Here is what I have currently:
Here is what I tried and why it does not work for me :
So, now my question is :
How do I import demands such that I can track the meter numbers also. I have tried doing the customer meter load data method (nearest node) and somehow the new demand is not showing up, even though the modelbuilder says that the customer meters have been created and loadbuilder says that the customer meters have been assigned. Also, if the demand does show up how do I allocate the demand patterns?
Thankyou.
Hello Varenya,
If you already imported demands on customer meters, then you can assign those customer meters to adjacent junctions using Customer meter load data > Nearest node, this will assign the customer meters to nearest nodes and also will add demands of customer meters to that connected junctions. Demands of customer meters can be seen in associated customer meter demands field in junction properties as seen below.
Check below wiki if you are still having trouble seeing assigned customer meters after Loadbuilder run. It should like in above screenshot.
New demands or customer meter assignments not showing up after running LoadBuilder
You can assign the demand patterns directly to customer meters, since you have demands associated to customer meters itself. Demand patterns can be associated in bulk, select customer meters which should have same pattern, right click > group edit > customer meter flex table > right click on pattern column > Global edit the pattern.
Please let us know if this helps or not.
Regards,
Sushma Choure
Bentley Technical Suppport
In addition to my colleague, Sushma's response I would like to confirm the workflow you adopted. If you have the customer meter data with unique customer meters in a GIS (shapefile) format then you can simply use ModelBuilder to bring that data in. When you did bring the data in was is aligned with your network? When you geocoded the Excel data did you confirm (overlay) with existing network that it matches up? I am asking this because it could be that you used a different projection system and now the data is not in alignment with your network. If your Excel sheet had X, Y coordinates then this should be aligned with the existing data.
If you have successfully imported the customer meters then see the solution Sushma provided about checking out the correct alternative or the source shapefile units.
Yashodhan Joshi
Varenya,
If you already had older/outdated customer meter demands in your model, one approach to consider is:1) Delete all customer meters. (and taps) You can use the select by element feature in the Home tab to select them all at once and press the delete key.2) If you have not done so already, add a column to your shapefile that has the pattern names (matching the label seen in the pattern manager in WaterGEMS)3) Import the customer meters with ModelBuilder and map the pattern field so that the patterns get assigned. 4) Use LoadBuilder to assign them to the nearest elements and create taps and laterals. Ensure that the correct demand alternative is used and consider the articles previously provided.
If you cannot get the demand patterns added to your shapefile, you may be able to do it using another method. For example
Jesse DringoliTechnical Support Manager, OpenFlowsBentley Communities Site AdministratorBentley Systems, Inc.