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Do you need ArcGIS to use taudem tools?
The TauDEM Tools.tbx ArcGIS toolbox is included with the install and should work for ArcGIS 10.0 or higher (tested on 10.0, 10.2.2 and 10.3.1). Note that the installation does not require ArcGIS. Without ArcGIS you will be able to run all the functions from the command line, but will not be able to use the ArcGIS toolbox.
Is there a pre compiled version of taudem?
The ArcGIS toolbox GUI makes system calls to the command line executables to allow users to access the tools as standard ArcGIS toolbox tools. Pre-compiled versions of TauDEM are available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Where do I find the taudem toolbox?
Browse to the TauDEM install directory (e.g. C:\\Program Files\\TauDEM\\). Click on the TauDEM_Tools.tbx file, and click Open. The TauDEM Toolbox should now be visible in the list of toolboxes.
What are the capabilities of taudem in hydrology?
TauDEM provides the following capability: Development of hydrologically conditioned (pit removed) DEMs using the flooding approach Calculates contributing area using single and multiple flow direction methods
What is the advantage of an ArcPy result object?
ArcPy returns the output values of a tool when it is executed as a Result object. The advantage of a result object is that you can maintain information about the execution of tools, including messages, parameters, and output. These results can be maintained even after several other tools have been run.
Which is better to skip optional arguments in ArcPy?
Skipping optional arguments using empty strings. A better alternative; skipping optional arguments using keyword arguments. ArcPy returns the output values of a tool when it is executed as a Result object. The advantage of a result object is that you can maintain information about the execution of tools, including messages, parameters, and output.