Graphical symbols are used to represent network elements such as pipes, junction nodes, pumps, control valves, tanks, and reservoirs. MIKE NET allows you, at any time, to interactively add, insert, delete, or move any network component, automatically updating the modeling database. For example, selecting and moving a node automatically moves all connected pipes, valves, and pumps. A network model can be created interactively by pointing and clicking, directly read-in from a GIS, specified manually by manual data entry, or by importing an existing network model. The graphical representation of the model can be output at any drawing scale.
Pipes can be curvilinear and lengths automatically computed.
Scanned TIFF or BMP aerial images and maps, Mr. SID high-resolution ortho photos, and DXF maps of streets, parcels, and buildings can be displayed as a background image, allowing the user to quickly digitize a network model, confirm the network layout, or simply enhance the outputted modeling results. Moreover, the Network Element Inspector allows the user to point and click on any network node, pipe, pump, valve, tank, or reservoir from the horizontal plan view to quickly determine the defined input data and output modeling results. This water distribution model consists of multiple water sources and 5 pressure zones. Some of these pressure zones are interconnected and exchange water. Initially, this distribution system had no pressure zones, but with subsequent analysis 5 pressure zones were added to maintain water pressure throughout the system.