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Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required run TUFLOW for the first time.  
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Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required to install and run TUFLOW for the first time. TUFLOW simulations can be executed using a variety of licence hosting approaches. Instructions are provided below for all available methods:
 
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* '''Licence Free Mode''': A licence free mode has been built into TUFLOW. For information outlining the limits associated with the licence free mode, see <u>[[New_User_Guide_Free_Demo_Version | TUFLOW Free DEMO Version Guide]]</u>
the standard TUFLOW setup steps are listed below for the three common licence types:
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* '''Education Licence Options''': a variety of options are available for education institutions depending on the intended licence use: <u>[[Education_Licence_New_User_Guide|Education Licence Options]]</u>
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* '''Local Licence''': In this form TUFLOW simulations can only be run on the computer hosting the licence lock. For installation guidance see:
 
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<li> [[User_Guide_Free_Demo|Free DEMO Version User Guide]]
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Local_Hardware_Licences | Local Licence USB Hardware Lock (USB) Installation Guide]]</u><br>
<li> [[User_Guide_Local_Licences|Local Licences User Guide]]
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Local_Software_Licences | Local Licence USB Software Lock (Digital) Installation Guide]]</u><br>
<li> [[User_Guide_Network_Licences|Network Licences User Guide]]
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</ol>
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* '''Network Licence''': In this form the licence lock can be hosted on any computer or server. Other computers 'check out' licences from the host computer via a company’s network. For installation guidance see:
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Hardware_Licences | Network Licence Hardware Lock (USB) Installation Guide]]</u>.<br>
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Network_Software_Licences | Network Licence Software Lock (Digital) Installation Guide]]</u>.<br>
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</ol>
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* '''Network Cloud Licence''': In this form, the licence lock is hosted on a WIBU cloud server. For installation guidance see:
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Cloud_Direct_Licences | Cloud Direct Licence Installation Guide]]</u>: All modelling computers link directly to the WIBU server over an internet connection.<br>
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* <u>[[New_User_Guide_Cloud_Server_Licences |Cloud Server Licence Installation Guide]]</u>: A company server acts as the licence host, linked to the WIBU server over an internet connection. Modelling computers are connected to the company server via the company’s network.<br>
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 20 November 2024

Introduction

Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required to install and run TUFLOW for the first time. TUFLOW simulations can be executed using a variety of licence hosting approaches. Instructions are provided below for all available methods:

  • Licence Free Mode: A licence free mode has been built into TUFLOW. For information outlining the limits associated with the licence free mode, see TUFLOW Free DEMO Version Guide
  • Education Licence Options: a variety of options are available for education institutions depending on the intended licence use: Education Licence Options
  • Local Licence: In this form TUFLOW simulations can only be run on the computer hosting the licence lock. For installation guidance see:
  • Network Licence: In this form the licence lock can be hosted on any computer or server. Other computers 'check out' licences from the host computer via a company’s network. For installation guidance see:
  • Network Cloud Licence: In this form, the licence lock is hosted on a WIBU cloud server. For installation guidance see: