FlowMaster 03 Enviroment

FlowMaster Environment
The FlowMaster interface utilizes dockable windows and toolbars, so the position of the various interface elements can be
manually adjusted to suit your preference. By default, the FlowMaster environment looks like this:
The components that make up the FlowMaster interface are as follows:
! Main Window
! Project Explorer
! Engineering Library Explorer
! Menus
! Toolbars
Any changes you make to the placement and display of the dockable windows and toolbars will be saved, and will persist every
time FlowMaster is started
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Welcome Dialog Box
The Welcome dialog box appears upon startup of the application. The following controls are available:
Create New Project

This button lets you create a new FlowMaster project. When you click Create New Project, a new untitled project is created.
The first time the project is saved, you can specify a name for the project.
Create Worksheet
This button opens the Create New Worksheet dialog box, letting you quickly create a worksheet that is not associated with a
particular project.
Open Existing Project

This button lets you open a previously created project.
Show This Dialog at Start

This check box lets you display the Welcome dialog box when ever your start FlowMaster. Show This Dialog at Start is
selected by default. Deselecting this check box causes FlowMaster to start up at the main window without opening the
Welcome dialog box.

Main Window
The FlowMaster main window is the workspace in which various project worksheets are displayed. The main window itself does
not contain any controls.
You can manually position the project worksheets anywhere in the workspace, or use the Window menu controls to
automatically position them in a number of ways.
Project Explorer
The Project Explorer window displays project components in a hierarchical tree view.
Data is entered and calculated in a worksheet. There are different worksheets for various structure types, because of the
differing input and output data that is required for each.
Worksheets are contained within an FlowMaster project. A project holds global information such as Project Engineer, Project
Date, Project Location (the location where the project files are stored on your computer), and any Notes that go along with the
project.
You can also create folders within a project. These folders can be used to organize your worksheets within the project. The
folders are contained solely within the project—new Windows directories will not be created when you create folders in the
Project Explorer.
The project is also associated with a unit system (FlexUnits). The unit system defines the measurement and display precision
used in the project. Upon project creation, the default unit system is used, but you can modify unit system and save it for use on
future projects.
Each worksheet in the project is represented by an icon that indicates the worksheet element type and an automatically
generated label.
Various commands are made accessible in the Project Explorer through the use of shortcut menus.
Right-clicking a Project icon in the tree view will open a shortcut menu containing the following commands:
! Add—Hovering the mouse over this command opens a submenu containing the following commands:
" New Worksheet—This command opens the Create New Worksheet dialog box, letting you create a new
worksheet.
" New Folder—This command creates a new folder under the current project, letting you organize your project
elements.
! Properties—This command opens the Project Properties dialog box, letting you view and modify basic project
information such as date, engineer, location, and notes.
! Save—This command saves the current project.
! Save As—This command saves all currently open projects.
! Close Project—Closes the currently open project.
Right-clicking a worksheet within a project in the Project Explorer will open a shortcut menu containing the following commands:
! Rename—This command lets you rename the currently highlighted worksheet.

! Delete—This command deletes the currently highlighted worksheet from the library.
! Duplicate—This command creates a copy of the currently highlighted worksheet in the same project.
! Print—This command prints a report of the currently highlighted worksheet. When you click this command, you are
prompted to enter the title for the report.
! Print Selected Worksheets—This command lets you print more than one worksheet at a time and is only available when
multiple worksheeets are selected in the Project Explorer. To use this command, first select the first worksheet to print,
then Ctrl+click or Shift+click the additional worksheets you want to print. Right-click and select Print Selected
Worksheets.
Project Files
FlowMaster projects comprise the following files:
Note: When transferring an FlowMaster project, make sure that these files are present, or you will not
be able to open it.
Projectname.fm8
This file holds all of the project settings.
Projectname.fm8.mdb
This is a database file that holds all of the input and output data for the project. When emailing or otherwise transferring .mdb
files, it is a good idea to compress them using WinZip or another compression utility—the file size will generally be reduced
drastically.
Other files that you may encounter in your saved file directories include:
Projectname.fm8.01.bak
This file is a backup file for the FlowMaster project settings file.
Projectname.fm8.mdb.01.bak
This file is a backup file for the FlowMaster data database file.
Projectname.fm8.mdb.ldb
This file is a database lock file. It will be automatically generated when a project database is currently open, and it prevents
changes from being made directly to the database. This prevents data loss and corruption.

Engineering Library Explorer
The Engineering Library Explorer contains all of the project's material libraries. Individual material libraries are compilations of all
available materials, and their attributes. Click View > Engineering Library to see the library.
You cannot modify the default material library that is installed with FlowMaster. However, you can create a new library that
contains any materials that you define.
Each library is represented by an icon in the explorer view, and each material under the library is represented by another icon.
Right-click a Project icon in the Project Explorer to open a shortcut menu containing the following commands:
! Add—Hover the mouse over this command to open a submenu containing the following commands:
" Material—This command creates a new material entry in the current library.
" Folder—This command creates a new folder under the current library, letting you organize your materials within
the library.
! Delete—This command deletes the current library from the current project.
! Rename—This command lets you rename the current library.
Right-click a material icon in the tree view to open a shortcut menu containing the following commands:
! Add—This command creates a new material within the current library.

! Delete—This command deletes the currently highlighted material from the library.
! Rename—This command lets you rename the currently highlighted material.
! Properties—This command lets you modify the attribute values for the currently highlighted material.
Menus
FlowMaster's drop-down menu system provides access to all PondPack's tools and data managers. The menu system consists
of the following selections:
! File Menu
! Edit Menu
! Analysis Menu
! View Menu
! Tools Menu
! Window Menu
! Help Menu

File Menu
The File menu contains project management commands. It provides features to create, read, write, and print project files.
! New—This command opens a submenu containing the following options:

" Project—This command creates a new FlowMaster project. Initiating this command opens a dialog box that lets
you enter a drive, directory, and filename for your new project file.
" Worksheet—This command opens the Create New Worksheet dialog box, letting you create a new worksheet
within the current project.
! Open—This command opens an existing FlowMaster project. Initiating this command opens a dialog box that lets you
choose the project file that you want to open.
! Close—This command closes the project that is currently highlighted in the Project Explorer, without closing FlowMaster.
! Close All—This command closes all open projects without closing FlowMaster.
! Save—This command saves the current project.
! Save As—This command lets you save the current project under a different filename and/or to a different directory.
! Save All—This command saves all currently open projects.
! ProjectWise—This command opens a submenu containing the following commands:
" Open—Open an existing FlowMaster project from ProjectWise. You are prompted to log into a ProjectWise
datasource if you are not already logged in.
" Save As—Saves the current project to a ProjectWise datasource. You are prompted to log into a ProjectWise
datasource if you are not already logged in.
" Change Datasource—Lets you connect to a different ProjectWise datasource for future Open and Save As
operations.
! Print Setup—This command lets you define the print settings that will be used when the current view of the project is
printed.
! Print Preview—This command displays what a printout of the project would look like. When you click this button, you are
! Print—This command prints the current view of the project.
! Properties—This command opens the Project Properties dialog box, letting you view and edit the project date, engineer,
file name, and any notes associated with the project.
! Recent Projects—This command displays a list of all recently opened projects.
! Exit—This command closes FlowMaster. If you have any open projects that need saving, you are prompted to save
them.

Edit Menu
The Edit menu lets you use time-saving shortcuts such as undo/redo and cut-copy-paste.
! Undo—This command cancels last data input action on the current worksheet. Clicking Undo again cancels the second-
to-last data input action, and so on.
! Redo—This command cancels the last Undo command.
! Cut—This command removes the currently highlighted field data and places it on the Windows clipboard. From the
clipboard, you can paste the data into another field.
! Copy—This command copies the currently highlighted field data and places it on the Windows clipboard. From the
clipboard, you can paste the data into another field
! Paste—This command pastes the data stored in the Windows clipboard into the currently highlighted field.
! Copy Worksheet Data—This command copies the input data from the currently active worksheet.
! Duplicate Worksheet—This command creates a copy of the current worksheet, including all input data.
! Delete—This command deletes the current selection.

Analysis Menu
The Analysis menu provides access to various analytical tools that allow you to generate reports, rating tables and curves, and
gradually varied flow profiles.
! Detailed Report—This command opens a report that contains project information, input data, and calculated results.
! Rating Table—This command opens the Rating Table Setup dialog box, where you define a rating table to be associated
with the current worksheet.
! Rating Curve—This command opens the Rating Curve Setup dialog box, letting you define the parameters that will
define the content and appearance of the rating curve plot.
! Cross Section—This command opens the Cross Section Setup dialog box, letting you enter a title for the cross section
and to change the scale, if desired.
! GVF Profile—This command opens a dialog box displaying a diagram of the worksheet element's cross section. More
information about the various profile types can be found in Profile Classification.
! GVF Profile Table—This command opens a report displaying the results of the gradually varied flow calculations in
tabular format.
! Tabular Reports—This command opens a submenu that lets you select tabular reports displaying input and results for
the chosen worksheet.

