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==Welcome==
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=Welcome=
Thanks for registering for either our East or West Coast USA training days.  
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Thank you for registering for the upcoming 2 day USA Training Workshop on September 11 to 12. The Workshop will start at 9am each day and is being hosted in the University of Virginia.<br>
Both workshops are computer based training that require the use of the following software:
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<li> ArcGIS
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Room 108, 85 Engineering's Way,<br>
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Charlottesville,<br>
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Virginia, 22904 <br>
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(corner of Stadium and Whitehead roads)<br>
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https://goo.gl/maps/YRgqaNCLmcD2 <br>
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The workshop is computer based training requiring the use of the following software:
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<li> ArcGIS (ArcMap is only required)
 
<li> The Notepad++ Text Editor
 
<li> The Notepad++ Text Editor
 
<li> SMS
 
<li> SMS
<li> The latest TUFLOW Release </li>
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<li> QGIS
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<li> TUFLOW <br>
 
This page provides instructions on how to install the software and prepare your computer for the training day.
 
This page provides instructions on how to install the software and prepare your computer for the training day.
  
==ArcGIS==
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=ArcGIS=
Please download and install a free trial version of ArcGIS: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/free-trial <br>
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Please download and install a free trial version of ArcGIS: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/free-trial. We will be using ArcMap during the workshop. <br>
Please also download install the ArcGIS TUFLOW plugin: http://wiki.tuflow.com/index.php?title=TUFLOW_ArcGIS_Toolbox
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=Notepad++=
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Please download and setup Notepad++ via the following [[NotepadPlusPlus_Tips | link]]. Please note that the default notepad provided with Windows is not ideal for developing TUFLOW models and you will gain a much better experience by using one of the aforementioned text editors.
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=SMS=
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Please download and install a free trial version of SMS: http://www.aquaveo.com/downloads?tab=2#TabbedPanels
  
QGIS is also a free alternative to ArcGIS. Although the workshop will be run using ArcGIS, attendees wishing to use QGIS as the development platform instead of ArcGIS should compete the following steps.
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Don't worry if you already have SMS installed on your computer can can't obtain a trial version. We will have free temporary licences available for the duration of the training.
  
===QGIS Install===
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=QGIS=
Install QGIS through the OSGeo4W installer package. Please click [http://download.osgeo.org/osgeo4w/osgeo4w-setup-x86_64.exe here] to download the installer and save to your preferred download location.<br>
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QGIS is also a free alternative to ArcGIS and SMS. Install QGIS through the OSGeo4W installer package. Please click http://download.osgeo.org/qgis/win64/QGIS-OSGeo4W-2.18.16-1-Setup-x86_64.exe to download the installer and save to your preferred download location.<br>
 
Once downloaded, locate and run the installer package osgeo4w-setup-x86_64.exe which will open the install wizard.<br>  
 
Once downloaded, locate and run the installer package osgeo4w-setup-x86_64.exe which will open the install wizard.<br>  
 
Select 'Express Desktop Install' as per the below image and click next:<br>
 
Select 'Express Desktop Install' as per the below image and click next:<br>
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QGIS will then start to download all the required packages off the web. Depending on your computer and internet connection this may take several minutes. <br>
 
QGIS will then start to download all the required packages off the web. Depending on your computer and internet connection this may take several minutes. <br>
  
Once the installer has completed, you should then get a new Start menu item 'OSGeo4w' with QGIS Desktop 2.12 or 2.14 as one of the installed programs as per the below. We only need the QGIS Desktop so don't worry if all programs as per the picture are not installed.<br>
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Once the installer has completed, you should then get a new Start menu item 'OSGeo4w' with QGIS Desktop as one of the installed programs in the subfolder drop menu.
[[File: OSGeo_StartMenu.png | 200px]]<br>
 
  
===Adding QGIS Plugins===
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==Adding QGIS Plugins==
 
Some additional QGIS plugins are available to help with TUFLOW modeling, Crayfish (developed by Lutra Consulting) and the TUFLOW QGIS Plugin.  
 
Some additional QGIS plugins are available to help with TUFLOW modeling, Crayfish (developed by Lutra Consulting) and the TUFLOW QGIS Plugin.  
 
