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Use predefined rainfall configurations

Once configured, the rainfall rate of a flood simulation can be exported to a .csv file and reused by others. This can be useful for running standardized scenarios, such as the local definition of the 100 year flood, or recreating the results of a specific storm.

Export a rainfall configuration

You can create a .csv file containing the current simulation settings.

  1. With the Configure Simulation pane open and the simulation selected in the Contents pane, click the green arrow .

    The Save window appears.

  2. Browse to the location where you want to save the file.

  3. Type the file name.

  4. Click Save to create the .csv file.

Import a rainfall configuration

Rainfall configuration can be imported from a .csv file. The file may only contain three columns and they must be in the following order:

  • Seconds

  • Rate

  • Unit

To import a .csv file containing the rainfall configuration, complete the following steps:

  1. With the Configure Simulation pane open and the simulation selected in the Contents pane, click the orange arrow .

    The Load window appears.

  2. Browse to the location of the .csv file you want to add.

  3. Select it and click OK.

    The rainfall rate configuration loads.

    Note:

    If the rainfall rate fails to load, review the file to confirm the field names and order match the required setup.