New User Guide Local Licences

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.

1. Download the latest executable and manual from the Downloads page of the TUFLOW website.
   
2. Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on your computer.
3. Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer.
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).
   
   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:
   
   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:
      
      • TT001E: Introduction to QGIS for TUFLOW
      • TT102E: Introduction to 2D Modelling
      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.
6. Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki:
   

   • TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Run Options

7. Other resources that may be useful include:
   

   • Other useful information in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the Tips and Tricks section of the homepage and the Modelling Guidance sections useful.
   • If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the TUFLOW LinkedIn User Group.

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

Fequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I require a TUFLOW licence to create TUFLOW inputs and view results from a TUFLOW simulation?

No, a TUFLOW licence is only needed to run simulations. All TUFLOW inputs and outputs use free open formats that are read and editable by third party software, for example QGIS and Notepad++:

• Download Notepad++ to create and review tabular data: Notepad++ installation and tips.
• Download QGIS: QGIS installation and tips.
• To review maximum ASC/FLT grids just drag and drop them into QGIS.
• Install the TUFLOW Plugin: TUFLOW QGIS plugin installation and tips.
• Use TUFLOW Viewer to review XMDF results: TUFLOW Viewer.