Both Plugins can be installed via the QGIS Plugin repository.
 
Both Plugins can be installed via the QGIS Plugin repository.
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[[File:pluginMenu.png | 350px]]<br>
 
[[File:pluginMenu.png | 350px]]<br>
  
==Notepad++==
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=TUFLOW=
Please download and setup Notepad++ via the following [[NotepadPlusPlus_Tips | link]]. Please note that the default notepad provided with Windows is not ideal for developing TUFLOW models and you will gain a much better experience by using one of the aforementioned text editors. Please also configure Notepad++ for [[NotepadPlusPlus_Highlighting | Syntax Highlighting]] and [[NotepadPlusPlus_File_Navigation | File Navigation]] as outlined in the linked wiki pages.
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The most recent release version of TUFLOW will be provided at the workshop. Pre-installation is not required.
 
 
==SMS==
 
Please download and install a free trial version of SMS: http://www.aquaveo.com/downloads?tab=2#TabbedPanels
 
 
 
==Download TUFLOW==
 
Could please download the latest TUFLOW Executables from [http://tuflow.com/TUFLOW%20Download.aspx here] and save locally to your laptop.
 
  
==Further Questions==
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=Further Questions=
 
Should you have any further questions regarding the training please send us an email at training@tuflow.com and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
 
Should you have any further questions regarding the training please send us an email at training@tuflow.com and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the training.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the training.

Latest revision as of 03:20, 5 September 2018

Welcome

Thank you for registering for the upcoming 2 day USA Training Workshop on September 11 to 12. The Workshop will start at 9am each day and is being hosted in the University of Virginia.

Room 108, 85 Engineering's Way,
Charlottesville,
Virginia, 22904
(corner of Stadium and Whitehead roads)
https://goo.gl/maps/YRgqaNCLmcD2

The workshop is computer based training requiring the use of the following software:

  • ArcGIS (ArcMap is only required)
  • The Notepad++ Text Editor
  • SMS
  • QGIS
  • TUFLOW
    This page provides instructions on how to install the software and prepare your computer for the training day.

    ArcGIS

    Please download and install a free trial version of ArcGIS: http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcgis-for-desktop/free-trial. We will be using ArcMap during the workshop.

    Notepad++

    Please download and setup Notepad++ via the following link. Please note that the default notepad provided with Windows is not ideal for developing TUFLOW models and you will gain a much better experience by using one of the aforementioned text editors.

    SMS

    Please download and install a free trial version of SMS: http://www.aquaveo.com/downloads?tab=2#TabbedPanels

    Don't worry if you already have SMS installed on your computer can can't obtain a trial version. We will have free temporary licences available for the duration of the training.

    QGIS

    QGIS is also a free alternative to ArcGIS and SMS. Install QGIS through the OSGeo4W installer package. Please click http://download.osgeo.org/qgis/win64/QGIS-OSGeo4W-2.18.16-1-Setup-x86_64.exe to download the installer and save to your preferred download location.
    Once downloaded, locate and run the installer package osgeo4w-setup-x86_64.exe which will open the install wizard.
    Select 'Express Desktop Install' as per the below image and click next:
    OsGeo Express Desktop.png

    Keep the default packages selected as follows and click next. Don't worry if uDig isn't present.
    OsGeo Packages.png

    QGIS will then start to download all the required packages off the web. Depending on your computer and internet connection this may take several minutes.

    Once the installer has completed, you should then get a new Start menu item 'OSGeo4w' with QGIS Desktop as one of the installed programs in the subfolder drop menu.

    Adding QGIS Plugins

    Some additional QGIS plugins are available to help with TUFLOW modeling, Crayfish (developed by Lutra Consulting) and the TUFLOW QGIS Plugin. Both Plugins can be installed via the QGIS Plugin repository. Open QGIS and navigate to the plugins dropdown menu and click on 'Manage and Install Plugins' as per the below:
    PluginMenu.png

    TUFLOW

    The most recent release version of TUFLOW will be provided at the workshop. Pre-installation is not required.

    Further Questions

    Should you have any further questions regarding the training please send us an email at training@tuflow.com and we will be in touch as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you at the training.