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managing-hms-versions

by William Mark Katzenmeyer, P.E., C.F.M.

10Feb 6, 2026Visit Source
Manages HEC-HMS version differences (3.x vs 4.x), handles Python 2/3 compatibility, detects HMS installations, and generates version-appropriate Jython scripts. Use when working with legacy HMS 3.x projects, upgrading models from 3.x to 4.x, testing across multiple HMS versions, or troubleshooting version-specific issues. Handles 32-bit vs 64-bit architecture differences, memory limits, and script syntax variations. Trigger keywords: HMS version, HMS 3.x, HMS 4.x, legacy, upgrade, Python 2 compatible, 32-bit, 64-bit, version detection, multi-version testing.