Issue with Missing Output Folder When Running NDR Module in Invest Model

Hello everyone,

I’m currently working with the NDR module of the Invest model, and I’ve encountered an issue. While the model runs smoothly through all the steps and doesn’t show any errors, the output folder does not appear in the results directory after the simulation finishes. Additionally, no other expected output files are generated.

Here are the steps I’ve already checked:

  1. Verified that the input data formats and file paths are correct.
  2. Reviewed the log files, and no obvious errors were found.
  3. The model does not seem to terminate unexpectedly or with any errors.

Despite everything appearing to run normally, the output folder is not generated, and I’m unsure if I missed a specific setting or configuration that could be causing this.

I would appreciate any help or advice from others who have used the NDR module. Thanks in advance!

Hi @zxl , thanks for describing your issue here. Did you run the model using the Workbench? Or using a Python script?

Does the logfile exist in the output workspace? Please upload the logfile here.

Thank you,

InVEST-Nutrient-Delivery-Ratio-log-2025-01-04–17_27_41.txt (61.2 KB)

Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
Please let me know if you need any further information, and I’ll be happy to provide it.
Thanks again for your help!

Hi,

Thank you for your prompt reply.

I have uploaded the logfile as requested. After reviewing it again, I still haven’t found any clear indications of what might be causing the issue with the missing output folder.

Could you please help me investigate further? Is there anything specific in the model setup or configuration that I might be missing?

I appreciate any advice or guidance you can provide.

Thank you for your assistance!
InVEST-Nutrient-Delivery-Ratio-log-2025-01-04–16_40_49.txt (61.0 KB)

HI @zxl , thank you for sharing your logfile. From the log, I can see that InVEST is interpreting your output workspace to be:
E:/a大论文/2035现有情景水质净化

Does that folder name look correct to you?

I also see that you are running version 3.12.0. I strongly recommend upgrading to the latest version of the InVEST Workbench and then try again. InVEST Downloads, User Guides, and Data Sources | The Natural Capital Project

Please let us know what happens. Thank you,

Hi,

Thank you for your response and for pointing out the folder name issue.

I have upgraded to the latest version of the InVEST Workbench as you recommended, but unfortunately, I’m still encountering the same problem after running the model again. The output folder is still not being generated, and the issue persists.

I have attached the new logfile from the latest version for your review. Could you please help me identify what might be causing this issue despite the update?

Thank you for your continued assistance, and I look forward to your guidance.
InVEST-natcap.invest.ndr.ndr-log-2025-01-17–20_21_15.txt (3.0 KB)