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	The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [~~http~~://www.lopesoft.com/en/~~filemenutools~~/download ~~http~~://www.lopesoft.com/en~~/filemenutools~~/download]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>		The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>
	<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>		<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>
	=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===		=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===

Par at 10:47, 18 June 2015

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	The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<.br>		The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>
	'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.		<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>
	=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===		=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===
	To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>		To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>

Par at 01:10, 5 August 2014

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	[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png\|frame\|none\|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]		[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png\|frame\|none\|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]

			==Other Filemenu Tools tasks==
			Another example of FileMenu Tools could be to convert between .flt and .asc grids or vice versa. To do this:
			# Enter a ''Description'' (e.g Convert format using asc_to_asc)
			# Under ''Element Types'', set ''Files'' to '''Yes'''
			# Under ''Element Types'', set ''Extensions'' to '''flt,asc''' (this is available to both .asc and .flt files)
			# Under ''Element Types'', set both ''Folders'' and ''Drives'' to '''No'''
			# Under ''Program Properties'' set the ''Program'' to the full path to the asc_to_asc utility. For my machine this is: "C:\TUFLOW\Utilities\w64\asc_to_asc_w64.exe"
			# Under ''Program Properties'' set the ''Arguments'' field to '''-conv %FILENAMES%'''
			# Select Apply and exit the configuration.<br>
			<br>
			Another example of FileMenu Tools could be to convert the maximum velocities from an .xmdf file to a .mif file. This would look like the configuration below:<br>
			[[File:FileMenuTools xmdf.JPG]]

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The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download http://www.lopesoft.com/en/filemenutools/download]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<.br>
'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.
=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===
To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>
# Download and install '''FileMenu Tools''' using the link provided above
# Open the ''Configure FileMenu Tools'' interface (this can be accessed from the Windows Start Menu)
# Under ''Actions'' select ''Add Command''
# Highlight the newly created item and select ''Properties'' from the toolbar
# Enter the desired menu text under ''Menu Text'', I have used '''Run TUFLOW 2010-10-iSP-w64'' (this tells me I am starting the Single Precision (iSP), 64 bit (w64) version of the 2010-10 release of TUFLOW
# Enter a ''Description''
# Under ''Element Types'', set ''Files'' to '''Yes'''
# Under ''Element Types'', set ''Extensions'' to '''tcf''' (the Run TUFLOW option will only be available for .tcf files)
# Under ''Element Types'', set both ''Folders'' and ''Drives'' to '''No'''
# Under ''Program Properties'' set the ''Program'' to the full path to the TUFLOW executable on your system. For my machine this is: C:\TUFLOW\Releases\2010-10\w64\TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe
# Under ''Program Properties'' set the ''Arguments'' field to '''%FILENAMES%'''
# Select Apply and exit the configuration.
The completed '''FileMenu Tools''' configuration page is shown in the image below.<br>
[[File:FileMenu Tools Configure.png|frame|none|File Menu Tool Configuration Page]]

=== Running TUFLOW ===
The FileMenu Tool should now be configured. To run TUFLOW navigate to a TUFLOW Control File (.tcf) and right click on the file. In the menu dialogue that appears, select ''FileMenu Tools >> Run TUFLOW''. This is shown in the image below.<br>

[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png|frame|none|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]

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			=Introduction=
	The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>		The following method allows custom context menu options, but involves a free utility called '''FileMenu Tools''' the is available for download at [https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/download/filemenu-tools]. In the example below this is configured to run TUFLOW, however, this tool can also be configured for post-processing of TUFLOW output files.<br>
	<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>		<u>'''Note''' A word of caution, be careful with the installation dialogues as this may try to install additional software.</u>
	=== Configuring FileMenu Tools ===		= Configuring FileMenu Tools =
	To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>		To use this program to run TUFLOW from a right click window, follow the steps below:<br>
	# Download and install '''FileMenu Tools''' using the link provided above		# Download and install '''FileMenu Tools''' using the link provided above
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	[[File:FileMenu Tools Configure.png\|frame\|none\|File Menu Tool Configuration Page]]		[[File:FileMenu Tools Configure.png\|frame\|none\|File Menu Tool Configuration Page]]

	=== Running TUFLOW ===		= Running TUFLOW =
	The FileMenu Tool should now be configured. To run TUFLOW navigate to a TUFLOW Control File (.tcf) and right click on the file. In the menu dialogue that appears, select ''FileMenu Tools >> Run TUFLOW''. This is shown in the image below.<br>		The FileMenu Tool should now be configured. To run TUFLOW navigate to a TUFLOW Control File (.tcf) and right click on the file. In the menu dialogue that appears, select ''FileMenu Tools >> Run TUFLOW''. This is shown in the image below.<br>

	[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png\|frame\|none\|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]		[[File:FileMenu Tools Run TUFLOW.png\|frame\|none\|Running TUFLOW using FileMenu Tools]]

	==Other Filemenu Tools tasks==		=Other Filemenu Tools tasks=
	Another example of FileMenu Tools could be to convert between .flt and .asc grids or vice versa. To do this:		Another example of FileMenu Tools could be to convert between .flt and .asc grids or vice versa. To do this:
	# Enter a ''Description'' (e.g Convert format using asc_to_asc)		# Enter a ''Description'' (e.g Convert format using asc_to_asc)