Did the model layout representation change from schematic to scaled?
Yes – the elements of your detention pond model can now be drawn to scale. In previous versions of Pondpack, the network layout was a schematic, with nodes and links defining connectivity only. For example, catchments and ponds are now drawn as polygons and Pondpack V8i computes the area of the polygon based on its shape and size. The length of a conduit is based on the distance between its end nodes. Note however that you can override these scaled areas and lengths with user defined lengths if you’d like, irrespective of the length/size seen in the drawing pane. You can also place a background such as a DXF or shapefile, using View > background layers. This can be helpful so that you lay your elements out in the correct scale by tracing over the background.
