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This section is relevant for people with a Local TUFLOW licence. Please refer to <u>[[New_User_Guide_Free_Demo_Version|Free DEMO Version New User Guide]]</u> if you don't have a licence or <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Licences|Network Licence New User Guide]]</u> if you have a Network licence.<br>
 
This section is relevant for people with a Local TUFLOW licence. Please refer to <u>[[New_User_Guide_Free_Demo_Version|Free DEMO Version New User Guide]]</u> if you don't have a licence or <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Licences|Network Licence New User Guide]]</u> if you have a Network licence.<br>
''Note: If links are not active in this page please view the site using Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge''<br><br>
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''Note: If links are not active in this page please view the site using Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge''<br>
 
 
 
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<li> Download the latest executable and manual from the TUFLOW website.<br>
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<li> Download the latest executable and manual from the Downloads page of the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/ TUFLOW website]</u>.<br>
''Note: TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, it doesn't require installation to run.''<br>
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<li> Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on your computer: <u>[[Wibu_Dongles|Installing Licensing Software]]</u>
'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling'''
 
*<u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Downloads.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Release Download]</u>.
 
*<u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Manual]</u> 
 
'''TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling'''
 
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/FV%20Latest%20Release.aspx TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Release Download]</u>.  
 
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/FV%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (Classic and HPC) Manual]</u>  
 
'''MiTools'''
 
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/miTools%20Latest%20Release.aspx MiTools Release Download]</u>.
 
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/miTools%20Documentation.aspx MiTools Manual]</u>
 
 
<li> Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit): <u>[[Wibu_Dongles|Installing Licensing Software]]</u>
 
 
<li> Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer. If you have recently received a dongle from the TUFLOW sales team it should already have your licences coded to it.
 
<li> Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer. If you have recently received a dongle from the TUFLOW sales team it should already have your licences coded to it.
 
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe). A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed. Check the licence types and numbers associated with your configuration (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).<br>
 
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe). A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed. Check the licence types and numbers associated with your configuration (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).<br>
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Press enter to close the DOS window. <br>
 
Press enter to close the DOS window. <br>
 
''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 and Import steps listed above should only be required once annually to provide access to new major releases of the software (unless licence configuration changes are requested).''
 
''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 and Import steps listed above should only be required once annually to provide access to new major releases of the software (unless licence configuration changes are requested).''
<li> You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling.
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<li> You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. There are multiple options available to help you learn TUFLOW:<br>
<li> Download the relevant TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset for your licence:  
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'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling'''<br>
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Models]</u>
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* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/FV%20TutorialModel.aspx TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Models]</u>
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<li> Free TUFLOW eLearning courses. <br>
<li> User documentation is available from the Tutorial Model section of the Wiki. Learn how to use TUFLOW by following the documentation and software user manual:
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These courses are hosted online 24/7. They includes step by step lessons comprising of a combination of written notes, background content videos, demonstration videos and hands-on exercises:<br>
*<u>[[Tutorial_Model | TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Documentation]]</u>
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* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/training/training-catalogue/tt001e-introduction-to-qgis-for-tuflow-elearning/ TT001E: Introduction to QGIS for TUFLOW]</u>
*<u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Tutorial_Model_Introduction TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Documentation]</u>
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* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/training/training-catalogue/tt102e-introduction-to-2d-modelling-elearning/ TT102E: Introduction to 2D Modelling]</u>
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Other paid eLearning courses are also available via the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/training/training-catalogue/ TUFLOW Training Course Catalogue]</u> <br>
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<li> <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/tuflow-classichpc-models/ TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials]</u><br>
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<li> <u>[[Example_Models_Home_page | Example Models]]</u>  <br>
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This database includes over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW eLearning or Wiki Tutorials.
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</ol>
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'''TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling'''
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<ol>
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<li> <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/tuflow-fv-models/ TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials]</u><br>
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</ol>
 
<li> Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.<br>
 
<li> Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.<br>
'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling'''
 
 
* <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Run Options ]]</u>
 
* <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Run Options ]]</u>
:*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. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials.
 
:*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 homepage and the <u>[[TUFLOW_Modelling_Guidance | Modelling Guidance]]</u> sections useful.
 
:*If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/forum/index.php  TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Forum]</u> and <u>[http://www.linkedin.com/groups/1908583  TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
 
'''TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling'''
 
 
* <u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Running_TUFLOW_FV TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Run Options ]</u>
 
* <u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Running_TUFLOW_FV TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Run Options ]</u>
:*Other useful information is contained in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the <u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Tips and Tricks]</u> section on the right-hand side of the homepage useful.
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<li>Other resources that may be useful include:<br>
:*If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the <u>[https://tuflow.com/fvforum/index.php  TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Forum]</u> and <u>[https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4987532 TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
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'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling'''<br>
<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 rent additional licences temporarily, purchase additional licences or add-on modules. Price information is available from the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Prices.aspx TUFLOW Website]</u>
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:*Other useful information in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the <u>[[Main_Page | Tips and Tricks]]</u> section of the homepage and the <u>[[TUFLOW_Modelling_Guidance | Modelling Guidance]]</u> sections useful.
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:*If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/forum/index.php  TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Forum]</u> and <u>[http://www.linkedin.com/groups/1908583  TUFLOW LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
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'''TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling'''<br>
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:*Other useful information in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the <u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Tips and Tricks]</u> section on the right-hand side of the homepage
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:*If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the <u>[https://tuflow.com/fvforum/index.php  TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Forum]</u> and <u>[http://www.linkedin.com/groups/1908583 TUFLOW LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
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<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 rent additional licences temporarily, purchase additional licences or add-on modules. Price information is available from the Pricing page of the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/pricing/ TUFLOW website]</u>
 
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Revision as of 12:45, 28 September 2021

This section is relevant for people with a Local TUFLOW licence. Please refer to Free DEMO Version New User Guide if you don't have a licence or Network Licence New User Guide if you have a Network licence.
Note: If links are not active in this page please view the site using Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge

  1. Download the latest executable and manual from the Downloads page of the TUFLOW website.
  2. Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on your computer: Installing Licensing Software
  3. Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer. If you have recently received a dongle from the TUFLOW sales team it should already have your licences coded to it.
  4. Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe). A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed. Check the licence types and numbers associated with your configuration (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).
    TUFLOW DOS Test1.JPG
    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 and Import steps listed above should only be required once annually to provide access to new major releases of the software (unless licence configuration changes are requested).
  5. You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. There are multiple options available to help you learn TUFLOW:
    TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling
    1. Free TUFLOW eLearning courses.
      These courses are hosted online 24/7. They includes step by step lessons comprising of a combination of written notes, background content videos, demonstration videos and hands-on exercises:
      Other paid eLearning courses are also available via the TUFLOW Training Course Catalogue
    2. TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials
    3. Example Models
      This database includes over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW eLearning or Wiki Tutorials.

    TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling

    1. TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials
  6. Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.
  7. Other resources that may be useful include:
    TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling
    TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Modelling
  8. Please email support@tuflow.com if you have any technical questions or sales@tuflow.com if you would like to rent additional licences temporarily, purchase additional licences or add-on modules. Price information is available from the Pricing page of the TUFLOW website