Create an Analysis Period

An HEC-WAT compute requires an HEC-WAT alternative, an analysis period, a program order, and model alternatives. 

To create an analysis period: 

1. From the HEC-WAT main window, from the Study Tab, from the Study Tree, right-click on the Analysis Periods folder. From the shortcut menu click New.
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2. The Create New Analysis Periods dialog opens. In the Name box enter a name (RR_Feb1986). In the Time Window box enter the information required for the time window.
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   For the Start Date and End Date, enter in the format ddmmmyyyy. The Start Time and End Time should be entered as military time - e.g. 0000, 0600, 1300 (1 p.m.), 2400 (midnight).

3. Click OK to close the Create New Analysis Periods dialog and create the analysis period. The HEC-WAT main window, will show the new analysis period name in the Study Pane, under the Analysis Periods folder.