ...culator]]'' are performed on the original values at the cell centers. With mesh-centered grids, all visualization and computations are performed at the cel

!style="text-align:left;"|1. Select a [[WMS:Quick Tour - Modules|module]]. :#Choose either ''Mesh centered'' or ''Cell Centered'' to be the ''Grid type''.

...as a flowrate or water-surface elevation. Nodestrings can also be used for mesh renumbering, forcing break lines, and boundary smoothing. Finally, a nodest ===Delete Nodes (Vtk Mesh only)===

...in the 2D Grid module: mesh-centered grids and cell-centered grids. With a mesh-centered grid, the data values are stored at the corners of the grid cells. ...calculator are performed on the original values at the cell centers. With mesh-centered grids, all visualization and computations are performed at the cel

...r grid using the geometric tools in the Map, Data, Mesh and Cartesian Grid modules. Then model parameters can be set, boundary conditions specified, and mater

...mesh or grid using the geometric tools in the map, mesh or Cartesian grid modules. Model parameters can then be set, boundary conditions specified, and mater ...ion, the definition and values will be copied from the coverage to the new mesh.

...s are called dynamic because the available tools change whenever the [[SMS:Modules|module]] or [[SMS:SMS Models|numerical model]] is changed. These tools are ...arrow selection can only be performed when selecting line or polygon (e.g. mesh elements, scatter triangles, etc) elements. The arrow must cross a polygon

...ociated with the active module. Information is available for the following modules: ===Mesh Module Information===

...e prefer to reserve the word grid for structured spatial data and the word mesh for unstructured spatial data. Traditionally the XMS programs (GMS, SMS) ha ...word element has been used to describe the connections between points in a mesh and the word cell has been used to describe the connections between points

...ic contour options or the general contour options (for the mesh or scatter modules). It also sets the flags for precision and fill above and below. ...ndash; Creates polygons matching user specified criterion from the current mesh and its datasets

The dynamic tools in SMS creates unique menus for most of the modules. The commands in these menus can be accessed using the ''ALT'' key. ...| [[SMS:Map Feature Objects Menu|''Feature Objects'']] | '''Map → 2D Mesh'''

...ic contour options or the general contour options (for the mesh or scatter modules). It also sets the flags for precision and fill above and below. ...#Grid to Mesh|'''Grid → Mesh''']] – Converts grid data into the mesh module.

...esh is generated. (see: [[GMS:Map to Modules#Map to 2D Mesh|Map → 2D Mesh]]) ...e flow assigned to the well in the conceptual model is distributed to the mesh nodes using the logic illustrated below. A length of influence on the well

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

Most of the SMS modules have a ''Data'' menu, but the items in this menu are different for each mod ...ic contour options or the general contour options (for the mesh or scatter modules). It also sets the flags for precision and fill above and below.

:Scatter data can also be generated from data in other modules in GMS. Some options are: ...rting_a_2D_Mesh_to_Other_Types_of_Data#Mesh_.E2.86.92_2D_Scatter_Points|2D Mesh to 2D scatter points]]

...ptions'']] dialog. Unique vector display options can be set for each [[SMS:Modules|module]] that uses vector datasets. ...nd ''Data'' | '''Vector Options'''. The ''Data'' menu is available in most modules. See [[SMS:SMS Menus|Module Specific Menus]] for more information.

...specific module and the attributes for that type are controlled via that modules ''Display Options'' dialog. ...coordinate corresponds to an interpolated elevation value from either the mesh or grid, depending on which module is active.

*[[File:2D Mesh Folder.svg|16 px]] [[SMS:Mesh_Module|Mesh Module]] ...st of the [[SMS:Datasets|datasets]] associated with each geometric object (mesh, grid, scatter set). These are displayed below the object in the Project E

Most of the SMS modules have a ''Data'' menu, but the items in this menu are different for each mod ...Scatter Triangles Menu#Triangulate|triangulated]] in the [[SMS:Mesh Module|Mesh module]] using the menu command ''Elements'' | '''Triangulate'''.

...option is in ''Data'' | '''Create Datasets''' in both the Scatter and Mesh modules. ..., this includes all the triangles connected to the vertex. For nodes in a mesh, it includes all the elements connected to the node. Currently no adjustme

...such as MODFLOW and MT3DMS. Feature objects can also be used for automated mesh generation. ...esent boundaries and structures. Then the feature objects are [[GMS:Map to Modules|converted]] to other data types for further processing.

===MIKE 21 (*.mesh) File Support=== ...can now be loaded into SMS. See the article [[SMS:MIKE 21 *.mesh|MIKE 21 *.mesh]].

...ach dataset represents a set of values which can be interpolated to a TIN, mesh, or grid. *[[GMS:Converting a 2D Mesh to Other Types of Data|Mesh → 2D Scatter_Points]]

*** [[Create_Bridge_Footprint_Tool|Mesh generation under a bridge ]] ==Modules==

; '''New''' : Deletes all the data associated with all modules. It resets the status of the program so that all display option and default ...project requires the file be imported as a different type. For example, a mesh file may need to be imported as a scatter set. Using this command will brin

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* Mesh Editing ...Finite Element Surface Water Modeling System (FESWMS) consists of multiple modules used to simulate surface-water flow in a two-dimensional horizontal plane.

