This topic lists the additions and improvements incorporated in InfoWorks® WS Pro Version 2024.4 which were not available in previous versions.
Please note that this new version also includes various bug fixes that are described in detail in the Release Notes.
See Known Issues for a list of limitations that we are aware of.
Reserved Runs in the Cloud
While working in collaborative cloud databases, Runs can be flagged as Reserved to enable testing of model changes with protected control of iterations.
The following three features are included to enable this workflow:
Reserved Runs: Reserved objects
Runs and all version-controlled objects (e.g. Networks and Controls) can be reserved by a single user for editing. When a Run is reserved, the user is prompted to reserve any related Network and Controls if desired. Reserved objects can be viewed by other users, but edits are only allowed by the person that reserved the object. The reserved status is indicated by an orange outline on the icon, while title bars and properties windows show the username of the person that reserved the object.
Reserved Runs: Simulating with the latest changes
Reserved Runs can use the latest uncommitted changes to the Network and/or Controls to allow testing simulations prior to committing changes to the database. When in use, the Network and Controls objects in the Run window will indicate "latest version" rather than specifying an explicit version number. In addition, the icon will indicate when uncommitted changes are present
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Reserved Runs: Streamlined Re-Run workflow
Reserved Runs support easy re-runs with the latest changes to support simple iterative testing of model edits. Right-click on a Reserved Run to re-run with the latest changes. While doing so, you can choose whether to commit your latest changes in the process, or use the latest changes without committing.
Reserved Runs: Local simulations
Reserved Runs enable a checkbox option to Run Locally. Depending on model size, network connection, and local hardware, running simulations locally can be faster. This option is possible for reserved runs in which results do not need to be uploaded to the cloud.
Live Data Feed support extended throughout software
Previously, only Live Data Points could be used to link sensor data to Controls for comparison plots, control profiles, and demand area analysis. This meant that any data brought in as Live Data Feed had to be copied over to a Live Data Point. Now, Live Data Feeds can be used directly in the same drop-down menus where Live Data Points are used to reduce redundancy. In addition, the tabs have been rearranged in the Live Data Configuration window to better match the new workflow.
Property Editor for Live Data Configuration
The Properties window can now be used to edit rows of data in the Live Data Configuration. This simplifies the creation and editing of data connections and feeds as the Property window automatically hides unnecessary fields based on context.
Directly graph Live Data Feeds
Live Data Feeds now support previewing data through the graph window to simplify visualizing and testing live data.
Calibration runs in the Cloud
Calibration is now an available Run Type while working within cloud-hosted databases. Calibration runs can improve a model's headloss behavior to better match pressure comparisons with available sensor data by recommending new friction factors on pipes. Learn more about Calibration simulations here.