Problem when exporting CATG file

[tsaavdeg]

Hello,

I have the following issue when exporting the catchment file using ArcRORB (all the screenshots I attached to this message were taken using the example data provided by the HARC). The resulting CATG file is not completely generated and it finishes right after the reach/storages/and inflow/outflow data (see screen1). After doing some research, I realised that one of the columns of the nodes is not properly populated (see screen2). Additionally, the second line (RORB_GE) says 002 when it should be v6.45 (see screen3). I have tried almost everything but the problem persists.

Thank you.

Regards,

Tomas

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[Benson Liu]

Hi Tomas,

What you have pointed out is the intended behaviour of ArcRORB. Once ArcRORB has exported the catchment file, the catchment file then needs to be loaded into the RORB GE and then saved through the RORB GE.

After saving through the RORB GE, you should see that some changes have been made to the catchment file. The version number of the RORB GE that you have used will be there, the column of nodes should be populated (that column you pointed out represents the downstream node) and the rest of the catchment file should be filled out. The text that ArcRORB outputs is only used as part of the RORB GE to visualise the catchment file, after saving through the RORB GE the rest catchment file will then be filled in based on what you have outputted from ArcRORB.

Kind regards,

Benson

[tsaavdeg]

Perfect, thank you very much!

[ADEDAYO AJIBADE]

RORBWin Output File
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Program version 6.52 (last updated 1st June 2023)
Copyright Monash University and Hydrology and Risk Consulting

Date run: 30 Dec 2025 19:37

Vector file : C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\DESKTOP\AUSTRALIA\EXPERIMENT\TRIALS\AUSTRALIA TRIAL_1\ARCRORB\TRIAL_01555.catg
Storm file : C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\DESKTOP\AUSTRALIA\EXPERIMENT\TRIALS\AUSTRALIA TRIAL_1\ARCRORB\RORBWin.stm
Output information: Flows & all input data

Data checks:
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Next data to be read & checked:

Catchment name & reach type flag
Control vector & storage data
Sub-area areas
Impervious flag
Fractions impervious
Initial storm data
Rainfall burst times
Pluviograph 1
Sub-area rainfalls
Hydrograph times
1 hydrograph(s) expected in data
Data error: insufficient data in data file

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