Section 5 Use cases for engineering and
commissioning
5.1 Using Project Explorer
Plant Structure is the default view in Project Explorer.
• On the menu bar, click View and then click Project Explorer.
The Project Explorer window is opened and closed with the selection.
5.1.1 Creating new projects
1. On the File menu, click New Project.
2. Type the name of the project in the Project name box.
3. Type the optional description for the project in the Description box.
4. Click Create to create a new project to the default location.
5.1.2 Building the plant structure
1. Create IED group or substation level objects.
1.1. In Plant Structure, right-click a project and select New/ General and
then select IED Group or Substation.
1.2. Rename the IED group or substation by the name or identification used in
the grid. Right-click the level and select Rename.
2. Create voltage level objects.
2.1. In Plant Structure, right-click a substation and select New/ General/
Voltage Level.
2.2. Rename the voltage level by right-clicking the level and selecting
Rename.
3. Create bay level objects.
3.1. In Plant Structure, right-click a voltage level and select New/ General/
Bay.
3.2. Rename the bay object by right-clicking the object and selecting Rename.
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