I am pleased to announce that an English version of the installation and configuration documentation, as well as a description of the underlying method, is now available. The translated documents are linked in the documentation section of the website.
Category: HowTo
SplashTool workflow video series
A complete video series on the analysis workflow with SplashTool and QGIS is now available on YouTube (external link to YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_2MTn50hQ&list=PLCSXrCi6NOk34p4EvFC1tO-tbCEA92S_8 The videos demonstrate all steps of a heavy rain analysis—from building the digital terrain model (DTM) to precipitation inputs to visualizing the results.Beginners get a structured overview, while advanced users discover useful tips… Continue reading SplashTool workflow video series
Nodata values in input GEOTIF files
With the release of SplashTool 3.1, the processing of null values (NoData values) in GeoTif files has changed. GeoTif files are the standard input and output format of SplashTool for raster-based analysis. But what are NoData values, and why do we need them at all? Why Null Values? Typically, we analyze natural catchments or areas… Continue reading Nodata values in input GEOTIF files
Symbology of flow direction in SplashTool 3.0
Starting with version 3.0, SplashTool now generates flow arrows. These are exported as point shapefiles with user-specified thinning levels. The flow direction is recorded in the “FlowDir” attribute column using geographic rotation, where 0 degrees indicates north, and the degrees are measured clockwise. This article guides you through visualizing flow arrows in QGIS and ArcGIS.… Continue reading Symbology of flow direction in SplashTool 3.0