The final step is to sum up these flows by load point and then apply them to the hydraulic model. Using excel, we can add these flows to the rest of the data for each node. This file can then be later imported into Storm and Sanitary Analysis. Exporting as SHP Files Since we may have made edits to the storm and sanitary data, it will have to be exported as a SHP file to be utilized in Storm and Sanitary Analysis. This is the easiest way to prepare data for use in Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis because we can easily output these files from Map 3D and it can be used directly for analysis with minimal work in Storm and Sanitary Analysis. Note that each element should be exported individually. Start with pipes and move to manholes, and sewersheds/drainage areas if applicable. Also be sure to select all of the attributes for export that will be important to the analysis. Analyze Storm and Sanitary Models and Iterate Scenarios The first step in Storm and Sanitary Analysis is to select the GIS Import option from the File menu. This option will provide a wizard that allows us to import pipes, junctions, and subbasins (sewersheds or catchment areas) which are all essential to analysis. On the Pipes tab of this wizard, select the ellipsis next to the field that says Import pipes from shapefile. Be sure to review the matching between Storm Fields and Imported Data Fields and move through each element to import. Once we’ve completed the import, the model should be investigated to confirm the appropriate attributes were imported (invert elevation, rim elevation, ID, etc.). The GIS import process will only bring in the selected pipe, junction, and basin files. If a background image or dwg file is desired, using the import option for the Layer Manager. This will allow us to see the parcel, road, and any other data from the model as a background (undeditable) layer that provides context to our pipe and node data. Note that the Watermark Image option can be selected to grey out the background and make it obvious.
The final step is to sum up these flows by load point and then apply them to the hydraulic model. Using excel, we can add these flows to the rest of the data for each node. This file can then be later imported into Storm and Sanitary Analysis. Exporting as SHP Files Since we may have made edits to the storm and sanitary data, it will have to be exported as a SHP file to be utilized in Storm and Sanitary Analysis. This is the easiest way to prepare data for use in Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis because we can easily output these files from Map 3D and it can be used directly for analysis with minimal work in Storm and Sanitary Analysis. Note that each element should be exported individually. Start with pipes and move to manholes, and sewersheds/drainage areas if applicable. Also be sure to select all of the attributes for export that will be important to the analysis. Analyze Storm and Sanitary Models and Iterate Scenarios The first step in Storm and Sanitary Analysis is to select the GIS Import option from the File menu. This option will provide a wizard that allows us to import pipes, junctions, and subbasins (sewersheds or catchment areas) which are all essential to analysis. On the Pipes tab of this wizard, select the ellipsis next to the field that says Import pipes from shapefile. Be sure to review the matching between Storm Fields and Imported Data Fields and move through each element to import. Once we’ve completed the import, the model should be investigated to confirm the appropriate attributes were imported (invert elevation, rim elevation, ID, etc.). The GIS import process will only bring in the selected pipe, junction, and basin files. If a background image or dwg file is desired, using the import option for the Layer Manager. This will allow us to see the parcel, road, and any other data from the model as a background (undeditable) layer that provides context to our pipe and node data. Note that the Watermark Image option can be selected to grey out the background and make it obvious.
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