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3.8 Data Import into the SA

Use the Archive Display tool to import the archives from the archive database directly into the SA to view the contents of the archive files.

The data available in the archives can serve as the basis for flood event simulations.

Note: Archives can only be directly imported into the SA.

Preparation

Before beginning the import of data into the SA, ensure:

  1. The SA runs without errors.
  2. CHPS has the latest system configuration (i.e. /Config and root configuration files).
  3. The requested archive files have been imported into the archive database (previous section).

Manually Import Archives

Complete the following steps in order to retrieve an archive file from the archive database manually:

  1. Access the Archive Display tool on the SA with the latest RFC configuration.
  2. Select the Forecast Runs option under the Upload to Archive (subfolder) located on the top left of the window.
  3. Select one or more forecast runs to download by highlighting the selection. Note: Query the archive database (described in Running a Query) to find the required forecast run archive(s) as needed.
  4. Click the Download button on the bottom right of the window.

The selected archive(s) download from the database and are imported into the SA.

View the Results

  1. Access the Archive Display tool on the SA with the latest RFC configuration.
  2. Open the Forecast Management Display to view the forecasts, listed under forecasts in the local datastore.
  3. Select a forecast to view.
  4. Click the Open button. It should appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  5. Double click this to set the system time to the T0 of the archive forecast run.
  6. View results by navigating through the relevant forecast groups and associated segments.