How to create a Rain area - Revision history

Frank@tygron.nl at 13:42, 8 July 2026

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	The first number indicates time, the second number the amount of rain in mm. During import, you are prompted to specify the unit of time (seconds, minutes, days), and whether the separator is a comma or a semicolon.		The first number indicates time, the second number the amount of rain in meters. During import, you are prompted to specify the unit of time (seconds, minutes, days), and whether the separator is a comma or a semicolon.
	*It is possible to eventually create a dynamic rainfall situation using multiple rain areas:		*It is possible to eventually create a dynamic rainfall situation using multiple rain areas:
	[[File:Wateroverlay_rainfall_areas_dynamic.gif\|left\|frame\|Dynamic rainfall defined by 101 different rain areas, which is shown in the mini-map halfway the animation. Animation is showing the [[Last rain result type (Water Overlay)\|last rain result]]]]{{clear}}		[[File:Wateroverlay_rainfall_areas_dynamic.gif\|left\|frame\|Dynamic rainfall defined by 101 different rain areas, which is shown in the mini-map halfway the animation. Animation is showing the [[Last rain result type (Water Overlay)\|last rain result]]]]{{clear}}

Maxim@tygron.com at 14:30, 7 July 2026

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	* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.		* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.
	* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], although importing data is recommended for better efficiency.		* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], although using the Water Overlay Wizard or importing data is recommended for better efficiency.
	* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:		* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:
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Maxim@tygron.com at 14:29, 7 July 2026

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	* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.		* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.
	* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], ~~but this~~ is ~~discouraged due to cumbersome value magnitudes and the need to configure areas individually~~.		* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], although importing data is recommended for better efficiency.
	* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:		* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:
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Frank@tygron.nl at 12:00, 7 July 2026

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	When using the [[Water Overlay]], you can add one or more [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain areas]] to define specific amounts of rainfall for different regions of the Project area.		When using the [[Water Overlay]], you can add one or more [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain areas]] to define specific amounts of rainfall for different regions of the Project area.
	~~Reason: Highly repetitive and verbose phrasing.~~

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	* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.		* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.
	* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], but this is discouraged due to cumbersome value magnitudes and the need to configure areas individually.		* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], but this is discouraged due to cumbersome value magnitudes and the need to configure areas individually.
	~~Reason: Severely awkward, overly long sentence with clumsy phrasing.~~
	* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:		* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:
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Frank@tygron.nl at 11:59, 7 July 2026

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	\| In the step to override rain with areas, select the [[Area]] you created or imported.		\| In the step to override rain with areas, select the [[Area]] you created or imported.
	\| To set a constant amount of rainfall for the entire simulation period, select "Fixed" and enter the total value for the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]].		\| To set a constant amount of rainfall for the entire simulation period, select "Fixed" and enter the total value for the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]].
	~~Reason: Extremely repetitive use of "amount of rainfall" and "Rain area".~~
	\| To set varying rainfall intensity over time, select "dynamic" and [[How to import a time sequence with a CSV\|import a CSV]] to define the values.		\| To set varying rainfall intensity over time, select "dynamic" and [[How to import a time sequence with a CSV\|import a CSV]] to define the values.
	~~Reason: Verbose and redundant explanation of what "varying amount" means.~~
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Frank@tygron.nl at 11:31, 7 July 2026

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	When using the [[Water Overlay]] ~~to perform rain calculations~~, ~~it may be desirable to define~~ one or more ~~specific regions of the Project area in which the amount of rainfall differs from another. To configure this, a~~ [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain ~~area~~]] ~~can be added~~ to define a specific ~~amount~~ of rainfall ~~in a specific region~~ of the Project area.		When using the [[Water Overlay]], you can add one or more [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain areas]] to define specific amounts of rainfall for different regions of the Project area.
			Reason: Highly repetitive and verbose phrasing.

