Using ModelBuilder to Transfer Existing Data

ModelBuilder lets you use your existing GIS asset to construct a new WaterCAD 2024 model or update an existing WaterCAD 2024 model. ModelBuilder supports a wide variety of data formats, from simple databases (such as Access and DBase), spreadsheets (such as Excel), GIS data (such as shape files), Bentley Map data, to high end data stores (such as Oracle, and SQL Server), and more.

Using ModelBuilder, you map the tables and fields contained within your data source to element types and attributes in your WaterCAD 2024 model. The result is that a WaterCAD 2024 model is created. ModelBuilder can be used in any of the WaterCAD 2024 platforms - Stand-Alone, MicroStation mode, AutoCAD mode, or ArcGIS mode.

Note: ModelBuilder lets you bring a wide range of data into your model. However, some data is better suited to the use of the more specialized WaterCAD 2024 modules. For instance, LoadBuilder offers many powerful options for incorporating loading data into your model.

ModelBuilder is the first tool you will use when constructing a model from GIS data. The steps that you take at the outset will impact how the rest of the process goes. Take the time now to ensure that this process goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible:

Preparing to Use ModelBuilder

ModelBuilder Connections Manager

ModelBuilder Wizard

Reviewing Your Results

Multi-select Data Source Types

ModelBuilder Warnings and Error Messages

ESRI ArcGIS Geodatabase Support

Specifying Network Connectivity in ModelBuilder

GIS-IDs

Specifying a SQL WHERE clause in ModelBuilder

Modelbuilder Import Procedures

Oracle as a Data Source for ModelBuilder

Using ModelBuilder Snapshots to Update Models for Model Maintenance

ModelBuilder Batch Import

Parent topic: WaterCAD 2024 Help