Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.
Transcript
00:03
Once you access the Criticality Assessment Manager (CAM) through the InfoWater Pro App Manager,
00:12
you can choose to assess valves in one of two available modes:
00:17
Based on Model Elements or Based on GIS Layer Elements.
00:23
The user interface and the method for setting up a valve criticality modeling run differ, based on the mode selected.
00:32
For Based on Model Elements mode, only the valves in the model—usually system valves—are taken into consideration.
00:42
Model element data and closeable elements selected for assessment—junctions, valves, or pipes—
00:50
are defined by selection sets or by user selection in InfoWater Pro.
00:57
Before clicking Run, you can also set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time.
01:04
The optional Report File provides a summary record of the project file and user-selected run options in ASCII format,
01:14
along with detailed reporting for each assessed element.
01:18
Use any text editor to read this file.
01:22
For Based on GIS Layer Elements mode, valve elements for assessment are selected from a GIS layer
01:31
that stores point features for line valves.
01:35
Two assessment methods are available:
01:38
Based on Assessment Elements:
01:41
Hydraulic assessment is based solely on an assessment element.
01:46
A hydraulic simulation is run after closing all pipes connecting to the target assessment element.
01:54
Based on Connecting Sectors:
01:57
Hydraulic assessment is based on both an assessment element and its connecting sectors.
02:04
There might be one or more pipes that connect to the assessment element,
02:08
and they may be in either an upstream sector, a downstream sector, or both.
02:15
Next, you can select the Assessment Element Data.
02:19
Click Set Sources to open the Set Valve Data Source dialog.
02:25
In this dialog, you can select the GIS layer to be used as the valve data source, as well as other options.
02:34
You can also create a subset of the already selected valves,
02:39
or add model elements to the set of assessment elements by clicking Pumps/Valves or Pipes.
02:47
As with Based on Model Elements mode, you can set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time before clicking Run.
02:57
For either mode, once the valve criticality analysis is started,
03:02
the CAM evaluates your network based on the active network and the options that you select.
03:10
Progress is displayed on the progress bar.
03:14
A summary is displayed in the Message Board.
03:17
For Based on Model Elements mode, you can see your results as Standard Reports.
03:24
Available reports include the Low Pressure Junctions report,
03:29
which displays junctions with a predicted pressure less than the Low Pressure Threshold but above the No Water Threshold;
03:38
and the Isolated Junctions report,
03:41
which displays junctions isolated by the formation of a pound
03:46
(a group of network elements that would have to be isolated via system valves should one or more of the pipes fail within that group),
03:56
and also by geographical or hydraulic disconnection.
04:01
For all of the Standard Reports, you can select Pound Areas and Pound Colors.
04:08
See the InfoWater Pro Help for details on all of the available reports.
04:15
For Based on GIS Layer Elements mode, you can see your results as Extended Reports.
04:23
These reports are arranged in three categories:
04:27
Affected Area Reports show a table with parameters that describe the model elements in Closed Area,
04:35
Disconnected Area, or Combined Area for each assessment valve.
04:41
Performance Reports provide a summary of run status, and junction/pipe performances according to specified assessment criteria;
04:51
and include three tables: Run Summary, Junction Performance, and Pipe Performance.
04:60
Detailed Element Reports show a table about nodes, pipes, or pumps/valves in Closed Area, Disconnected Area,
05:11
or Combined Area for the current assessment valve.
05:15
You can search for a desired assessment valve through the Search Assessing Element dialog.
05:22
Under Highlight Colors, you can assign colors for nodes, pipes, and pumps/valves in the map display.
05:32
For all reports, use the toolbar buttons to sort, search, print, and save reports.
Video transcript
00:03
Once you access the Criticality Assessment Manager (CAM) through the InfoWater Pro App Manager,
00:12
you can choose to assess valves in one of two available modes:
00:17
Based on Model Elements or Based on GIS Layer Elements.
00:23
The user interface and the method for setting up a valve criticality modeling run differ, based on the mode selected.
00:32
For Based on Model Elements mode, only the valves in the model—usually system valves—are taken into consideration.
00:42
Model element data and closeable elements selected for assessment—junctions, valves, or pipes—
00:50
are defined by selection sets or by user selection in InfoWater Pro.
00:57
Before clicking Run, you can also set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time.
01:04
The optional Report File provides a summary record of the project file and user-selected run options in ASCII format,
01:14
along with detailed reporting for each assessed element.
01:18
Use any text editor to read this file.
01:22
For Based on GIS Layer Elements mode, valve elements for assessment are selected from a GIS layer
01:31
that stores point features for line valves.
01:35
Two assessment methods are available:
01:38
Based on Assessment Elements:
01:41
Hydraulic assessment is based solely on an assessment element.
01:46
A hydraulic simulation is run after closing all pipes connecting to the target assessment element.
