Flood Modeller 7.3 Is Here: Bridge Modelling, Simulation Building & Reporting

It’s official, Flood Modeller 7.3 has landed and there are plenty of new features and enhancements to be excited about! For a detailed overview of what's new, view the release notes.

We’ve dived into the integrated bridge unit, simulation builder and report builder in our previous articles so please take a look at these if you would like more in depth information on each feature individually.

Here is a brief overview of each key feature...

Key features in Flood Modeller 7.3

1. Faster and More Intuitive Bridge Modelling

   
   

   Bridges are complex structures that can significantly impact flood risk and they comprise multiple components, including decks, openings and relief culverts. The new integrated bridge unit unifies all hydraulic components into a single unit, streamlining structure setup in Flood Modeller with fewer clicks and better integration.

   
   

   

   
   
   
   

2. Error-Suppressing Simulations

   
   

   Until now, each Hydrology+ simulation needed to be defined individually by creating a separate 1D river simulation. The Simulation Builder in Flood Modeller 7.3 has been considerably enhanced to enable you to create all your simulations in a single, quick and efficient process.

   
   

   

   
   
   
   

3. Automated Report Building

   
   

   Report Builder has been introduced to Flood Modeller 7.3, a tool which extracts key model data from your project and can be inserted directly into reports, saving significant time and improving quality. It has been introduced at first into Hydrology+, providing the outputs needed to populate hydrology reports in a clear and consistent way.

   
   

   

   
   
   
   

Common Questions

Before we went live with the update, we asked for your Flood Modeller 7.3 questions and you responded... Here are some of the most commonly asked questions along with the all-important answers…

How do I update, and what are the costs involved?

To update your Flood Modeller licence, you can head to the bottom of this article and download the latest version of the software. If you're an existing customer, with a valid support and maintenance contract, there is no additional cost for any of the new features in Flood Modeller 7.3.

Is it worth it for me to update?

Yes! Flood Modeller 7.3 is definitely worth the update. The new powerful features streamline your modelling, saving you valuable time. Additionally, using the latest version of Flood Modeller ensures your software continues to be supported by our dedicated team, and remains compatible with the wide-range of integrations it has on offer.

When will the next update arrive?

We can expect to see the next Flood Modeller update (version 8.0) arriving before the end of 2025, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements and news.

Can I revert back to an older version if required?

Yes, if you're already using Flood Modeller 6.0 or later, you have the freedom to upgrade to version 7.3 or downgrade to version 6.0 (or any version in between) as and when required.

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