Product(s):	OpenFlowsTM FLOODTM
Version(s):	Various
Area:	Help and Documentation

The purpose of this article is to provide a list of resources for new and existing users of OpenFlows FLOOD. Please use these links to gain a better understanding of the software. If you have any further questions, please post on the OpenFlows Forum.

What's New in the latest version? - As new versions are released, typically an article is published with details of the new features. You can find such articles here: OpenFlows FLOOD TechNotes and FAQ's

Downloading and Installation - For information on how to download the latest version of the product see here: Downloading OpenFlows | Hydraulics and Hydrology Software

Licensing and license activation - Information and Troubleshooting guide for licensing can be found here : OpenFlows Product Licensing (Activation) FAQ's and Troubleshooting

OpenFlows FLOOD Training Content

There are several channels through which new and existing users of OpenFlows FLOOD can understand the product.

Generic Start Guide - Unassisted help to any type of OpenFlows FLOOD first-time users getting familiar with the software user interface.

• Generic Start Guide -  Generic Start Guide with associated workspace (for version 10.03.00.01)
• Generic Start Guide (Solutions) - Solutions to exercises provided in the Generic Start Guide (for version 10.03.00.01)

For Generic Start Guide for previous version see the resources here. However, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest release of OpenFlows FLOOD for the newer tools and features.

YouTube - Videos that showcase useful functionalities, features, workflow, and how-to-do procedures.

• OpenFlows FLOOD Fundamental training - How-to-do videos on basic initial steps
• OpenFlows FLOOD Playlist on the Bentley Hydraulics and Hydrology Modeling Channel - Showcase of some OpenFlows FLOOD capabilities

Quick Start Lessons - Hands-on experience on specific features, capabilities and areas of application of OpenFlows FLOOD. These detailed lessons will help you get started exploring and using the software

• Quick Start Urban Flood Simulation (CivilStorm and SewerGEMS) - Connection with CivilStorm / SewerGEMS model (for version 10.03.00.01). For previous version see the resources here. However, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest release of OpenFlows FLOOD for the newer tools and features.
• Quick Start Watershed Modeling - Implementing a watershed (river) model (for version 10.03.00.01). For previous version see the resources here. However, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest release of OpenFlows FLOOD for the newer tools and features.
• Quick Start Urban Flood Simulation (SWMM) - Connection with SWMM INP model (for version 10.00.02.01)

Bentley Formal Training

• Generic Start Guide - OpenFlows FLOOD (for version 10.03.00.01)
• Urban Flood Simulation with OpenFlows FLOOD (for version 10.03.00.01)
• Watershed Simulation with OpenFlows FLOOD (for version 10.03.00.01)
• For a certificate / learn units / professional development hours (PDH), see: Learning Unit

Samples - OpenFlows FLOOD Workspaces for some applications

• Simple rainfall-runoff model with time-varying rainfall - Constant in space; no infiltration processes included
• Generic Start Guide (Solutions) - Solutions to exercises provided in the Generic Start Guide (for version 10.03.00.01)

OpenFlows FLOOD related articles - Comprehensive technical articles for OpenFlows FLOOD OpenFlows FLOOD TechNotes and FAQ's

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