01:54
Based on Connecting Sectors:
01:57
Hydraulic assessment is based on both an assessment element and its connecting sectors.
02:04
There might be one or more pipes that connect to the assessment element,
02:08
and they may be in either an upstream sector, a downstream sector, or both.
02:15
Next, you can select the Assessment Element Data.
02:19
Click Set Sources to open the Set Valve Data Source dialog.
02:25
In this dialog, you can select the GIS layer to be used as the valve data source, as well as other options.
02:34
You can also create a subset of the already selected valves,
02:39
or add model elements to the set of assessment elements by clicking Pumps/Valves or Pipes.
02:47
As with Based on Model Elements mode, you can set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time before clicking Run.
02:57
For either mode, once the valve criticality analysis is started,
03:02
the CAM evaluates your network based on the active network and the options that you select.
03:10
Progress is displayed on the progress bar.
03:14
A summary is displayed in the Message Board.
03:17
For Based on Model Elements mode, you can see your results as Standard Reports.
03:24
Available reports include the Low Pressure Junctions report,
03:29
which displays junctions with a predicted pressure less than the Low Pressure Threshold but above the No Water Threshold;
03:38
and the Isolated Junctions report,
03:41
which displays junctions isolated by the formation of a pound
03:46
(a group of network elements that would have to be isolated via system valves should one or more of the pipes fail within that group),
03:56
and also by geographical or hydraulic disconnection.
04:01
For all of the Standard Reports, you can select Pound Areas and Pound Colors.
04:08
See the InfoWater Pro Help for details on all of the available reports.
04:15
For Based on GIS Layer Elements mode, you can see your results as Extended Reports.
04:23
These reports are arranged in three categories:
04:27
Affected Area Reports show a table with parameters that describe the model elements in Closed Area,
04:35
Disconnected Area, or Combined Area for each assessment valve.
04:41
Performance Reports provide a summary of run status, and junction/pipe performances according to specified assessment criteria;
04:51
and include three tables: Run Summary, Junction Performance, and Pipe Performance.
04:60
Detailed Element Reports show a table about nodes, pipes, or pumps/valves in Closed Area, Disconnected Area,
05:11
or Combined Area for the current assessment valve.
05:15
You can search for a desired assessment valve through the Search Assessing Element dialog.
05:22
Under Highlight Colors, you can assign colors for nodes, pipes, and pumps/valves in the map display.
05:32
For all reports, use the toolbar buttons to sort, search, print, and save reports.
Access the Criticality Assessment Manager app and learn about the available modes, user interface options, and result reports.
The Criticality Assessment Manager (CAM) is accessed through the InfoWater Pro App Manager. Two assessment modes are available:
The user interface and the method for setting up a valve criticality modeling run differ, depending on the mode selected.
Only the valves in the model—usually system valves—are taken into consideration.
Model element data and closeable elements selected for assessment—junctions, valves, or pipes—are defined by selection sets or by user selection in InfoWater Pro.
Before clicking Run, set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time.
The optional Report File provides a summary record of the project file and user-selected run options in ASCII format, along with detailed reporting for each assessed element. Use any text editor to read this file.
Valve elements for assessment are selected from a GIS layer that stores point features for line valves.
Two assessment methods are available:
Next, select the Assessment Element Data. Click Set Sources to open the Set Valve Data Source dialog box.
In this dialog box, select the GIS layer to be used as the valve data source, as well as other options.
As with Based on Model Elements mode, set Assessment Threshold Data and Assessment Time before clicking Run.
For either mode, once the valve criticality analysis is started, the CAM evaluates the network based on the active network and the selected options. Progress is displayed on the progress bar, and a summary is displayed in the Message Board.
For Based on Model Elements mode, results can be viewed as Standard Reports.
Available reports include:
Low Pressure Junctions - displays junctions with a predicted pressure less than the Low Pressure Threshold but above the No Water Threshold.
Isolated Junctions - displays junctions isolated by the formation of a pound (a group of network elements that would have to be isolated via system valves should one or more of the pipes fail within that group) and also by geographical or hydraulic disconnection.
For all of the Standard Reports, Pound Areas and Pound Colors can be selected.
See the InfoWater Pro Help topic, Criticality Assessment Manager: Standard Reports for details on all of the available reports.
For Based on GIS Layer Elements mode, results can be viewed as Extended Reports.
These reports are arranged in three categories:
Under Highlight Colors, assign colors for nodes, pipes, and pumps/valves in the map display.
For all reports, use the toolbar buttons to sort, search, print, and save reports.
How to buy
Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use | Legal | © 2025 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved
Sign in to start learning
Sign in for unlimited free access to all learning content.Save your progress
Take assessments
Receive personalized recommendations
May we collect and use your data?
Learn more about the Third Party Services we use and our Privacy Statement. May we collect and use your data to tailor your experience?
Explore the benefits of a customized experience by managing your privacy settings for this site or visit our Privacy Statement to learn more about your options.