.. _mi_what_is:

What is the Rana Desktop Client
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The Rana Desktop Client makes it easy for water experts to build and edit Rana models, run simulations and analyse simulation results to understand water systems and assess flood risks or other hydrological phenomena.

This video shows the workflow from start to finish of the modelling process:

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*Demo of the modelling process*

For an overview of the interface and its components visit the :ref:`mi_overview` page.


This user manual has the following sections:

- :ref:`mi_modelling`
- :ref:`simulate_api_qgis`
- :ref:`mi_analysing_results`

If working with the Rana Desktop Client is new for you, follow one or more of the :ref:`e_tutorials` first.