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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> <u>[[Wibu_DonglesInstalling_Wibu_CodeMeter_Windows| Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit)]]</u> on the 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_Configure_Network_Server_2016WIBU_Configure_Network_Server | Configure Network Host]]</u> so other (Client) computers canwill be able to use its available licence(s).▼
<li> Obtain your software lock licence file from sales@tuflow.com by following these steps: <u>[[WIBU_Software_Licence_Update_Request| Request Licence File]]</u>.
<li> <u>[[WIBU_Licence_Update_Softlock_Import| Import the licence]]</u> to the Network Host computer.
<li> After importing the licence update, use Codemeter WebAdmin to review your licence type and count are as expected on the Network Host computer.
▲<li> <u>[[WIBU_Configure_Network_Server_2016| Configure Network Host]]</u> so other (Client) computers can use its available licence(s).
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<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> Open Codemeter Control Center via the Windows Start Menu.
<li> <u>[[WIBU_Configure_Network_Client_2016 | Configure Access]]</u> to the Network licences on all Client computers.▼
<li> Select the relevant licence container from the lefthand panel, then click WebAdmin.<br>
<li> Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe) from the Network Host computer. 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>
[[File:TUFLOW_DOS_Test1Codemeter_Control_Center_HPC_Software.JPGjpg|600px400px]] <br>
<li> Navigate to the Container section of WebAdmin via the drop menu options. Your licence summary will be displayed. Review the details (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).<br>
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).▼
[[File:Codemeter_Webadmin_HPC_Network.jpg|700px]] <br>
<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.
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* 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.
▲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 renew the licence and provide access to new major releases of the software (unless licence configuration changes are requested).
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▲<li> <u>[[Wibu_DonglesInstalling_Wibu_CodeMeter_Windows| 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> 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 60100 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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