Developing a flow path and its profile view
Develop, read, and rename a flow path, create its corresponding profile view, and understand the data shown in the Profile dialog box.
Step-by-step:
Flow paths are useful for two reasons: they provide a connectivity check to ensure that two locations are hydraulically joined, and they allow profile views (long sections) to be created.
- In the Tree View, right-click Flow Paths and select Add.
- Notice that the cursor changes to a square with four points on each side.
- Hover the cursor over a junction element, such as the first manhole. It changes color to indicate that a selection can be made.
- Click the first manhole.
- Move the cursor down to the last manhole, Manhole (7), and select it.
- All the manholes and pipes turn color, to indicate that they are connected.
- NOTE: You can also verify that the flow path arrows between each junction are pointing in the correct direction.
- Notice in the Tree View, under Flow Paths, a new flow path has been created and is named “Flow Path” by default.
- Right-click Flow Path and select Rename.
- In the type box, name it “Flow1”.
- Right-click Flow1 and select Show Profile.
- In the Profile – Flow1 dialog box, review the new profile view.
- Close the Profile View.
- Save the model.