There are two ways to validate data in HEC-RTS: Icons Mode and List Mode.

  • Icons Mode uses the time series icons selected directly from the map window or through the Data Status Summary.
  • List Mode relies on a preconfigured Data Validation List.

This guide walks you through using both modes in the Data Validation Editor.

Using Icons Mode from the Data Status Summary

  1. Launch HEC-RTS and open your watershed.
  2. Navigate to the Acquisition tab.
  3. From the Reports menu, select Data Status Summary.
  4. In the table, hold down the SHIFT key and select the datasets you want to validate.
  5. From the View menu, select Validate.
    1. Alternatively, right-click a selected row and choose Validate.
  6. The Select Data Validation Sets dialog will open.
  7. Adjust the settings as needed and click OK.
  8. The Data Validation Editor will open, displaying the selected datasets.

Using Icons Mode from the Map Window

To validate data using all time series icons on the map:

  1. Launch HEC-RTS and open your watershed.
  2. Navigate to the Acquisition tab.
  3. Click Data Validation.
  4. Choose Icons (if available). If no validation lists exist, it defaults to Icons Mode.
  5. Adjust the settings in the Select Data Validation Sets as needed and click OK.
  6. The Data Validation Editor will open.

Using List Mode

You must have at least one Data Validation List configured to use List Mode. See the related guide for setup instructions.

  1. Launch HEC-RTS and open your watershed.
  2. Navigate to the Acquisition tab.
  3. Click Data Validation.
  4. Choose Lists and select the appropriate list from the dropdown menu.
  5. Adjust the settings in the Select Data Validation Sets as needed and click OK.
  6. The Data Validation Editor will open.