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	\| Ensure in the step regarding [[Weather]], that the [[Limit rain (Water Overlay)\|rain mode]] is set to allow [[Area]]s to override the [[Weather]]'s [[Weather rain m (Water Overlay)\|Rain]].		\| Ensure in the step regarding [[Weather]], that the [[Limit rain (Water Overlay)\|rain mode]] is set to allow [[Area]]s to override the [[Weather]]'s [[Weather rain m (Water Overlay)\|Rain]].
	\| In the step to override rain with areas, select the [[Area]] you created or imported.		\| In the step to override rain with areas, select the [[Area]] you created or imported.
	\| To set a ~~single~~ amount of rainfall ~~which should fall in the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]] across~~ the entire simulation period, select "Fixed" and enter the ~~amount of rainfall to fall in~~ total in the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]].		\| To set a constant amount of rainfall for the entire simulation period, select "Fixed" and enter the total value for the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]].
	\| To set a varying ~~amount of~~ rainfall~~, so that during the simulation the amount or~~ intensity ~~of rain varies in the [[Rain area (Water Overlay)\|Rain area]]~~, select "dynamic", and [[How to import a time sequence with a CSV\|import a CSV to define the ~~exact amounts~~ of ~~rainfall]]~~.		Reason: Extremely repetitive use of "amount of rainfall" and "Rain area".
			\| To set varying rainfall intensity over time, select "dynamic" and [[How to import a time sequence with a CSV\|import a CSV]] to define the values.
			Reason: Verbose and redundant explanation of what "varying amount" means.
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	* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.		* When importing one or more [[Area]]s, the imported data can have [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] Attributes predefined, skipping the need to configure or load in individual time sequences per [[Area]] afterwards. The array should consist of a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be pairs of values indicating times in seconds and amounts of rainfall in meters.
	* ~~It is also possible to configure the~~ [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] manually ~~as an array of values~~ via the [[Editor]], but this is ~~not recommended because the values (in seconds~~ and ~~meters) are not~~ the ~~same magnitude as is natural for working~~ with ~~rainfall use cases, and would still require configuring each Area one by one if multiple exist~~.		* The [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]] can be configured manually via the [[Editor]], but this is discouraged due to cumbersome value magnitudes and the need to configure areas individually.
			Reason: Severely awkward, overly long sentence with clumsy phrasing.
	* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:		* A CSV for dynamic rainfall defines a time sequence({{Time sequence end}}), and should be structured as follows:
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Frank@tygron.nl at 14:36, 29 May 2026

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	* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]
	* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]
			* [[Limit rain (Water Overlay)]]
	\|api=*[[Api session event editor area add]]		\|api=*[[Api session event editor area add]]
			*[[Api session event editor area add polygons]]
			*[[Api session event editor area import]]
	*[[Api session event editor area set attribute]]		*[[Api session event editor area set attribute]]
	*[[Api session event editor overlay set key value]]		*[[Api session event editor overlay set key value]]
	*[[Api session event editor overlay set ~~key value~~]]		*[[Api session event editor overlay set attribute]]
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Frank@tygron.nl at 14:28, 29 May 2026

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	* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]
	* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]
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Frank@tygron.nl at 14:28, 29 May 2026

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	* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain area (Water Overlay)]]
	* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]		* [[Rain m (Water Overlay)]]
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Frank@tygron.nl at 13:36, 6 March 2026

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	\| Either [[How to ~~create~~ an Area\|draw a new Area]], or [[Import Geo data\|import an area]].		\| Either [[How to add an Area\|draw a new Area]], or [[Import Geo data\|import an area]].
	\| Ensure the new [[Area]] has a [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]]. Its value is not yet important.		\| Ensure the new [[Area]] has a [[Rain m (Water Overlay)\|RAIN_M]] [[Attribute]]. Its value is not yet important.
	\| Open the [[Water Overlay Wizard]].		\| Open the [[Water Overlay Wizard]].