Step 1: How to Build Your First Model

This onboarding video will walk you through how to build your first model in XYCLE. You’ll learn how to navigate the platform, structure your LCA model, input inventory data, and map environmental impacts using XYCLE’s built-in databases.

What You’ll Learn in This Video

• How to navigate your XYCLE homepage and manage your projects

• Options for starting a model: from scratch or using an import template

• Visual modelling using the interactive flow diagram

• Differentiating between unit processes and product flows

• Adding, connecting, and modifying stages in your supply chain

• How to input and categorise primary inventory data

• Mapping inventory items to background databases (e.g., electricity market data)

• Real-time calculation of environmental impact results

• Tips for choosing the right emissions factor for accurate results

Tips for First-Time Users

• Use the “Fit to View” tool for large or complex models to keep your workspace manageable.

• Collaborate with team members by sharing project access and defining viewer/owner permissions.

• Use the category column to add tags or filters for internal analysis (e.g., supplier location).

• Reach out via the support chat in the app if you encounter issues or need help.

Next Steps

Once your model is built, watch the next video in the onboarding series: "Visualising Your Results in XYCLE" – where we show you how to interpret impact data and export your results.