After network elements have been drawn and labeled, physical and operational data can be imported from another network using the Import Element Properties Wizard. Data that can be imported include:

  • reservoir storage and outlet capacity
  • reservoir operation sets and rules
  • reach routing method and parameters
  • junction data, and
  • diversion data.

To use the import wizard, open the Network that data will be imported into. Then, perform the following six steps:

  • From the Edit menu in the Reservoir Network module, select Import Element Properties…. The Import Element Properties Wizard—Step 1 of 6 will appear ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 1 - Select Network Elements").

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 1 - Select Network Elements


  • Select the network elements that you would like to import physical and operational data into from an existing network by checking the Import boxes to the left of the Network Element names or by clicking Select All Elements located in the upper right region of the editor.

  • Select Next to continue and the Import Element Properties Wizard—Step 2 of 6 will appear ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 2 - Select Watershed to Import Data from"). Select the watershed that contains the network from which you would like to import physical and operational data. The box on the left side of the dialog contains names of Watershed Locations that have been specified as Model Directories. The box on the right side of the dialog contains all the watersheds that can be found in each Watershed Location. When the desired watershed is highlighted, click Next.

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 2 - Select Watershed to Import Data from


  • Select Next to continue and the Import Element Properties Wizard—Step 3 of 6 will appear ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 3 - Select Network to Import Elements from"). Select the specific network from which you would like to import physical and operational data.

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 3 - Select Network to Import Elements from


  • Select Next to continue and the Import Network Elements Wizard—Step 4 of 6 will appear ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 4 - Assign Network Elements"). Assign the element properties to be imported by matching the appropriate elements in the Import From column with their corresponding elements in the Import Into column.

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 4 - Assign Network Elements


  • Select Next to continue and the Import Element Properties Wizard—Step 5 of 6 will appear ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 5 - Resolve Network Connectivity"). Resolve network connectivity by choosing the element in the Select Network Element column that you would like the corresponding rule to be applied to. In most cases, what is chosen in the Select Network Element column will match the network element in the References Element column.

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 5 - Resolve Network Connectivity


  • Select Next to continue to the Import Element Properties Wizard—Step 6 of 6 ("Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 6 - Import Summary"). Resolve network connectivity by choosing the element in the Select Network Element column that you would like the corresponding rule to be applied to. In most cases, what is chosen in the Select Network Element column will match the network element in the References Element column.

    Figure: Import Element Properties Wizard - Step 6 - Import Summary


  • Select Finish to carry out the import, or select Back to make changes in the previous steps. If you are sure about the import, confirm by selecting Yes in the Continue with Import dialog ("Figure: Continue with Import"). Choosing No will return you to the Wizard's Step 6 of 6.

    Figure: Continue with Import


  • After finishing with the Element Properties Import process, a dialog will appear summarizing the results of the import carried out. Check to ensure that all physical and operational data was successfully imported by reviewing the Import Results summary ("Figure: Import Results") and by viewing the various network element editors in the Reservoir Network module.

    Figure: Import Results


  • Select Close to complete the process of Importing Element Properties from one Watershed/Network into another.