Using selection lists

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Step-by-step Guide

InfoWorks WS Pro objects can be grouped into selection lists, which can be utilized in the Network GeoPlan and the Results GeoPlan.

To use an existing selection list:

  1. From the Model Group window, drag and drop BridgeNet into the workspace to open the GeoPlan.
  2. In the Model Group window, expand Areas.
  3. Drag and drop the DM404 selection list onto the GeoPlan to highlight and select everything in the demand area.

The Model Group window with the database expanded to show its contents, the DM404 selection list highlighted, and the GeoPlan with the Demand Area applied.

To create a new selection list:

  1. From the toolbar, click Clear selection.

The Operations toolbar with the Clear selection command selected.

  1. In the toolbar, click Polygon select.

The Tools toolbar with the Polygon select command highlighted in red.

  1. In the GeoPlan, click to create each vertex of a polygon around the desired selection area.

In the GeoPlan, a polygon created around the desired selection area, with objects inside highlighted and selected.

  1. Right-click within the GeoPlan and select Selection > Save selection.

The GeoPlan shortcut menu with the Selection flyout displayed with Save selection selected.

  1. In the Save as dialog box, click Selection Lists.
  2. In the text box, enter a name for the new selection list, such as “Random”.
  3. Click Save.

The Save as dialog box with Selection Lists selected and the name “Random” entered in the text box.

  1. From the Model Group window, drag and drop the Random selection list into the GeoPlan to select all previously selected objects.

To create a selection of a specific set of objects, such as hydrants:

  1. Clear the selection.
  2. In the toolbar, select Grid windows >New nodes window.

The Windows toolbar with the Grid windows drop-down displayed and New nodes window selected.

  1. In the Grid dialog box, open the Hydrant tab.
  2. In the left side margin, click the top row to select the first hydrant.
  3. On your keyboard, hold SHIFT and in the left-side margin, click the bottom row to select all hydrants.

The Grid dialog box, Hydrant tab, with all hydrant object rows selected.

  1. Click inside the GeoPlan to verify that all hydrants are selected.
  2. Right-click within the GeoPlan and select Selection > Save selection.
  3. In the Save as dialog box, click Selection Lists.
  4. In the text box, enter the name “Hydrants”.
  5. Click Save.

The Hydrants selection list is now in the Model Group window.