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=Requirements and Downloads=
Both TUFLOW and Flood Modeller have relatively modest system requirements for small models such as the tutorial model. However, larger and more complex models may have higher hardware requirements - in particular memory (RAM). Both software are available in 32 and 64 bit versions. The tutorial model is designed to be small, to allow for quick simulation and load times. The tutorial model should run on any modern PC or laptop that is capable of running Windows 7 or later.
==Hardware==
The tutorial model is designed to be small, to allow for quick simulation and load times. The tutorial model should run on any modern PC or laptop that is capable of running Windows 7 or later. If you would like to complete the optional TUFLOW HPC steps utilising a GPU card then you will need access to a CUDA enabled NVidia graphics card.
==Software==
===TUFLOW===
 
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This tutorial model has been constructed using the 2018 release of TUFLOW. The tutorial model may be simulated licence free using TUFLOW Build 2016-03-AC or later. This can be obtained from the [https://tuflow.com/downloads/#tuflow downloads section] of the TUFLOW website. TUFLOW Build 2016-03-AD or later must be used in order to take advantage of the free TUFLOW link for this tutorial model. <br>
 
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===Flood Modeller===
! style="background-color:#005581; font-weight:bold; color:white;" | Brief Description
This tutorial model has been constructed using version 4.2 of Flood Modeller. This can be downloaded from the [https://www.floodmodeller.com/en-gb/downloads/ Flood Modeller Website]. The tutorial model may be simulated licence free using Version 4.2 to 4.6. These versions of Flood Modeller contains the free TUFLOW link, which permits simulation of linked models with up to 10 links or the tutorial model.
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| '''TUFLOW''' || TUFLOW is a computer program for simulating depth-averaged, one and two-dimensional free-surface flows such as occurs from floods and tides, with the 2D solution occurring over a regular grid of square elements.<br>
Larger models with more links will require a [https://www.floodmodeller.com/en-gb/sales/pricing-and-licensing-options/tuflow/ link licence]. A licence is also required is you intend to run the model in Flood Modeller 5 or later<br>
 
It is commonly used in the UK and Ireland, Australia and the United States for the modelling of surface waters, river systems and pipe networks. <br>
 
It is recommended to always use the latest release version of TUFLOW.<br>
 
This tutorial model does not require a TUFLOW licence.<br>
 
This tutorial is set up to use a NVIDIA GPU card. If this is not available, CPU can be used in the hardware command. <br>
||The TUFLOW executable is provided within the <u>[https://wiki.tuflow.com/Tutorial_Introduction#Module_Data Tutorial Dataset]</u>.
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|”Flood Modeller” || Flood Modeller (previously known as ISIS) is a commercial flood modelling package developed by Jacobs for simulating depth-averaged one and two dimensional free surface flows. It is primarily used for the simulation of river channels and is widely used within the UK and Ireland. This tutorial model will only leverage Flood Modeller’s 1D Solver. <br>
TUFLOW 1D and 2D domains can be dynamically linked to the 1D domain of Flood Modeller Pro. Flood Modeller is not included within the TUFLOW executable and must be downloaded separately. <br>
Unlike TUFLOW Flood Modeller has a standalone Graphical User Interface which can be used to build networks, run models, and visualise results.
It is recommended that TUFLOW 2020-10-AD or later is used in conjunction with Flood Modeller Version 5 or later. <br>
For Flood Modeller Version 5 or later a Standard, Professional, or Unlimited Edition of Flood Modeller Pro is required to open and run the tutorial model.
||<u>[https://www.floodmodeller.com/downloads/ Latest 64-bit version of Flood Modeller]<u>. <br><br>
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| '''QGIS''' <br><br>QGIS TUFLOW plugin || The Geographic Information System (GIS) used to build models and view results. This tutorial was developed with QGIS 3.20. It is recommended to have QGIS 3.20 or later to ensure compatibility with TUFLOW plugin latest features. <br><br>
The TUFLOW plugin includes numerous tools to increase workflow efficiency. <br>
 
||<u>[https://qgis.org/download/ Latest 64-bit version of QGIS]</u>. <br><br>
 
<u>[[TUFLOW_QGIS_Plugin| QGIS TUFLOW Plugin Installation]]</u>.
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| '''NotePad++''' <br><br>Syntax Highlighting || A text editor is required for creation of the TUFLOW input files. This tutorial was developed with NotePad++. Ideally a text editor should be able to:<br>
*Colour code the TUFLOW control files;
*Open other files from the active control file; and
*Launch a TUFLOW simulation. <br><br>
TUFLOW colour coding can be enabled using syntax highlighting.
|| <u>[https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/ Latest 64-bit version of Notepad++]</u>. <br><br>
 
<u>[https://downloads.tuflow.com/_archive/Miscellaneous/NPP_TUFLOW_Syntax_Highlighting.zip TUFLOW syntax highlighting for Notepad++]</u>.<br><br>
 
For instructions on configuring Notepad++ for TUFLOW modelling, see <u>[[NotepadPlusPlus_Tips |Notepad++ tips]]</u>.
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| '''Microsoft Excel''' || A spreadsheet software is required for working with tabular data and .csv files. This tutorial has been created in Excel. ||
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TUFLOW models typically require access to a GIS package, text editor, Microsoft Excel and a results viewer to build, review and visualise a model. Refer to the following Wiki page to view a list of compatible packages. Alternatively, Flood Modeller may be used as a GUI for creating and editing GIS layers in a TUFLOW model and also for visualising the results. Instructions for this Flood Modeller – TUFLOW tutorial model have been provided using the following GIS file formats:
* QGIS - SHP
* QGIS - GPKG
 
===GIS Software===
TUFLOW models typically require access to a GIS package, text editor, Microsoft Excel and a results viewer to build, review and visualise a model. Refer to the following Wiki page to view a list of compatible packages. Alternatively, Flood Modeller may be used as a GUI for creating and editing GIS layers in a TUFLOW model and also for visualising the results.
Instructions for this Flood Modeller – TUFLOW tutorial model have been provided using the following GIS and modelling packages:
*MapInfo
*QGIS
*ArcGIS
 
=Module Data=