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=Introduction=
Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required run TUFLOW for the first time.

The standard TUFLOW setup steps are listed below.

= Free DEMO Version of TUFLOW =
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<li> Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Latest%20Release.aspx Tuflow Release Download]</u>. TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, it doesn't require installation to run! 
<li> Download the TUFLOW Tutorial: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx Tutorial Model Download]</u>
<li> Follow the user documentation for the tutorial models to learn how to use TUFLOW. The user documentation is available from the <u>[[Tutorial_Model | Tutorial Model]]</u> section of the Wiki.
<li> Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | Running TUFLOW ]]</u> section of the Wiki.
<li> After gaining an understanding of TUFLOW through the tutorial model dataset you may be interested in developing some of your own models for testing. A free Demo option is included within the standard TUFLOW executable. The free Demo version is fully enabled, though has the following limits:
:*100,000 total cells and 30,000 active (potentially flooded) cells 
:*100 1D channels
:*There can on be is only one 2D domain (multiple 2D domains are not supported) 
:*A simulation time of 10 minutes.  
The free Demo mode is called using the TUFLOW Control File (TCF) command: <font color="blue"><tt>Demo Model </tt></font> <font color="red"><tt>== </tt></font><tt>ON</tt><br>
<li> Over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features are available from the <u>[[Example_Models_Home_page | Example Models]]</u> section of the Wiki. These models call the Demo mode mentioned above, and as such don't require a licence to run. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials. Refer to the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Manual]</u> for further supporting information.
<li> Other useful information is contained in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the <u>[[Main_Page | Tips and Tricks]]</u> section on the right-hand side of the home page and the <u>[[TUFLOW_Modelling_Guidance | Modelling Guidance]]</u> sections particularly useful.
<li> Please email <font color="blue"><u>support@tuflow.com</u></font> if you have any technical questions or <font color="blue"><u>sales@tuflow.com</u></font> if you would like to purchase a licence. Price information is available from the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Prices.aspx TUFLOW Website]</u>
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= Licenced Version of TUFLOW =
<ol>
<li> Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Latest%20Release.aspx Tuflow Release Download]</u>. TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, it doesn't require installation to run! 
<li> Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit): <u>[[Wibu_Dongles|Installing Licensing Software]]</u><br>
:'''<u>Local Licence</u>'''
* Follow the steps listed in the <u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Request | Licence Update Request]]</u> section of the Wiki if you have been sent a new Local licence dongle. You will need to email the licence file to sales@tuflow.com. The sales team with email you an updated licence file containing your specific licence configuration.
* After activating your licence insert your Local licence dongle in your computer. Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe). A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed:
:[[File:TUFLOW_DOS_Test1.JPG|600px]] <br>
:Press enter to close the DOS window. 
* Note: Local TUFLOW licences are associated with the USB dongle. All computers running TUFLOW must have Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) installed and the USB dongle plugged in for a simulation to initialise. The Licence Update Request should only be required once annually to update the USB dongle and provide access to new updated versions of TUFLOW.
* You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. Continue to bullet point 3.
<li> Download the TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx Tutorial Model Download]</u>
<li> Follow the user documentation for the tutorial models to learn how to use TUFLOW. The user documentation is available from the <u>[[Tutorial_Model | Tutorial Model]]</u> section of the Wiki.
<li> Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | Running TUFLOW ]]</u> section of the Wiki.
<li> Over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features are available from the <u>[[Example_Models_Home_page | Example Models]]</u> section of the Wiki. These models call the Demo mode mentioned above, and as such don't require a licence to run. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials. Refer to the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Manual]</u> for further supporting information.
<li> Other useful information is contained in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the <u>[[Main_Page | Tips and Tricks]]</u> section on the right-hand side of the home page and the <u>[[TUFLOW_Modelling_Guidance | Modelling Guidance]]</u> sections particularly useful.
<li> Please email <font color="blue"><u>support@tuflow.com</u></font> if you have any technical questions or <font color="blue"><u>sales@tuflow.com</u></font> if you would like to purchase a licence. Price information is available from the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Prices.aspx TUFLOW Website]</u>
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