FAQ 2.1 Can I run RIBASIM if I do not have a license cq valid license file?

Answer. Yes. It is not always needed to have a valid license file. You can use RIBASIM without a license cq valid license file for educational purpose. You will get the message shown below on the screen at the River basin simulation task block. The simulation will start / continue when you push the enter button. The simulation will run correctly if the dimensions of your network is within the limitations: maximum 50 nodes and 50 links and for each node and link type as listed in the table below.

 

 

Table 3: Overview of the limitation per node- and link type for eductional use without a license file.

Node type	Maximum	Link types	Maximum
Variable inflow	2	Surface water flow	50
Fixed inflow	2	Groundwater recharge	2
Confluence	50	Groundwater outflow	2
Terminal	9	Lateral flow	2
Recording	2	Groundwater abstraction flow	5
Surface water reservoir	2	Diverted flow	8
Groundwater reservoir	2	Bifurcated flow	2
Run-of-river	1	Surface water reservoir backwater flow	2
Diversion	8
Low flow	3
Public water supply	2
Fixed irrigation	6
Variable irrigation	1
Advanced irrigation	5
Loss flow	1
Fishpond	1
Bifurcation	2
Pumping	1
General district	1
Groundwater district	1
Link storage	2
Reservoir partition	1
Waste water treatment plant	2
Natural retention	2

FAQ 2.2 Can I get a temporary license to try-out RIBASIM?

Answer. Yes, you can get a license file which is temporary valid e.g. 3 or 6 months if you want to try-out the full RIBASIM software. You can also buy a license which is valid e.g. for 2 years only. Email to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl.

FAQ 2.3 What types of licenses are available?

Answer. The available licenses are: time-limited, time-unlimited, stand-alone or network licenses. For more info mail to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl

FAQ 2.4 I am a Msc / PhD university student: can I get a RIBASIM license?

Answer. Yes. Deltares provides free licenses to Msc / PhD university students for educational and research purposes. In this case a temporary license is provided valid till the end of the year and which is extended each year if it is needed for you to finish your Msc / PhD work. You can mail your request to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl

FAQ 2.5 Are software updates and support included in the license fee?

Answer. Yes. New RIBASIM releases are regularly submitted. If you have bought a RIBASIM license, then the new releases are provided free of charge for 1 year. You also get operational support during 1 year by mail or skype with a maximum of 16 hours. For info mail to RIBASIM.info@deltares.nl

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