{"id":2757,"date":"2021-03-25T16:58:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T16:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=2757"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:55:18","slug":"download-sample-project-files","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/download-sample-project-files\/","title":{"rendered":"Download Sample Project Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below is a collection of sample project files that you can download and directly open in Hydrology Studio. This will give you better feel for what a completed project looks like. Many are associated with the step-by-step tutorials throughout this knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use, click on the link to download the <em>projectname.hys<\/em> file. Your browser typically saves these to your PC&#8217;s Downloads folder. Just Cut and Paste the file(s) into the folder where you keep your other project files. Then open in Hydrology Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/OpenProjectSmall.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/OpenProjectSmall.png 200w, https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/OpenProjectSmall-36x50.png 36w, https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/OpenProjectSmall-43x60.png 43w, https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/OpenProjectSmall-72x100.png 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert   hts-messages--withicon \"   >\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tYou must first launch Hydrology Studio; then Open the project just like you would any other project file.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Your First Watershed Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The same file that was used to demonstrate the tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/a-simple-watershed-model\/\">Building Your First Watershed Model<\/a>.&nbsp;A simple watershed model was constructed and consists of three drainage areas and an intermediate channel. Our task here is to develop the most downstream hydrograph which outfalls into a major lower horizontal channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/WatershedTutorial.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"WatershedTutorial.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watershed Tutorial Plus a Detention Pond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a project similar to Building Your First Watershed Model shown above but adds a detention pond at the bottom of the watershed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/WatershedTutorialPlusPond.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"WatershedTutorialPlusPond.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Pre- and Post Development Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to what was used to demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/my-first-pre-post-development-project\/\">My First Pre and Post-development Project<\/a>&nbsp;article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/SamplePrePost.hys\" download=\"SamplePrePost.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rational vs. NRCS vs. Modified Rational Methods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the project we used to compare these methods in this article, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/rational-method-vs-scs-method\/\">Rational vs. SCS Methods<\/a>. It&#8217;s based on a hypothetical ten-acre site in Atlanta Georgia that needs a pre and post-development study. You&#8217;ll see three different models and detention pond designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/Rational-vs-NRCS.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"Rational-vs-NRCS.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volumetric Detention Pond Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Project file demonstrates the concept of Volumetric Detention Pond Design. This procedure satisfies both peak release rate&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;volume restriction criteria. It requires minimal inputs and offers a fast and easy path to design success. Please read the associated article <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/volumetric-detention-pond-design\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/SampleVolumetricDetention.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"SampleVolumetricDetention.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detention Pond Design Using UG Chambers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This project demonstrates a simple pre and post development project using underground chambers, StormTech MC-3500&#8217;s. Please read the associated article <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/underground-chambers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/SampleUGChambers.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"SampleUGChambers.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Bioretention Pond Routing Using a Forebay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a basic sample of a two-pond model where an upper pond is used as an <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/bioretention-ponds\/\">exfiltration forebay<\/a> to contain 100 percent of the water quality volume, WQv. It uses a percolation rate and a weir to release anything above the WQv volume. The outflow from the forebay flows into a second pond used for a permanent pool Detention Pond. The second pond employs a single culvert. Be sure to view the hydrographs on the Charts tab. Select all by clicking on the Charts List while holding the [Ctrl] key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/SampleForebayDetention.hys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" download=\"SampleForebayDetention.hys\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Interconnected Pond Routing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a basic sample of an <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/knowledge-base\/routing-through-detention-ponds\/#interconnected-pond-routing\">interconnected pond routing<\/a>. There is a single runoff hydrograph used as the inflow into two similar trapezoidal shaped ponds that are at the same bottom elevation. The Lower pond is a bit smaller with a smaller outlet culvert that creates a variable tailwater for the Upper pond. Be sure to view the hydrographs on the Charts tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" download=\"InterconnectedSample.hys\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/InterconnectedSample.hys\" target=\"_blank\">Click Here to Download Model<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download sample project files to help you get started<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[39],"ht-kb-tag":[],"class_list":["post-2757","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-quick-start-tutorials"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/2757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2757"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/2757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4788,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/2757\/revisions\/4788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-category?post=2757"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learn.hydrologystudio.com\/hydrology-studio\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-tag?post=2757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}