View Menu
The View menu lets you activate/deactivate the component windows of the FlowMaster interface.
! Project Explorer—This command toggles on/off the display of the Project Explorer window.
! Engineering Library Explorer—This command toggles on/off the display of the Engineering Library Explorer window.
! Status Bar—This command toggles on/off the display of the status bar. A check mark appears next to this command
when the status bar is displayed.
! Toolbars—This command opens a submenu containing the following options:
" Standard—This command toggles on/off the display of the standard toolbar. A check mark appears next to this
command when the standard toolbar is displayed.
" Edit—This command toggles on/off the display of the edit toolbar. A check mark appears next to this command
when the edit toolbar is displayed.
" Help—This command toggles on/off the display of the help toolbar. A check mark appears next to this command
when the help toolbar is displayed.
" Analysis—This command toggles on/off the display of the analysis toolbar. A check mark appears next to this
command when the analysis toolbar is displayed
" Worksheets—This command toggles on/off the display of the worksheets buttons. A check mark appears next to
this command when the worksheets toolbar is displayed.
! Reset Workspace—Resets the FlowMaster workspace so that the Project Explorer and Engineering Library Explorer
appear in their default factory-set positions.

Tools Menu
The Tools menu contains a command that let you modify some project-level settings.
! Options—This command opens the Options dialog box, letting you view and edit unit settings associated with the project,
and edit ProjectWise settings.

Window Menu
The Window menu provides commands that allow you to alter the position of the various worksheets within the FlowMaster
window.
! Cascade—This command causes the worksheets in the main window to overlap one another in an offset way that
maintains visibility of each. Note that this command maximizes all worksheets in the main window.
! Tile Horizontally—This command causes the worksheets in the main window to overlap one another horizontally such
that each is at least partially visible. Note that this command maximizes all worksheets in the main window.
! Tile Vertically—This command causes the worksheets in the main window to overlap one another vertically such that
each is at least partially visible. Note that this command maximizes all worksheets in the main window.
! Minimize All—This command minimizes all of the worksheets in the main window.
! Close All—This command closes all of the worksheets in the main window.
! Window List—This command displays a list of all open windows.

Help Menu
The Help menu provides access to the FlowMaster documentation, maintenance tools, and other resources.
! Dynamic Help—This command opens the online help to the topic associated with the currently active window.
! Contents—This command opens the Table of Contents view in the online help.
! Index—This command opens the online help's index of key words.
! Search—This command lets you search the online help for a specified word or phrase.
! Release Notes—This command opens the online help to describe the new features in this release of FlowMaster.
! Services—This command Opens a sub-menu containing the following options:
" Contents—Opens your browser to the Services page of our Web site.
" Multimedia CD—Starts the Virtual Tour, a multimedia presentation that includes information about Haestad
Methods products and services.
" On-Line Forums—Opens your browser to the online forums page of the www.Haestad.com Web site.
" Haestad.com—Opens your browser to the main page of the our Web site.
" CivilQuiz.com—Opens your browser to the CivilQuiz.com Web site.
! Welcome Dialog—This command opens the Welcome dialog box.
! Tutorials—This command accesses the interactive tutorials, which guide you through many of the program's features.
Tutorials are a great way to become familiar with new features (for more information, see Tutorials).
! Using FlowMaster—This opens the How Do I section of the online help, providing assistance with frequently used
functions.
! How Do I?—This command opens help to a series of frequently-asked questions.
! Check for Updates—Lets you update your software via the World Wide Web. For more information, Contacting Bentley
Systems about Haestad Methods Products.
! About FlowMaster—This command opens a window containing the product and registration information for FlowMaster.

Toolbars
FlowMaster has four toolbars:
! Standard Toolbar
! Analysis Toolbar
! Worksheets Toolbar
! Edit Toolbar
! Help Toolbar

Customizing Toolbars
You can add and remove buttons to any toolbar. Click the down arrow on the end of the toolbar you want to customize, click
Add or Remove Buttons, then click the toolbar button you want to add or remove. A check mark appears next to the toolbar
buttons that are currently displayed.
You can move the menu bar and any toolbar to any position in the FlowMaster main window. To move the menu bar or a
toolbar, move your mouse to the vertical dotted line on the left side of any toolbar until the cursor changes to a crosshairs, then
drag the toolbar to the desired location. If you move a toolbar away from the other toolbar, the toolbar becomes a floating dialog
box.
If you move the menu bar or a toolbar to any of the four sides of the main window, the toolbar will dock or attach to the window
in that location.

Standard Toolbar
The standard toolbar contains the following buttons:
! New—Click this button to open a submenu containing the following options:

" Project—This command creates a new FlowMaster project. Initiating this command opens a dialog box that lets
you enter a drive, directory, and filename for your new project file.
" Worksheet—This command opens the Create New Worksheet dialog box, letting you create a new worksheet
within the current project.
! Open—This button opens an existing FlowMaster project. Initiating this command opens a dialog box that lets you
choose the project file that you want to open.
! Save—This button saves the current project.
! Save All—This button saves all currently open projects.
! Print—This button prints the current view of the project.
! Print Preview—This button displays what a printout of the project would look like. When you click this button, you are
! Toolbar Options—Click this arrow at the end of the toolbar to add or remove buttons.

Analysis Toolbar
The analysis toolbar contains the following buttons:
! Tabular Reports—This command opens a tabular report displaying input and results for the chosen worksheet.
! Detailed Report—This command opens a report that contains project information, input data, and calculated results.
! Rating Table—This command opens the Rating Table Setup dialog box, where you define a rating table to be associated
with the current worksheet.
! Rating Curve—This command opens the Rating Curve Setup dialog box, where you define the parameters that will
define the content and appearance of the rating curve plot.
! Cross Section—This command opens the Cross Section Setup dialog box, where you enter a title for the cross section
and to change the scale, if desired.
! GVF Profile—This command opens a dialog box displaying a diagram of the worksheet element's cross section.
! GVF Profile Table—This command opens a report displaying the results of the gradually varied flow calculations in
tabular format.

Worksheets Toolbar
The Worksheets toolbar buttons let you access worksheets for:
! Open channels
! Pipes
! Weirs
! Orifices
! Inlets
The Worksheets toolbar also contains the following control:

Edit Toolbar
The Edit toolbar contains the following buttons:
! Cut—This button removes the currently highlighted field data and places it on the Windows clipboard. From the clipboard,
you can paste the data into another field.
! Copy—This button copies the currently highlighted field data and places it on the Windows clipboard. From the clipboard,
you can paste the data into another field
! Paste—This button pastes the data stored in the Windows clipboard into the currently highlighted field.
! Undo—This button cancels last data input action on the current worksheet. Clicking Undo again cancels the second-to-
last data input action, and so on.
! Redo—This button cancels the last Undo command.

Help Toolbar
The Help toolbar provides easy access to commonly used documentation and help resources.
! Check for Updates—This button lets you update your software via the World Wide Web.
! Contents—This button opens the online help to the Table Of Contents view.
! Dynamic Help—This button opens the online help for the currently active window or worksheet.

Create New Worksheet
This dialog box lets you choose the type of worksheet dialog box to create. The left pane of the window displays the five
worksheet categories, and the right pane shows the individual element types under the category. Click a category in the left
pane, then click the desired worksheet type and click OK.
The available categories are as follows:

! Open Channels—The Open Channels category includes the following worksheet types:
" Rectangular Channel
" Triangular Channel
" Trapezoidal Channel
" Gutter Channel
" Irregular Section
" Parabolic Channel
! Pipes—The Pipes category includes the following worksheet types:
" Pressure Pipe
" Circular Pipe
" Box Pipe
" Elliptical Pipe
" Irregular Section
! Weirs—The Weirs category includes the following worksheet types:
" Rectangular Weir
" V-Notch Weir
" Cipolletti Weir
" Broad Crested Weir
" Generic Weir
! Orifices—The Orifices category includes the following worksheet types:
" Rectangular Orifice
" Circular Orifice
" Generic Orifice
! Inlets—The Inlets category includes the following worksheet types:
" Grate Inlet in Sag
" Grate Inlet on Grade
" Curb Inlet in Sag
" Curb Inlet on Grade
" Ditch Inlet in Sag
" Ditch Inlet on Grade
" Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag
" Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade
" Combination Inlet in Sag
" Combination Inlet on Grade

Channel Worksheet Dialog Boxes
The following channel worksheet dialog boxes are available:
! Rectangular Channel Dialog Boxes

! Triangular Channel Dialog Box
! Trapezoidal Channel Dialog Box
! Gutter Section Dialog Box
! Irregular Section Dialog Box
! Parabolic Channel Dialog Box

Rectangular Channel Dialog Boxes
The following controls make up the Rectangular Channel worksheet dialog box:
! Solve For—This drop-down list lets you select the variable that you are solving for. The variable that is chosen will
appear yellow (read-only) in the list of available input fields.
! Friction Method—This drop-down list lets you select the friction method that will be used to calculate the worksheet. The
Darcy-Weisbach method requires an additional input variable (Kinematic Viscosity) and generates additional output
(Friction Factor and Reynolds Number).
! Messages—A Messages tab is included in each worksheet. The top section of this tab displays informational calculation
messages, while the bottom section lets you enter any explanatory notes that you wish to be associated with the
worksheet.
This dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Uniform Flow Tab—Rectangular Channel

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Rectangular Channel

Uniform Flow Tab—Rectangular Channel
The Uniform Flow tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Roughness Coefficient—A value used to represent the resistance of a conveyance element to flow.
! Channel Slope—Longitudinal slope in the channel. Also, the vertical drop divided by the channel length.
! Normal Depth—Distance from water surface to low point of channel bottom.
! Bottom Width—Width of the bottom of the channel cross section.
! Discharge—Volumetric rate of flow, given in units of length (cubed) over time.
! Kinematic Viscosity (This input is only available when one of the Darcy-Weisbach Friction methods is used)—Viscosity
divided by the mass density given in units of length (squared) over time, hence the term kinematic. Viscosity is a property
measuring the fluid resistance to shear. For example, molasses and tar have relatively high viscosity and water and air
relatively low viscosity.
Output:
! Flow Area—Cross-sectional area of flow.

