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Transcript
00:04
Scenario management allows a hydraulic modeler to analyze and compare
00:08
multiple alternatives based on different features such as demands,
00:12
pump controls or tank sizes.
00:16
Before creating scenarios.
00:17
It is helpful to understand how they work and
00:20
the relationship scenarios have with facilities and datasets.
00:24
You set up scenarios. In the scenario explorer,
00:28
you can open the scenario explorer from the scenario toolbar.
00:32
In the model explorer,
00:34
the current scenario is displayed in the toolbar and
00:37
you can expand the dropdown to change scenarios.
00:41
There is also a scenario folder in the model explorer on the command center tab.
00:46
Here you can access the scenario explorer and
00:48
other related tools such as the dataset manager.
00:53
Data sets are the key component of scenarios and are
00:56
used to represent any differences such as pipe diameter,
00:59
tank size or pump curve.
01:02
You can select datasets for a scenario in the dataset tab of the scenario explorer
01:08
to view clone and create new data sets. You can use the dataset manager.
01:14
Datasets are modified by editing attributes and parameters.
01:19
The dataset you choose to edit depends on the element in property being studied.
01:25
Many single elements.
01:26
For example,
01:27
one junction can have a base data set and a non base
01:30
data set such as a demand set and a firef flow set.
01:35
Most scenarios contain many base data sets which is why
01:38
editing base data sets from the base scenario is recommended.
01:43
A common mistake is editing one non base dataset.
01:46
Then another feature attribute that references a base data set.
01:51
You should understand exactly which parameters are contained in each dataset.
01:56
All scenarios originate from the base scenario
02:00
to understand how this works. Think of the base scenario as a parent scenario,
02:06
child scenarios are created when scenarios are created new or cloned.
02:12
These child scenarios can then either inherit the data set from the
02:15
parent scenario or they can use a scenario specific data set.
02:20
An inherited data set will update automatically in the child's
02:24
scenario to match if the parent's scenario is changed.
02:28
But a scenario specific dataset will not change if the parent scenario is changed,
02:34
child scenarios do not inherit the facility definition
02:38
which always reverts to the active network.
02:41
You can edit the datasets of the active scenario using
02:44
the edit active scenario tool in the scenario explorer.
02:48
However, be aware that the base scenario cannot be edited using this tool.
02:54
The primary purpose of this tool is to allow you to create a new
02:58
data set in a scenario to replace a dataset without needing to change scenarios.
03:04
A scenario may simulate a unique portion of the system or the entire network.
03:10
For example,
03:11
any proposed pipes should not be included
03:13
in a scenario that represents existing conditions
03:17
you can manage which network elements apply to a
03:19
scenario in the facility tab of the scenario explorer,
03:24
these options are available
03:25
active network,
03:27
the active facilities when the scenario is selected will remain active,
03:32
no change is made when switching to the scenario,
03:35
entire network,
03:37
the entire network becomes active. When switching to the scenario,
03:40
this option is best used for an ultimate build out model with no build out alternates
03:45
query set
03:47
the elements that match the query are activated. When switching to the scenario,
03:51
all elements not matching the query are deactivated.
03:55
This selection dynamically includes newly created facilities.
03:59
When the attributes match the query statement.
04:02
In Elle
04:02
selection
04:03
info,
04:04
Water pro remembers what was active and inactive when a
04:07
scenario was last used and reactivates the same features.
04:12
This is best used for scenarios that will
04:14
not require facility changes in the future.
04:18
You can also use the facility panel in the
04:20
info water pro ribbon to manage your facilities.
04:24
The tools in this panel work similarly to the domain tools
04:28
inherited
04:29
the scenario uses the facilities set in the parent's scenario.
04:34
The general tab in the scenario explorer allows you to set
04:37
specific simulation and report options as well as time settings.
04:42
If these parameters are not specified in the scenario explorer,
04:45
the options and settings last selected will be
04:48
displayed when the run manager is opened.
04:51
When setting up a scenario,
04:52
it is important to switch to all the tabs in the scenario
04:55
explorer to make sure that everything is set up how you want.
04:59
In the scenario explorer,
05:01
you can create a batch run to run simulations of multiple scenarios.
05:05
The results of all scenarios simulated in a
05:07
batch can be compared in reports and graphs.
05:11
You can also compare the scenarios themselves to see the differences between them.
Video transcript
00:04
Scenario management allows a hydraulic modeler to analyze and compare
00:08
multiple alternatives based on different features such as demands,
00:12
pump controls or tank sizes.
00:16
Before creating scenarios.
00:17
It is helpful to understand how they work and
00:20
the relationship scenarios have with facilities and datasets.
00:24
You set up scenarios. In the scenario explorer,
00:28
you can open the scenario explorer from the scenario toolbar.
00:32
In the model explorer,
00:34
the current scenario is displayed in the toolbar and
00:37
you can expand the dropdown to change scenarios.
00:41
There is also a scenario folder in the model explorer on the command center tab.
00:46
Here you can access the scenario explorer and
00:48
other related tools such as the dataset manager.
00:53
Data sets are the key component of scenarios and are
00:56
used to represent any differences such as pipe diameter,
00:59
tank size or pump curve.
01:02
You can select datasets for a scenario in the dataset tab of the scenario explorer
01:08
to view clone and create new data sets. You can use the dataset manager.
01:14
Datasets are modified by editing attributes and parameters.
01:19
The dataset you choose to edit depends on the element in property being studied.
01:25
Many single elements.
