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2.7 Data Import

Import data into CHPS once the SA is properly configured.

Preparation

Before importing data into the CHPS SA, ensure the following:

  1. The SA runs without errors.
  2. The latest system configuration (i.e. /Config and root configuration files) are installed.
  3. The archive data is available for the exercise and the paths to the archive files are correct.
Import the archive files

Import Archive Files

Complete the following steps to import the archive files to the SA.

  1. Copy the archive files to be imported into the SA import archive directory.
  2. Start the SA.
  3. Set the current system time to match the archive file time (the start of the event).
  4. Open the Manual Forecast Display.
  5. Select and run the Import_Archive Workflow.

No additional settings need defining. Wait until the workflow completes.

Viewing Results

Complete the following steps to view the results of the required forecast.

  1. Open the Forecast Management Display to view the forecasts in the local datastore.
  2. Select a forecast to view and click the Open button. The forecast should appear in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  3. Double click the forecast to set the system time to the T0 of the archive forecast run.
  4. View results by navigating through the relevant forecast groups and associated segments.