* Folder paths, filenames, file extensions and TUFLOW commands are not case sensitive in any TUFLOW control files. It is therefore recommended that spaces and other special characters (such as dashes) are not used in the simulation path and filenames (without prior testing).
* Whilst TUFLOW readily accepts spaces and special characters (such as ! or #) in filenames and paths, other software may have issues with these. * TUFLOW accepts any folder structure, though the above listed format is most commonly used and is recommended. The following points on TUFLOW folders and filenames are worth noting: TUFLOW log files (.tlf) and messages layers. TUFLOW will output the results to this folder in a variety of formats as specified by the user. GIS layers that are inputs to the 2D and 1D model domains are contained within this folder: model\mi\ is typically used for MapInfo formatted GIS files GIS layers that are inputs to the 2D and 1D model domains are contained within this folder: model\gis\ is typically used for all ArcGIS and QGIS files Geometry (.tgc), Boundary (.tbc) and other model control text files (i.e. GIS and other check files to carry out quality control checks (use Write Check Files). * If using SMS, the folder structure listed above is automatically created before running the model using the "Export TUFLOW files" command (see Run TUFLOW from within SMS).īoundary condition database(s) and input time-series data Alternatively, you can copy the TUFLOW folder and all sub-folders from the TUFLOW Folders Template folder in the supplied files to a local drive on your computer. Set up the model directory and sub-directories as recommended in the list below (for a more detailed description please see the Folders and Filepath Section of the User Manual).
TUFLOW models are separated into a series of folders which contain the input and output files. Project Initialisation Setup Model Folders
2.2 Set GIS Projection and Create Empty (Template) GIS Files.