MIKE+Py is an open-source Python package for interacting with MIKE+ model databases (.sqlite
files). It enables automation of modelling tasks, programmatic data manipulation, scenario management, and simulation execution, enhancing the reproducibility and efficiency of MIKE+ workflows.
MIKE+Py can be installed from PyPI using uv
(or pip
):
uv pip install mikeplus
Note
Use of MIKE+Py requires a valid MIKE+ license.
To install a version compatible with a specific MIKE+ release year (e.g., MIKE+ 2024):
uv pip install mikeplus==2024.*
Here are a couple of quick examples to get you started:
Open a database and read table data into a Pandas DataFrame:
import mikeplus as mp
with mp.open("your_model.sqlite") as db:
db.tables.msm_Node.to_dataframe()
Open a database and run the active simulation setup:
import mikeplus as mp
with mp.open("your_model.sqlite") as db:
db.run()
- Database Interaction: Programmatically open, create, and manage MIKE+
.sqlite
databases. - Data Manipulation: Read and modify model data stored in various tables using a fluent API that supports Pandas DataFrames.
- Scenario Management: Access, create, activate, and delete scenarios and alternatives.
- Simulation Execution: Run MIKE+ simulations for different modules (CS, EPANET, SWMM) directly from Python.
- Automation: Automate repetitive tasks such as parameter updates, scenario comparisons, and batch simulations.
- Tools Integration: Programmatic access to some MIKE+ GUI tools.
Comprehensive documentation is available at: https://dhi.github.io/mikepluspy/
MIKE+Py directly modifies the .sqlite
database file. There is no undo functionality within MIKE+Py for changes made to the database.
It is strongly recommended to always work on a copy of your MIKE+ database, not the original, to prevent accidental data loss or corruption.
There are known compatibility issues when using MIKE+Py alongside other DHI libraries (e.g. MIKE IO, MIKE IO 1D, ModelSkill).
- Importing MIKE IO after MIKE+Py is not supported and will cause errors.
- Importing MIKE IO 1D before MIKE+Py is not supported and will cause errors.
The following is the suggest import order which works for most use cases, but could still run into issues:
import mikecore
import mikeio
import modelskill as ms
import mikeplus as mp
import mikeio1d