GMS:MF6 OBS Package

The Observations (OBS) Dialog

The Observations (OBS) Package dialog is accessed by double-clicking on the OBS package under a MODFLOW 6 simulation in the Project Explorer. It contains the following sections and options:

• Sections list – A list of sections that can be turned on or off:
  • Comments – Turn on to make the Comments section visible.
  • Options – Turn on to make the Options section visible.
  • Observations – Turn on to make the Observations section visible.
• Options section contains the following:
  • Specify number of significant digits written to output (DIGITS) –
  • Print input to listing file (PRINT_INPUT) – Indicates that the list of information will be written to the listing file immediately after it is read.
• Observations section – Allows the entering of specific files into the given text box.
  • Add File – Click to edit and add a file.
  • Delete File – Click to delete the existing file.
  • Observations table: – Enables the entering of observation information when a new file has been added.
    • OBSNAME – Name of the observation.
    • OBSTYPE – Type of the observation file being used.
    • LAY1 – Identifier for the first layer.
    • ROW1 – Identifier for the first row.
    • COL1 – Identifier for the first column.
    • LAY2 – Identifier for the second layer.
    • ROW2 – Identifier for the second row.
    • COL2 – Identifier for the second column.
  • Add Rows... – Allows the inserting of additional rows into the Observations table.

Related Topics

• MODFLOW 6