This is a top level workflow. This workflow includes all of the specific workflows needed in creating a general FEMWATER flow model project using the conceptual model approach. Newer and infrequent GMS users should start here.
To build a FEMWATER flow model in GMS, use the following steps:
Expand1. Start GMS.
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Expand1. Start GMS, or clear existing projects in GMS.
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- If GMS is already running, select File | New.
- A new project can also be started by clicking New .
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Expand2. If necessary, register or update GMS.
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Expand1. Register GMS and components.
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- Launch the GMS Registration Wizard.
- Follow the Registration Wizard instructions.
- Review the registered components in the Aquaveo License Registration dialog.
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Expand2. Import data.
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Expand1. Gather and open image files.
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Images are imported into the GIS module in GMS.
Expand1. Open local images.
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- Load images from local computer files using the File | Open... command.
- Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the Graphics Window in GMS.
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Expand2. Gather and open geometric data files.
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Expand3. Define the project boundaries.
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Expand1. Create a new conceptual model in the Project Explorer.
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- Create a new conceptual model with the "FEMWATER" type.
Expand2. Add coverages.
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Expand1. Create new coverage from scratch.
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- Use the New Coverage right-click command.
- Use the Coverage Setup dialog to create a new coverage by selecting the desired coverage properties and naming the coverage.
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Expand2. Create new coverage from an existing coverage.
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- Use the Duplicate command on an existing coverage. This will copy any feature objects on the coverage.
- Use the Rename command to give the coverage a new name.
- Change the coverage setup.
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Expand2. Create the boundary arcs.
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Expand1. Create feature points, arcs, nodes and vertices.
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- In the map module, create feature objects in the active coverage.
- Use the Create Arc tool to create arcs in the map coverage.
- Begin creating a new arc by clicking in the graphics window at either arc end. If clicking on an existing feature node, vertex or arc, the new arc will snap to that object.
- Double-click or press the Enter key to terminate the arc.
- Use the Create Point tool to create additional nodes alone or to split arcs.
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Expand2. Modify arcs.
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- Feature arcs, whether digitized or incorporated from a boundary condition or a material coverage, often need to be edited after initial creation.
Expand1. Create additional vertices on arcs.
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- Use the Create Vertex tool to add vertices along arcs.
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Expand3. Split arcs.
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- An existing arc can be split by:
Expand2. Add a node to the arc.
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- Use the Create Point tool to add a node on an arc in order to split it into two arcs.
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Expand3. Connect the end of an existing arc to the middle of the arc.
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- Use the Select Points\Nodes tool to drag the node of an existing arc to anywhere in the middle of another arc. This will split the second arc into two arcs.
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Expand4. Add a new connecting arc.
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- Use the Create Arc tool to start or end a new arc on an existing arc to split the existing arc into two arcs.
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Expand4. Define boundary conditions.
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Expand1. Assign boundary conditions to arcs.
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- Using Select Arc tool, right-click on the arc and select the Attributes Table command.
- Define the boundary condition properties in the Attributes Table dialog.
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Expand2. Assign boundary conditions to nodes.
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- Using the Select Point/Node tool, right-click on the node and select the Attributes Table command.
- Define the boundary condition properties in the Attributes Table dialog.
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Expand6. Create wells.
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Expand1. Create wells points.
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- Create feature points in the well location.
Expand1. Create feature points, arcs, nodes and vertices.
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- In the map module, create feature objects in the active coverage.
- Use the Create Arc tool to create arcs in the map coverage.
- Begin creating a new arc by clicking in the graphics window at either arc end. If clicking on an existing feature node, vertex or arc, the new arc will snap to that object.
- Double-click or press the Enter key to terminate the arc.
- Use the Create Point tool to create additional nodes alone or to split arcs.
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Expand2. Modify arcs.
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- Feature arcs, whether digitized or incorporated from a boundary condition or a material coverage, often need to be edited after initial creation.
Expand1. Create additional vertices on arcs.
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- Use the Create Vertex tool to add vertices along arcs.
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Expand3. Split arcs.
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- An existing arc can be split by:
Expand2. Add a node to the arc.
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- Use the Create Point tool to add a node on an arc in order to split it into two arcs.
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Expand3. Connect the end of an existing arc to the middle of the arc.
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- Use the Select Points\Nodes tool to drag the node of an existing arc to anywhere in the middle of another arc. This will split the second arc into two arcs.
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Expand4. Add a new connecting arc.
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- Use the Create Arc tool to start or end a new arc on an existing arc to split the existing arc into two arcs.
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Expand9. Generate TINs.
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Expand2. Interpolate elevation data to TINs.
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Expand11. Set up the FEMWATER simulation.
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Expand2. Enter analysis options.
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Expand13. Define material properties.
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- Select the Edit | Materials menu command.
- Enter material properties in the Materials dialog.
- If needed, generate unsaturated curves:
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Expand15. Visualize the solution.
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Expand1. Change display options.
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Expand2. View display.
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- Use the Rotate , Pan , and Zoom tools.
- Use the View menu commands found in the Display menu.
- Use the Frame command to center and resize the display as needed.
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Expand3. Adjust display.
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- Display may need to be adjusted during the remainder of the project.
- Use the Display Options dialog and viewing tools as needed.
- Use the Frame command to center and resize the display as needed.
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Expand2. Change contour options.
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- Turn on Contours in the Display Options dialog and set contour options. The "Color Fill" option is recommended for this.
- Look for inconsistent points (points with values much higher/lower than their neighbors or regions where no data points exist).
- Verify that the region being modeled is covered by the elevation/depth data and there are no holes.
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Expand3. Create a plot.
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Expand2. Select available plot type.
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Expand1. Computed vs. Observed Data plots.
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Expand2. Residual vs. Observed Data plots.
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Expand4. Create an animation.
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- Select a solution dataset and use the Display | Animate menu command.
- Use the Animation Wizard to specify the animation parameters.
- Save and view the animation file.
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