Paper_Clip_Tutorial Part1.pdf - GaBi Software

Procedure
10 Creating a new flow and adding amounts
The output of this process is, of course, paper clips. Just like for inputs, you can click in the
flow field and enter the name of the flow you want to enter.
10.01 Creating a new flow
You remember that in the beginning of this tutorial you specified that the functional unit for
this example was one paper clip. You should now enter this as the first flow leaving the
process.
34. Type ‘steel paper clip’ and hit enter.
You will notice that a new window opens indicating that there are no matches found for
steel paper clip and asking if you would like to create a new object.
35. Click ‘Create new object.’
You have to specify where you would like to locate this new object. Since this object is the
product that you are producing, it makes sense to place it in the valuable substances
folder, under systems, parts and metal parts.
This categorisation is relevant for balance calculations in GaBi so make sure you select
the appropriate location for your new flow.
36. Select ‘Valuable substances > Systems > Parts > Metal parts’ and click ‘OK.’
You can now edit the name of the flow and add any additional information.
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