TRIPLOT is used for the presentation and visualisation of input parameters and results of simulations. Once loaded TRIPLOT can be used to edit, analyse (substract, multiply, etc.) and process the parameters which can be saved to parameter files or can be exported to a GIS (shape file format). TRIPLOT is also capable of carrying out interactive pathline calculations directly showing the results of the calculation.

To visualise input parameters and model results TRIPLOT is normally launched from the GUI TRISHELL. The TRISHELL then automatically loads the necessary files (grid, parameters, etc) into TRIPLOT. TRIPLOT can also be used as a seperate program.

Visualization of results, parameters and the inspector

TRIPLOT has multiple ways to visualise parameters and model results. One can choose to classify, draw (or fill) contour lines in a map or cross-sectional view. It is even possible to shade a contoured or classified parameter to enhance differences in values. Independent node/cell values are shown by use of the "inspector" or as a label next to each node/cell (view picture).

Background maps

Presentation and visualisation of results can be enhanced by loading GIS maps or maps created with DIGEDIT as background maps. TRIPLOT can in fact import background maps of various formats, such as jpg, tiff, gif and GIS type files of shape format and even comma delimited file format (csv).

Tables

Values of parameters loaded into TRIPLOT can also be shown in a table. This table, or part of it, can easily be copied to a spreadsheet like Excel. A similar table can also be made from a cross-sectional view. In that case paramater values are selected at equal distances along the cross-sectional line (view picture).

Calibration results

It is easy to compare calculated with observed heads at any observation point in the model domain. By creating a file containing the collected data triwaco automatically calculates the deviations, saving the results in a separate file. These results can be graphically displayed using TRIPLOT, for the entire model or for a separate layer. The user can then alter parameter values based on the given deviations.

Time series graph

Transient results and parameters can be visualized in so called time series graphs. One may also load observations to be plotted in the graph as well. Each parameter can be displayed according to the specifications of the user.

Animation

It is now possible to create animated transient results, parameters and vector fields and much more. There are several advanced options to create user specified animations. For instance the inspector and timeseries can be included into the animation. An animation can be saved to a standard avi file format which can be played in a powerpoint presentation or mediaplayer (view animation).

Interactive pathline calculations

TRIPLOT is capable of carrying out interactive pathline calculations with TRACE directly showing the results onscreen. Pathlines and velocity fields can be created in both planar and cross-sectional view. The calculated results can be saved to a file for later use or for comparison with scenario calculations. For transient calculations the change of the velocity field through time can be animated.

Saving and exporting presentations

Presentations made with TRIPLOT can be saved in a seperate file which contains all information of the loaded parameters with their settings. In this way the presentation can easily be accessed for later use. It is also possible to save any result or changed parameter to a Triwaco parameter file. Maps from a presentation can be exported to a GIS (ArcView/GIS shape format), several graphical formats (dxf-format or bitmaps) or directly to a printer or plotter.