Installation and operation test

FAQ 1.1 I just have installed RIBASIM and I am trying out one of the example basins models. When I tried to view the node and link model data from the map automatically AUTOCAD is being started. What is wrong?

Answer. See also the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure. You cannot use RIBASIM when you have AUTOCAD on your pc. So, uninstall AUTOCAD from your pc.

FAQ 1.2 I just have installed RIBASIM and I am trying out one of the example basins models. The models are not running. What is wrong?

Answer. See also the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure. It might be that your anti-virus software is blocking the execution of RIBASIM. In the past there has been some problems with Kapensky anti-virus software. Check your anti-virus software and inactivate it.

FAQ 1.3 I just have installed RIBASIM and I am trying out one of the example basins models. At the task block “River basin simulation” I get the message below. What is wrong?

Answer. See also RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure. It might be that:

• You did not install the license manager and license file. See the installation notes in the file “Installation RIBASIM7 01 procedure.pdf”.
• your anti-virus is blocking. There has been some problems with Kapensky anti-virus software. Check your anti-virus software and inactivate it.

By the way, you can use RIBASIM also without a license cq valid license file. If you push the Enter button at the above screen message then the simulation will continue and run correctly if your network is within certain limitation: maximum 50 nodes and 50 links and for each node and link type as listed in the table below.

Table 1:Overview of the limitation per node- and link type for eductional use without a license file.

FAQ 1.4 Does RIBASIM require other third-party software to run?

Answer. No. RIBASIM does not require any other third-party software. That is very comfortable so you can start modelling and using RIBASIM directly after the installation. See the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure

FAQ 1.5 The values in the spreadsheet tool to edit the model data from map are shown in a number format with a comma as decimal symbol but it must be a point. How can I change this?

Answer. The regional setting under the control panel of your pc are not set correctly. RIBASIM requires the setting “English (United States)”. The decimal symbol must be a point. The digit grouping symbol can be a comma. See the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure. You can change the regional setting by:

Goto This PC > Select “Control Panel Home” > Select at “Clock and Region” the item “Change date, time and number formats” > Set Format on “English (United States)” and select “Additional settings” (see below) > Check the settings for the decimal symbol which must be a point.

FAQ 1.6 I get the “Run-time error 76” message as shown below when I start the Case Analysis Tool (CAT) under the title screen menu item “Open and analyze”. What is wrong?>

Answer. The CAT settings file “Settings.cat” has not been correctly configured. You must update this file as follows:

Goto your model Rbn-directory > Open the file “Settings.cat” with Notepad or another editor > Change the model names in the file to your model name as indicated in Table 2 > Save the file.

Table 2:Example CAT settings file "Settings.cat" for Cujung10 model..

FAQ 1.7 How can I install an example or another RIBASIM model?

Answer. See also the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes, and the chapter on the installation procedure. All data related to a RIBASIM model are stored in the Rbn-directory. The name of the Rbn-directory is the name of the model (maximum 8 characters). You must copy the whole Rbn-directory to the directory “RIBASIM7” on your pc. When you start RIBASIM then the newly added model is automatically shown in the list of available models among which you can select. There are many example models provided with the RIBASIM software. The example models show various options of the RIBASIM software.

FAQ 1.8 The values in the tables with model data are not according to my input model data which I had entered and viewed in the spreadsheet tool from map. It seems that the decimals values are not read correctly. What is wrong here?

Answer. The regional setting under the control panel of your pc are not set correctly. RIBASIM requires the setting “English (United States)”. The decimal symbol must be a point. See the RIBASIM Readme Release Notes at the chapter on the installation procedure. You can change the regional setting by:

Goto This PC > Select “Control Panel Home” > Select at “Clock and Region” the item “Change date, time and number formats” > Set Format on “English (United States)” and select “Additional settings” (see below) > Check the settings for the decimal symbol which must be a point.

FAQ 1.9 I am a beginning RIBASIM users. What is the best way to learn RIBASIM?

Answer. If you want to learn RIBASIM then the best way is by using the software and try it out but first you need a bit of basic knowledge. This can be gained by:

For more in-depth knowledge and exercise you can:

• View other instruction videos
• Carry out “Additional Exercise After The Quick Start” provided with the software
• View other example RIBASIM models provided with the software
• Consult the user and technical reference manuals
• Check for online RIBASIM webinars or mail to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl<
• Request for dedicated RIBASIM training and support options, mail to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl
• Just email your questions to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl

FAQ 1.10 What RIBASIM documentation and videos are available?

