Error when reading OLAF input file: Invalid numerical input for FWShedVorticity

[Hitszh11]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently trying to run an OpenFAST simulation using the OLAF module, but I encountered the following error during execution:
InputFile: Invalid numerical input for file "./ExampleFile--OLAF.dat" occurred while trying to read FWShedVorticity.

It seems the issue arises when OLAF attempts to read the FWShedVorticity value from the input file. I've double-checked the formatting and content of the .dat file, but I still can't identify what might be causing this.
Has anyone experienced a similar issue, or does anyone know what could be the cause of this error? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[jjonkman]

Dear @Hitszh11,

It is not obvious to me what the issue is from your screen shot, but as with any input file processing error, I would enable the Echo option to debug issues associated with input file processing.

FYI: It looks like you are attempting to run OLAF within FAST.Farm, but these models are not currently compatible, as recently discussed in OpenFAST Discussions: #2706.

Best regards,

[Hitszh11]

Thank you for your kind reply and the helpful suggestions. I’ll look into the Echo option and review the discussion you mentioned. Much appreciated!