New User Guide Cloud Server Licences

This section is relevant for people with a Cloud Server TUFLOW network licence. For this configuration a company server acts as the licence host, linked to the WIBU server over an internet connection. Modelling computers are connected to the company server via the company’s network.

1. Download the latest executable and manual from the Downloads page of the TUFLOW website.
   
2. Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on the 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. Import your WIBU Cloud License Credentials File to the Network Host. li> After importing the licence credentials file, use Codemeter WebAdmin to review your licence type and count are as expected.
   1. Open Codemeter Control Center via the Windows Start Menu.
   2. Select the relevant licence container from the lefthand panel, then click WebAdmin.
      
      
   3. Navigate to the Container section of WebAdmin via the drop menu options. Your licence summary will be displayed. Review the details (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).
      
      Note:
      • The TUFLOW exe is not an installer. TUFLOW is a standalone console application. As such, with exception of the Codemeter licencing software, no installation is technically required. If you are new to TUFLOW and need advice how to run a TUFLOW simulation, please complete the eLearning training referenced in the following bullet point.
4. Configure Network Host so other (Client) computers can use its available licence(s).
5. Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on all Client computers wishing to access licences from the Network Host.
6. Configure Access to the Network licences on all Client computers.
7. You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. There are multiple options available to help you learn TUFLOW:
   
   1. Free TUFLOW eLearning courses.
      These courses are hosted online 24/7. They includes step by step lessons comprising of a combination of written notes, background content videos, demonstration videos and hands-on exercises:
      
      • TT001E: Introduction to QGIS for TUFLOW
      • TT102E: Introduction to 2D Modelling
      Other paid eLearning courses are also available via the TUFLOW Training Course Catalogue
      
   2. TUFLOW Wiki Self-teach Tutorials
      
   3. Example Models
      This database includes over 100 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW features. Use these models to learn how to implement features not included in the TUFLOW eLearning or Wiki Tutorials.
8. Run TUFLOW using the options listed in the Running TUFLOW section of the Wiki:
   

   • TUFLOW Run Options

9. Other resources that may be useful include:
   

   • Other useful information in the Wiki. In particular new users often find the Tips and Tricks section 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 LinkedIn User Group.

10. 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 Pricing page of the TUFLOW website