The ResSim Model Schematic (Figure: Model Schematic) which you will create in the Reservoir Network module (based on a shared watershed schematic (configuration) created in the Watershed Setup module), is the visual representation of your reservoir network. The ResSim model schematic elements include reservoirs, reaches, diversions, diverted outlets, and junctions. When you create a network, reservoirs, diversion, and junctions are automatically added to your network for each reservoir, diversion, and junction element in the selected watershed configuration (schematic). You will complete the model schematic by adding routing reaches, diverted outlets, and diversions to connect the model elements. Each element of the model schematic is located on the stream alignment.
Through context menus, the individual elements of the model schematic allow you to access data editors to specify properties of your reservoir network elements and, from the Simulation module, to plot element-specific results. The ability to select schematic elements and access element-specific context menus is why we call the representation of your model in the map display area an "active schematic".
Although the stream alignment is visible in all modules, the model schematic is visible in the Reservoir Network module only when a Network has been opened and in the Simulation module only when an Alternative is Set as Active.
For more details of reservoir networks, alternatives, and simulations, see the following sections: