The Vizcab Excel add-in offers two main modes for managing and analyzing EPDs: "I Already Have EPDs IDs" and "I Want to Associate EPDs". Each mode answers to specific needs based on the state of your product data.
1. "I Already Have EPDs IDs" Mode
You can use this mode if you already have EPD IDs associated with your products in your Excel sheet. The Vizcab add-in will use these IDs to directly extract the necessary information and calculate the environmental impacts of these products. This mode is ideal if you already have a precise list of EPDs you want to analyze.
Key Features:
- Direct Use of EPD IDs: The identifiers are used to retrieve specific information for each product.
- Automated Calculation: The add-in performs impact calculations based on the provided EPD data.
- Efficient: Minimizes the need for manual searches and speeds up the environmental analysis process.
2. "I Want to Associate EPDs" Mode
This mode is designed for users who have not yet identified the appropriate EPDs for their products. The search will be performed based on the product description or name in the "Construction material description" source column.
Key Features:
- Automatic EPD Search: The add-in analyzes the description and identifies the most appropriate EPD.
- Dynamic Columns: The "EPD ID" column is automatically filled with the ID of the EPD that best matches the product description.
- Managing Duplicates: If an EPD already exists in the database, you have the option to accept it by replacing the old one or keeping both.
- Impact Calculation: Upon launch, the add-in triggers the EPD search, calculates impacts, and retrieves the necessary data.
How to Choose Between the Two Modes?
- Opt for "I Already Have EPDs Associated" if you already have a detailed list of EPDs and need speed and efficiency in data processing.
- Choose "I Want to Associate EPDs" if you are beginning to integrate environmental considerations into your project and need help finding the appropriate EPDs based on product descriptions.
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