The DRAINS Viewer

The DRAINS Viewer

The free viewer allows anyone to open DRAINS files and inspect the model structure and inputs.  If a DRAINS .drn file contains stored results, these can also be viewed, and exported to spreadsheets. The Viewer operates in the same way as DRAINS, but does not allow models to be altered or run.

The purpose of the Viewer is to make checking or reviewing of DRAINS models easier, either within an organisation, or between organisations such as a consultant preparing a model and a Council reviewing this. The Viewer can be freely distributed by DRAINS users to other organisations.

Please click here for information on installing and using the Viewer.

The Viewer will need to be periodically updated when the DRAINS .drn format alters, otherwise it will not be able to view files created with the latest version of DRAINS. Contact Watercom for a copy of the DRAINS Viewer via email on info@watercom.com.au.

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