1. Working with Files Topics discussed Types of files
Commands that use files
Storage arrays that interact with files
Naming a file
File formats

2. Types of Files

3. Commands that use Files

4. Rules for File Names
Long names allowed. More than 11 characters used by DOS “nnnnnnnn.eee”
Names can include spaces, periods, e.g. “Pond Inflow.Pre.005hyd”
Only 11 illegal characters, e.g. “ \ / : * ? < > |

5. Storage arrays that use Files

6. Hydrograph File Formats

7. The FileI_O Command

8. The FileI_O Command Select Read or Write
Choose Rainfall hyetograph or flow hydrograph
If file is to be created, enter the name here
Pick drive from drop down list
Select type of hyetograph or hydrograph
If file exists (‘Read’) pick file from this list
Navigate to folder where file is found or is to be created
Define type of file or “All files”