Skip to content

Introduction

Web Page

Visit: https://pipes.nrel.gov

You will need an account to log in. If you haven’t created an account yet, please visit the Getting Started page for more information. Or if you want to explore the PIPES platform before setting up your own account, you can try with our test account below.

Notice

Test user credentials:

  • username: pipes-test@nrel.gov
  • password: Test123456&

Main Layout

The react Web is designed to facilitate project coordination and management. It serves as a central hub for all users and is often the primary entry point for project managers overseeing large, integrated modeling projects.

The Web page is organized into six main sections:

1️⃣ Projects

A page that lists all available user projects. Set the context by selecting one project.

2️⃣ Milestones

A page that shows you all your upcoming milestones across projects.

3️⃣ Dashboard

A page that displays detailed information about selected project activities.

  • Click on different Project Runs to view key project activities.
  • Review requirements, scenarios, and assumptions as needed.
  • Track progress and view a sumary.
  • Interact with the model flow diagram, including handoff requirements,model dialog, progress tracking.
  • Deep-dive into the model dialog with model details (POCs, scenarios, requirements), checked-in datasets (location, validation status).
  • Add additional project runs to the project.
  • Add additional models and handoffs to the project runs.

4️⃣ Schedule

View the project milestone schedule in detail, including a table format.

5️⃣ Pipeline

Explore a graphical representation of the project workflow, showing all nodes and edges.

With these Web features, the PIPES provides a structured, interactive environment for managing complex modeling projects efficiently.

6️⃣ Teams

Manage modeling teams details, members, and create new teams.

User Account

On the user account page, you can:

  • Retrieve the client tokens (e.g. these tokens serve as credentials for accessing PIPES resources using APIs).
  • Get your personal information.
  • Change your PIPES password if needed.