Step 3. Update the contents of the sample Descriptor-files.

The SampleRegion contains a pre-defined folder structure as well as a set of basic configuration files for the NGMS. Some files need to be updated manually (mainly so-called InstanceDesciptors, this step), while other files or directories will be updated in later steps. Go to the #info section for more details.

Step 3.a. Update ModuleInstanceDescriptors.xml file

Purpose: this file informs the system software on the existence of the ModuleInstances that conduct data processing. It relates the ModuleConfigFiles (holding a specific set of the instructions) to the data processing software components as identified in the ModuleDescriptors.xml-file.

Note: The system will report an error if any configuration file refers to a ModuleInstanceId which has not been identified in this file. A mismatch between ModuleInstances identified in this descriptors-file, and the contents of the ModuleConfigFiles-folder is only detected if a workflow is dispatched which calls the moduelInstance.

Configuration instructions

1. remove ModuleInstanceDescriptors (i.e. scenario types) which are not relevant to the model
2. replace XXX_ bij model abbrevation e.g XXX_ by WMW_ for West Midlands Worfe module instances
3. replace YYY bij model name e.g YYY by WestMidlandsWorfe
4. check if proper Modflow version is mentioned in description 
   

Step 3.b. Update ModuleInstanceSets.xml file

Purpose: this file groups ModuleInstanceIds into sets being reused in the plot-definition of the DisplayGroups.xml-file (i.e. the file which defines the shortcuts in the TimeSeries Display).

Note: Plots may miss the data generated by some ModuleInstances if they are not properly listed in the ModuelInstanceSet. No error is reported.

Configuration instructions

1. remove ModuleInstanceDescriptors (i.e. scenario types) which are not relevant to the model
2. replace XXX_ bij model abbrevation e.g XXX_ by WMW_ for West Midlands Worfe module instances
   

Step 3.c. Update WorkflowDescriptors.xml file

Purpose: this file identifies the workflows which can be executed by the system. Each Workflow file holds a sequence of data processing steps (defined by ModuleInstances) to be called after each other.

Note: Workflows as listed in this file appear in the following displays:

• • ManualForecast display (workflows listed for dispatching)
  • ForecastManager display (workflows listed in overview of data sets available for download/opening)
  • Explorer (data set opened)

Configuration instructions (starting from sample)

1. replace XXX_ bij model abbrevation e.g XXX_ by WMW_ for West Midlands Worfe module instances
2. replace YYY bij model name e.g YYY by WestMidlandsWorfe
3. remove scneario types not utilized
4. check model descriptions (e.g. modflow version)
5. update dates of model states (if appropriate)