Tuflow:About

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TUFLOW Wiki

The TUFLOW Wiki contains information relating to the building, running and processing of hydraulic models using TUFLOW Classic. The site has been divided into four sections:

  • The TUFLOW Message Database containing a comprehensive list of messages outputted by TUFLOW Classic and GPU models. For each message, guidance is provided on the likely causes and suggested solutions where applicable.
  • The TUFLOW Tutorial Model containing step-by-step instructions on building, simulating and viewing the results of a TUFLOW model. Instructions have been provided for the SMS, MapInfo, ArcMap and QGIS platforms.
  • The TUFLOW Demo Models containing information on the three models developed as part of the Floodplain Management Association 2012 Annual Conference 2-D Modelling Challenge.
  • Tips and Tricks containing methods to streamline the process of building and running models and the manipulation of their results, using TUFLOW software products and other third party software.


The Wiki is designed to be a repository of information that is regularly updated to accommodate new features in the TUFLOW software and to reflect feedback from users. For each page on the website there is a "Discussion" page. This can be edited by all registered users and we encourage you to share ideas, provide feedback and request clarifications. To register for an account, please follow the instructions on the Wiki Registration page.

The Wiki is designed to be used in conjunction with the TUFLOW Forum, the TUFLOW website, and the TUFLOW Manual.

What is TUFLOW?

TUFLOW is a suite of powerful numerical model engines for flood and coastal model.

TUFLOW Classic is our flagship 1D network and 2D fixed grid based software for simulating flood and tidal flow. TUFLOW's unparalleled 1D/2D dynamic linking capabilities, robustness, established performance and wide ranging functionality, arguably make it the world's most powerful 1D/2D hydrodynamic computational engine.

TUFLOW GPU is our new 2D fixed grid software package. The software uses a computers graphic card for its computations, instead of the computer’s processing unit (CPU). This change has significant run time benefits, resulting in between 10 to 100 times reductions in simulation time compared to TUFLOW Classic. The runtime benefits of this software are however extremely powerful for broad-scale regional assessments which may have otherwise been too computationally intensive to model using a CPU type model.

TUFLOW FV is our new 2D/3D flexible mesh, finite volume numerical model that simulates hydrodynamic, sediment transport and water quality processes in oceans, coastal waters, estuaries, rivers and floodplains. The flexible mesh model structure allows users to modify mesh resolution spatially, seamlessly increasing the model resolution in areas of interest. This modelling approach reduces the number of computation cells in a model and hence reduces simulation times. Additionally, TUFLOW FV has been parallelised. This means users can fully capitalise on the computing power of multiple processor/thread computers.
TUFLOW FV has its own Wiki site, Forum, and Manual.

For more information on the TUFLOW range of products including additional modules and modelling interfaces please visit the TUFLOW Products page on the TUFLOW website.

TUFLOW Licensing

A valid TUFLOW license is required to run TUFLOW however is not required when building or viewing the results of a model using third party software. Licenses may be purchased directly from BMT WBM or from other on-sellers of TUFLOW.
Note that the simulation of the TUFLOW Tutorial and Demo Models do not require a license.

BMT WBM Licenses

A comprehensive price list of all TUFLOW products is available on the TUFLOW website. Please email sales@tuflow.com for any sales enquiries or to receive a formal quotation.

Instructions for installing TUFLOW dongles are provided on the TUFLOW Licensing page of the Wiki.

TUFLOW Training

Tutorial Model

The TUFLOW Tutorial Model has been created for new users to provide them with the basic skills needed to develop a model and view the results. Each module of the tutorial demonstrates several commonly encountered real-life project examples. All the background model data is provided along with step-by-step instructions that take you through the process of setting up and running TUFLOW, troubleshooting and checking your model, and viewing and analysing results. The tutorials have been set up to support a number of different GIS software packages, text editors and results viewers to suit the user’s preference. The tutorial model is able to be simulated without a TUFLOW license. The files required to simulate the Tutorial model are available from the Downloads page of the TUFLOW website. Full documentation is provided on the TUFLOW Tutorial Model Wiki page.

Training by BMT WBM

BMT WBM are able to provide a range of training services including generalised or bespoke training, as well as carrying out model reviews. Please refer to the Training page on the TUFLOW website or email training@tuflow.com to discuss your requirements and to obtain a quote.

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