01:26
For example,
01:27
one junction can have a base data set and a non base
01:30
data set such as a demand set and a firef flow set.
01:35
Most scenarios contain many base data sets which is why
01:38
editing base data sets from the base scenario is recommended.
01:43
A common mistake is editing one non base dataset.
01:46
Then another feature attribute that references a base data set.
01:51
You should understand exactly which parameters are contained in each dataset.
01:56
All scenarios originate from the base scenario
02:00
to understand how this works. Think of the base scenario as a parent scenario,
02:06
child scenarios are created when scenarios are created new or cloned.
02:12
These child scenarios can then either inherit the data set from the
02:15
parent scenario or they can use a scenario specific data set.
02:20
An inherited data set will update automatically in the child's
02:24
scenario to match if the parent's scenario is changed.
02:28
But a scenario specific dataset will not change if the parent scenario is changed,
02:34
child scenarios do not inherit the facility definition
02:38
which always reverts to the active network.
02:41
You can edit the datasets of the active scenario using
02:44
the edit active scenario tool in the scenario explorer.
02:48
However, be aware that the base scenario cannot be edited using this tool.
02:54
The primary purpose of this tool is to allow you to create a new
02:58
data set in a scenario to replace a dataset without needing to change scenarios.
03:04
A scenario may simulate a unique portion of the system or the entire network.
03:10
For example,
03:11
any proposed pipes should not be included
03:13
in a scenario that represents existing conditions
03:17
you can manage which network elements apply to a
03:19
scenario in the facility tab of the scenario explorer,
03:24
these options are available
03:25
active network,
03:27
the active facilities when the scenario is selected will remain active,
03:32
no change is made when switching to the scenario,
03:35
entire network,
03:37
the entire network becomes active. When switching to the scenario,
03:40
this option is best used for an ultimate build out model with no build out alternates
03:45
query set
03:47
the elements that match the query are activated. When switching to the scenario,
03:51
all elements not matching the query are deactivated.
03:55
This selection dynamically includes newly created facilities.
03:59
When the attributes match the query statement.
04:02
In Elle
04:02
selection
04:03
info,
04:04
Water pro remembers what was active and inactive when a
04:07
scenario was last used and reactivates the same features.
04:12
This is best used for scenarios that will
04:14
not require facility changes in the future.
04:18
You can also use the facility panel in the
04:20
info water pro ribbon to manage your facilities.
04:24
The tools in this panel work similarly to the domain tools
04:28
inherited
04:29
the scenario uses the facilities set in the parent's scenario.
04:34
The general tab in the scenario explorer allows you to set
04:37
specific simulation and report options as well as time settings.
04:42
If these parameters are not specified in the scenario explorer,
04:45
the options and settings last selected will be
04:48
displayed when the run manager is opened.
04:51
When setting up a scenario,
04:52
it is important to switch to all the tabs in the scenario
04:55
explorer to make sure that everything is set up how you want.
04:59
In the scenario explorer,
05:01
you can create a batch run to run simulations of multiple scenarios.
05:05
The results of all scenarios simulated in a
05:07
batch can be compared in reports and graphs.
05:11
You can also compare the scenarios themselves to see the differences between them.
Scenario Management allows a hydraulic modeler to analyze and compare multiple alternatives based on different features, such as demands, pump controls, or tank sizes. Before creating scenarios, it is helpful to understand how they work, and the relationship scenarios have with facilities and datasets. Scenarios are created and modified using the Scenario Explorer.
To open the Scenario Explorer:
Datasets are the key component of scenarios, and are used to represent any differences, such as pipe diameter, tank size, or pump curve.
To select datasets for a scenario:
To view, clone, and create new datasets, use the Dataset Manager.
Datasets are modified by editing attributes and parameters. The dataset you choose to edit depends on the element and property being studied. Many single elements (for example, one junction) can have a BASE dataset and a non-BASE dataset, such as a Demand Set and a Fireflow Set. Most scenarios contain many BASE datasets, which is why editing BASE datasets from the BASE scenario is recommended. A common mistake is editing one non-BASE dataset, then another feature attribute that references a BASE dataset. You should understand exactly which parameters are contained in each dataset.
All scenarios originate from the BASE scenario, or parent scenario. Child scenarios are created when scenarios are created new or cloned. Child scenarios can then either inherit the dataset from the parent scenario, or they can use a scenario-specific dataset. An inherited dataset will update automatically in the child scenario to match if the parent scenario is changed. But a scenario-specific dataset will not change if the parent scenario is changed. Child scenarios do not inherit the facility definition, which always reverts to the active network.
To edit the datasets of the active scenario, in the Scenario Explorer, click Edit Active Scenario.
Be aware that the BASE scenario cannot be edited using this tool. The primary purpose of this tool is to allow you to create a new dataset in a scenario to replace a dataset without needing to change scenarios.
A scenario may simulate a unique portion of the system or the entire network. For example, any proposed pipes should not be included in a scenario that represents existing conditions.
To manage which network elements apply to a scenario, in the Scenario Explorer, click the Facility tab.
To set specific simulation and report options as well as time settings, in the Scenario Explorer, click the General tab. If these parameters are not specified in the Scenario Explorer, then the options and settings that were last selected will be displayed when the Run Manager is opened.
IMPORTANT: When setting up a scenario, switch to all the tabs in the Scenario Explorer to make sure that everything is set up how you want.
In the Scenario Explorer, you can create a Batch Run to run simulations of multiple scenarios.
The results of all scenarios simulated in a batch can be compared in reports and graphs. You can also compare the scenarios themselves to see the differences between them.
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