Forecast Tabs in the Modeling module provide you with easy access to commands and processes. There are six tabs – Actions, Reports, Scripts, Icon Layers, Workflow, and Team.

Actions Tab

The Actions tab provides a list of actions specific to your selection in the Forecast Run Details area. If you select a model alternative (HMS – Summer), the Actions tab displays an option to compute the individual model alternative, and gives you access to several editors that are specific to the selected model alternative (e.g., HEC-HMS).

Action Tab - Model Selected

If you expand the model alternative by clicking on the + icon, a list of elements specific to that model alternative will display (e.g., source, reservoir, subbasin, etc.). In the example below, a subbasin (Oaks_S10) is selected. An editor specific to that element type will open after the Edit button is pressed in the Actions tab, allowing you to make changes to that model element. This means you can make changes to the specific element without having to search the Map Window for the element.

Actions Tab - Model Element Selected

For more details regarding the Action tab, see CWMS Forecasts.

Reports Tab

The Reports tab provides access to model reports and results, depending on what is selected within the Forecast Run Details area. For example, if you select an HEC-HMS subbasin, you will have access to the results of the forecast via graph, time-series table, and summary table. 

Reports Tab - HEC-HMS Subbasin Reports

For more information on using the Reports tab, refer to CWMS Results.

Scripts Tab

The Scripts tab gives you easy access to scripts developed for your watershed. You will need to develop these scripts before you can customize this tab for your use. See Scripting for more information.

When you first access the Scripts tab, it will be blank. Right-click in the blank space and choose Edit.

Scripts Tab With No Scripts Loaded

The Select Scripts dialog will open. Choose which scripts you want to include from the Available list on the left and click Add so they show up in the Selected list on the right. 

Select Scripts Dialog

Once you have all of the desired scripts selected, click OK. The scripts you selected will appear as buttons within the Scripts tab. You can now run the scripts by clicking on the appropriate button within the tab.

Scripts Tab With Scripts Loaded

Icons Layers Tab

The Icon Layers tab gives you access to the Time Series Icon Controls. From the Time Series Icon Controls you can select the Time Series Icon Layer attributes that are displayed within the watershed.

Time Series Icon Controls

There are three attributes available:

  • Icons Type - Forces all icons within the map window to display as the selected Icon Type in the list. Selecting the Default option in the list will display the icons as they were set originally in the Setup module.
  • Values - Allows you to display the time series icon's data as labels, which display next to or on the location of their associated time series icons. For example, you can choose to display the data's total, minimum, and maximums values as labels. Multiple values can be selected at once.
  • Layers - Allows you to select the sub-layers that are visible in the map window. Multiple layers can be selected at once.

By selecting the attributes, you can change how time series icons are displayed within the Modeling module. For more detailed information on how to configure the properties that control time series icons, see Time Series Icons.

Workflow Tab

The Workflow tab provides you with specific workflow actions that can be added as individual buttons to streamline forecasting steps. The actions can be selected from overall forecast options (such as Compute, Open CAVI Dashboard, or Save to Base) as well as individual actions from specific plugins (such as opening the Combined Parameter Editor in HEC-HMS). The Workflow tab can be customized to include actions for daily CAVI interactions to structure and improve efficiency when computing a forecast. The Workflow tab will be empty when you first access the tab. You can customize the workflow you want to incorporate in this tab to allow you to quickly access actions that you follow during your forecasting routine. 

Team Tab

The Team tab gives you access to team forecasting functions if the watershed has been set up to be a team watershed. See Team Forecasting for more information.