Developing a flow path and its profile view

Step-by-step:

Flow paths are useful for two reasons: they provide a connectivity check to ensure that two locations are hydraulically joined, and they allow profile views (long sections) to be created.

1. In the Tree View, right-click Flow Paths and select Add.
   
2. Notice that the cursor changes to a square with four points on each side.
   
3. Hover the cursor over a junction element, such as the first manhole. It changes color to indicate that a selection can be made.
4. Click the first manhole.
   
5. Move the cursor down to the last manhole, Manhole (7), and select it.

• All the manholes and pipes turn color, to indicate that they are connected.
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• NOTE: You can also verify that the flow path arrows between each junction are pointing in the correct direction.
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6. Notice in the Tree View, under Flow Paths, a new flow path has been created and is named “Flow Path” by default.
   
7. Right-click Flow Path and select Rename.
8. In the type box, name it “Flow1”.
9. Right-click Flow1 and select Show Profile.
   
10. In the Profile – Flow1 dialog box, review the new profile view.
    
11. Close the Profile View.
12. Save the model.