New User Guide Network Licences

This section is relevant for people with a Network TUFLOW licence. Please refer to Free DEMO Version New User Guide if you don't have a licence or Local Licence New User Guide if you have a Local licence.
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1. 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 Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Release Download.
   • TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Manual
   TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV)
   • TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Release Download.
   • TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (Classic and HPC) Manual
   MiTools
   • MiTools Release Download.
   • MiTools Manual
2. Plug your new Network licence dongle into your Network Host computer. 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.
3. Download and install the Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on the Network Host computer: Installing Licensing Software.
   
4. 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.
5. Import the updated licence file to accept the licence update (Licence Update Import)
6. After activating your licence insert your Network licence dongle into the Network Host computer (if it isn't already). 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).
   
   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).
7. Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on all Client computers wishing to access licences from the Network Host.
8. Configure Access to the Network licences on all Client computers.
9. 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.
10. You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling.
11. Download the relevant TUFLOW Tutorial Dataset for your licence:
    • TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Models
    • TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Models
12. 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:
    • TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Tutorial Documentation
    • TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Tutorial Documentation
13. Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki.
    TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Modelling
    • TUFLOW Fixed Grid (Classic and HPC) Run Options

    • 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.

    TUFLOW Felxible Mesh (FV) Modelling
    • TUFLOW Flexible Mesh (FV) Run Options

    • 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.

14. 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