• What is the best method for adding new pipelines to existing models whose diameters are frozen? The intent is to minimize design errors and meet requirement of minimum residual head at all nodes

    We have executed distribution network models from about 20 tanks to 20 independent service areas for a client. Pipelines are laid. Now client wants to extend all the networks, by adding 10-15% of pipelines in all models. I have dxf files containing…
  • Elementos Desalinhados

    Utilizei vários shapefiles do cadastro técnico e carreguei no WaterGEMS através do ModelBuilder. Porém está ocorrendo um desalinhamento de elementos na visualização , Mas ao clicar em um dos elementos, ele mostra que está conectado sim. O…
  • MODELBUILDER ERROR: UNABLE TO OPEN TABLE

    Ao finalizar o processo no ModelBuilder para importar rede, apareceu a seguinte mensagem: ERROR: UNABLE TO OPEN TABLE REDE_AGUA. Primeiro tentei importar em shapefile e depois em dxf. Com o shape ele não finalizou o processo e apareceu a mensagem, em…
  • Definição da seção de um "Tank" utilizando ModelBuilder

    Estou realizando a importação de um shapefile de pontos com dados de reservatórios utilizando o ModelBuilder no WaterGEMS. É possível definir o tipo de seção de um "tank" através de um campo do shapefile em Circular ou Non-circular? Aparentemente o WaterGEMS…
  • All elements are not displayed after running model builder

    Hi, I recently found a problem while using the model builder. I have already done every steps required in model builder and then I clicked finish and succeeded, but all elements are not displayed eventhough when I open the flex tables, all the data…
  • Failed to validate model. The model may be corrupt or contain incomplete information.

    My model is giving me this error and I can't get it to do anything else. I tried all the troubleshooting from another discussion question in the forum similar to this but nothing. I also have the updated version of WaterGEMS.
  • FCV for Modelling Existing System

    Hi. I have a basic question w.r.t to modelling. I am having a DMA with 2 inlets. How do I model the flows through these inlets? I am trying using FCV at D/s of Both the reservoirs and giving them the known volume/day value. Is this a…
  • Pipe lines are not build by using shapefiles in WaterGems

    I have shapefiles for the model, When opened in GIS the whole model is available, and when tried building the model with shapefiles in model builder pipelines is missing. Can anyone guide me through it? I would be glad.
  • Hydraulic in watergem

    1.Can i get soln for control to select automatic size of pipe diameter rather than importing manual? 2.i always inport my data via epanet model but ts weakness my data miss lebelling. In preparation of excel to epanet i use excel tools to epacad then…
  • Modelbuilder null/missing/empty variable handling

    I have a large database of customer demands with additional information (address, name etc) that is preprocessed in FME before it is imported into a model using modelbuilder. Some customers are missing some data (address/name etc.), how should I preprocess…
  • "ID" and "Label" fields not recognized in ModelBuilder

    Hello, I'm using WaterGEMS CONNECT Edition. I exported the pipe data from a large existing model to a CSV file. Using Excel, I updated the diameters then tried to import the updated excel file using ModelBuilder. I have tried using the "ID" and "Label…
  • Import Controls from Modelbuilder

    Hi, I have site data for PRV's in my model. For flow modulated PRV's I have data such as; PRV-1 Pressure Flow 35 m 5 l/s 38 m 10 l/s 41 m 15 l/s 44 m 20 l/s and for the time modulated PRV's I have…
  • Maintaining customer meter assignments after splitting pipes

    Hi, I have 4 customer meters already loaded and assigned to a pipe (red customer meters). Please refer to the attached PDF. I want to split the pipe and close the new small piece of pipe to delineate zone boundaries, however, whenever I try splitting…
  • Synchronize .sqlite to Reflect Changes on Datasource

    Hi; I created a model by using Model Builder from Oracle 12c database tables which stores GIS data. GIS data is updated every week so are my database tables too. Is it possible to synchronize .sqlite of hydraulic model when the database tables…
  • How to merge multiple orphan nodes with overlapping pipes?

    I imported a model using CAD file (dxf). There are 243 orphan nodes in the network - nodes that are just hovering above pipes. I tried select all and split, but it doesn't work. What could be going wrong? Another person asked this question on forum, but…
  • Model Building

    I am trying to build a model from a ESRI Shape file. The shape file is of the road network of some XYZ town, and as the underground utilities are located as per the road map, I am building the network with this technique. But, while specifying field…
  • Importing an AutoCAD file in WaterGEMS

    While importing an AutoCAD or MicroStation CAD file using ModelBuilder shows "Could not load file or assemble 'Haestad.RealDWG.Interop.dll' or one of its dependencies. The specified module could not be found." I
  • Pipes missing nodes after model update using GIS snapshot

    After running a model GIS update using the snapshot of the GIS at the time of model creation, I'm running into problems with pipes missing start or end nodes. This happens because in our GIS system, not all pipe elements have start/stop junctions (most…
  • Demand Units in WaterGEMS

    Does the "gpd" unit represent thousand gallons per day? For example, if my node has an actual demand of 1,200 gallons/day would the demand read 12 gpd in WaterGEMS?
  • Undefined Isolation Valves Imported through ModelBuilder

    I am working with a water system in WaterGems. I was given the Esri shape files for the system and was able to import them easily into the software using ModelBuilder. However, I have over 100 water main valves that I imported as isolation valves and…
  • WaterGEMS Modelbuilder Snapshot Error

    When updating a model through Modelbuilder using the snapshot feature I'm getting the following error: "Error handling snapshots. Value does not fall within the expected range.". After some digging around and debugging I've come to the conclusion that…
  • Import Demand Date by Node ID

    communities.bentley.com/.../importing-demands-from-a-spreadsheet Process does not work when your version of Microsoft Office is a different bit rate than the version of WaterGEMS installed. We have 64 bit WaterGEMS and 32 bit Office and get this error…
  • RE: Opening ARCGIS Geodatabase in WaterGEMS

    Joe, if you can describe the problems that you've seen arise from opening geodataase files in WaterGEMS I'll try to help answer them. If I can't perhaps someone else on the forums can. Joe and I have discussed the other topic of bringing in his…
  • WaterGEMS Model Geometry and Results

    Is there an easy method to export all the model geometry (coordinates, elevations, pipe sizes, etc.) into a single output file (txt or some other format) that would allow me to leverage this information from another custom program? I also need access…
  • RE: Unable to "Open attibute Table" from Bentley WaterGEMS V8I in ARCGIS from table PIPE

    Thanks for sharing the compatibility chart link. I revised all versions of software and installed correct patches. To solve the problem, I deleted the file "Normal.MXT" (ArcGIS Template file) and "reset to factory defaults" field mapping of all GeoTables…