TUFLOW Empty Files
Introduction
The native non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) form of TUFLOW uses Geographic Information System (GIS) files for its spatial inputs. TUFLOW requires specific GIS file formats associated with specific TUFLOW commands. For example, the 1d_zsh_empty file associated with the Read GIS Z Shape == command requires the following data fields:
Because of the file format requirement, the first task in any modelling project is to write template (empty) GIS files (as demonstrated in Tutorial Module 1). This page of the TUFLOW Wiki provides a reference list of the template (empty) GIS files, the associated TUFLOW command and a basic description of their function.
TUFLOW Control file (TCF)
| Template (empty) GIS File | Compatible TUFLOW Commands | File / Command Function |
|---|---|---|
| 2d_fc_empty | Read GIS FC == | Used for 2D flow constrictions, representing additional losses associated with bridges or box culverts. This command has been superseded with the TGC commands: Read GIS FC Shape Read GIS Layered FC Shape. The template file and command only remain for the purpose of version backward compatibility. |
| 2d_glo_empty | Read GIS GLO == | Used to define gauge level output (2d_glo) locations. The GLO command controls map output based on the height of the water at a specified location within the model domain. |
| 2d_iwl_empty | Read GIS IWL == | Sets the initial water level in the model at the start of the simulation. The initial water level can vary spatially within the model. An equivalent initial Water level command also exists in the TGC. |
| 2d_lp_empty | Read GIS LP == | This file contains details on the location of longitudinal profile outputs. |
| 2d_oz_empty | Read GIS Output Zone == | This file contains one or more polygons defining the 2D regions to be output. This model input is used with the command Model Output Zones. |
| 2d_po_empty | Read GIS PO == | This file contains lines and points defining plot output (PO) locations for 2D result time series graphs in Excel. PO only extracts results from 2D portions of the model. 1D results are ignored. |
| 0d_rl_empty | Read GIS Reporting Location == | This file contains lines and points defining plot output (PO) locations for 1D and 2D result time series graphs in Excel. |
| Note: Template shapefiles will also include a suffix describing the object type: _L = Lines features | ||
ESTRY Control file (ECF)
| Template (empty) GIS File | Compatible TUFLOW Commands | File / Command Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1d_bc_empty | Read GIS BC == | |
| 1d_iwl_empty | Read GIS IWL == | |
| 1d_mh_empty | Read GIS Manhole == | |
| 1d_nd_empty | Read GIS Node == | |
| 1d_nwk_empty | Read GIS Network == | |
| 1d_nwke_empty | Read GIS Network == | |
| 1d_pit_empty | Read GIS Pits == | |
| 1d_tab_empty | Read GIS Table Links == | |
| 1d_WLL_empty | Read GIS WLL == | |
| Note: Template shapefiles will also include a suffix describing the object type: _L = Lines features | ||
TUFLOW Geometry Control file (*.tgc)
| Template (empty) GIS File | Compatible TUFLOW Commands | File / Command Function |
|---|---|---|
| 2d_bc_empty | Read GIS Code BC == | |
| Read GIS Z HX Line == | ||
| 2d_code_empty | Read GIS Code == | |
| Read GIS Code INVERT == | ||
| 2d_fcsh_empty | Read GIS FC Shape == | |
| 2d_gw_empty | Read GIS GWL == | |
| Read GIS GWD == | ||
| 2d_iwl_empty | Read GIS IWL == | |
| 2d_Ifcsh_empty | Read GIS Layered FC Shape == | |
| 2d_lfcsh_empty_pts | Read GIS Layered FC Shape == | |
| 2d_loc_empty | Read GIS Location == | |
| 2d_mat_empty | Read GIS MAT == | |
| 2d_soil_empty | Read GIS Soil == | |
| 2d_vzsh_empty | Read GIS Variable Z Shape == | |
| 2d_z_empty | Read GIS Z Line == | |
| 2d_zsh_empty | Read GIS Z Shape == | |
| 2d_zshr_empty | Read GIS Z Shape Route == | |
| Note: Template shapefiles will also include a suffix describing the object type: _L = Lines features | ||
TUFLOW Boundary Control file (*.tbc)
| Template (empty) GIS File | Compatible TUFLOW Commands | File / Command Function |
|---|---|---|
| 2d_bc_empty | Read GIS BC == | |
| 2d_rf_empty | Read GIS RF == | |
| 2d_sa_empty | Read GIS SA == | |
| Read GIS Streams == | ||
| 2d_sa_rf_empty | Read GIS SA RF == | |
| Note: Template shapefiles will also include a suffix describing the object type: _L = Lines features | ||
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