01 · Introduction

WatDis Studio is a designer and simulator for pressurized water networks. It combines an interactive canvas, analysis panels, and in-house plus EPANET-compatible solvers. It is aimed at junior engineers and technicians who know flow, pressure, and losses, but need a guided, clear workflow.

Typical flow

1. Open or create a network project.
2. Review basic data (nodes, pipes, sources).
3. Choose the calculation method.
4. Run the simulation.
5. View the color map (pressures/velocities).
6. Review tables and export results.

Design philosophy

• Clear UI: task-based side panel and simple top bar.
• Transparency: show which solver is active and why.
• Visual first: color maps and quick tables to validate.
• Compatibility: import/export standard formats (EPANET/JSON).

Recent updates (January 2026)

• EPS Profile panel with time-series charts for nodes/pipes.
• Multi-selection table with filters, sorting, summaries, and CSV export.
• Configurable labels (size, mode, offsets) and flow-direction arrows.
• Georeferenced backgrounds: image and MapTiler with move/scale/rotate controls.

What this guide covers

• Basic concepts and how to navigate the interface.
• Step-by-step simulation and result analysis.
• Practical examples and common issue resolution.