After creating a forecast, it’s essential to review the data retrieved during the extract process. To confirm that the extraction was successful and error-free, use the Extract Report.
This guide outlines how to access and review the report.
Step 1: Access the Extract Report
You can access the Extract Report in several ways.
From the Forecast Menu
Go to the Forecast menu.
Select Logs, then choose Extract Report.
From the Forecast Alternative
Right-click the forecast alternative name.
Select Extract Report from the context menu.
From the Messaged Pane
Click the Extract tab within the Messages Pane to view the log file directly.
Step 2: Address any Data Issues
If errors or issues are identified in the Extract Report:
Right-click the forecast name and select Forecast DSS file from the context menu.
Correct the data manually as needed.
Close HEC-DSS.
Edits made to the forecast.dss file apply only to the active forecast. These corrections do not carry over to future forecasts.
Step 3: Close the Report
After reviewing the report:
Select Close from the File menu to exit the report viewer.
