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3.4 Managing XML Edits

Recall, you must edit the XML configuration files for all non-SACSMA model parameters and several of the SACSMA parameters.

Click each of the tabs to learn more about managing XML parameter edits.

  • General Information
  • Editing
  • Saving
  • Deleting
  • Viewing
  • Sharing

You need to edit several UpdateStates.xml files for hydrologic models. The number and name of the files varies depending on which model.

Editing the files associated with hydraulic models is more complex, depending on how it was integrated into CHPS.

Use XML editing software. The editing software provides schema validation and color-coding to locate errors.

The first step in editing parameters is making a copy of the existing file. You have the option of reverting to the original file if the edits are unacceptable.

Locate the parameter in the XML file you wish to change and type in the new value.

Note: Include a reason for the change in a comment.

Use the following job sheet as a guide when editing XML parameters.

Job Sheet: Manage XML Parameters

Click the "save" icon or select “save” from the menu in the editor you are using.

The local datastore contains the output of the CHPS calibration runs.

Do not "delete" the changes using the XML editing method.

Instead, if you are dissatisfied with the changes, revert to the saved copy of the file.

Return to the plots described in Lesson 3, Calibration Plots and view the results of the edits. Return to the file for additional XML edits if needed.

Refresh the plot following an edit to an XML file by reloading the configuration.

Once you are satisfied with the edits, upload the changes to the Central Server using the Configuration Manager.

Other users download the files to their system.

You also have the option of exporting the calibration parameters.

Export the data in any of the formats available for other CHPS time series, such as Pi-Service, XML, and netCDF.

Click here for more information on all available CHPS data types.

Best Practice: Several people at your office could be calibrating at one time, each having his or her own calibration Stand Alone.

Designate a "keeper of the files" who compiles individual calibration files. This "keeper" uploads the new files to the shared office Stand Alone and the operational system.

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