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This section is relevant for people with a Local TUFLOW licence. Please refer to <u>[[New_User_Guide_Free_Demo|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.
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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, the <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Licences|Network Licence New User Guide]]</u> if you have a Network licence, or <u>[[New_User_Guide_Cloud_Licences|Cloud Licence New User Guide]]</u> if you have a Cloud licence.<br>
 
 
 
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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.
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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>
<li> Plug your new Local licence dongle into your computer.
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<li> <u>[[Wibu_Dongles| Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit)]]</u> on your computer.
<li> Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit): <u>[[Wibu_Dongles|Installing Licensing Software]]</u>
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<li> Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer.
<li> Follow the steps listed in the <u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Request | Licence Update Request]]</u> section of the Wiki. You will need to email the licence file to <font color="blue"><u>sales@tuflow.com</u></font>. The sales team with email you an updated licence file containing your specific licence configuration.  
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<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> Import the updated licence file to accept the licence update (<u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Import|Licence Update Import]]</u>).
 
<li> After activating your licence, insert your Local licence dongle into your computer (if it isn't already). 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.<br>
 
 
[[File:TUFLOW_DOS_Test1.JPG|600px]] <br>
 
[[File:TUFLOW_DOS_Test1.JPG|600px]] <br>
Press enter to close the DOS window. <br>
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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 should only be required once annually to update the USB dongle licence and provide access to new updated versions of TUFLOW.''
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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> You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling.
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<li> Download the TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx Tutorial Model Download]</u>
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<li> Free TUFLOW eLearning courses. <br>
<li> User documentation is available from the <u>[[Tutorial_Model | Tutorial Model]]</u> section of the Wiki. Learn how to use TUFLOW by following the user documentation.
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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>
<li> Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | Running TUFLOW ]]</u> section of the Wiki.
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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>
<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. 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.
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* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/training/training-catalogue/tt102e-introduction-to-2d-modelling-elearning/ TT102E: Introduction to 2D Modelling]</u>  
<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.
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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>
<li> 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 Forum]</u> and <u>[http://www.linkedin.com/groups/1908583  LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
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<li> <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/tuflow-classichpc-models/ TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials]</u><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 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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<li> <u>[[TUFLOW_Example_Models | 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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<li> Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki:<br>
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:* <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | TUFLOW Run Options ]]</u>
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<li>Other resources that may be useful include:<br>
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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.linkedin.com/groups/1908583  TUFLOW LinkedIn User Group]</u>.
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<li> Please email <u>[mailto:support@tuflow.com support@tuflow.com]</u> if you have any technical questions or <u>[mailto:sales@tuflow.com sales@tuflow.com]</u> 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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Latest revision as of 10:25, 18 July 2024

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, the Network Licence New User Guide if you have a Network licence, or Cloud Licence New User Guide if you have a Cloud 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).
    TUFLOW DOS Test1.JPG
    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:
      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:
  7. Other resources that may be useful include:
  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