Simple HEC-HMS question (file paths)

[beej67]

NOTE 10184: Began computing simulation run "Existing100yr" at time 01Nov2011, 15:56:04.
NOTE 20364: Found no parameter problems in meteorologic model "100-YR Storm Event".
NOTE 40049: Found no parameter problems in basin model "Lacombe Existing".
ERROR 42400: Could not store unit hydrograph for subbasin "S240".
ERROR 42400: Could not store unit hydrograph for subbasin "S254".
ERROR 42400: Could not store unit hydrograph for subbasin "CB-101".
ERROR 42400: Could not store unit hydrograph for subbasin "CB-102".
ERROR 40001: Could not retrieve surface flow data for subbasin "CB-102".
Data filename: C:/Documents and Settings/HaydelR/Desktop/Cypress Bayou/HEC_HMS/lacombe/lacombe.dss
Data pathname: //CB-102/FLOW-DIRECT//5MIN/RUN:Existing100yr/
NOTE 10185: Finished computing simulation run "Existing100yr" at time 01Nov2011, 15:56:04.

This looks to me like the file I was sent is rigged to point at the other engineer's local hard drive for some specific file destinations, and it's exploding when I try to run it because I don't have those same paths on my machine. Where in HMS do I fix that? I'm having a hell of a time finding it in the menus. Changing the "project directory" in the Program Settings submenu does not fix the problem.

Thanks in advance.



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[SLOCivil]

It is easier to fix it on the other end. Have the consultant do a "Save As" of the project files to a location on his "C" drive and then send you the files. The files references will all be logically stored under that new location. That way you can recreate that same location easily on you system. Then do another "save as" on your computer if you don't want to work off your "C". The Users Manual has a fuller explanation on page 41 (Version 3.5)

 

[beej67]

If only I didn't receive the file through a third, fourth, and fifth party, and I wasn't reviewing it with the full intent of picking it apart for some pretty heinous errors I've already found, I could do that. As-is, I have no direct contact with the consultant.

Any other ideas?

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[SLOCivil]

I suppose you could recreate the pathnames that it is looking for on your computer. Pain in the neck, though.

 

[beej67]

Ugh.

Didn't seem like I'd have to jump down that rabbit hole, but I guess I will if that's the only way. Should I move the whole model down there?

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[gopher669]

I think I had this problem before.

Try opening the RUN file in notepad. In there are lines referencing the location of the DSS file. Try changing the pathname for those.

 

[beej67]

Thanks gopher, I'll give that a shot.

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