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The next evolution of DRAINS is coming. Sneak Peek 

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DRAINS:

The
Future
Next Evolution

Modern UI & Streamlined Workflows

Dynamic Visualisations & Reports

Powerful & Robust DRAINS Engine

Flexible Model & Data Exchange

Discover
Desktop monitor with DRAINS screenshot

Our Mission

To reimagine water modelling from the ground up by creating a more adaptable and future-proof platform, backed by the deep knowledge of our specialist team and leveraging the strengths of past successful products.

Building the Foundations

In the last two years, Watercom has strategically built a team of leading industry experts who bring together decades of experience in the development, delivery and support of other well-known water modelling products including XPRAFTS, XPSTORM, XP2D, XPSWMM, and eWater MUSIC.

We have also been actively collaborating with leading software vendors to ensure seamless model interoperability across the industry’s diverse products and services.

Today, we're excited to share a preview of this mission taking shape: our next-generation water modelling platform, currently in development.

Take a Peek

Typical drainage model with layer management and streamlined model-building workflow using in-built tables and a property sheet (work-in-progress).

Modern UI & Streamlined Workflows

  • Overhauled User Interface for intuitive workflows
  • Layer Management for easy interaction with modelling elements
  • In-built Tables, filtering and custom equations

Integrated Water Modelling

  • Small and large-scale modelling, from single lots to river basin catchment planning
  • Quantity and Water Quality modelling
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)
Typical Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) model with enhanced visualisation (work-in-progress).
Dynamic visualisations for model elements based on data and results (work-in-progress).

Visualisations & Reports

  • Powerful reporting using tables, charts and statistics
  • Graphical encoding and spatial reporting based on user-defined, fully customisable static model data and results
  • Dynamic long-section, plan and profile viewing

Advanced Modelling

  • Improved and extended DRAINS engine
  • Dynamic Wave Hydraulic Solver with variable time step
  • Powerful, customisable function manager with Real Time Control (RTC)
  • Dynamic 1D-2D integrated modelling
  • Extensive hydrology methods to support catchment and land use modelling
1D-2D integrated model building capability (work-in-progress).
Enhanced time series charting, showing multiple variables and axes with dynamic units and statistical analytics (work-in-progress).

Flexible Model & Data Exchange

  • Robust model interoperability
  • Seamless data exchange across various applications
  • Integrates with Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

… and much more to come. Stay tuned.

Commitment to our Users

We’re dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for our valued DRAINS community. All existing customers with active maintenance or subscription plans will receive access to this next evolution as part of their current agreement. This approach allows us to continue delivering the reliable DRAINS experience you depend on while developing enhanced capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.

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