How to read InfoSWMM Binary Output files from the past and other InfoSWMM models in your current model

Reading InfoSWMM binary output files from past projects or other InfoSWMM models in your current model can be a valuable resource, allowing you to compare results, validate assumptions, and leverage existing data for new projects. To do so, follow these steps:

Step 1:  Use the InfoSWMM Run manager and select the Load Output Source Icon (it is on the second line of Icons)

Use the InfoSWMM Run manager and select the Load Output Source Icon (it is on the second line of Icons)

Step 2:  Select External Output file as it is an Out file from another InfoSWMM Model and select the Out file you want to add to the Report Graphics and Tables of InfoSWMM

Select the External Output file as it is an Out file from another InfoSWMM Model and select the Out file you want to add to the Report Graphics and Tables of InfoSWMM

Step 3:  The name of the file you are trying to add has restrictions  It has to start with User:Hydrqua, you can add extra characters after this.

The name of the file you are trying to add has restrictions  It has to start with User:Hydrqua, you can add extra characters after this.

Step 4:  Add your own unique Hydqua ID

Add your own Hydqua ID

Step 5:  Open up the InfoSWMM Output Report Graph - you should see the current model and the Out files you just added.

Open up the InfoSWMM Output Report Graph - you should see the current model and the Out files you just added.

Step 6:   You can see the graphs and the tables from the other Out file now.   You will have to copy and paste ID from the Tables to see the graphs.

You can see the graphs and the tables from the other Out file now. 

Step 7:   After typing in the ID's you should see the graphs.

After typing in the ID's you should see the graphs.