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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>
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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 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> <u>[[Wibu_Dongles| Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit)]]</u> on your computer.
'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC)'''
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<li> Plug your new Local licence dongle (USB) into your computer.
*<u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Latest%20Release.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Release Download]</u>.
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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>
*<u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Manual]</u>
 
'''TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV)'''
 
* <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> Plug your new Local licence dongle into your computer.
 
<li> Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit): <u>[[Wibu_Dongles|Installing Licensing Software]]</u>
 
<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. Whilst we aim to provide the updated licence file overnight, during high volume times this may take up to two business days.  
 
<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 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).''
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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 relevant TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset for your licence:  
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<li> Free TUFLOW eLearning courses. <br>
* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Models]</u>
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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>[https://www.tuflow.com/FV%20TutorialModel.aspx TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Models]</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>
<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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* <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/training/training-catalogue/tt102e-introduction-to-2d-modelling-elearning/ TT102E: Introduction to 2D Modelling]</u>  
*<u>[[Tutorial_Model | TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Documentation]]</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>
*<u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Tutorial_Model_Introduction TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Documentation]</u>
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<li> <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/tuflow-classichpc-models/ TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials]</u><br>
<li> Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.<br>
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<li> <u>[[TUFLOW_Example_Models | Example Models]]</u>  <br>
'''TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling'''
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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.  
* <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Run Options ]]</u>
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:*Note 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.  
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<li> Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki:<br>
:*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.
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:* <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | TUFLOW Run Options ]]</u>
:*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>.
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<li>Other resources that may be useful include:<br>
'''TUFLOW Felxible Mesh (FV) Modelling'''
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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.
* <u>[https://fvwiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=Running_TUFLOW_FV TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Run Options ]</u>
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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>.
:*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
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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>
:*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>.
 
<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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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