New User Guide Cloud Direct Licences

This section is relevant for people with a Cloud Direct TUFLOW network licence. This licence type is installed on each modelling computer, connecting directly with a WIBU licence server over an internet connection.

1. Download the latest executable and manual from the TUFLOW Website.
2. Install Licencing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) on all computers you wish to use.
3. Import your WIBU Cloud License Credentials File to all computers you wish to use (all computers will use the same file).
4. Double click the TUFLOW FV Executable (for example TUFLOWFV.exe). A DOS window should open prompting you to 'Enter input file:'. Ignore this request and hit the enter key to report the contents. Review the licence information listed (the licence types and numbers will be different to the example shown below).
   
   'Note: All computers running TUFLOW must have Licensing Dongle Drivers (CodeMeter RunTime Kit) installed and the Cloud Licence Credentials file activated for a simulation to initialise.
5. You are now ready to start TUFLOW modelling. There are multiple options available to help you learn TUFLOW:
   
   1. TUFLOW FV Wiki Self-teach Tutorials
      
   2. TUFLOW FV Example Models
      This database includes over 60 example models demonstrating the most commonly used TUFLOW FV features. Use these models to learn how to implement features not explicitly covered in the Wiki Tutorials.
6. Run TUFLOW FV using the options listed on the TUFLOW FV Run Options page.
7. Other resources that may be useful include:
   • Other useful information is contained in the Wiki. In particular, new users often find the Tips and Tricks section of the homepage useful.
   • If you're interested in becoming a part of the TUFLOW User Community please join the TUFLOW LinkedIn User Group.
8. 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