Blog Post Directory

From XMS Wiki
This is the approved revision of this page, as well as being the most recent.
Jump to navigationJump to search

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
Is a Paid or Community License Right for You? 10/30/2024 SMS licensing, community
Reliable Grid Conversion with the Voronoi UGrid from UGrid Tool 10/22/2024 GMS toolbox, voronoi grid, ugrid type
Benefits of 3D Structures 10/15/2024 SMS 3d structures, bridge, culverts, srh2d
Incorporating Inline Steering in CMS 10/8/2024 SMS cms-flow, cms-wave, steering, coupling
How to Prioritize Interpolating Multiple Rasters 10/1/2024 GMS interpolate priority raster tool, interpolation, elevation rasters
Announcing WMS 11.3 Beta 9/24/2024 WMS beta, permafrost, recent files, clean options
Discover the Map Activity Tools in SMS 9/17/2024 SMS Map activity dataset, map activity to ugrid
Problem Solving and the Fix Layer Errors 9/10/2024 GMS fix layer errors, grid layers
Tips for Pressure Zones with Overtopping in SRH-2D Models 9/3/2024 SMS box culvert, srh2d, pressure zone
Build Watershed and Streams from Raster Data 8/27/2024 SMS Streams from Rasters, Watershed from Rasters
Utilizing Contour Legends 8/20/2024 GMS display options, contour options, legend options
[Tips for Manually Editing Stream Arcs 8/13/2024 WMS arc editing, vertex, nodes, outlet, snapping
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

Related Topics