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{{Inlets}} are hydraulic structures that can pump water in to the hydrological model, or out of, in which case they function as '''Outlets'''. It will add or remove water at a defined maximum rate, with optional thresholds for the amount of water to add or remove.

[[File:waterwizard_icon_inlet.png|75px]] An {{Inlet}} is by default a [[Point-based_building_(Water_Overlay)|point-based building]], but can optionally be an [[Area-based_building_(Water_Overlay)|area-based building]].

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* Most {{Inlet}} attributes function as a limit to the flow. If multiple are defined, the flow is limited by the strongest limit. If neither an [[Inlet_q_(Water_Overlay)|INLET_Q]] or any threshold is defined, there will be no flow.
* A negative [[Inlet q (Water Overlay)|INLET_Q]] changes the {{Inlet}} to an {{Outlet}}.
* The [[Pump lower threshold (Water Overlay)|lower]] and [[Pump upper threshold (Water Overlay)|upper threshold]]s can be seen as a the lowest and highest of "range" of valid water levels. If the actual water level does not fall in the specified range, the {{Inlet}} will allow water to flow in or out (depending on the configuration) to correct the water level.
* A [[Pump (Water Overlay)|Pump]] is different from an [[Inlet (Water Overlay)|{{inlet}}]] in that a pump has two endpoints (or areas) within the project areas, whereas an {{inlet}} has an end point (or area) within the project area and an endpoint (or area) outside the project area; a conceptual external area with a size and a water level.
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* [[How to correct inlets on land]]
* [[How to correct multiple buildings on the same location]]
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* [[Inlet formula (Water Overlay)]]

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