Step 1: Creating your first project
There are different ways to create new projects in Assistant.
If you have just started the software, you can create a project right from the Start Page by clicking on the “Create new project” button. You can also use 
“Create new project” on the app toolbar or in “Project” menu.
Just name the project and start.
Step 2: Adding new folders
To start organizing pipe supports, you can add 
folders and subfolders.
Once a project is open, select it to add folders and press 
Add > Folder (or right-click on it and use contextual menu). Just name the folder and continue.
To add subfolders, simply select an existing folders and follow the same process.
Step 3: Creating new supports via Microsoft® Excel
Once you have created a project, it’s time to ramp it up with more information!
You can add supports manually, but you can also migrate data using Microsoft® Excel. This section will tell you the best way to sort all your supports into projects and get them into Assistant.
- Go to menu Project >
Download blank Excel template. - Select a destination folder to download the blank template.
- Fill in all pipe support information in the downloaded template (one support per row).
The only compulsory field is only “Support Tag” (used as key which must be unique) - Go to menu Project >
Upload Supports (via Excel template). The upload feature will only add new support tags. It doesn’t update existing supports.
Step 4: Creating new supports manually
Of course, you can also add supports one by one. Simpy click the folder you want to create the pipe support at and click Add > Support. The system will create a new support which can be updated to meet your needs.
For more information, check the following sections: