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Check-Ras Trouble

Check-Ras Trouble

Check-Ras Trouble

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I'm trying to run check-ras for the first time, and getting an error message when I try to extract the data from the report generated in Hec-Ras.  I found the FEMA website's additional information on this error (attached below), but it still doesn't work.  Anyone have any advice or had the same problem?

RE: Check-Ras Trouble

Did you copy the checkras.exe file that came in the zipped download across to the install directory?  I followed the install instructions carefully (which included this step) and the only trouble I have with Check-RAS is that it makes your computer hang if you try to print to pdf.  

RE: Check-Ras Trouble

The first problem you have is trying to use this ******** software.  Do not waste your time if at all possible.  I know that some clients and agencies may "require" you to run check-ras but I would strongly try to persuade them from the requirement.  I'm not even sure that check-ras will work with the newer HEC-RAS versions.  Even if you can get the program to run, the output from check-ras is not very good.  It will basically tell you the same thing that you can get from the internal HEC-RAS error summaries.  It will not tell you if the engineer has chosen the correct manning's values or entrance loss coefficients.  There is no substitute for a trained and experienced engineer reviewing another engineer's work.

Did I mention I do not like the check-ras program?
 

Robert Billings
www.newrivereng.com
 

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