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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 Network licence hardware dongle into your Network Host computer.<br>
Note: The Network Host does not need to be a server. It can be a standard computer connected to the Local Area Network of your company. If this is the case, make sure the Host computer remains on at all times and the computer is assigned a static IP address.
<li> <u>[[Wibu_DonglesInstalling_Wibu_CodeMeter_Windows| Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit)]]</u> on the Network Host computer.<br>
<li> <u>[[WIBU_Configure_Network_Server_2016WIBU_Configure_Network_Server| Configure Network Host]]</u> so other (Client) computers can use its available licence(s).
<li> Export a licence request file for sales@tuflow.com: <u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Request | Export Licence Request (RAC) File]]</u>.
<li> Sales will email you an updated licence file. <u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Import| Import Licence Update (RAU) File]]</u>.
<li> <u>[[Wibu_Dongles| Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit)]]</u> on all Client computers wishing to access licences from the Network Host.
<li> <u>[[WIBU_Configure_Network_Client_2016WIBU_Configure_Network_Client | Configure Access]]</u> to the Network licences on all Client computers.
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe) from the Network Host computer. A DOSconsole 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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Note: TUFLOW licences are associated with the USB dongle. 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).
* TUFLOW licences are associated with the USB dongle.
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe) from the Client computer. A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed (example shown above). Check the licence types and numbers. If a licence has not been found, the connection between the client computer and network host has not been successful. Return to step 4 above and work through the configuration steps again.
* The TUFLOW exe is not an installer. TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, with exception of the Codemeter licencing software, no installation is technically required. If you are new to TUFLOW and need advice how to run a TUFLOW simulation, please complete the eLearning training referenced in the following bullet point.
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe) from the Client computer. A DOSconsole window should open. Review the licence information listed (example shown above). Check the licence types and numbers. If a licence has not been found, the connection between the client computer and network host has not been successful. Return to step 4 above and work through the configuration steps again.
<li> You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. There are multiple options available to help you learn TUFLOW:<br>
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<li> <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/downloads/tuflow-classichpc-models/ TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials]</u><br>
<li> <u>[[TUFLOW_Example_Models | Example Models]]</u> <br>
This database includes over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features. Use these models to learn how to implement features not includedexplicitly covered 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>