A Data Set is a special type of data object. There are two types of data sets:

In addition to being listed in the Data Analysis Tool, all data sets are displayed on the workspace. When a data set is created, its workspace object is automatically placed on the workspace in the lower right corner of the region containing existing objects. Figure 7.17 shows a workspace containing several data sets. Variations in the icon distinguish between the set's data source (Ensemble or Analysis).

Data Sets are simulation objects. For example, the data are represented as slots, sometimes referred to as “data set slots”, which can be either series, scalar, or table. A Data Set can be opened in the Object Viewer and allows access the wide range of RiverWare functionality that applies to slot data. For example, you can visualize ensemble data in plots or canvas charts and write their data using DMIs or model reports.

Data Sets in the Object Viewer have an additional row of controls, allowing you to specify whether the data set will be included in the model file and providing a button with access to the Data Analysis Tool as shown in Figure 7.18.