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Welcome

Welcome to the official documentation of SWAT+ Toolbox!

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About this documentation.

This guide is designed to provide you with comprehensive information on how to install the software, understand its functionality, and troubleshoot common issues. Whether you are a new user looking to get started or an experienced user seeking to optimize your use of the toolbox, this documentation aims to support you every step of the way. From detailed installation instructions to explanations of key features and troubleshooting tips, you'll find everything you need to effectively use SWAT+ Toolbox.

If you get stuck on something and cannot find the necessary information, post your question in the SWAT+ Toolbox google group which you are encouraged to join.

What is SWAT+ Toolbox?

SWAT+ Toolbox is a free tool that allows the user to perform sensitivity analyses, calibration and more. The software has been written in C# and is available for the Windows operating system. We are still exploring how to bring this to Linux and Mac through .Net Core and the Avalonia xpf project.

There are built-in updates through which more features, functionalities and bug fixes will are delivered. Check for updates as soon as you install.

What is new in version 3.0?

New Features

  • Dark Theme: New visual theme option added
  • Project Recovery: Added functionality to attempt recovery of corrupted projects
  • Output Management: One-click clearing of output files
  • Enhanced Map Features:
  • Cleaner map functionalities in parameters and observations sections
  • Lazy loading of maps for improved stability and performance
  • CALSI Improvements: Added calibration simulation performance history and 95PPU
  • Improved regionalisation during calibration: Ability to lock parameters in automatic calibration for better regional calibration
  • Management Interface: Completely redesigned management layout for improved user experience
  • UI Enhancement: New navigation style to maximize screen real estate

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue with assigning same parameter to different regions with different values
  • Improved error handling when opening projects - prevents sudden closures and provides detailed error information

For Questions and discussions: https://groups.google.com/g/sptoolbox
For feedback and bug reports: celray.chawanda@tamu.edu