! Wetted Perimeter—Perimeter of flow that travels against a solid boundary. For a partially full pipe, the wetted perimeter
includes all of the flow perimeter except for the top segment, which has a free surface.
! Top Width—Length of the free top surface on the flowing cross section. For a cross section flowing full, this value is zero.
! Critical Depth—Depth of water in the channel for which the specific energy is at its minimum. Specific Energy is the sum
of the elevation head and velocity head (energy due to the velocity of a liquid) as related to the section of a channel bed.
! Critical Slope—Channel slope for which the uniform flow (equilibrium flow for which the slope of total energy equals the
channel slope) is critical.
! Velocity—Linear measure of flow rate given in units of length over time. For weirs and orifices, the velocity field is for the
velocity of the water through the hydraulic structure.
! Velocity Head—Energy due to the velocity of a liquid.
! Specific Energy—Sum of the elevation head and velocity head (energy due to the velocity of a liquid) as related to the
section of a channel bed.
! Froude Number—Dimensionless parameter used to characterize open channel flow. For critical flow, this value is 1.
! Flow Type—The flow is defined as:
" Supercritical if F > 1
" Subcritical if F < 1
" Critical if F = 1
where F is the Froude Number.
! Friction Factor (This output is only available when one of the Darcy-Weisbach Friction methods is used)—Friction
coefficient used in the Darcy-Weisbach (Colebrook-White) Formula.
! Reynolds Number (This output is only available when one of the Darcy-Weisbach Friction methods is used)—Ratio of
viscous forces relative to inertial forces.

Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Rectangular Channel
The Gradually Varied Flow tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right. There is also
a Direction drop-down list:
! Direction—This drop-down list lets you choose whether you are solving for the Upstream Depth or the Downstream
Depth, as follows:
" Given Upstream—When you choose this option, the Upstream Depth is an input variable and the gradually varied
flow analysis will solve for downstream depth.
" Given Downstream—When you choose this option, the Downstream Depth is an input variable and the gradually
varied flow analysis will solve for upstream depth.
Input:
! Downstream Depth—Distance from water surface to low point of channel bottom at the downstream end of the channel.
! Upstream Depth—Distance from water surface to low point of channel bottom at the upstream end of the channel.
! Length—The length of the channel.
! Number of Steps—The number of segments per profile that the channel is divided into based on its starting and goal
depth. In unbounded cases, the number of steps is used to determine the marching interval, but not as strictly as in a
bounded profile. This input is required by the direct step method that is used in the gradually varied flow analysis. It is
recommended that the value entered here be at least five for accuracy. Increasing this number will increase the accuracy
of the hydraulic grade calculation, but will increase the calculation time.
Output:
! Profile Description—The profile classification within the channel.
Note: More information about the various profile types can be found in Profile Classification.
! Headloss—Loss of energy due to friction and minor losses.
! End Depth/Rise—Distance from water surface to low point of channel bottom at the end of the channel.
! Normal Depth/Rise—Average distance from water surface to low point of channel bottom along the length of the
channel.
! Downstream Velocity—Linear measure of flow rate at the downstream end of the channel, given in units of length over
time.
! Upstream Velocity—Linear measure of flow rate at the upstream end of the channel, given in units of length over time.

Triangular Channel Dialog Box
The following controls make up the Triangular Channel worksheet dialog box:
worksheet.
! Uniform Flow Tab—Triangular Channel

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Triangular Channel

Uniform Flow Tab—Triangular Channel
Input:
! Left Side Slope—The slope along the left side of the channel.
! Right Side Slope—The slope along the right side of the channel.
Output:
! Flow Area—Cross sectional area of flow.


Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Triangular Channel
The Gradually Varied Flow tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.There is also
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.
Trapezoidal Channel Dialog Box
The following controls make up the Trapezoidal Channel worksheet dialog box:
worksheet.
! Uniform Flow Tab—Trapezoidal Channel

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Trapezoidal Channel

Uniform Flow Tab—Trapezoidal Channel
Input:
! Left Side Slope—Slope of the left side of the channel.
! Right Side Slope—Slope of the right side of the channel.
Output:


Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Trapezoidal Channel
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.

Gutter Section Dialog Box
The Gutter Section worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Additionally, a Messages tab is included in each worksheet. The top section of this tab displays informational calculation
messages, while the bottom section lets you enter any explanatory notes that you wish to be associated with the worksheet.
Input:
! Slope—Longitudinal slope in the channel. Also the vertical drop divided by the channel length.
! Gutter Width—Width of the gutter (W) measured from the curb face to the break in slope of the roadway pavement.
! Gutter Cross Slope—Slope (Sw) of the gutter, measured in the cross-sectional plane of the roadway. If the roadway
section is uniform (no gutter depression), then you can leave the gutter width to 0.0 as well as the gutter cross-slope.
! Road Cross Slope—Slope (Sx) of the road pavement, measured in the cross-sectional plane of the roadway.
! Spread—A measure of the transverse lateral distance (T) from the curb face to the limit of the water flowing on the
roadway.
! Manning's Coefficient—Roughness coefficient used in Manning's Formula.
Output:

! Depth—Distance from water level to low point of channel bottom.
! Gutter Depression—Used for Composite Gutter Section. This is the depth a of the gutter measured at the curb face,
from the projection of the pavement cross-slope at the curb face. The gutter depression applies to gutters that are
continuously depressed (as opposed to local depression that applies to a depression of the gutter at the location of the
inlet only).
! Velocity—Linear measure of flow rate given in units of length over time.

Irregular Section Dialog Box
The Irregular Section worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
The following controls make up the worksheet:
! Edit Section—Opens the Irregular Section Editor, letting you define the cross section of the irregular section.
! Options—Opens the Weighted Roughness method dialog box, letting you define the current roughness method, open
channel weighting method, and the closed channel weighting method.
worksheet.

! Uniform Flow Tab—Irregular Section
! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Irregular Section

Uniform Flow Tab—Irregular Section
Input:
! Channel Slope—Longitudinal slope in the channel. Also, the vertical drop divided by the channel length. In Irregular
Sections, the vertical drop is measured from low point to low point.
! Water Surface Elevation—Elevation of the channel's flowing surface, usually given in mean sea level (MSL).
! Elevation Range—The minimum to maximum elevation of the Irregular Section.
Output:

! Critical Elevation—Water surface elevation (elevation of the channel's flowing surface), for critical depth (depth of water
in the channel for which the specific energy is at its minimum).

Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Irregular Section
! Direction (menu)—This drop-down list lets you choose whether you are solving for the Upstream Depth or the
Downstream Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.

Parabolic Channel Dialog Box
The following controls make up the Parabolic Channel worksheet dialog box:
worksheet.
! Uniform Flow Tab—Parabolic Channel

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Parabolic Channel
Copyright and Trademark Information Uniform Flow Tab—
Parabolic Channel
Input:
! Constructed Depth—Distance from water level to low point of channel bottom.
! Constructed Top Width—Cross sectional width of the channel at the highest point.
Output:

" Critical if F = 1

Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Parabolic Channel
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.

Pipe Worksheet Dialog Boxes
The available pipe worksheets are as follows:
! Pressure Pipe Dialog Box

! Circular Pipe Dialog Box
! Box Pipe Worksheet Dialog Box
! Elliptical Pipe Section Dialog Box
! Irregular Section Dialog Box

Pressure Pipe Dialog Box
The Pressure Pipe worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Pressure at 1—Measured or computed pressure at section 1 in Bernoulli's Equation.

! Pressure at 2—Measured or computed pressure at section 2 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Elevation at 1—Measured or computed elevation at section 1 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Elevation at 2—Measured or computed elevation at section 2 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Length—Distance from section 1 to section 2 measured along the channel centerline in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Roughness Coefficient—Average height of roughness particles in the channel.
! Diameter—The inside diameter of a circular channel.
! Kinematic Viscosity—(This input is only available when one of the Darcy-Weisbach Friction methods is used)—
Viscosity divided by the mass density given in units of length (squared) over time, hence the term kinematic. Viscosity is a
property measuring the fluid resistance to shear. For example, molasses and tar have relatively high viscosity and water
and air relatively low viscosity.
! Specific Weight—(This input is only available when one of the Darcy-Weisbach Friction methods is used) The weight of
a unit volume of a substance.
Output:
! Headloss—Loss of energy grade over a longitudinal channel distance.

