Think Blue, Count Two SWMM's in ICM InfoWorks and SWMM Networks

Some SWMM in an InfoWorks Network and Complete SWMM in an ICM SWMM Network

ICM InfoWorks incorporates various runoff and loading function models from both SWMM4 and SWMM5. These include SWMM4 features like Runoff, Horton, Green Ampt, RDII, and Snowmelt, alongside SWMM5 advancements such as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), Water Quality (WQ) Buildup/Washoff, Horton Infiltration, RDII, and Curve Number (CN) Infiltration. Despite these SWMM incorporations, it's important to note that ICM InfoWorks does not utilize SWMM5's hydraulic components.

However, ICM has added ICM SWMM, which integrates all SWMM5 elements related to both hydrology and hydraulics, marking a significant advancement. Both ICM InfoWorks and ICM SWMM offer a consistent user experience (UX), utilizing the same Ruby scripting language, IWR output file format, SQL database structure, and a shared 2D modeling engine. ICM SWMM uses SWMM version 5.2.003 or 5.2.3 according to the EPA naming convention.

Furthermore, the engine powering ICM SWMM is an evolved version of the 2020 InfoSWMM engine, now known as OneSWMM. This engine is also employed in InfoDrainage, ensuring high compatibility. The use of the InfoSWMM engine significantly enhances the capability for importing and exporting files across SWMM5, PCSWMM, and InfoSWMM formats, ensuring excellent interoperability within these systems.

A big plus is interlocking SQL and Ruby for ICM InfoWorks and SWMM Networks. We have over 400 SQL and Ruby scripts on our GitHub now. You can find the GitHub on our very informative Technical Information Hub for ICM

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