The Model Group context menu provides access to commands for creating, managing, and using database items stored within a Model Group. The menu is accessed from the Explorer Window and contains actions related to network creation, input data, simulation runs, results, and related tools.
The commands available depend on the database type, system configuration, and the permissions of the current user.
To access the Model Group context menu:
The Model Group context menu is available in both InfoWorks ICM and SWMM databases. The set of available commands may differ between environments.
The Model Group context menu groups commands by function. Commands provide access to actions for creating new objects, managing input data, running simulations, analysing results, and working with model-level utilities.
The main functional areas are described below.
Creation and setup actions allow new top-level objects to be created within a Model Group.
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
| Network creation | Create new model networks | InfoWorks network, SWMM network |
| Shared objects | Create shared database objects | Workspace, GeoExplorer |
| Templates | Create reusable templates | Digitisaiton templates |
These actions define the structure of models and shared resources stored in the database.
Input actions provide access to data objects used to define boundary conditions and time-varying inputs for simulations.
| Input type | Applies to | Description |
| InfoWorks inputs | InfoWorks ICM | Input datasets used by InfoWorks ICM models |
| SWMM inputs | SWMM | Input datasets used by SWMM models |
Input objects are stored in the Model Group and can be applied to networks as required.
Run actions provide access to commands for executing simulations and analyses using networks and input data stored in the Model Group.
| Action | Purpose | Output |
| Run Simulations | Execute hydraulic and hydrological simulations | Simulation results |
| PDM Calibration | Calibrate PDM parameters using observed data | Calibration results and graphs |
| Risk analysis runs | Assess flood risk and calculate damage values | Risk analysis results |
| Results selector | Control which result attributes are generated by a run | Filtered simulation results |
Run actions operate on networks and associated input data contained within the Model Group.
Results tools provide access to commands for analysing and presenting simulation outputs.
| Tool type | Purpose | Output |
| Custom graph | Visualise simulation results | Graphs |
| Custom report | Generate structured outputs | Reports |
| Episode collection | Group and manage events | Event collections |
| Statistics template | Perform statistical analysis | Statistical results |
| Results analysis | Analyse simulation results | Result views |
Results tools operate on simulation outputs and do not modify networks or input data.
Utility actions support validation, querying, and advanced interaction with model data.
| Utility type | Typical use | Notes |
| Engineering validation | Validate model data | Identifies errors and warnings |
| Queries and lists | Select and filter objects | Stored queries and lists |
| Ruby script | Automate tasks | Runs user-defined Ruby scripts |
These tools support model management and advanced workflows.
UPM actions provide access to items required for river impact assessment.
| Item type | Purpose |
| UPM Threshold | Define pollutant thresholds for river impact assessment |
| UPM River Data | Define river characteristics and pollutant inflows |
UPM items are stored in the Model Group and are used by river impact assessment workflows. Availability depends on licensing.
Network Design actions provide access to tools used to support network design workflows.
| Item type | Purpose |
| IDF curve | Define rainfall intensity-duration-frequency relationships |
| Design constraints | Specify design limits and constraints |
| Pipe network catalog | Define available pipe components |
The Model Group context menu provides access to actions that apply at the Model Group level. Actions that apply to individual database items are available from the context menus of those items.
The Model Group context menu complements actions available from the main menus and toolbars.
The commands displayed in the Model Group context menu depend on:
Some commands may be unavailable if they are not applicable in the current context.