Therefore, it is important to be able to work in-between these platforms. For example, many engineering firms keep water network records saved in ArcGIS, use a hydraulic modeling application to analyze and design changes to the network, and utilize a CAD application for their drawings. Platform FlexibilityĪ hydraulic modeling project will require the use of multiple applications to complete the project. InfoWater is also not as clear and flexible with its units – the user is limited to the default US or SI units and often doesn’t get to see units listed for an attribute. InfoWater has no “undo” option, and when there are errors in the model, it can only generate one at a time. To compare results, the user must have multiple graphs opened at once, which makes it difficult to compare results. InfoWater’s graphing capabilities limit the user to combine a maximum of two attributes for different element types and doesn’t allow for graphing across scenarios. Tabular reports in InfoWater are not customizable and require you to set up multiple tables to get all the data (standard, range, fire flow, etc.). InfoWater offers the ability to change symbology, but it is not persistent and must be set up from scratch every time.
InfoWater’s interface and the fact that it is built on ArcGIS can make it challenging to use. Units are always clearly displayed in WaterGEMS and can easily be changed by right-clicking on any displayed unit. WaterGEMS makes fixing errors in your model easy by listing all errors after one validation run. There is also the ability to graph across scenarios, different element types, and attributes. FlexTables can be customized to show input data, calculated results, and a user’s defined fields in one table. WaterGEMS allows the user to easily change symbology, colors and annotations. The intuitive user interface in WaterGEMS makes it easy to use and, therefore, easy to train staff. Below are some of the key findings: Intuitive Interface – Ease of Use Both can help you analyze, design, and optimize water distribution systems, so which one is right for you? We interviewed some consultants that have used both products to help you make an educated decision. Are you looking for a hydraulic modeling software and cannot decide which to buy? In North America, most utilities and consulting companies use one of two products: Bentley’s OpenFlows WaterGEMS or Innovyze's InfoWater.
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