You can create a new network in Qatium by uploading your existing hydraulic model as an EPANET input file (.inp) or just your GIS data – and we’ll create the model for you. You can also combine both .inp and GIS files to have the most complete network.
Upload options
Regardless of the type of files you have, there are 2 ways to upload them: use the Upload buttons in the workspace or directly drag & drop your files into the platform.
Upload step-by-step
As you will see below, uploading a network is a simple two-step process. If you're having issues with your import, please contact us; our support team will be happy to assist.
EPANET (.inp) file
If you already have a hydraulic model, you can simply import the EPANET input file (.inp) into Qatium. Here’s how:
- Select your file
- Drag & drop it into the interface
Download the .inp file example in the additional resources for a demo of the data to include.
- Please note that you can only upload one single .inp file at a time. Otherwise, we’ll process the first one and ignore the rest.
- If your network doesn’t include a projection, Q will prompt you to select the most accurate one among various candidates.
Learn more about projections in this article.
GIS files
If you don’t have a hydraulic model yet, Q will help you create one from your GIS data.
- Select or zip all your layers (Shapefiles or GeoJSONs)
- Drag & drop them into the interface
Download the GIS template in the additional resources for a demo of the data to include.
- For each layer, all Shapefiles should be uploaded at the same time, using the same filename and corresponding file extension.
- For the upload to be successful, the following Shapefiles are mandatory: .shp, .shx, .dbf and .prj.
EPANET (.inp) and GIS combined
You can also upload both an .inp and GIS files at the same time:
- Zip your files in a single folder
- Drag & drop it into the interface.
You can repeat the steps above to create as many networks as you wish (from your workspace).
Upload completed
Whichever upload option you choose, once the import process is completed, your new network will open up automatically.
Q, our digital assistant, will welcome you, bring you up to speed on the import process and recommend options for your next steps.
As easy as that, you’re now ready to work with your network.
However, if you want to make the most of it, we have some recommendations for you.
Learn more about them in this section.
In the meantime, here are some simple actions for you to get familiar with your new network(s):
- If your networks don't fit on a single page, use the page selector
to move to the next/previous page, or type the network’s name in the search bar and we’ll find it for you.
- If you have more than one network, you can sort them using the network sorting options
, or directly find the one you need using the search bar.
As a network Owner, there're a few more things you can do to manage your network.
Learn more about them in this article.