! Energy Grade at 1—Energy (total energy of flow with reference to a datum. Computed for closed channels as the sum of
channel centerline height above datum, piezometric height, and the velocity head. Computed for open channels as the
sum of channel invert height above datum, the flow depth, and velocity head) of flow at section 1 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Energy Grade at 2—Energy (total energy of flow with reference to a datum. Computed for closed channels as the sum of
channel centerline height above datum, piezometric height, and the velocity head. Computed for open channels as the
sum of channel invert height above datum, the flow depth, and velocity head) of flow at section 2 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Hydraulic Grade at 1—Hydraulic grade of flow at section 1 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Hydraulic Grade at 2—Hydraulic grade of flow at section 2 in Bernoulli's Equation.
! Friction Slope—Slope of the energy grade line (sum of base elevation, velocity head, and pressure head at a section).
! Friction Factor—Friction coefficient used in the Darcy-Weisbach (Colebrook-White) Formula.
! Reynolds Number—Ratio of viscous forces relative to inertial forces.

Circular Pipe Dialog Box
The following controls make up the circular pipe worksheet dialog box:
worksheet.
! Uniform Flow Tab—Circular Pipe

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Circular Pipe

Uniform Flow Tab—Circular Pipe
Input:
! Diameter—The inside diameter of the circular channel.
Output:

! Percent Full—Used in closed channels as a measure of flow depth divided by maximum depth.
! Maximum Discharge—The maximum theoretical discharge that could occur for a closed channel using a given hydraulic
computation method. For closed circular channels, this discharge occurs at 0.938 * Diameter. Any increase in depth will
decrease the discharge, which is why the full flow discharge is less than the maximum discharge for a circular channel.
! Discharge Full—The computed discharge when a closed channel is flowing full.
! Slope Full—The computed channel slope that would produce full flow.

Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Circular Pipe
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
! Conjugate Depth—Conjugate depths of flow are the depths upstream and downstream of a hydraulic jump. The
upstream conjugate depth is supercrital and the downstream conjugate depth is subcritical.
channel.
time.

Box Pipe Worksheet Dialog Box
This worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Uniform Flow Tab—Box Pipe

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Box Pipe

Uniform Flow Tab—Box Pipe
Input:
! Height—Height of the channel cross section.
Output:


Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Box Pipe
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.

Elliptical Pipe Section Dialog Box
The elliptical pipe worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Uniform Flow Tab—Elliptical Pipe

! Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Elliptical Pipe

Uniform Flow Tab—Elliptical Pipe
Input:
! Rise—The height of the section.
! Span—The width of the section.
Output:


Gradually Varied Flow Tab—Elliptical Pipe
Depth, as follows:
Input:
Output:
channel.
time.

Weir Worksheet Dialog Boxes
The available weir worksheets are as follows:
! Rectangular Weir Dialog Box

! V-Notch Weir Dialog Box
! Cipoletti Weir Dialog Box
! Broad Crested Weir Dialog Box
! Generic Weir Dialog Box

Rectangular Weir Dialog Box
The Rectangular Weir worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Headwater Elevation—Water elevation upstream of the structure.
! Crest Elevation—Elevation of the bottom of the weir opening.
! Tailwater Elevation—Water elevation downstream of the structure.
! Discharge Coefficient—Discharge coefficient Cd used by FHWA HDS-5 methodology to account for submergence
effects and reduce the discharge coefficient that would be obtained without submergence.
! Crest Length—Length of the weir opening measured at the crest, perpendicularly to the flow direction.
! Number of Contractions—Used when the upstream channel is larger than the rectangular weir crest length, to account
for the contraction of the flow on one or both sides of the weir opening.
Output:
! Headwater Height Above Crest—Water depth upstream of the weir measured from the crest of the weir.
! Tailwater Height Above Crest—Height of the water downstream of the weir measured from the weir crest (a negative
value indicated that the tailwater is below the crest elevation).
! Velocity—Linear measure of flow rate given in units of length over time. For weirs, the velocity field is for the velocity of
the water through the hydraulic structure

V-Notch Weir Dialog Box
The V-Notch Weir worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

! V-Notch Weir Coefficient—Coefficients for V-notched weirs vary with the angle of the notch and with head depth. See
V-Notch Weir Coefficient of Discharge.
! Notch Angle—Angle of the V-Notch weir opening measured from one side to the other side.
Output:

Cipoletti Weir Dialog Box
The Cipoletti Weir worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

! Discharge Coefficient—Weir coefficient obtained from experimental data, dependent on the shape of the weir.
Output:
! Equal Side Slopes—Slope of trapezoidal channel, assumed to be identical on both sides.

Broad Crested Weir Dialog Box
The Broad Crested Weir worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the
right.
Input:
! Crest Surface Type—Surface of a broad crested weir, defined as Paved or Gravel. Used by FHWA HDS-5 methodology
for calculating the discharge coefficient and submergence factor.
! Crest Breadth—Width (Lr) of the weir, measured in the direction of flow.
Output:
! Discharge Coefficient—Weir coefficient obtained from experimental data, dependent on the shape of the weir.
! Submergence Factor—Ratio (kt) used by FHWA HDS-5 methodology for calculating the submergence effect and reduce
the discharge coefficient.
! Adjusted Discharge Coefficient—Discharge coefficient (Cd) used by FHWA HDS-5 methodology to account for
submergence effects and reduce the discharge coefficient that would be obtained without submergence.

Generic Weir Dialog Box
The Generic Weir worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

! Discharge Coefficient Weir—Coefficient C used in the general weir equation.
Output:

Orifice Worksheet Dialog Boxes
The available orifice worksheets are as follows:
! Rectangular Orifice Dialog Box

! Circular Orifice Dialog Box
! Generic Orifice Dialog Box

Rectangular Orifice Dialog Box
The Rectangular Orifice worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the
right.
Input:

! Centroid Elevation—The elevation of the center of the orifice cross section.
! Discharge Coefficient—Orifice coefficient obtained from experimental data, dependent on the shape of the orifice.
! Opening Width—Horizontal measurement of the orifice opening.
! Opening Height—Vertical measurement of the orifice opening.
Output:
! Headwater Height Above Centroid—Height of the water upstream of the orifice measured from the orifice centroid.
! Tailwater Height Above Centroid—Height of the water downstream of the orifice measured from the orifice centroid (a
negative value indicates that the tailwater is below the centroid elevation).
Circular Orifice Dialog Box
The Circular Orifice worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

! Diameter—The inside diameter of a circular channel.
Output:

Generic Orifice Dialog Box
The Generic Orifice worksheet dialog box comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input

! Opening Area—Area of the orifice opening.
Output
Inlet Worksheet Dialog Boxes
The available inlet worksheets are as follows:
! Grate Inlet in Sag Dialog Box

! Grate Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
! Curb Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Curb Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
! Ditch Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Ditch Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
! Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
! Combination Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Combination Inlet on Grade Dialog Box

Grate Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Gutter Tab—Grate Inlet in Sag

! Grate Tab—Grate Inlet in Sag
! Output—Grate Inlet in Sag

Gutter Tab—Grate Inlet in Sag
The Gutter tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

roadway.

Grate Tab—Grate Inlet in Sag
The Grate tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Grate Width—Total width of the grate inlet, which includes the bars (measured in the cross-sectional plane of the
roadway).
! Grate Length—Total length of the grate inlet, including bars (measured in the road direction). The default values for the
range of Grate Length are 0.5 ft – 4.5 ft. To change these defaults: right click on the Grate Length field, choose Grate
Length Properties and change the maximum and minimum value allowed.
! Local Depression—Depth of a gutter depression a' existing only at the location of the inlet.
! Local Depression Width—Horizontal width of the locally depressed gutter. In the case of a continuously depressed
gutter, the larger of the local depression width and gutter width is used to calculate the inlet efficiency.
! Grate Type—The HEC-22 methodology contains 8 different types of grates, which defines their geometry (spacing,
shape of the bars, etc.). The grate type affect the inlet efficiency. The types defined by HEC-22 are:
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85° Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
! Clogging—The clogging factor accounts for the reduction in efficiency of the inlet due to partial clogging by debris,
leaves, etc. The valid range is [0%,100%]. 100% corresponds to a completely clogged grate inlet, resulting in no flow
interception.

