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When working on large, multi-phase projects in InfoDrainage, it is common practice to model each development phase in different InfoDrainage phases. However, challenges arise when runoff from one phase discharges into another. Currently, users must manually extract the outflow hydrograph from one phase and input it as an inflow hydrograph in the next phase. This approach has several limitations:
Single-Event Restriction: The transferred hydrograph does not support multiple storm events, requiring users to input each event separately, which increases the risk of errors and inconsistencies.
Manual Workflow: The process of exporting, formatting, and re-importing hydrographs is time-consuming and prone to data loss or inaccuracies.
Lack of Dynamic Interaction: Changes to upstream phases do not automatically update downstream phases, leading to inefficiencies in model iterations and scenario analysis.
Introduce a Multi-Phase Model Integration feature that enables InfoDrainage users to seamlessly connect multiple phases of a project while preserving dynamic hydrologic interactions. Key functionalities could include:
Automated Hydrograph Linking: Allow users to designate an outflow from one phase as a direct inflow to another phase without manual export/import steps.
Multi-Event Support: Ensure that the transferred hydrograph can retain and apply multiple storm events to downstream phases.
Dynamic Updates: Enable automatic recalculation of downstream phases when upstream phases are modified, maintaining consistency across the project.
User-Defined Phase Connections: Provide a graphical interface or table where users can map out and visualize phase interactions.
