Viewing results

Step-by-step Guide

When using InfoWorks WS Pro, there are several ways to view simulation results to better understand how a model is performing, and to make it easier to locate and address mistakes.

1. In the Model Group window, expand Run Group > BridgeTown Base. If BridgeCon is slightly transparent, right-click BridgeTown Base and select Re-run.

2. Drag and drop BridgeCon from the Model Group window into the GeoPlan to view its results.

Note: Simulation results are read-only, so changes cannot be made within the results GeoPlan.

Note: The results window displays the date and time of the run and an angle bracket (>) between the name of the run group and the run.

3. To review the results as a graph, in the toolbar, click Graph.

4. In the GeoPlan, pick an object in the network, such as a pipe.
5. In the Selection dialog box, click Flow.

6. Click OK.
7. Review the graph detailing the flow through the pipe (Y-axis) over a 24-hour period (X-axis).

8. Close the graph.
9. In the GeoPlan, review the arrows on pipes. The direction of the arrows depicts the direction of water flow.

To move the simulation timeline:

10. On the date and time panel, click different points on the date and time panel.

Notice any flow direction changes.

To graph results for more than one object:

11. In the Tools toolbar, click Select.

12. In the GeoPlan, click any object in the network, such as a pipe.
13. On your keyboard, hold CTRL and click another object, such as another pipe.
14. In the Tools toolbar, select Graph selected objects.

15. In the Graph Selection dialog box, under Left Attribute, select Flow.
16. Under Right Attribute, select Flow.
17. Click OK.

18. Review the graph in the Multiple Objects window.
19. Close the window.

To view results in a grid format:

20. In the toolbar, select Grid.

21. In the GeoPlan, pick an object in the network, such as a hydrant.
22. Review the grid that shows the date and time by row and the object’s attributes.

Note: You can copy and paste this grid into a spreadsheet, if necessary.

23. Close the grid.
24. To review results in other graph formats, select Results > Graph reports and select an option.
25. To review results in other grid formats, select Results > Grid reports and select an option.

26. To export results, select Results > Export to files.
27. In the Export Results Data Files dialog box, choose the data you want to export.