Basic recommendations
To make the most out of Qatium, we recommend you to:
- Upload all your operational assets and other network elements to gain more practical insights (most users upload pipes, pumps, control valves, tanks, supply sources, shut-off valves, hydrants, customer points, laterals, zones…).
- Set the network projection to ensure that its location on the map is accurate.
- Connect live data so that it closely reflects the latest state of the physical network.
- Set water quality parameters to make water treatment processes more efficient.
We know that sometimes there might be some information missing, so we try to create the most complete version of your network – even if you don’t have all the data available. Read this article to learn more about how Qatium works.
Supported file types
Depending on the data you have available, to upload, update or create a network in Qatium you can:
- Upload an EPANET input file (.inp)
- Upload your GIS data (GeoJSON and Shapefiles)
- Combine both .inp and GIS files to have the most complete network
These are the file types you can upload to Qatium:
| File type | Goal |
|---|---|
|
EPANET .inp |
To upload an already existing model to Qatium. |
|
GIS files .geojson .shp, .dbf and .prj (.cpg optional) |
To create a complete network in Qatium from different datasets, and to set its projection on the map. |
| .csv | For readings, mapping signals, thresholds and customer points. |
| .txt | To import controls (Simple Controls and Rule Base from Epanet). |
| .zip | To combine different datasets into one single file. |
⚠️ Important: We don't need .net, .cpg , .sbn, .sbx, .qmd, .xml, .tiff files to create your network in Qatium. If you upload some of those, we'll discard them. But if you find it useful and you'd like for us to support those files types, please let us know.
How to create an EPANET input file (.inp)
If you already have a hydraulic model, you just need to export the .inp file from the modeling tool of your choice.
Create a .inp file from EPANET
- Go to File in the top menu
- Select Export
- Choose Network
Create a .inp file from WaterGEMS
- Go to File in the top menu
- Select Export and then EPANET
- A text box about using element IDs might appear: choose No
Create a .inp file from InfoWater Pro
- Go to the Model Explorer
- Press Command Center
- Open the Exchange group
- Select Export EPANET
Create a .inp file from InfoWorks WS Pro
- Go to the explorer panel
- Use your mouse to right-click on the network you want to export
- Select Export, then EPANET V2
For more details you can visit: InfoWorks Pro Help - Exporting to EPANET
⚠️ Important: Before importing the resulting file into Qatium, make sure any information from the original model is missing.
How to prepare your GIS data
If you have GIS data to create your network in Qatium, just gather all your layers (Shapefiles and/or GeoJSONs) or zip them into a single folder.
If you do not have Shapefiles or GeoJSONs, you can use a software such as QGis, ArcGis or similar to export your data in the file types supported by Qatium.
⚠️ Important:
- For both .inp or GIS files, make sure you define the properties of your network elements according to our guides.
- Before uploading your files, please make sure all of the network elements are connected to a supply source or a tank.