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cHECk-RAS Version 2.0.1 Beta Release

Updates to the cHECk-RAS program have been made to:

  • Modernize the program code base
  • Redesign the program interface to be more intuitive and user-friendly
  • Improve and update existing messages generated by the program
  • Develop new messages generated by the program
  • Enhance ‘Help’ and reporting functions

Please refer to the updated cHECk-RAS User Guide for additional information and instructions on new program features.

cHECk-RAS 2.0.1 Beta can be run on computers that:

  • use Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit) operating systems
  • have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ HEC-RAS program installed (all versions through version 4.1.0 are supported)
  • have a version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat installed

Note that in order for the cHECk-RAS Help and Reporting functions to be fully functional, the HEC-RAS project file inputted into the program must be accessed from your local computer.

Download cHECk-RAS

The USACE’s HEC-RAS program must be installed on the computer before cHECk-RAS can be installed.

Note that older versions of cHECk-RAS do not need to be un-installed prior to installation of cHECk-RAS 2.0.1 Beta.

  1. Download the latest cHECk-RAS Version 2.0.1 Beta set-up zip file from the FEMA library and save it to a local directory on your computer. Extract the file.

    Note that the FEMA library resource record for cHECk-RAS also includes the following information:
    • cHECk-RAS 2.0.1 executable setup file - in ZIP format. 
    • User Guide
    • cHECk-RAS Sample Data Sets
  2. Double click on the cHECk-RAS installation file and follow the on-screen directions to install the program.

How to Delete a Junction in HEC-RAS

The How to Delete Junction Documentation document describes the step-by-step process for deleting a junction in HEC-RAS based on the Cross Section Check Example Dataset.

cHECk-RAS Bulletin Archive

You can view the cHECk-RAS bulletin archive as well as other FHM bulletins.

Software Help

A Software Help Page is available to accommodate users' submittals of questions and suggestions regarding cHECk-RAS and other FEMA computer programs. View the latest known issues for the cHECk-RAS Beta software release.

Website visitors experiencing accessibility problems are encouraged to send email to our webmaster at webmaster@fema.gov.

Last Updated: 
06/15/2012 - 15:31
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