Output—Grate Inlet in Sag

inlet only).
! Total Depression—Total of the local depression (Depth of a gutter depression a' existing only at the location of the inlet)
and the gutter depression (the depth a of the gutter measured at the curb face, from the projection of the pavement cross-
slope at the curb face).
! Open Grate Area—Clear opening of the grate used when the grate acts as an orifice (at high water depth). This is a
function of the grate length (total length of the grate inlet, including bars, measured in the road direction), the grate width
(total width of the grate inlet, which includes the bars, measured in the cross-sectional plane of the roadway), the opening
ratio, which accounts for the bars of the grate reducing the opening area (specific to each grate type), and the clogging
factor (accounts for the reduction in efficiency of the inlet due to partial clogging by debris, leaves, etc. The valid range is
[0,1]. 1 corresponds to a completely clogged grate inlet, resulting in no flow interception).
! Active Grate Weir Length—Weir length of the grate used when the grate acts as a weir (at low water depth). This is a
(total width of the grate inlet, which includes the bars, measured in the cross-sectional plane of the roadway), and the
clogging factor (accounts for the reduction in efficiency of the inlet due to partial clogging by debris, leaves, etc. The valid
range is [0,1]. 1 corresponds to a completely clogged grate inlet, resulting in no flow interception).

Grate Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
! Gutter Tab—Grate Inlet on Grade

! Grate Tab—Grate Inlet on Grade
! Output—Grate Inlet on Grade

Gutter Tab—Grate Inlet on Grade
Input:

! Slope—Longitudinal slope in the channel. Also the vertical drop divided by the channel length. In Irregular Sections, the
vertical drop is measured from low point to low point.

Grate Tab—Grate Inlet on Grade
Input:
! Efficiency—Ratio of the Intercepted Flow by the inlet over the total gutter flow. The range is [0,1].
roadway).
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85 °Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
leaves, etc. The valid range is [0%, 100%]. 100% corresponds to a completely clogged grate inlet, resulting in no flow
interception.

Output—Grate Inlet on Grade
! Intercepted Flow—Portion of the flow in the gutter that is captured by the inlet (the remaining portion of the flow that is
not intercepted is called bypass flow). Note that the amount of flow intercepted by an inlet in sag is assumed to be 100%.
! Bypass Flow—Portion of the flow that is not captured by the inlet. The bypass flow is generally captured by inlets
downstream. Note that the amount of flow bypassed from an inlet in sag is assumed to be 0.
roadway.
inlet only).
! Splash Over Velocity—Gutter velocity where splash-over first occurs. The splash-over velocity is a function of the Grate
Type and the Grate Length.
! Frontal Flow Factor—Ratio of frontal flow intercepted by the grate inlet to total frontal flow.
! Side Flow Factor—Ratio of side flow intercepted by the grate inlet to total side flow.
! Grate Flow Ratio—Ratio of frontal flow (portion of flow Qw that is in the gutter within the width of the grate) to total flow.
! Active Grate Length—Length of the side of the grate that is parallel to the curb (grate length) reduced by the clogging
factor.
L = L (1-f) (3.1)
a g
Where L = Active grate length (m, ft)

a
L = Length of the grate (m, ft)
g
f = Clogging factor (unitless, f = 1.0 means that the grate is completely clogged

Curb Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
! Gutter Tab—Curb Inlet in Sag
! Curb Tab—Curb Inlet in Sag
! Output—Curb Inlet in Sag

Gutter Tab—Curb Inlet in Sag
Input:

roadway.

Curb Tab—Curb Inlet in Sag
The Curb tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Curb Opening Length—Length of the opening of the curb inlet (measured in the direction of the street).
! Curb Throat Type—3 types of curb inlets are defined:
" Horizontal throat (most common curb inlet)
" Vertical throat
" Inclined throat
! Throat Incline Angle—Angle of the curb opening throat (measured from the vertical).

Output—Curb Inlet in Sag

inlet only).
Curb Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
The curb inlet on grade worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Gutter Tab—Curb Inlet on Grade

! Curb Tab—Curb Inlet on Grade
! Output—Curb Inlet on Grade

Gutter Tab—Curb Inlet on Grade
Input:

! Slope—Longitudinal slope in the channel. Also the vertical drop divided by the channel length. In Irregular Sections, the
vertical drop is measured from low point to low point.
! Roughness Coefficient—Roughness coefficient used in Manning's Formula.

Curb Tab—Curb Inlet on Grade
Input:

Output—Curb Inlet on Grade
roadway.
inlet only).
! Equivalent Cross Slope—An imaginary straight cross-slope having a conveyance capacity equal to that of the given
compound cross-slope.
! Length Factor—Ratio of curb opening length (length of the opening of the curb inlet, measured in the direction of the
street) over total interception length (length, LT of the curb opening that would be required to intercept 100% of the flow).
! Total Interception Length—Length (LT) of the curb opening that would be required to intercept 100% of the flow.

Ditch Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
The ditch inlet in sag worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Ditch Tab—Ditch Inlet in Sag

! Grate Tab—Ditch Inlet in Sag
! Output—Ditch Inlet in Sag

Ditch Tab—Ditch Inlet in Sag
The Ditch tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

roadway.
! Bottom Width—For a regular channel, width of the bottom of a channel cross section.

Grate Tab—Ditch Inlet in Sag
Input:
roadway).
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85° Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
interception.

Output—Ditch Inlet in Sag


Ditch Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
The ditch inlet on grade worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Ditch Tab—Ditch Inlet on Grade

! Grate Tab—Ditch Inlet on Grade
! Output—Ditch Inlet on Grade

Ditch Tab—Ditch Inlet on Grade
The Ditch tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

! Bottom Width—For a regular channel, width of the bottom of a channel cross section.

Grate Tab—Ditch Inlet on Grade
Input:
roadway).
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85° Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
interception.

Output—Ditch Inlet on Grade
factor.
L = L (1-f) (3.2)
a g

a
g
" Critical if F = 1

Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
The slotted drain inlet in sag worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Gutter Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag

! Slot Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag
! Output—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag

Gutter Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag
Input:

roadway.

Slot Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag
The Slot tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Slot Width—Width (W) of the slot length opening.

! Slot Length—Length of the slot inlet opening.

Output—Slotted Drain Inlet in Sag

inlet only).
! Open Slot Area—Area of the slot opening used in the case of orifice flow.

Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
The slotted drain inlet on grade worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Gutter Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade

! Slot Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade
! Output—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade

Gutter Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade
Input:


Slot Tab—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade
The Slot tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
! Slot Length—Length of the slot inlet opening.

Output—Slotted Drain Inlet on Grade
roadway.
inlet only).

Combination Inlet in Sag Dialog Box
The combination inlet in sag worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Gutter Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag

! Inlet Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
! Grate Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
! Curb Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
! Output—Combination Inlet in Sag

Gutter Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
Input:

roadway.

Inlet Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
The Inlet tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:
Copyright and Trademark Information Grate Tab—
Combination Inlet in Sag
Input:
roadway).
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85° Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
interception.

Curb Tab—Combination Inlet in Sag
Input:
! Curb Throat Type—3 types of curb inlets are defined:
" Horizontal throat (most common curb inlet)
" Vertical throat
" Inclined throat
! Throat Incline Angle—Angle of the curb opening throat (measured from the vertical).

Output—Combination Inlet in Sag

inlet only).

Combination Inlet on Grade Dialog Box
The combination inlet on grade worksheet dialog box comprises the following tabs:
! Gutter Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade

! Inlet Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
! Grate Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
! Curb Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
! Output—Combination Inlet on Grade

Gutter Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
Input:


Inlet Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
The Inlet tab comprises an input section on the left and an output, or results, section on the right.
Input:

Grate Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
Input:
roadway).
" Curved Vane
" 30° – 45° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 60° Tilt Bar
" 45° – 85° Tilt Bar
" P-30
" P-50
" P-50 x 100
" Reticuline
interception.

Curb Tab—Combination Inlet on Grade
Input:

Output—Combination Inlet on Grade
roadway.
inlet only).
factor.
L = L (1-f) (3.3)
a g

a
g

Combination Inlet Options Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you modify certain calculation options. The controls available to do this are as follows:
! Calculation Option—This menu lets you use the curb inlet, grate inlet, or both during the calculations.
! Grate Flow Option—This menu lets you exclude front flow, side flow, or neither duing the calculations.

Rating Table Setup Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you define the parameters of a rating table for the associated worksheet.
The dialog includes a tabular grid and the following control buttons:
! Insert—Creates a new row in the tabular grid.
! Delete—Deletes the selected row in the tabular grid.
The tabular grid contains the following columns:
! Attribute—This drop-down list lets you choose the attribute to which the rating table will be applied. The options include:
" Roughness Coefficient
" Channel Slope
" Normal Depth
" Bottom Width
" Right/Left-Side Slope
! Minimum—The lower limit of the user-specified range.
! Maximum—The upper limit of the user-specified range.
! Increment—This value determines how the range determined by the Minimum and Maximum values is broken down.
Navigation: To open the Rating Table Setup or Rating Curve Setup dialog box for a worksheet dialog box,
enter data into your worksheet, click Solve, then click the Rating Table or Rating Curve button.

Rating Table Dialog Box
The Rating Table dialog box displays the result of the rating table defined in the Rating Table Setup dialog box. The following
buttons are available:
! Define Rating Table—This button opens the Rating Table Setup dialog box, letting you redefine the table parameters.
! Print Preview—This button opens the print preview dialog box, displaying the current rating table as it will be printed.

