The Message Pane (HEC-RTS Main Window) is a record of CWMS software activities, records the opening of a watershed, opening map windows, accessing DSS files, and many other HEC-RTS activities. System output log information displays in the Message Pane from the time you start HEC-RTS until you exit. Messages related to incoming data are colored coded based on the quality of the data. Messages may also report a problem with a system component; problems with field equipment; a caution, warning, or flood event; or other critical situations.