Tuflow and estry manual Version 3

4.6From a DOS Window

A single TUFLOW simulation can be started directly from an open DOS Window by entering a line in the same way as entered into a batch file. For example, at the DOS prompt enter:
N:\WBMSoftware\Tuflow.exe MR_H99_C25_Q100.tcf

You can use the various switches and Windows NT/2000 priority settings as discussed in the previous section.

4.7The DOS Window Does Not Appear!

The only known reason that TUFLOW.exe or ESTRY.exe won’t start (ie. no DOS Window appears) is when the virtual memory allocation on your computer is congested. For Windows NT/2000/XP check the virtual memory usage using Windows Task Manager. (On Windows 95/98, you don’t have the luxury of this facility.) If congested, close some other files or applications and try again. Also check available disk space on your drive from which virtual memory is allocated (normally C: drive) and ensure there is sufficient space. On a PC with 256Mb RAM, it is possible to start a few TUFLOW simulations with little else open. As a rule, particularly if you want other applications open (eg. a GIS with large files open), it is worthwhile investing in larger amounts of RAM.

For Build 2004-06-AC onwards, make sure you have installed the latest dongle drivers supplied (Version 1.05), otherwise TUFLOW will not start up.

If you continue to have problems please contact [e-mail].