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InfoSewer to ICM InfoWorks App (for AI and Humans)
InfoSewer to ICM InfoWorks App (for AI and Humans)
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Helping across the full stormwater spectrum: SWMM (50+ yrs), InfoSWMM/ESRI (20 yrs), InfoWorks ICM (15 yrs), & Autodesk AEC Collection (5 yrs) Grandpa (10 yrs)
August 24, 2025
What is this, you may ask? It … Read the rest
Bridging Decades: Reading InfoSewer Report RPT Output for ICM InfoWorks in 2030+
Bridging Decades: Reading InfoSewer Report RPT Output for ICM InfoWorks in 2030+
Helping across the full stormwater spectrum: SWMM (50+ yrs), InfoSWMM/ESRI (20 yrs), InfoWorks ICM (15 yrs), & Autodesk AEC Collection (5 yrs) Grandpa (10 yrs)
May 26, 2025
As we move closer to 2030 or … Read the rest
Robert Dickinson LinkedIn Articles on Modeling
Robert Dickinson LinkedIn Articles on Modeling
- Extran1 and Extran2 from the Extran Manual for AI, GitHub, SWMM5, used in ICM SWMM and InfoWorks and SWMM5 3rd Party Tests
- Example 7 of Extran Manual - Type 2 Pump for AI, GitHub, SWMM5, used in ICM SWMM and InfoWorks and SWMM5 3rd
Explanation of The DBF Files in the IEDB Folder of InfoSewer
The list comprises various CSV files that store different types of data. The ALINK.csv, CBLINK.csv, DMLINK.csv, HLLINK.csv, LINK.csv, LKHLINKS.csv, MOLINK.csv, NDHLINKS.csv, and XNGLINK.csv files contain information about specific types of link elements.
The ANNO.csv and ANNODATA.csv files contain annotation data, while the ANODE.csv, CBNODE.csv, DMNODE.csv, HLNODE.csv, MONODE.csv, NODE.csv, MAPSSND.csv, and … Read the rest
Importing Data from InfoSewer to InfoSWMM
Importing Data from InfoSewer to InfoSWMM
The direct import of InfoSewer to InfoSWMM (Figure 1) is both direct and robust, but you must be aware of Run Manager changes to optimize the InfoSWMM model:
- Ensure that the Flow Units in InfoSWMM Run Manager match the default flow units in InfoSewer
How to Setup RDII in InfoSewer Pro (Storms)
Rainfall Dependent Infiltration/Inflow (RDII) plays a significant role in sanitary or combined sewer modeling, enabling you to simulate the effects of rainfall events. Innovyze's InfoSewer is a robust platform that allows the modeling of Infiltration/Inflow using RDII parameters or RTK Hydrographs. This short guide will walk you through the process … Read the rest
How to ReMake an IEDB Folder for InfoSewer
How to ReMake an IEDB Folder for InfoSewer. Why would you do this? If there are ESRI errors if you update your InfoSewer Map. You need two files and folders: One New and One OLD MXD file, One New, and One Old ISDB folder. Here the steps in the process.… Read the rest
How to Make an Internal Outfall into an External Outfall when you have more than one link connected to an Outfall in SWMM5 or InfoSWMM
Subject: How to Make an Internal Outfall into an External Outfall when you have more than one link connected to an Outfall
Step 1: Identify the Problem "ERROR 141: Outfall J-561 has more than 1 inlet link or an outlet link." Means you have an outfall node in the… Read the rest
New Domain Nodes and Links in InfoSewer
This is a feature long missing in InfoSewer and yet has been widely used in InfoSWMM and InfoWater. This tool allows a user to copy a list of manholes or links and add them to the Domain Nodes or Domain Links, respectively. Once the user makes use of this new … Read the rest
How to Use Population for DWF in SWMM5 and InfoSWMM
The SWMM5 engine uses mean flow as the dry weather flow value (DWF) and not population but does allow weekday, weekend, daily and monthly patterns. You can use these many pattern options to actually use population in the SWMM5 and InfoSWMM dry weather flow tables. Here are the steps as … Read the rest
How to Use Arc Map Selection to add to Domains in #InfoSewer and #InfoSWMM
How to Use Arc Map Selection to add to Domains in #InfoSewer and #InfoSWMM:
- Use the Arc Map Selection Tools
- Select a layer of Nodes or Links in Arc Map
- Add your elements to the Arc Map Selection and finally
- Add the selected elements from Arc Map to the InfoSewer
How to create an output relate in InfoSewer which can identify in the domain pipes that exceeds a specific Adjusted d/D ratio
How to create an output relate which can identify in the domain pipes that exceed a specific Adjusted d/D ratio. This may be useful for you to more easily find these in the Map:
If you create a query. I called mine Backwater but I could have better called it … Read the rest
Innovyze InfoSewer versus InfoSWMM versus ICM
InfoSewer versus InfoSWMM versus ICM
A short comparison of the features in InfoSWMM, ICM and InfoSewer. Many of the same rows apply to, InfoSWMM SA, InfoSewer SA and H2OMap Sewer.
| Feature Class | Feature | InfoSewer | InfoSWMM | ICM | |
| Base Functionality |
Conservative Solution as an option |
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| Public Domain engine | |||||
| Calibrate model to flow | |||||
Innovyze Application Manager for Switching Between InfoSewer and InfoSWMM
Innovyze Application Manager for Switching Between InfoSewer and InfoSWMM
The Innovyze Application Manager, shown below, may be invoked or inactivated from the Toolbars command under the View menu of ArcMap or by right clicking on any part of InfoSWMM/ArcMap user interface other than the InfoSWMM Drawing Area. Also, the … Read the rest
InfoSWMM and InfoSewer from Innovyze both are Extensions inside of Arc Map (versions 10 to 10.6 and counting)
InfoSWMM and InfoSewer from Innovyze both are Extensions inside of Arc Map (versions 10 to 10.6 and counting). As Innovyze Arc GIS products they (and InfoWater) share a common menu structure: Project, Edit, View, Exchange, Scenario, Tools, Utilities, Applications and Help. InfoSewer only has one Application, InfoSewer Load Allocator, whereas … Read the rest
Utilities Menu in InfoSewer
Utilities Menu in InfoSewer
Descriptions of All Utilities Menu commands in InfoSewer.
- Locate - The Locate command is used to find a node/pipe/element by ID within an InfoSewer project. This function is also available from the Model Explorer - Attribute Tab toolbar
. See: Locate - Change ID - The Change
InfoSewer Project Menu
InfoSWMM and InfoSewer from Innovyze both are Extensions inside of Arc Map (versions 10 to 10.6 and counting). As Innovyze Arc GIS products they (and InfoWater) share a common menu structure: Project, Edit, View, Exchange, Scenario, Tools, Utilities, Applications and Help. InfoSewer only has one Application, InfoSewer Load Allocator, whereas … Read the rest