Rating Curve Setup Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you plot one or more curves for each worksheet. You can plot a single curve or a family of curves. The
following controls are available:
! Varying (check box)—When this box is checked, the Varying fields become active, allowing another attribute (for a total
of three) to be plotted.
! Plot (drop-down list)—The attribute along the y (vertical) axis.
! Vs (drop-down list)—The attribute along the x (horizontal) axis.
! Minimum—The lower limit of the user-specified range for the associated attribute.
! Maximum—The upper limit of the user-specified range for the associated attribute.
! Varying—When the Family of Curves check box is checked, this menu lets you choose a third attribute to plot.
! Minimum—The lower limit of the user-specified range for the associated attribute.
! Maximum—The upper limit of the user-specified range for the associated attribute.
Navigation: To open the Rating Table Setup or Rating Curve Setup dialog box for a worksheet dialog box,
enter data into your worksheet, click Solve, then click the Rating Table or Rating Curve button.

Rating Curve Dialog Box
The rating curve dialog box displays the result of the rating table defined in the Rating Curve Setup dialog box. The following
buttons are available:
! Define Rating Curve—This button opens the Rating Curve Setup dialog box, letting you redefine the table parameters.
! Print Preview—This button opens the print preview dialog box, displaying the current rating table as it will be printed.
! Chart Options—This button opens the TeeChart Editor dialog box, letting you modify the graph display options.

Cross Section Report Setup Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you modify the display settings of the cross section report. The following controls are available:
! Report Title—Enter the title for your report; the title displays at the top of the printed report.
! Aspect Ratio—This control is inactive unless the Manual Scale box is checked.value determines the scale of the cross
section diagram. It increases or decreases the size of the diagram relative to the default value of 1.
! Manual Scale—Clicking this check box activates the Aspect Ratio control, letting you increase or decrease the size of the
cross section diagram.

Cross Section Dialog Box
This dialog box displays a cross section of the current element using the settings defined in the Cross Section Report Setup
dialog box. The dialog box contains the following buttons:
! Print Preview—This command opens the Print Preview dialog box, displaying the cross section as it will appear when it
is printed.
! Options—This command opens the Cross Section Report Setup dialog box, letting you change the report settings.
Irregular cross-sections are displayed on a grid.

Irregular Section Editor Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you define a cross section for the associated irregular section. The dialog box comprises the following
sections:
! Section Geometry—This section of the dialog box lets you specify the points that allow you to define the channel shape.
A point is defined by entering a station value along with the elevation at that station point. The following controls are
available in this section of the dialog box:
" Insert (button)—This button creates a new point in the section table.
" Delete (button)—This button deletes the selected point from the section table.
" Station (column)—This column lets you enter the station for which the associated elevation applies in the cross
section.
" Elevation (column)—This column lets you define the elevation for the associated station to define a point in the
cross section.
! Segment Roughness—This section of the dialog box lets you define the roughness along specific segments of the cross
section. Each segment can be assigned a different roughness value.
" Insert (button)—This button creates a new point in the section table.
" Delete (button)—This button deletes the selected point from the section table.
" Start Station—This column contains a menu containing all of the available station points. By defining this point
and the end point, a segment can be defined, and a roughness coefficient can then be applied to this segment.
" End Station—This column contains a menu containing all of the available station points. By defining this point and
the start point, a segment can be defined, and a roughness coefficient can then be applied to this segment.
" Roughness Coefficient—The roughness value (Manning's) that is to be associated with the segment defined by
the start and end station values.
! Section Plot—This section of the dialog box displays a continuously updated diagram of the cross section that is defined
in the Sections table. Segments appear red when no roughness has been defined in the Segment section, and appear
green when roughness values have been defined.

Weighted Roughness Method Dialog Box
The Weighted Roughness Method dialog box lets you define the roughness method that will be used in the calculations.
Separate methods can be chosen for open and closed channels. The currently specified method is displayed in the Current
Roughness Method field. The following methods are available:

Open and Closed Channel Weighting Methods
FlowMaster uses the following weighting methods:
! Pavlovskii's Method—The Pavlovskii method may be used for open channel as well as closed top irregular channels.
(3.4)
Where n = Roughness coefficient

P = Weighted perimeter
Subscripts represents subdivisions of one given section
! Horton's Method—The Horton composite roughness equation is normally used for solving closed top irregular channels
such as custom arches or cunnette conduit sections. This equation is also applied in certain specific situations to open
channels where steep banks or wide flat floodplains are encountered.
(3.5)

P = Wetted perimeter
! Colebatch Method—The Colebatch equation is normally used for open, irregular channels such as natural floodplains.
(3.6)

A = Flow area
! Cox Method—The Cox equation is normally used for open, irregular channels such as natural floodplains.
(3.7)

A = Flow area
! Lotter Method—The Lotter equation is normally used for open, irregular channels such as natural floodplains.
(3.8)

P = Wetted perimeter
R = Hydraulic radius
! Improved Lotter Method—This method uses a combination of the Horton and Lotter equations. Because both methods
are based on Manning's conveyance equations, it is recommended that you use Manning's friction method for irregular
channels. For more information, see Note to HEC-2, WSP-2, and WSPRO Users.

Note to HEC-2, WSP-2, and WSPRO Users
Improved Lotter Method uses a weighted roughness method for solving uniform flow equations unlike most standard step
backwater programs (HEC-2, WSP-2, and WSPRO), which use a segmented conveyance method. Improved Lotter weighted
roughness method is more general and, unlike the step backwater programs, can be used for both open channel sections and
closed sections. Improved Lotter Method will produce results similar to the segmented conveyance method (HEC-2, WSP-2,
WSPRO) except for the following two cases:
Sections containing steep vertical segments or flat shallow submerged overbanks intersected by water surface. The segmented
conveyance method (HEC-2, WSP-2, and WSPRO) tends to underestimate effective roughness, and in many instances the
effective weighted roughness will be actually lower than any of the input segment roughnesses. FlowMaster's weighted
roughness method avoids underestimating effective roughness by combining adjacent segments using Horton's equation in a
manner similar to the method applied for subdivided main channels with banks steeper than 5H:1V as documented in Section
2.3 of the HEC-2 User's Manual (September, 1990). Unlike HEC-2, Improved Lotter Method does not confine this correction to
the main channel, but will make this adjustment at any location in the section. Improved Lotter Method also dynamically adjusts
its flatness and steepness checks ensuring that computed roughness values will always be higher than the minimum input value
encountered over the wetter flow area. For these situations, Improved Lotter Method yields a higher effective weighted
roughness for the total section than the segmented conveyance method.
Navigation: To use the Weighted Roughness Method dialog box, in the Irregular Section Worksheet dialog
box, click Options.

Options Dialog Box
The Options dialog box contains two tabs:
! Options Dialog Box - FlexUnits Tab

! Options Dialog Box - ProjectWise Tab

Options Dialog Box - FlexUnits Tab
The FlexUnits tab lets you modify the unit settings for the current project. Click Tools > Options to open the FlexUnits tab in the
Options dialog box.
The FlexUnits tab contains the following controls:
! Save As—This button lets you setup your own set of unit defaults, so you can load them in later. Save As saves the
defaults as an XML file that you can edit in an XML editor or text editor, such as Notepad.
! Load—This button lets you open your own set of custom unit defaults. These defaults are saved as an XML file, which
you can create using Save As.
! Reset Defaults SI—This button sets the unit system used by the current project to SI.
! Reset Defaults US—This button sets the unit system used by the current project to U.S. customary.
! Default Unit System for New Project—Sets the default unit system used by future new projects, not for the current
project.
The table comprises the following columns:
! Formatter—Parameter measured by the unit.

! Unit—Type of measurement displayed. To change the unit of an attribute type, click the choice list and click the unit you
want. This option also lets you use both US Customary and SI units in the same worksheet.
! Display Precision—Rounding of numbers and number of digits displayed after the decimal point. Enter a negative
number for rounding to the nearest power of 10: (-1) rounds to 10, (-2) rounds to 100, (-3) rounds to 1000, and so on.
Enter a number from 0 to 15 to indicate the number of digits after the decimal point.
! Format—Select the format for your numbering. For more information, see Set Field Options Dialog Box.
! Default Unit System for New Project—Sets the default unit system used by future new projects, not for the current
project.

