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SOFTWARE EVALUATIONS
As in any job, the right tools have a direct impact on the execution and
results of the project. Hydraulic modeling is no exception and the decision
on which software to use may have direct impacts on the quality, timing,
and ability to perform work.
IDModeling is experienced and proficient
with the functionality of various hydraulic modeling software packages.
Our staff brings a practical perspective to modeling software expectations
vs. capabilities and measures those based on your specific needs.
Some examples of criteria which we’ve experienced as important
when selecting a hydraulic model software package for today’s
modeling work (aside from cost):
• Usability – User Friendliness
• Solving/Converging Capabilities
• Use & Application of Scenario Management
• GIS Integration
• Openness of Database
• Speed
• Technical Support
• ...more
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IDModeling will work with our clients to develop a needs-specific set
of criteria, engage each software vendor, review the software based on
the established criteria, query technical support, and perform other Evaluation
services as necessary to provide a comprehensive assessment.
SOFTWARE CONVERSIONS
Current software programs provide much more functionality than those which
were commonly used several years ago: Scenario Management, Facility Sets,
and Query Abilities just to name a few. Additionally, the ability to maintain
data has increased dramatically with the evolution of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), allowing both utilities and consultants the opportunity
to create larger, faster, more accurate hydraulic models. As a result,
there may be several significant, justified reasons to upgrade legacy
hydraulic model software and data sets.
IDModeling provides conversion services
to transfer data which has been input to a previous software to
a new, upgraded software. The transfer of data may occur using a
variety of data transfer techniques. Some of these methods may include:
• EPANET
• GIS Shapefiles
• MapInfo Files (MID/MIF)
• Generate Files
• Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
• Comma SEPArated Value files (CSV)
• …other
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IDModeling provides services for Complete Model Conversion, in additional
to the basic transfer of files. Additional Conversion services from previous
software packages may include the following:
- Running of the model to confirm similar results (note: results will
not be identical due to different software program engines and solving
techniques)
- Transfer and recreation of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
- Development of Additional Scenarios
- Enhancement of Data Sets Query Tools (where applicable) such as standard
queries for diameters, material, years of installation, pressures.
- ...more.
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