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...ommand is activated and any of the ESRI supported formats can be opened as GIS data layers. Shapefiles can be imported directly to coverages (by passing the GIS data layer) in the traditional way by opening them from the ''File'' menu.

To work with [[GMS:GIS Module|GIS]] data into GMS, use the following steps: ==Using the GIS module in GMS==

...nts, lines, polygons) that overlay the study area and map those to feature objects in a map coverage. ...', or just move to the '''Mapping''' command (a prompt will ask if wanting to convert all features since none are selected).

...MS and converting it to feature objects, users can use WMS to join a table to a shapefile's attribute table. ...join a separate table of soil attributes to a soil type shapefile in order to compute composite Curve Numbers.

...r reading GIS data into WMS. The GIS data can then be converted to Feature Objects, or simply act as a background image. [[WMS:Quick Tour - Soil| '''< Previous''']] | [[WMS:Quick Tour - Adding GIS Data with ArcObjects| ''' Next >''']]

To work with [[SMS:GIS Module|GIS]] data into SMS, use the following steps: ==Using the GIS module in SMS==

The GIS Module has the following module specific menus: ...ger for ArcView/ArcGIS® to see if a license exists. See [[WMS:Introduction to ArcObjects#Enabling ArcObjects|Enabling ArcObjects]].

...s for using [[GMS:Feature Objects|feature objects]] to build [[GMS:Feature Objects#Conceptual Models|conceptual models]]. ...utomatically generate numerical models such as MODFLOW and MT3DMS. Feature objects can also be used for automated mesh generation.

{{GIS links}} ...rsor depends on the current tool. The following describes the tools in the GIS tool palette.

...information, see Maidment (2002). These data are stored in four different feature datasets within the geodatabase. ...nd enable ArcObjects. WMS uses the feature objects stored in each coverage to build the geodatabase.

...their ArcView® program and it has become the defacto standard for sharing GIS vector data (points, lines, and polygons). ...hapefile and so always move them around together if copying or moving them to a new directory.

[[File:GIS to Feature Step1.png|thumb|450px|right|''GIS to Feature Objects Wizard'' initial dialog]] ...ature Objects Wizard -- Step 1 of 2.jpg|thumb|500px|right|''GIS to Feature Objects Wizard &mdash; Step 1 of 2'']]

...e advantage of this type data when available, WMS allows hydrologic models to be built directly from three different features of the map module: polygons ...be determined by some other means and defined in appropriate dialogs prior to running one of the supported hydrologic models).

...Selection Method'' submenu. The following commands are available in the ''GIS'' menu: ; Add Shapefile Data... : Adds a shape file to the GIS data.

...entire shapefile, or a subset of shapes, can then be converted to feature objects. [[WMS:Quick Tour - Adding GIS Data with ArcObjects| '''< Previous''']] | [[WMS:Quick Tour - Join Tables

...ata in this fashion is more efficient (the equivalent GIS functionality is to clip out just the parts of the data necessary for import). *Mapping of selected features to feature objects in map coverages

...r when data already exists in a GIS, WMS allows the user to use these data to set up complete watershed models. [[Category:WMS Feature Objects]]

...source (GIS, CAD). The general coverage provides a way to examine feature objects when the attributes are uncertain or unknown. ...s not need to be considered. Later, these feature objects can be converted to other coverages or data types.

{{GIS links}} The GIS module allows manipulating ESRI type GIS data, such as shapefiles.

...lues in order to better understand how the data might be mapped to feature objects in a map coverage. ...field and the attributes are stored in a separate table that can be joined to the features based on the index field values.

{{GIS links}} GMS provides two options for adding GIS data: '''Add Shapefile Data''' and '''Add Data'''. The first option can be

...be used to define drainage boundaries, and another coverage could be used to define [[WMS:Land Use Coverage|land use]] and [[WMS:Soil Type Coverage|soil Land use and soil zones can be used to compute curve numbers or map other important modeling parameters for hydrol

...y default a layer is selectable when opened, but the status can be changed to unselectable using the '''Selectable Layers''' command in the ''Selection'' ...all selectable layers that have in part within the rectangle will be added to the selection list.

GIS data is especially useful in WMS for delineating watersheds and computing O ...gitial terrain data (DEMs or TINs) exists within WMS. GIS data may be used to identify geometric features such as sub-area boundaries, streams, and conce

{{GIS links}} ...he pixels can represent a wide variety of data, including (but not limited to) concentrations, elevations, or flow rates.

...tive at any given time. When switching modules, the menus and tools unique to the active module are displayed. ...|15 px]] [[WMS:Map Module|'''Map''']]. Used to create data layers from GIS objects (drainage, soil, land use etc.)