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...tions'']] dialog. Unique contour display options can be set for each [[SMS:Modules|module]] that uses scalar datasets. Contour options can also be set for an ...mmand ''Data'' | '''Contour Options'''. The data menu is available in most modules. See [[SMS:SMS Menus#Module_Specific_Menus|Module Specific Menus]] for more

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...t Explorer can be dragged to different locations to be used with different modules. Items may also be duplicated. *[[GMS:2D_Mesh_Module|2D Mesh]]

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...ic contour options or the general contour options (for the mesh or scatter modules). It also sets the flags for precision and fill above and below. ...Grid. After giving the new UGrid a name and clicking '''OK''', the new VTK Mesh will appear in the Project Explorer.

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...''Edit'' menu is one of the standard menus and is available in all of the modules. The commands in the ''Edit'' menu are used to select objects, delete objec ...ture polygon is defined, it is possible to select nodes or elements in the mesh module or vertices in the data module that are inside or outside of the fea

* Mesh Editing ...th finite-volume-discretization. In addition to 2D current simulation, the modules of HYDRO_FT_2D can simulate pollutant and sediment transport as well as hea

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;5. Modules :[[GMS:Horizons to 3D Mesh|Horizons to 3D Mesh]]

...[[SMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] (Data Tree). See also individual modules. File:2D Mesh Folder.svg|Mesh Data folder

:Scatter data can also be generated from data in other modules in SMS. Some options are: :#[[SMS:Mesh_Data_Menu#Mesh_to_Scatterpoint|Mesh to scatter]].

...to create 2D grids are: the '''Create Grid''' command and the [[GMS:Map to Modules#Map to 2D Grid|'''Map → 2D Grid''']] command. A 2D grid can also be cr ...ve cell is ignored when contours, fringes, or vectors are displayed on the mesh.

Feature objects in the Map module can be converted to geometries in other modules using the following commands. ...[[GMS:3D Grid Tool Palette|3D Grid module]], [[GMS:3D Mesh Tool Palette|3D Mesh module]]). This line is then projected perpendicular to the screen (paralle

...verage is used to map properties such as Manning's roughness values to the mesh, grid, or cross-sections. ...terials defined within the ''Materials Data'' dialog are available for all modules.

...2D Mesh''']] [[File:Map to 2D Mesh Macro.svg|16 px]] – Creates a 2D Mesh on the interior of all of the polygons in the current coverage. ==Modules==

...] for various purposes such as inclusion in a conceptual model to create a mesh/grid, or for inclusion in a simulation. ...on map) which can be used in place of a TIN or scatter set when creating a mesh/grid.

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...sibility (Project Explorer settings), and geometry (display options for 2D mesh, map coverages, etc.). Display themes can also be associated with a particu ...Select this option to include all of the options in the ''Scatter'', ''2D Mesh'', ''Cartesian Grid'', and ''UGrid'' tabs of the ''Display Options'' dialog

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===Modules=== ...ic contour options or the general contour options (for the mesh or scatter modules). It also sets the flags for precision and fill above and below.

...as previously referred to as the ''Startup'' tab. It allows defining which modules and models are active by default when SMS is launched. ...hanging it is not recommended. Currently, this active [[SMS:Mesh Module|2D Mesh Module]] Model at startup can be set to:

...''Edit'' menu is one of the standard menus and is available in all of the modules. The commands in the ''Edit'' menu are used to select objects, delete objec ...he ''File'' menu except that the '''New''' command deletes all data in all modules.

...y comes from the scattered data. SMS interpolates this data to the created mesh or grid points. ...for the second mesh, or compared to results of analysis run on the second mesh using the [[SMS:Dataset Toolbox|''Dataset Toolbox'']].

File:Map to 2D Mesh Macro.svg|Map → 2D Mesh ...[[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] (Data Tree). See also individual modules.

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

...such as a [[SMS:Scatter Module|scattered dataset]] of [[SMS:Mesh Module|2D mesh]]. Quadtrees can be converted by right-clicking on the grid in the Project * [[SMS:Modules|SMS Modules]]

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

...to display the variation of one or more scalar datasets associated with a mesh or grid along observation arcs in the [[SMS:Observation Coverage|Observatio ...plot points are based on the specified dataset(s). Datasets from different modules can be specified.

...ridTypeSMS.jpg|thumb|400 px|Types of 2D grids Supported by models SMS. (a) Mesh-Centered Grid (b) Cell-Centered Grid.]] ...entered. This refers to where data values are associated with a grid. For mesh centered grids, values are assumed to be at the intersection of lines or ce

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

* Mesh Editing * The General Ocean Turbulent Model (GOTM) modules (Burchard et al., 1999; Burchard, 2002) for optional vertical turbulent mix

:[[SMS:ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot|ARR Mesh Quality Assessment Plot]] ===Modules===

...terials defined within the ''Materials Data'' dialog are available for all modules. When a new mesh element or grid cell is created, the material is assigned to the new object

...s. This conceptual model is then used to automatically generate a grid or mesh and assign the boundary conditions and model parameters to the appropriate ...re the mesh is to be dense and widely spaced vertices in regions where the mesh is to be coarse.

* [[SMS:2D_Mesh_Module_Menus#Right-Click_Menu|2D mesh]] The UGrid module has menus similar to those in the 2D mesh module. This includes the following menus:

# [[GMS:Editing_a_3D_Mesh#Refine_Elements|3D Mesh Refinement Options]] | 391 | IDD_3DMESH_REFINEMENTOPTS # [[GMS:2D Mesh Polygon Attributes|2D Mesh Polygon Properties]] | 454 | IDD_2DMESH_POLY_PROP