The project explorer forms the left-hand side of the simulation environment in REX/PSI Next Generation and is divided into three main areas. It is used to manage and navigate projects, materials and machine configurations and provides a clear structure for accessing all relevant resources and data.

The currently open processes are displayed in the upper area of the project explorer. This allows the user to easily switch between different running simulations or projects.

Below this is the Process Explorer, which lists the currently selected project directory. All processes stored in the project directory can be displayed here and opened directly by double-clicking. The structure provides a quick overview of all processes that are available in the project.

In the filter settings, it is also possible to display and import older archives and processes:

• ptf archives: Old archives in PTF format can be easily integrated into the project structure.
• Pro import: Old process files in PRO format can also be imported and are therefore available in the current environment.

The second tab in the project explorer is the material explorer, which offers you two options for accessing material data:

• Connection to the PAM material database: You can use this option to connect to a PAM material database. This gives you access to all material data records that have previously been entered into the database. This enables centralised and consistent management of all material data within your projects.
• Local material folder: Alternatively, you have access to the local material folder, which contains materials in the new *.xmat- or *.xmis format. If old materials are still available in *.mat format, they can be opened with a double-click and automatically converted to the new REX/PSI Next Generation format. This conversion function makes it easier to transfer material data from earlier versions to the new simulation environment.

The third tab in the project explorer is dedicated to the machine configuration. Various configuration data for screws and barrels can be stored in this area. These files can be imported into new processes in order to keep the machine parameters consistent and reproducible.

In addition to screw and barrel files, other machine components such as hoppers and moulds can also be stored. This structuring enables a clear separation and simple management of machine data, which considerably simplifies the configuration and creation of new processes.

The properties window is located at the bottom of the project explorer. This window displays specific properties and parameters depending on the position of the mouse pointer in the user interface. For example, if the mouse pointer is positioned over a diagram, the corresponding result values are displayed. For machine components such as screws or cylinders, the geometry parameters are displayed in this area. This dynamic display of properties helps the user to quickly analyse and check process details or simulation results.

• Create process
• Project explorer
• Loading a process
• Saving a process
• Apply processes and materials from Classic
• Searching processes
• Compare processes