Directory and Databases Initializer
Overview
This page discusses the Directory Initializer in Scenario Studio which is similar to Defaults.csv and DefInit.bat. This will discuss the different directories and databases used and initialized here.
What It Is
The Directory Initializer is essentially the GUI counterpart of editing Defaults.csv and running DefInit.bat. This directly overwrites the Defaults.csv saved in C:\IENERGY. This offers users another way to initialize directory and databases before running scenarios.
When to Use It
The initializer should be used when updating working folder, changing specific directory path for one or more folders, and/or updating the the SysWESM database to be used by iPool.
Important Fields
Directory Initializer
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| iPool Path | Path to the iPool.exe, the processing engine |
| DirData | Path to the working folder, C:\IENERGY |
| DirDB | Path to system, bid, flow, and scenario database files |
| DirDem | Path to historical and forecasted demand data |
| DirGen | Path to historical and forecasted generation data |
| DirEvt | Path to event configuration files |
| DirBid | Path to Historical, Typical, Custom, and Dynamic bid files |
| DirSub | Path to output directory of bid files |
| DirPrc | Path to market price data |
| DirLim | Path to limits data |
| DirCon | Path to contract data files |
| DirTem | Path to weather input data |
| DirPMod | Path to tariffs data |
| DirDMod | Path to demand model data |
| DirHst | Path to downloaded RTDOE, RTDOR, RTD, and related WESM files (Historical market data) |
| DirYBid | Path to downloaded RTDOE or energy bids data |
| DefaultScenarioDir | Path where the executables are saved |
| BaseCaseDir | Path where the executables are saved |
| VOLL | Value of Lost Load (e.g., 32,000 ₱/MWh) |
| VOLG | Value of Lost Generation (e.g., -40 ₱/MWh) |
Database Initializer
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| System DB | Stores core market objects such as sites, units, links, and system configuration |
| Time Periods DB | Defines market calendars, dispatch intervals, weekdays, holidays, and simulation timing |
| Bid DB | Stores bidding information used during dispatch simulations |
| FLow DB | Contains transmission network and power flow information |
| Scenario DB | Stores user-created simulation scenarios |
Expected Result
Content pending.