Options Dialog Box - ProjectWise Tab
Note: These settings affect ProjectWise users only.
The ProjectWise tab contains options for using FlowMaster with ProjectWise. This tab contains the following controls:
! Default Datasource—Displays the current ProjectWise datasource. If you have not yet logged into a datasource, this
field will display <login>. To change the datasource, click the Ellipses (...) button to open the Change Datasource dialog
box. If you click Cancel after you have changed the default datasource, the new default datasource is retained.
! Update server on Save—When this is checked, any time you save your FlowMaster project locally using the File > Save
menu command, the files on your ProjectWise server will also be updated and all changes to the files will immediately
become visible to other ProjectWise users. This option is turned off by default.
Note: This option, when turned on, can significantly affect performance, especially for large,
complex projects.
For more information about using FlowMaster with ProjectWise, see Considerations for ProjectWise Users

Project Properties Dialog Box
This dialog box lets you view and modify project information, including the date, engineer, filename, and any notes associated
with the project. Click Project > Project Properties to open the Project Properties dialog box.
! Categorized (button)—Click this to display the categories in the Project Properties dialog box (Misc. is the only category).
! Alphabetic (button)—Click this to display the Project Properties alphabetically without categories.
! Project Engineer—This field lets you enter the project engineer's name.
! Project Company—This field lets you enter your company's name, which will appear on the bottom of all reports
associated with the current project. This is an optional field.
! Company Logo—This field lets you select a logo (.bmp file) to display at the bottom of all reports associated with the
current project. Click in this field to display an Ellipses button, which lets you browse your computer for the appropriate
logo. This is an optional field.
! Project Notes—This field lets you enter any notes that you wish to be associated with the project.
! Project Date—This field is automatically populated with the date and time that the project was created. The data in this
field can be modified by clicking the arrow button on the right side of the field and selecting a date on the calendar that
appears.
! Project Filename—This field is automatically populated with the file name and location of the project file. FlowMaster
creates data files with the format: yourfilename.fm8 and yourfilename.fm8.mdb. By default, projects are saved to your
\My Documents directory, but you can save them to any directory that you specify.

GVF Profile Dialog Box
The GVF Profile dialog box displays a diagram of the calculated gradually-varied profile. A Print Preview button is available,
letting you see what the profile will look like when it is printed.
To view a GVF profile:
1. Create a new worksheet.

2. Enter the data.
3. Click Solve.
4. Click the GVF Profile button.

GVF Profile Table Dialog Box
The GVF Profile Table dialog box displays the results of the gradually-varied flow calculations in a tabular format.
To view a GVF profile table:
1. Create a new worksheet.

2. Enter the data.
3. Click Solve.
4. Click the GVF Profile Table button.
The columns in the table are as follows:
! Distance
! Depth
! Invert Elevation
! Flow Area
! Wetted Perimeter
! Velocity
! Specific Energy
A Print Preview button is available, letting you see what the report will look like when it is printed.

Tabular Reports
The tabular report dialog box displays all available input data and results for each of the worksheet types. The attributes that are
reported will vary according to the type of element being calculated.
You can customize tabular reports in the following ways:
! Change the report title

! Add and remove columns
! Move columns
! Resize columns
! Change column headings
! Copy data to the Windows clipboard
! Sort the contents of a column
! Filter the contents of a table

Tabular Report Dialog Box
The tabular report dialog box displays all available input data and results for each of the worksheet types. The attributes that are
reported will vary according to the type of element being calculated.
The following controls are available in the Tabular Reports dialog box:
! Copy—This button lets you copy the contents of the selected table cell, rows, and/or columns for the purpose of pasting
into a text editing program such as Notepad.
! Report—This button displays the Print Preview dialog box, which lets you see what the report will look like when it is
printed. For more information, see Print Preview Dialog Box. When you click the Report button, you are prompted to
change the title of the report, if you wish.
! Edit—Opens the Tabular Report Setup dialog box, allowing you to make changes to the format of the currently selected
table. For more information, see Tabular Report Setup Dialog Box.
Right-clicking on a column heading in the Tabular Reports displays a shortcut menu containing the following commands:
! Units and Formatting—Displays the Set Field Options dialog box, letting you change the units, display precision, and
format of the data displayed in the currently selected column. For more information, see Set Field Options Dialog Box.
! Edit Column Label—Lets you change the text of a column label. Right-click the column whose label you want to change,
then select this command and type the new name for the label ion the Edit Column Label dialog box. Click OK to save
those changes and close the dialog box or Cancel to exit without making any changes.
! Sort—Displays a submenu containing the following sorting commands:
" Sort Ascending—Sorts the contents of the currently-selected column alphabetically from A to Z, from top to
bottom. Sorts numerically from negative to positive, from top to bottom. Sorts selected check boxes to the top and
cleared ones to the bottom.
" Sort Descending—Sorts the contents of the currently-selected column alphabetically from Z to A, from top to
bottom. Sorts numerically from positive to negative, from top to bottom. Sorts cleared check boxes to the top and
selected ones to the bottom.
" Custom—Displays the Custom Sort dialog box, which lets you select one or more attribute by which to sort the
contents of the selected column. For more information, see Custom Sort Dialog Box.
! Filter—Displays a submenu containing the following commands:
" Quick Filter—Displays the Filter dialog box, which lets you filter the contents of the tabular report by the currently-
selected column. For example, if you wanted to view data only for trapezoidal channels with a normal depth
greater than or equal to 5 feet, you would create a quick filter by right-clicking the Normal Depth column, then
selecting Filter > Quick Filter to display the Filter dialog box. You would then set the operator to >= and the value
to 5 and click OK; only the data for channels that meet your filter criteria will be displayed.
" Custom—Displays the Filter dialog box, which lets you set up a custom filter based on one or more criteria. For
more information, see Filter Dialog.
" Reset—Turns off the active filter, causing all available rows in the table to be displayed.

Tabular Report Setup Dialog Box
The Tabular Report Setup dialog box allows you to customize any table through the following options:
! Available Columns—Contains all the attributes that are available for your table design. The Available Columns list is
located on the left side of the dialog box. This list contains all of the attributes that are available for the type of table you
are creating. The attributes displayed in yellow represent non-editable attributes, while those displayed in white represent
editable attributes.
! Selected Columns—Contains attributes that appear in your custom designed tabular report. When you open the table,
the selected attributes appear as columns in the table in the same order that they appear in the list. You can drag and
drop or use the up and down buttons to change the order of the attributes in the table.
The Selected Columns list is located on the right-hand side of the Tabular Report Setup dialog box. To add columns to
the Selected Columns list, select one or more attributes in the Available Columns list, then click the Add button [>] or drag
and drop the highlighted attributes to the Selected Columns list.
! Column Manipulation Buttons—Lets you select or clear columns to be used in the table, as well as to arrange the order
in which the columns appear. The Add and Remove buttons are located in the center of the dialog box.
" [ > ]—Adds the selected items from the Available Columns list to the Selected Columns list.
" [ >> ]—Adds all of the items in the Available Columns list to the Selected Columns list.
" [ < ]—Removes the selected items from the Selected Columns list.
" [ << ]—Removes all items from the Selected Columns list.
Note: You can select multiple attributes in the Available Columns list by holding down the
Shift key or the Control key while clicking with the mouse. Holding down the Shift
key provides group selection behavior. Holding down the Control key provides
single element selection behavior.
To rearrange the order of the attributes in the Selected Columns list, highlight the item to be moved, then move it up or down in
the list by dragging or clicking the up or down button located below the Selected Columns list.

Custom Sort Dialog Box
When you perform a Custom Sort in a tabular report, the Custom Sort dialog box opens, letting you select one or more attributes
by which to sort the contents of the selected column.
The Custom Sort dialog box contains a table in which you define custom sort keys, and the following controls:
! Insert—Inserts a new row into the table. Each row in the table represents a separate sort key.
! Delete—Deletes the current row (and sort key) from the table.
Each sort key contains two parts:
! Attribute—The attribute to sort. You can select any field in the tabular report from a drop-down list.
! Sort Order—The order in which to sort the selected attribute's values. Select Ascending or Descending.

Filter Dialog
When you perform a Quick Filter or a Custom Filter in a tabular report, the Filter Editor dialog opens, letting you specify one or
more filter criteria.
The Filter dialog box contains a table, each row of which represents a filter criterion, and the following controls:
! Insert—Inserts a new row into the table. Each row in the table represents a separate filter criterion.
! Delete—Deletes the current row (and filter criterion) from the table.
Each filter criterion contains three parts:
! Attribute—The attribute to filter.

! Operator—The operator to use when comparing the filter value against the data in the specific column (operators
include: =, >, >=, <, <=, <>).
! Value—The comparison value.
Any number of criterion elements can be added to a filter. Multiple filter criteria are implicitly joined with a logical AND statement.
When multiple filter criterian are defined, only rows that meet all of the specified criteria will be displayed. A filter will remain
active for the associated table until the filter is reset.

Print Preview Dialog Box
The Print Preview dialog box lets you see the current view of the chart as it will be printed, and to define the print settings. The
following controls are available in this dialog box:
! Table of Contents (button)—Displays the table of contents for the current pump chart.
! Print (button)—Prints the current chart as it appears in the preview pane.
! Copy (button)—Copies the text from the Print Preview dialog box to the Windows clipboard. You can paste (Ctrl+V) the
data into other software, such as a word-processing application or Notepad.
! Find (button)—Lets you search for words and phrases in the chart displayed in the preview pane.
! Single Page View (button)—Displays a single page in the preview pane.
! Multiple Page View (button)—Lets you display multiple pages simultaneously in the preview pane.
! Zoom Out (button)—Magnifies the current view in the preview pane; you can only use this with single-page view.
! Zoom In (button)—Reduces in the current view in the preview pane; you can only use this with single-page view.
! Zoom (drop-down list)—Lets you select the magnification level of the current view in the preview pane.
! Previous Page (button)—Returns the report to the previous page.
! Next Page (button)—Advances the report to the next page.
! Current Page Number—Displays the current page number and the total pages in the current preview.
! Backward/Forward (buttons)—Let you navigate to and from pages you have already viewed.

