New User Guide Local Licences
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This section is relevant for people with a Local TUFLOW licence. Please refer to Free DEMO Version New User Guide if you don't have a licence or Network Licence New User Guide if you have a Network licence.
- Download the latest executable and manual from the TUFLOW website.
Note: TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, it doesn't require installation to run.
TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) MiTools - Plug your new Local licence dongle into your computer.
- Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit): Installing Licensing Software
- Follow the steps listed in the Licence Update Request section of the Wiki. You will need to email the licence file to sales@tuflow.com. The sales team with email you an updated licence file containing your specific licence configuration. Whilst we aim to provide the updated licence file overnight, during high volume times this may take up to two business days.
- Import the updated licence file to accept the licence update (Licence Update Import).
- After activating your licence, insert your Local licence dongle into your computer (if it isn't already). Double click the TUFLOW Executable (for example TUFLOW_iSP_w64.exe). A DOS window should open. Review the licence information listed. Check the licence types and numbers.
Press enter to close the DOS window.
Note: Local TUFLOW licences are associated with the USB dongle. All computers running TUFLOW must have Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) installed and the USB dongle plugged in for a simulation to initialise. 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). - You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling.
- Download the TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset:
- User documentation is available from the Tutorial Model section of the Wiki. Learn how to use TUFLOW by following the documentation and software user manual:
- Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.
TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling- Note Over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features are available from the Example Models section of the Wiki. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW Tutorials.
- 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 homepage and the Modelling Guidance sections useful.
- If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Forum and TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) LinkedIn User Group.
- 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 homepage
- If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Forum and TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) LinkedIn User Group.
- Please email support@tuflow.com if you have any technical questions or sales@tuflow.com if you would like to rent additional licences temporarily, purchase additional licences or add-on modules. Price information is available from the TUFLOW Website
