Work environment
The CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms interface has two tabs with different work environments: "Project" and "Bill of quantities". Both environments are similar to those in other CYPE programs and have a system of dockable windows that can be customised to adapt the workspace to the project's needs.
"Project" tab
When starting, the tab activated by default is the "Project" tab. This tab presents a work environment that allows the system design to be carried out quickly and easily, both in a 3D view and in any type of 2D view (such as floor plans and elevations). This way, the elements can be entered into the system using the most appropriate view at any given time.
The "Project" tab displays the following:
- a top toolbar where users will find the tools to manage the project options, enter and edit the elements in the system, rooms and connections, and carry out the analysis and checking of the system;
- the modelling area on the right-hand side of the screen, where all the elements of the project are entered, edited and displayed;
- and, on the left-hand side, several panels with tools for defining the project views and managing the visibility of the elements read from the BIM model and the own elements entered in CYPELEC Electrical Mechanisms.
"Bill of quantities" tab
On the other hand, the "Bill of quantities" tab allows users to manage the bill of quantities of the elements in the system that have been entered, and includes the following:
- a top toolbar where the tools for creating and editing the bill of quantities are located, as well as the tools for managing and creating reports;
- a graphic window with its own toolbar, located on the right-hand side, where the different elements in the job can be displayed;
- and a specific area for structuring the bill of quantities, on the left-hand side.
