Create a new network and set the coordinate system

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If you have a database created, you can create a new, blank network and then import data to populate the network model.

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First, create a model group, which stores all the modelling and simulation data for a project.

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Right-click the Database and select New > Model Group.

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In the New Name dialog, for this exercise, enter “Create_Network”, and then click OK.

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Next, create the network.

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Right-click Create_Network and select New InfoWorks > InfoWorks Network.

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In the popup, enter a name for your network, such as “1D Sewer Network”, and then click OK.

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The GeoPlan view is created, but it is blank because it does not yet contain any data.

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But, before you can import any data, you need to set the correct coordinate system.

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From the menu, select GeoPlan > Set Coordinate System.

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In the Select Coordinate System dialog, under Projection, select the Choose (…) button.

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For these tutorials, in the Choose Coordinate System dialog, select British Coordinate Systems > British National Grid [ESPG 27700].

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Click OK.

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Click OK again to close the Select Coordinate System dialog.

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It is possible to add additional coordinate systems if your regions do not appear in the standard list.

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The GeoPlan view changes to reflect the new location in space.

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If you have objects in the view, you can right-click the GeoPlan and select Zoom to network to work with your repositioned objects.

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This will ensure that network objects align with any background layers or mapping that you have displayed.

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With the coordinate system set for the network, you are ready to import network data.