Add Visual Objects

There are two ways to add the visual objects in a GeoSWMM 2D project:

  1. Using 2D Tools

  2.  Using ArcGIS Pro map Edit section

The drag-and-drop system is available for only GeoSWMM 1D model. Although it is relatively smarter and more efficient in adding object data into a GeoSWMM project, the users need to use 2D modeling tools to add 2D visual objects. In addition to that conventional GIS editing approach is also accessible in adding the objects.

Add Boundary Layer Feature

To add Boundary layer using 2D tool:

  • Click on Define Boundary Layer tool 

  • Select the “Start” option to draw features and “Import” option to import layers into the boundary layer.  

  • Assign the attribute fields properly, and  

  • Click “OK” to save the features in to the boundary layer. Boundary layer will be saved in the project GDB. 

To add boundary layer features using the conventional ArcGIS Pro edit section:

  • Select the Boundary Layer in the SWMM geodatabase in the ArcGIS Pro map. 

  • Go to Edit to start drawing a new feature. Arc GIS Pro edit option will become active. 

  • Assign the required attributes for the created or edited features. 

  • After feature editing is complete, save and stop editing the layer. 

Add Nodes 2D Layer

To add 2D Nodes layer using 2D tool:

  • Click on Create 2D Nodes tool.  

  • Boundary layer is directly assigned from project geodatabase. 

  • Provide Obstruction layer from ArcGIS Pro map TOC or browse. 

  • Provide DEM layer from ArcGIS Pro map TOC or browse.  

  • Click “Create” to generate 2D nodes feature in the Nodes 2D layer. 

To add 2D nodes features using the conventional ArcGIS Pro  edit section:

  • Select the Nodes 2D Layer in the SWMM geodatabase in the ArcGIS Pro map 

  • Left Click and go to Edit Section and “Start” Editing Now Create or edit the features in the selected layer using the options provided in the ArcGIS Pro Edit Section. 

  • Assign the required attributes for the created or edited features. 

  • After feature editing is complete, save and stop editing the layer. 

Add 2D Layers

To add 2D layers using 2D tool:

  • Click on Create 2D Layers tool  

  • Boundary layer and Nodes 2D layer are directly assigned from project geodatabase  

  • Obstruction layer and DEM layer is directly assigned from Create 2D Nodes tool 

  • Select any option available in “Extract elevation data from”  

  • Click “Create” to generate 2D layer features i.e. Junction 2D, Conduit 2D and Cell 2D  

To add 2D layer features using the conventional ArcGIS Pro edit section:

  • Select the 2D Layers, i.e., Junction 2D, Conduit 2D or Cell 2D in the SWMM geodatabase in the ArcGIS Pro map 

  • Left Click and go to Edit Section and “Start” Editing  

  • Now Create or edit the features in the selected layer using the options provided in the ArcGIS Pro Edit section 

  • Assign the required attributes for the created or edited features  

  • After feature editing is complete, save and stop editing the layer  

Add 2D Orifice

To add 2D orifice using 2D tool:

  • Click on Connect 1D-2D tool  

  • Select “Connect 1D to 2D with Orifice”  

  • Click “Connect” to develop 1D-2D connections using 2D orifice. 

To add 2D orifice using the conventional ArcGIS Pro edit section:

  • Select the Orifice 2D Layer in the SWMM geodatabase in the ArcGIS Pro map 

  • Right Click and choose “Start” Editing  

  • Now Create or edit the features in the selected layer using the options provided in the ArcGIS Pro Edit section 

  • Create the 2D orifice from 1D junction to 2D junction 

  • Assign the required attributes for the created or edited features  

  • After feature editing is complete, save and stop editing the layer  

Add 2D Weir

To add 2D weir using 2D tool:

  • Click on Connect 1D-2D tool  

  • Select “Connect 1D to 2D with Weir”  

  • Click “Connect” to develop 1D-2D connection using 2D weir. 

To add 2D weir using the conventional ArcGIS Pro edit section:

  • Select the Weir 2D Layer in the SWMM geodatabase in the ArcGIS Pro 

  • Left Click and go to Edit Section and “Start” Editing Now Create or edit the features in the selected layer using the options provided in the ArcGIS Pro Edit Section 

  • Create the 2D weir from 1D junction to 2D junction 

  • Assign the required attributes for the created or edited features  

  • After feature editing is complete, save and stop editing the layer.

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