The interface of the "Solar Systems" tab in the CYPEPLUMBING program has three tabs at the top with different work environments: "Installation", "Diagrams" and "Bill of quantities". These environments are similar to those in other CYPE tools and have a system of dockable windows that can be customised to adapt the workspace to the needs of the project.

"Installation" tab

The "Installation" tab has a work environment that can be used to design the solar thermal energy system, both in a 3D view and in any type of 2D view (such as floor plans and elevations). This way, the elements in the system can be entered using the most appropriate view at any given time.

This tab contains:

• A top toolbar containing the tools for managing the catalogues and project options; entering and editing the elements of the solar thermal energy system (solar thermal collectors; accumulator tanks and heat exchangers; fittings, pumps and pipes); and analysing, checking and sizing the system.
• The work area, on the right-hand side of the screen, where the above-mentioned elements are entered, edited and displayed.
• On the left-hand side, several panels with tools for defining the views and levels of the project, managing the visibility of the elements read and configuring the layers and snap options.

"Diagrams" tab

The "Diagrams" tab contains a work environment that generates the diagrams of the solar thermal energy system and creates them on sheets in the desired formats.

This tab contains:

• A top toolbar containing the tools for generating the solar thermal system diagrams; entering and editing the elements that make up the diagrams; and adjusting and configuring the general options and symbols.
• The workspace, on the right of the screen, where the system diagrams are entered, edited and displayed.
• On the left-hand side, a navigation panel between the different diagrams created, which are made up of sheets of editable format and scale.

"Bill of quantities" tab

On the other hand, the "Bill of quantities" tab is used to manage the quantities and bill of quantities of solar thermal energy systems, and it shows the following:

• A top toolbar containing the tools for creating and editing the bill of quantities, as well as those for managing and creating reports.
• A graphic window with its own toolbar, located on the right-hand side, in which it is possible to visualise the different elements of the job.
• A specific area for structuring the bill of quantities, on the left-hand side.