There are several ways to open a DSS file from HEC-DSSVue. One way is to type in the location and filename of the DSS file in the File Name field of the HEC-DSSVue main window (HEC-DSSVue Dialog). After entering the correct information, click Enter, the Pathname Table will display the pathnames of the selected DSS file, and the File Information (HEC-DSSVue Dialog) field will display statistics about the DSS file.

Another way to open a DSS file is from the File menu, click Open, the Open HEC-DSS File browser will open (Figure 1). Browse to the DSS file you wish to use, click on the filename. The filename will display in the File name box (Figure 1), click Open. The Open HEC-DSS File browser will close, and the pathnames associated with the DSS file will display in the Pathname Table (Figure F.1HEC-DSSVue Dialog).

Figure 1 Open HEC-DSS File Browser

Another way to open a DSS file is from the Main Toolbar, click , the Open HEC-DSS File browser will open (Figure 1). Browse to the DSS file you wish to use, click on the filename. The filename will display in the File name box (Figure 1), click Open. The Open HEC-DSS File browser will close, and the pathnames associated with the DSS file will display in the Pathname Table (HEC-DSSVue Dialog).