4.1 Folder Structure

Table 4.1 presents the standard set of sub-folders used for TUFLOW FV model development. Alternative folder structures may be adopted, however, use of a structure consistent with this standard is recommended to support clarity and maintainability. For large modelling projects involving multiple scenarios and simulations, an extended folder structure may be required. Any such structure should be derived from, and remain consistent with, the standard arrangement described.

Table 4.1: Recommended Sub-Folder Structure

Sub-Folder	Description
bc_dbase	Boundary and initial conditions, often with additional sub-folders for specific boundary condition types (e.g. tide, flow, meteorology, etc.).
check	If Write Check Files is included in the .fvc, check files will be output from TUFLOW FV. These are a series of output files in both GIS (MapInfo or Shapefile format) and tabular data in .CSV format. These check files contain information on the data processed by TUFLOW FV.
exe	Optional sub-folder, placing the TUFLOWFV.exe (and associated dlls) within the TUFLOW FV folder structure may be desired. Alternatively, the tuflowfv.exe is located elsewhere on the network or local computer.
model	Include files and the geo, csv and gis sub-folders. May also optionally contain external turbulence nml file.
model\csv	Location for csv inputs such as culvert and structure files, and z-layer geometry etc.
model\geo	Model mesh development often with additional sub-folders or links to locations where mesh development data is located if required. Location for cell elevation files, topographic/bathymetric DEM files and TINs.
model\gis	GIS layers that are inputs to the model domain.
model\gis\empty	Empty template GIS files.
runs	TUFLOW FV simulation control files. Batch files are also stored here when performing multiple simulations in a series.

Table 4.2 presents the recommended folder structure for advanced simulations that use the TUFLOW FV Sediment Transport, Water Quality, or Particle Tracking Modules.

Table 4.2: Recommended Advanced Sub-Folder Structure

Sub-Folder	Description
Recommended sub-folder structure plus the below.	Recommended sub-folder structure of Table 4.1 plus the below.
stm	Sediment control files.
wqm	Water quality control files.
ptm	Particle tracking control files.