To start a new Conceptual Design

Select File > New from the backstage.

The File Open dialog opens.

Navigate to your active workset's OpenBuildings Energy Simulator projects folder, enter a name for the new project, and click Save.

The Create Energy Services Project dialog opens.

Select the Conceptual Project option.

The Create Energy Services Project dialog closes, and the Conceptual Design dialog opens.

A Project object is added to the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project Tree. The project object contains Site, Building, Floor and Zone objects in its hierarchy.