Set Field Options Dialog Box
The Set Field Options dialog box lets you view and edit the unit, display precision, and format of the data displayed in the
corresponding attribute field. To open this dialog box, right-click any unit in any FlowMaster dialog box and select Units and
Formatting. (For more information, see Options Dialog Box.)
The Set Field Options dialog box comprises the following components:
! Value (field)—This non-editable field displays a preview of the appearance of the current unit when the current field
options are applied.
! Units (drop-down list)—This menu lets you select the units used by the current field.
! Display Precision (field)—This field lets you define the display precision for the current field. The display precision
setting can be used to control the number of digits displayed after the decimal point, or the rounding of numbers. Enter a
negative number to specify rounding to the nearest power of 10. (-1) rounds to the nearest 10, (-2) rounds to the nearest
100, and so on. For example, if the display precision is set to (-3), a value of 1234567.89 displays as 1235000.
! Format (drop-down list)—This menu lets you select the display format used by the current field. Choices include:
" Scientific—When using scientific format, the entered value is converted to a string of the form "-d.ddd...E+ddd" or
"-d.ddd...e+ddd", where each 'd' indicates a digit (0 – 9). The string starts with a minus sign if the number is
negative.
" Fixed Point—Fixed point format abides by the display precision setting, and will automatically enter zeros after the
decimal place to do so. With a display precision of 3, an entered value of 3.5 will appear as 3.500.
" General—The general format truncates any zeros after the decimal point, regardless of the display precision
value. With a display precision of 3, the value that would appear as 5.200 in Fixed Point format will appear as 5.2
when using General format. The number will also be rounded. So, an entered value of 5.35 will appear as 5.4,
regardless of the display precision.
" Number—When using the number format, the entered value is converted to a string of the form "-
d,ddd,ddd.ddd...", where each 'd' indicates a digit (0 – 9). The string starts with a minus sign if the number is
negative. Thousand separators are inserted between each group of three digits to the left of the decimal point.

Considerations for ProjectWise Users
Bentley ProjectWise provides managed access to FlowMaster content within a workgroup, across a distributed organization, or
among collaborating professionals. When ProjectWise is integrated with FlowMaster, project files can be accessed quickly,
checked out for use, and checked back in directly from within FlowMaster.
If ProjectWise is installed on your system, FlowMaster automatically installs all the components necessary for you to use
ProjectWise to store and share your FlowMaster projects.
To learn more about ProjectWise, refer to the ProjectWise online help.

To learn more about using ProjectWise with FlowMaster, see the following topics:
· General Guidelines for using ProjectWise with FlowMaster

· Performing ProjectWise Operations from within FlowMaster

General Guidelines for using ProjectWise with FlowMaster
Follow these guidelines when using FlowMaster with ProjectWise:
! Use the File > ProjectWise commands to perform ProjectWise file operations, such as Save, Open, and Change
Datasource.
! The first time you choose one of the File > ProjectWise menu commands in your current FlowMaster session, you are
prompted to log into a ProjectWise datasource. The datasource you log into remains the current datasource until you
change it using the File > ProjectWise > Change Datasource command.
! Use FlowMaster's File > New command to create a new project. The project is not stored in ProjectWise until you select
File > ProjectWise > Save As.
! Use FlowMaster's File > Open command to open a local copy of the current project.
! Use FlowMaster's File > Save command to save a copy of the current project to your local computer.
! When you Close a project already stored in ProjectWise using File > Close, you are prompted to select one of the
following options:
" Check In—Updates the project in ProjectWise with your latest changes and unlocks the project so other
ProjectWise users can edit it.
" Unlock—Unlocks the project so other ProjectWise users can edit it but does not update the project in ProjectWise.
Note that this will abandon any changes you have made since the last server update.
" Leave Out—Leaves the project checked out so others cannot edit it and retains any changes you have made
since the last server update to the files on your local computer. Select this option if you want to exit FlowMaster but
continue working on the project later.
! In the FlowMaster Options dialog box, there is a ProjectWise tab with the Update server on Save check box. This option,
when turned on, can significantly affect performance, especially for large, complex projects. When this is checked, any
time you save your FlowMaster project locally using the File > Save menu command, the files on your ProjectWise server
will also be updated and all changes to the files will immediately become visible to other ProjectWise users. This option is
turned off by default.
! In this release of FlowMaster, calculation result files are not managed inside ProjectWise. A local copy of reulsts is
maintained on your computer, but to ensure accurate results you should recalculate projects when you first open them
from ProjectWise.
! FlowMaster projects associated with ProjectWise appear in the Most Recently Used Files list (at the bottom of the File
menu) in the following format:
pwname://PointServer:_TestDatasource/Documents/TestFolder/Test1.prj

Performing ProjectWise Operations from within FlowMaster
You can quickly tell whether or not the current FlowMaster project is in ProjectWise or not by looking at the title bar and the
status bar of the FlowMaster window. If the current project is in ProjectWise, "pwname://" will appear in front of the file name in
the title bar, and a ProjectWise icon will appear on the far right side of the status bar, as shown below.
You can perform the following ProjectWise operations from within FlowMaster:
To save an open FlowMaster project to ProjectWise:
1. In FlowMaster, select File > ProjectWise > Save As.

2. If you haven't already logged into ProjectWise, you are prompted to do so. Select a ProjectWise datasource, type your
ProjectWise user name and password, then click Log in.
3. In the ProjectWise Save Document dialog box, enter the following information:
a. Click Change next to the Folder field, then select a folder in the current ProjectWise datasource in which to store
your project.
b. Type the name of your FlowMaster project in the Name field. We recommend that you keep the ProjectWise name
the same as or as close to the FlowMaster project name as possible.
c. Keep the default entries for the rest of the fields in the dialog box
d. Click OK.
To open a FlowMaster project from a ProjectWise datasource:
1. Select File > ProjectWise > Open.

3. In the ProjectWise Select Document dialog box, perform these steps:
a. From the Folder drop-down menu, select a folder that contains FlowMaster projects.
b. In the Document list box, select a FlowMaster project.
c. Keep the default entries for the rest of the fields in the dialog box
d. Click Open.
To copy an open FlowMaster project from one ProjectWise datasource to another:
1. Select File > ProjectWise > Open to open a project stored in ProjectWise.
2. Select File > ProjectWise > Change Datasource.
3. In the ProjectWise Log in dialog box, select a different ProjectWise datasource, then click Log in.
4. Select File > ProjectWise > Save As.
5. In the ProjectWise Save Document dialog box, change information about the project as required, then click OK.
To make a local copy of a FlowMaster project stored in a ProjectWise datasource:
1. Select File > ProjectWise > Open.

3. Select File > Save As.
4. Save the FlowMaster project to a folder on your local computer.
To change the default ProjectWise datasource:
1. Start FlowMaster.
2. Select File > ProjectWise > Change Datasource.
3. In the ProjectWise Log in dialog box, type the name of ProjectWise datasource you want to log into, then click Log in.
To use background layer files with ProjectWise:
! Using File > ProjectWise > Save As—If there are background files, you are prompted with two options: you can copy the
background layer files to the project folder for use by the project, or you can remove the background references and
manually reassign them once the project is in ProjectWise to other existing ProjectWise documents.
! Using File > ProjectWise > Open—This works the same as the normal ProjectWise > Open command, except that
background layer files are not locked in ProjectWise for the current user to edit. The files are intended to be shared with
other users at the same time.
! To add a background layer file reference to a project that exists in Project Wise—The ProjectWise Select Document
dialog box opens, and you can choose any existing ProjectWise document. You must have previously added these
background layer files as described in the first bullet above, or by using the ProjectWise Explorer.
! When you remove a background layer file reference from a project that exists in ProjectWise, the reference to the file is
removed but the file itself is not deleted from ProjectWise.
! Using File > Save As—When you use File > Save As on a project that is already in ProjectWise and there are
background layer files, you are prompted with two options: you can copy all the files to the local project folder for use by
the project, or you can remove the background references and manually reassign them after you have saved the project
locally.

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! Rename—This command lets you rename the currently highlighted worksheet.

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! Add—This command creates a new material within the current library.

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! New—This command opens a submenu containing the following options:

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! Rectangular Channel Dialog Boxes

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! Uniform Flow Tab—Rectangular Channel

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! Flow Area—Cross-sectional area of flow.

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! Profile Description—The profile classification within the channel.

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! Uniform Flow Tab—Triangular Channel

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! Flow Area—Cross sectional area of flow.

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! Profile Description—The profile classification within the channel.

This dialog box comprises the following tabs:

! Uniform Flow Tab—Trapezoidal Channel

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! Flow Area—Cross sectional area of flow.

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! Profile Description—The profile classification within the channel.

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! Flow Area—Cross sectional area of flow.

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! Flow Area—Cross sectional area of flow.

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