...their ArcView® program and it has become the defacto standard for sharing GIS vector data (points, lines, and polygons). ...format. When they are imported into SMS, the data is converted to feature objects, points, arcs, or polygons. Shapefiles are opened through ''File'' | '''Op

[[File:WMSIcon GIS Palette.png|thumb|right|The toolbar for the GIS module.]] ...[[WMS:GIS Module|GIS module]] has a variety of tools useful for selecting objects and obtaining information about them. The tools are described below.

|+ ''Feature Objects'' Menu ''ALT'' Key Navigation | ''O'' || || [[SMS:Map Feature Objects Menu|''Feature Objects'' menu]]

.../ArcGIS® capability directly within their application. WMS has the ability to use some parts of ArcView® as an integrated part of the WMS application. T ...imary limitation being that only shapefile format is supported for reading GIS data.

...at any given time. When switching modules, the menus and the tools unique to the active module are displayed. ...Icon.svg|16 px]] '''Map'''. Used to build conceptual models using feature objects and conceptual models.

Use this type of coverage to define time of concentration arcs for a MODRAT simulation. ...tributes''' from the ''Feature Objects'' menu, or double-click on the arc. Feature arcs created in the Modrat Tc coverage can have the following conveyance ty

...e [[WMS:Map Module|Map Module]]. Feature object data can be used by itself to create a watershed model for hydrologic analysis or as a companion in the d ...and polygons. Since these data are often already developed and stored in a GIS, importing from [[WMS:Importing Shapefiles|ARC/INFO® and ArcView®]], or D

...n be done using soil type coverages and the parameters that must be linked to soil IDs: #Hydrologic soil group to map SCS Curve Numbers (requires the use of a land use coverage as well).

The GIS module allows managing geographical information data inside of the SMS. ...le features]] for various purposes such as inclusion in a conceptual model to create a mesh/grid, or for inclusion in a simulation.

...r displaying and converting GIS data, but data in this module is not meant to be used for watershed analysis directly. ...ter or vector GIS data into the GIS module and these data can be converted to various formats for use both inside and outside of WMS.

...he use of feature objects is determined by the coverage, or attribute set, to which they belong, but can be separated into three important categories: ...ch as its rough boundaries and streams. This conceptual model is then used to aid in the construction of a TIN or DEM processing for delineating watershe

==Menus common to all modules== * [[GMS:Feature Object Commands|Feature Objects]]

{{WMS Deprecated Feature}} ...display in the WMS window according to this projection and any data mapped to WMS coverages will be mapped into the coordinate system specified by the ''

ARC/INFO® or ArcView® shape files provide an easy method to import GIS data into SMS. Unfortunately the shape file format is extremely redundant ...that the new GIS module has been developed and with or without a license to ArcObjects® shapefile data can now be managed better by SMS.

...AD release 12 or earlier. This interface not only provides expanded and up to date support of DXF, but AutoCAD DWG files are also supported. MicroStation ...current coverage. CAD layers can be managed in the Project Explorer in the GIS module.

...jects are patterned after GIS objects, it is possible to import data from GIS applications such as [[SMS:shapefiles|ESRI Shapefiles (Arc/Info or ArcView) ...ell-by-cell editing is required. The conceptual model approach can be used to build models for any of the numeric models supported by the SMS interface.

:[[GMS:Converting TINS to Other Data Types|Converting TINS to Other Data Types]] :[[GMS:Horizons to HUF|Horizons to HUF]]

;3.4. GIS Module :[[SMS:GIS Module|GIS Module]]

...e are several possible scenarios for importing and using data developed by GIS applications that support the ArcView® file formats. There are nearly as many different ways to have stored watershed data in a GIS as there are watersheds stored. Therefore, what is done with basin polygons

...es a line or polyline. Areas enclosed by polylines can be classified as a feature polygon. ...e the list of coverage types to learn about the attributes associated with objects in that specific coverage.

:[[WMS:DEM to Stream Arcs|DEM to Stream Arcs]] :[[WMS:Drainage Data to Feature Objects|Drainage Data to Feature Objects]]

...atter Point module is used to interpolate from groups of 3D scatter points to meshes, grids, or TINs. Several interpolation schemes are supported includi :[[Image:Sample_Interp.png|thumb|none|left|350 px|Interpolation of TCE data to a 3D grid]]

...active module is changed, the tools in the'' Dynamic Tool Palette'' change to the set of tools associated with the selected module. Each module has a sep ...ta module, the '''Select Triangles''' tool is chosen, the set of triangles to be deleted are selected and the Delete command is selected from the Edit me

...arting to creating points, arcs, and polygons, by default they will belong to this drainage coverage. Most of the work done will be centered around the ...am arc is created, the most downstream node of the stream arc is converted to an outlet node and an outlet is added on the hydrologic modeling tree. A dr