Answer The following documentation on river basin management and planning and the RIBASIM software are available in directory “Manuals” provided with the software:

1. User Manuals:
   1. RIBASIM Version 7.00 User manual V6.pdf
   2. RIBASIM Version 7.00 User manual Addendum V3.pdf
   3. RIBASIM Version 7.01 User manual Addendum V13.pdf
   4. 2004 CAT manual.pdf
   5. 1998 ODS_View manual.pdf
   6. RIBASIM-DELWAQ Manual_Update.pdf
2. Technical reference manual:
   1. RIBASIM Version 7.00 Technical Reference Manual Addendum V3.pdf
   2. Technical Reference Manual RIBASIM 700 V5.pdf
   3. Sacramento_manual for PC Raster.pdf
3. Quick start guide:
   1. RIBASIM Quick Start Guide V5 Aug 2015.pdf
4. Various instruction videos.
5. Model info on internet site http ://www.deltares.nl/en/software/RIBASIM/
6. Free available books on the internet:
   1. Book (can be downloaded from internet for free): “Water Resources Systems Planning and Management - an introduction to methods, models and applications”, Daniel P. Loucks, Eelco van Beek
7. A selection of papers related to RIBASIM. The papers describe specific topics which are not mentioned in the manuals, ideas from the model developers, explanation of some specific characteristics of RIBASIM applications, etc.

1. van der Krogt W.N.M., Verhaeghe R.J., “Options for water-savings and reallocation at the regional scale”, Water-Wise Rice Production workshop, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Los Banos, Philippines, April 2002.
2. van der Krogt W.N.M., Verhaeghe R.J., “Regional allocation of water resources”, International conference on Water-less Rice, Nanjing, China, April 2001
3. Sjarief R., Verhaeghe R.J., “Multi-sector planning for water resources development”, ICID, 1998
4. Suyanto A., Verhaeghe R.J., “Optimal water allocation planning for multiple water use sectors and distributed demands”, ICID, 1998
5. Verhaeghe R.J., Sjarief R., Zondag B., “Integrated supply-demand modelling for regional development planning (Contribution of infrastructure planning to overall regional planning)”, International conference on Regional Development Planning: Theory and Practice, IRSA-USAID, Jakarta, October 1998
6. Verhaeghe R.J., van der Krogt W.N.M., Patnaik R.K. and Singhsamant B.B., “Planning process to establish a long-term water resources development programme”, International R&D conference Water & Energy, 1997
7. Verhaeghe R.J., van der Krogt W.N.M, "Decision support system for river basin planning", Hydro-Informatics ’96, Zurich, 1996
8. Verhaeghe R.J., van der Krogt W.N.M., “Estimation of Demands and Balancing of Resources at Basin Level”, ICID, 1996
1. Schuurmans, W., Pichel, G., “Management of water delivery systems (RIBASIM /Omis)”, the Netherlands, 1996
10. Verhaeghe R.J., van der Krogt W.N.M., Patnaik R.K. and Singh Samant B.B., "Developments in River Basin Planning : Strengthening the planning capacity of Orissa DOWR", International R&D conference Water & Energy 2001, Delhi, 1995
11. De Jong, R.J., van der Krogt, W.N.M, van Rooijen, R.C.P., Smits, J.G.C., Verhaeghe, R.J., “Hydraulic, hydrologic, environmental and operational studies for hydro-power projects”, 1994, the Netherlands
50. Verhaeghe, R.J., “The value of flow prediction for the Citarum basin”, 1993, the Netherlands
1000. Verhaeghe R.J., Sonneveld J., “Prospects for improved irrigation water management: the Cidurian case”, ICID, 1993
14. Verhaeghe R. J., van der Krogt, W. N. M., "Modelling of irrigation water management", ICID, Bangkok, 1991.
15. Wesseling J.W., Kerssens P.J.M.A., “Mathematical model for environmental impact assessment illustrated on a pilot area: the river basins Basento and Bareno in Italy”, Rome, 1990
16. Verhaeghe, R.J., van der Krogt, W.N.M, van der Most, H., “Simulation and optimisation analysis of the water resources of the Tana river basin in Kenya”, 6th congress of the Asian and Pacific Division of the IAHR, Kyoto, Japan, July 1988, also publication no 413 of Delft Hydraulics.