Overview of MIKE Zero 2024
MIKE Zero 2024 is the 2024 release of the integrated graphical user interface (GUI) framework for the MIKE Powered by DHI software suite, developed by DHI Group—a global leader in water modeling and environmental solutions. It serves as the common shell for setting up simulations, pre- and post-processing, analysis, presentation, and visualization in a project-oriented environment. MIKE Zero unifies access to various hydraulic, hydrologic, and environmental modeling tools, enabling engineers, scientists, and consultants to model rivers, coasts, groundwater, urban drainage, and more. Released in 2024, this version introduces file cleanup for efficiency and backward compatibility workarounds, while integrating with the broader MIKE ecosystem. As of September 25, 2025, MIKE Zero 2025 is the latest major update, but 2024 remains supported for legacy projects and is available via the DHI portal.
Key Features
- Project Management: Centralized workspace for organizing simulations, data inputs, and outputs across MIKE products.
- Pre- and Post-Processing: Tools for mesh generation, boundary conditions, result visualization (e.g., maps, graphs, animations), and calibration.
- Integration Hub: Seamless access to core models like MIKE 21 (2D coastal/river), MIKE 3 (3D marine), MIKE 11 (1D river), MIKE SHE (integrated hydrology), and MIKE+ (urban water systems).
- Visualization: MIKE View for advanced plotting and reporting; supports GIS integration for spatial analysis.
- Automation: Scripting via MATLAB or Python for batch processing; cloud/remote simulation options.
What’s New in MIKE Zero 2024
The 2024 release emphasizes streamlined file handling and compatibility, with minor UI refinements for faster workflows. It aligns with updates in MIKE engines for better performance in flexible mesh (FM) simulations. Notable changes include:
- File Cleanup: Removed obsolete input sections (e.g., unused [EQUATION] for ECO Lab in MIKE 21/3 setups), reducing file sizes but requiring manual additions for backward compatibility with 2023 or earlier.
- GUI Stability: Fixes for crashes when opening cleaned files in older versions; updated editors to handle exports from MIKE+ without errors.
- Module Enhancements: Improved support for GPU-accelerated computations in hydrodynamic and transport modules (e.g., k-ε turbulence in MIKE 21 FM).
- Linux Support: Initial installation guides for Linux environments, expanding beyond Windows.
