Quick Start Templates are available with the Power User Pack and let you pre-configure project settings, saving time and ensuring consistency. Here's how they work:
Setting Up Templates
Company Account: You'll need a Company account to create and manage templates.
Quick Start Templates Tab: Access template settings in this tab within your Company account.
Create a Template: Click "Add" to start a new template.
Template Details:
Name: Give your template a descriptive name.
Project Name: Use fixed text or dynamic content (username, organization, or date) to generate project names automatically. Hover over the question mark icon for formatting help.
Design Name: Similar to project names, you can use fixed or dynamic content for design names.
Default Building Type: Choose a standard building type for the project.
Default Country: Set a default project location.
Apply Default LCA Parameters: Automatically apply your preferred Life Cycle Assessment parameters to new projects.
Allow User Adjustments: Choose whether users can modify template settings when creating a project.
Tools: Select the calculation tools to include in the template.
Start with Tool: If you've included multiple tools, choose which one users will see first.
Using Templates
Create a Project: When creating a new project, you'll see your available templates in the "Basic Information" section.
Optional Project Information: Users can add specific project details.
First Design: Users can fill in details for their initial design.
Tool Selection: Users can choose their preferred calculation tool.
Direct to Query: If available, users can be directed to a specific query within the chosen tool or Carbon Designer.