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= Free DEMO Version of TUFLOW = | = Free DEMO Version of TUFLOW = | ||
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| − | <li> Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: [http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Latest%20Release.aspx Tuflow Release Download] | + | <li> Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Latest%20Release.aspx Tuflow Release Download]</u> |
| − | <li> Download the TUFLOW Tutorial: [http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx Tutorial Model Download] | + | <li> Download the TUFLOW Tutorial: <u>[http://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Tutorial%20Models.aspx Tutorial Model Download]</u> |
| − | <li> Follow the user documentation for the tutorial models to learn how to use TUFLOW. The user documentation is available from the [[Tutorial_Model | Tutorial Model]] section of the Wiki. | + | <li> Follow the user documentation for the tutorial models to learn how to use TUFLOW. The user documentation is available from the <u>[[Tutorial_Model | Tutorial Model]]</u> section of the Wiki. |
| − | <li> Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the [[Running_TUFLOW | Running TUFLOW ]] section of the Wiki. | + | <li> Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the <u>[[Running_TUFLOW | Running TUFLOW ]]</u> section of the Wiki. |
<li> After gaining an understanding of TUFLOW through the tutorial model dataset you may be interested in developing some of your own models for testing. A free Demo option is included within the standard TUFLOW executable. The free Demo version is fully enabled, though has the following limits: | <li> After gaining an understanding of TUFLOW through the tutorial model dataset you may be interested in developing some of your own models for testing. A free Demo option is included within the standard TUFLOW executable. The free Demo version is fully enabled, though has the following limits: | ||
:*100,000 total cells and 30,000 active (potentially flooded) cells | :*100,000 total cells and 30,000 active (potentially flooded) cells | ||
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:*A simulation time of 10 minutes. | :*A simulation time of 10 minutes. | ||
The free Demo mode is called using the TUFLOW Control File (TCF) command: <font color="blue"><tt>Demo Model </tt></font> <font color="red"><tt>== </tt></font><tt>ON</tt><br> | The free Demo mode is called using the TUFLOW Control File (TCF) command: <font color="blue"><tt>Demo Model </tt></font> <font color="red"><tt>== </tt></font><tt>ON</tt><br> | ||
| − | <li> Over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features are available from the [[Example_Models_Home_page | Example Models]] section of the Wiki. These models call the Demo mode mentioned above, and as such don't require a licence to run. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials. Refer to the [https://www.tuflow.com/Tuflow%20Documentation.aspx TUFLOW Manual] for further supporting information. | + | <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. These models call the Demo mode mentioned above, and as such don't require a licence to run. 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. |
| + | <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. | ||
| + | <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 a licence. Price information is available from the <u>[https://www.tuflow.com/Prices.aspx TUFLOW Website]</u> | ||
Revision as of 12:25, 29 June 2017
Introduction
Welcome to TUFLOW. This is a page for new users outlining the steps required run TUFLOW for the first time.
TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, it doesn't require installation to run. The standard TUFLOW setup steps are listed below.
Free DEMO Version of TUFLOW
- Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: Tuflow Release Download
- Download the TUFLOW Tutorial: Tutorial Model Download
- Follow the user documentation for the tutorial models to learn how to use TUFLOW. The user documentation is available from the Tutorial Model section of the Wiki.
- Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.
- After gaining an understanding of TUFLOW through the tutorial model dataset you may be interested in developing some of your own models for testing. A free Demo option is included within the standard TUFLOW executable. The free Demo version is fully enabled, though has the following limits:
- 100,000 total cells and 30,000 active (potentially flooded) cells
- 100 1D channels
- There can on be is only one 2D domain (multiple 2D domains are not supported)
- A simulation time of 10 minutes.
- Over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features are available from the Example Models section of the Wiki. These models call the Demo mode mentioned above, and as such don't require a licence to run. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials. Refer to the TUFLOW Manual for further supporting information.
- Other useful information is contained in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the Tips and Tricks section on the right-hand side of the home page and the Modelling Guidance sections particularly useful.
- Please email support@tuflow.com if you have any technical questions or sales@tuflow.com if you would like to purchase a licence. Price information is available from the TUFLOW Website
Licensed Version of TUFLOW
- Download the latest TUFLOW executable from the Tuflow website: Tuflow Release Download
- Download and install the Licensing Dongle Drivers: Installing Licensing Software
- Run TUFLOW using any of the options listed below.