Self-Help Kit Setup
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Set up the project to begin learning how to use FLO-2D and QGIS.

**Get the data!**

|ProSetup_Download|

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   <a href="https://flo-2d.sharefile.com/d-s5c66fd7ec29e451facfcef7c56fac84e" target="_blank">Download Self-Help Kit</a>

.. Note:: Viewing these videos on YouTube is recommended.

   Set the video playback speed to 2x to complete the lessons more efficiently.

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    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tTcxTWMlpkk?si=KUlDut2agYaAg-g2"
    title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media;
    gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Install the Training Data
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Download the required data.

|ProSetup_Download|

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Extract the data and run the installer.

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Run the Self-Help Data Installer. This will place the FLO-2D Self-Help Kit in the documentation directory.

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Create a shortcut to the Self-Help Kit for quick access. This allows easy navigation to FLO-2D documentation and training files.

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Review the Documentation folder. Take a few minutes to explore its contents, which include manuals, examples, and white papers.

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Open QGIS and Set Up
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Open QGIS
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Search for QGIS 3.34 in the Windows search bar.

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QGIS will appear as shown below. Additional plugins may need to be installed, and some settings may require modification.

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Install Plugins
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**Get the latest plugin!**

|pluginlist|

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   <a href="https://flo-2d.com/qgis-plugin/" target="_blank">FLO-2D Plugin Link</a>

.. important:: Ensure that the plugin version matches the installed version of QGIS.

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Install FLO-2D and other useful plugins. Navigate to **Plugin > Manage and Install Plugin**.

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FLO-2D is installed using the **Install from Zipped File** option.

CRS Handling
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Navigate to **Settings > Options** and apply the correct configurations.

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Set Up Quick Map Services
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The Quick Map Services plugin requires a **Contributed Pack** and visibility control adjustments. Open the plugin
settings, download the **Contributed Pack**, and uncheck any maps that are not needed.

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Close and Reload QGIS
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Closing and restarting QGIS ensures that the *User Profile* is saved. If QGIS crashes before being closed after the
initial setup, the setup process must be repeated.

Each user account has a distinct profile. If another user logs into the computer, a separate QGIS profile must be
configured. For example, a student account on a shared computer will not have the same QGIS configuration as an
administrative account.