SMS:Tutorials

A set of step-by-step tutorials have been developed to aid in learning how to use SMS.

Tutorial Installation

There are two options for installing tutorials: download the tutorials and files individually by subject matter from the SMS learning center, or download an installation that includes all of the core tutorials and files. Some of the additional tutorials (TUFLOW, PTM, CGWAVE) still need to be downloaded separately. Since a subset of the tutorials is often all that is needed, the recommended approach is to download and install them as needed from the SMS learning center.

Accessing Tutorials Through the SMS Learning Center

The SMS Learning Center is the portal to all of the training needed to learn how to use SMS. All of the SMS tutorial documents and files can be accessed via download from the SMS Learning Center. To access the SMS Learning Center and tutorials click here, or follow these steps:

• Go to www.aquaveo.com
• Click on the SMS logo found on the right side of the screen. This will go to the SMS homepage.
• Once at the SMS homepage, click on the SMS Learning Center icon.
• In the SMS Learning Center page, scroll down to the tutorials. There, the tutorials are divided into two groups: general SMS tutorials, and tutorials for specific models found within SMS. All are available for download.

Opening and Downloading Tutorials

Each tutorial consists of a PDF document, and its associated tutorial files.

• Open the PDF document by right-clicking on it, then selecting Open link in new tab.
• Then, click on the files icon and choose the Save as... option.
• Choose the directory in which to run and save the tutorial files.
• Once the files have finished downloading, select the Open option.
• When the data files come up, extract the files by clicking on the Extract all files option.
• Once the files are extracted, begin the tutorial.

Note: Do not save the tutorial documents and files to the Program Files directory.

Available Tutorials

Tutorials are available through the SMS Learning Center. Below is a list of some tutorials available at the SMS Learning Center.

SMS General Tutorials
Overview	2D Summary Table	Annotated Cross Sections
Bridge Meshing	Bridge Scour	Bridge Scour Scenarios
Cell-Centered Grid	Cross Section	Cross Section to Surface
Data Visualization	Dataset Toolbox	Datasets to Rasters
Define Domain	Display Themes	Display Themes – Additional
Display Themes – Vector	Extract Features	Extract Features for Mesh Generation
Fast Floodplain	Feature Stamping	Floodway Methods
Floodway Delineation – Equal Conveyance	Floodway Delineation – Unit Q	GIS
Grid Generation	Import From Web	Importing Spectral Data
Interpolating from Multiple Elevation Sources	Lidar	Lidar with Multiple Files
Lighting	Map Module	Merging UGrids
Mesh Editing	Mesh Generation	Mesh Generation from Extracted Features
Observation	Observation Data	Online Data
Print Layout	Projections	Quadtree Generation
Raster	Raster to Flood Depth	Redistribute Vertices
Scatter Data - Breaklines	Scatter Data - Define Extents	Scatter Data - Filter
Scatter Data - Import/Export	Sediment Volume Management	Size Function
Toolbox	UGrid Clipping	Urban Hydraulics 1
Urban Hydraulics 2	Variable Resolution Cell-Centered Grid	Wavelength Based Mesh
SMS Model Tutorials
ADCIRC	ADCIRC - Symmetric Hurricane Simulation	ADCIRC Synthetic Channel Mesh Generation Part 1
ADCIRC Synthetic Channel Run Simulation Part 1	AdH	AdH – Advanced
BOUSS2D	BOUSS2D Advanced	BOUSS2D Runup
CGWAVE	CMS-Flow Components	CMS-Flow Simulations
CMS-Wave	EWN Add ADCRIC Levee to Mesh	EWN Feature to Mesh
GENCADE	Generic Model Interface	HEC-RAS 1D
HEC-RAS	Import into HEC-RAS	PTM
RMA2	RMA4	SRH-2D
SRH-2D Boundary Conditions	SRH-2D Post Processing	3D Structures 1
3D Structures 2	3D Structures 3	SRH-2D Advanced Simulation - Calibration
SRH-2D Advanced Simulation - Calibration Mannings	SRH-2D Advanced Simulation - Scenarios	SRH-2D Variable Flow Sediment Transport
SRH-2D Variable Water Surface Initial Condition	STWAVE	TUFLOW 2D
TUFLOW 2D Structures	TUFLOW AD	TUFLOW FV
WAM
FHWA SRH-2D Tutorials °°
SRH-2D Culvert Structures with HY-8	SRH-2D Gates	SRH-2D Obstructions
SRH-2D Bridge Pressure Flow	SRH-2D Simulations	SRH-2D Weir Flow
SRH-2D 2D Summary Table

°° Developed by the Federal Highway Administration with support from Aquaveo.

Tutorial Course

To get started with SMS, it is generally recommended to go through the tutorials in the following order:

Recommended order to complete tutorials

Training Courses

Many users have become proficient using the tutorials, however, many users have found attending SMS training courses to be helpful. Training courses allow for dedicated time and practice in learning SMS and can be adapted to individual needs. Aquaveo conducts first-class training courses in water resources modeling on a continuing basis throughout the year. Instructors have many years of experience in software development of computer programs for scientific modeling and visualization.

Request SMS training courses at: www.aquaveo.com/training-courses

Aquaveo offers Continuing Education Units for each course to assist customers in meeting state registration board requirements for P.E. license renewal.

Video Tutorials

Several videos tutorials demonstrating basic SMS functionality are available online. Video tutorials are available at the following link:

• SMS YouTube Playlist

Related Topics

• SMS Tutorial Archive
• SMS Tutorial History