I'm having trouble with entering large quantities of data into HEC-HMS while avoiding copy+paste errors. I am currently using HEC-DSSVue, which allows me to enter data for multiple subbasins at a time. Unfortunately, I still have to enter data separately for each month. I was looking in to making my own DSS files, or using a code to go in and directly edit my DSS files, but I'm still having trouble figuring it out. Does anyone have any tips, or their own method for entering a lot of HEC-HMS data at once (without introducing many opportunities for human error)?
Hello Julie,
Although HEC-HMS is not a Bentley product, another forum member might be able to help you with your question.
In the meantime, I wanted to point out that Bentley PondPack provides all the capabilities of HEC-HMS, with a more modern user interface and extensive functionality for pond analysis and design (including runoff, outlet structures, channels, etc) One of the available tools in PondPack is called ModelBuilder, which allows you to import external data to automatically create or update model elements in bulk. So for example if you have subbasin (catchment) data in an external format, you could import that in ModelBuilder to create all your catchments at once.
You can learn more about PondPack here: https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/hydraulics-and-hydrology-software/pondpack
You can also look into CivilStorm, which has even more functionality including multiple fully dynamic numerical solvers: https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/hydraulics-and-hydrology-software/civilstorm
Regards,
Jesse DringoliTechnical Support Manager, OpenFlowsBentley Communities Site AdministratorBentley Systems, Inc.