KYnetic the New Graphical User Interface (GUI)

We then made the more modern KYnetic Interface available in 2012: this interface is organized around menu buttons, which aids international users. Also, the new interface contained many features not offered in the Classic Interface, listed below, the most notable of which is an expanded Group Edit Feature: This allows users to select groups of nodes or pipes based on either input or output data. This is extremely useful during data entry and model editing, but is also useful when viewing analytical output and when troubleshooting (users can select all nodes whose pressure is under 0 psi, or all nodes whose elevation equals 0 feet, for instance). While the Classic Interface will continue to be available, future development will focus on the KYnetic Interface. Users can switch back and forth between the two interfaces as needed without loss of model data.

For information on the latest modification to the KYnetic Interface called the KYnetic Ribbon, click on this link: KYnetic Ribbon webpage.

• Import and export files to and from Google Earth.

Read more about the Google Import and Export feature.

• The path of the flow emanating from the select node over time is animated.

Read more about the Travel Time/Path feature.

• The travel distance from any node to all other nodes in the system is displayed. The distance may be shown using contours and labels.

Read more about the Travel Distance feature.

• Connects disconnected pipes. If pipes cross but are not connected, this feature will add a junction node at the connection point.

Read more about the Connect Crisscross Pipes feature.

• Generates a change pattern for a selected group of nodes in which each on/off combination is included.

Read more about the Generate Change Pattern feature.

• Create detailed PowerPoint, Word and HTML reports within the KYnetic interface. Add maps, images, videos, tables and graphs for dynamic presentations.  The Presentation Generator feature is only compatible with MS Office 2007 and later.

Read more about the Presentation Generator feature.

• A simplified guidance tool for optimal placement of sensors in small- and medium-sized water distribution networks.

Read more about the Optimal Water Quality Sensor Placement Tool

• Instead of text bars and tabs, menus and subscreens are accessed using graphical icons. In many cases this reduces the number of clicks and more intuitively organizes the associated inputs. Some menu customization is available.

• Options for control of the map window significantly increase map work area.

• Input fields and functions associated with pipes and nodes all appear in a single location, the Node or Pipe Info Window –  all necessary information is organized and contained in one straightforward table within the window.

• Info Window(s) displayed on the map screen.
• Sizable Info Window(s) displayed on the map screen.
• Info Window(s) displayed outside of the map screen.
• Pipe and Node Info Window(s) can be displayed simultaneously.
• No Info Window(s) displayed.

• All data associated with pipes and nodes may be group-edited and labeled.

• Label options include label description, units, and multiple labels.

• Zooming – Mouse wheel zooms in and out, no activation required.
• Panning –  With the mouse, click and drag the map, no activation required.

• In the Node and Pipe Info Windows, group selection and editing are accomplished by simply clicking the row heading of the data item to be edited.

• Select an area by drawing free form.

• Optional map functions can be added to the left toolbar.
• Optional comprehensive secondary toolbar.
• Optional quick profile and quick analysis buttons can be added to the top toolbar.

• Add URL links to nodes.

• Hints are available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

• Layout Mode (layout and editing).
• Group Selection (box or polygon).
• Add Text Labels.
• Zoom.

• Time Analysis – select the time by using the drop down menu or the slider.
• Case – for models with multiple (steady-state) cases or scenarios.
• Results, contours, and emphasis can be animated with the control buttons.
• Two sets of results may be displayed simultaneously on a single graph. The two parameters to be graphed are set using the selector tool.
• Improved map animation for multiple scenario, Extended Period, and Surge simulations.
• Node Results Table can display multiple pipe parameters (flow, velocity, loss, loss/1000 map units) instead of only one.

• The valves to close in order to isolate the intrusion.
• The volume of piping impacted by the intrusion.
• The volume of piping which has been isolated by the closure of valves to contain the intrusion.
• The number of customers impacted.
• The total demand.
• Locates the lowest hydrant to drain the impacted zone.
• List of impacted pipes.

Read more about the Intrusion Calculator

• Automatic contour/emphasis range options (high, low, all times/cases).
• Automatic color palettes (weather map, pastel, primary).

Read more about KYnetic Contours.

• Time bar slider – this feature allows the user to quickly see analysis results by sliding forward and backward in time.
• One-click animated AVI file creation.