Manual Vulcan Workbench

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The VULCAN Workbench

This topic provides reference information about using and customising the Workbench.

orkbench Overview

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the VULCAN product suite is called the Workbench. The nameWorkbench was chosen as several applications can be open at the same time thus resulting in an environmentthat allows quick and easy access to these applications, similar to having all required tools on your workbench.

Being able to have several applications open at the same time, makes the Workbench a true multi-windowsuser interface. The Workbench consists of the following applications:

Plotting Utility

OverviewThis section comprises of information about the Workbenchlayout.

Starting the Workbenchfor the first time

This section provides information on selecting an initial layoutfor the Workbench.

MenusThis section provides information on the File, Tools,Windowand Helpmenus of the Workbench. Apart from File thesemenus are present in every application.

Using MenusThis section provides information on how to use the menus inthe Workbench as well as highlighting differences betweenVersion 4.0 and prior versions.

Context Menus

This section provides information on the Workbench context,or pop up, menus. These menus enable you to select an objectin the Explorer and then right click to access commands andoptions specific to that object.

Grid ControlsThis section provides information on the grid panels, whichare used by many applications, such as the Block Model Utilityand Isis, to control the entry, display and management of data.

Windows and ToolbarManipulation

This section provides information on the different types ofwindows and toolbars that are possible in the Workbench.

AreasThis section provides a description of the different areas in theWorkbench.

Window Icons This section provides information on the icons on Workbenchwindows.

Explorer ApplicationThis section provides information on the Explorer application,which provides access to files in your current workingdirectory.

Explorer FoldersThis section contains a list of file type (extensions) for eachfolder in the Explorer.

Report WindowThis section provides information on the Report Window,which displays text information generated by the applicationthat is running.

Workbench Applications The Workbench consists of the following applications,Envisage, Isis(Database Editor), Plotting Utilityand the BlockModel Utility.

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EnvisageIsisDatabase EditorBlock Model Utility

VULCAN Version 4 makes extensive use of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI). The MDI provides afoundation from which applications can be run. As the Workbench is the main application from which otherapplications are run, it is the parent application with the other application being child applications.

Envisage is loaded into a child window that resides within the Workbench's parent window area. One of thebenefits of using an MDI application is that multiple child windows may be run and that each shares the menubar of the parent window. The example below demonstrates the Workbench layout, keep in mind, however,that many variations are possible through user configuration. There are six default Workbench lavoutssupplied with the system.

Refer toWorkbench Window Typesfor more information on the types of windows available under theWorkbench,Windows and Toolbar Manipulationand the Toolsmenu for more information on changing theWorkbench layout andWorkbench Menusfor information on how to use the Workbench Menus.

Figure 1 - Workbench Layout



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The Status Bar at the bottom of the screen displays messages regarding required input; name of the application that is currently active; co-ordinate information; the command tag of the option thatis currently active, however, if you are digitising, then the distance, bearing and dip are displayed in this area,and the name of the design database that you are currently using.

TheVULCAN Explorerprovides access to files that are in the directory from which you started the

Workbench.

The Report Windowdisplays text information that is generated from the application in use. There are threedifferent types of text based information that can be shown in this window. These types of information are



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indicated by the Workbench, Console and tabs.

TheApplication Areaallows you to start all of the Workbench Applications ( Envisage, Isis, Plotting

Utility, Block Model Utility, C Shell, Borehole Graphics (Bhgute), Borehole Geophysics (Gphute) and

Vulcan Shell) as well as hiding and showing the VULCAN Explorer , Report Window (the icon will flashif the Report Window is hidden and information is being displayed in it) and any of the applications that are

currently running. It is also possible to start the VULCAN Online Help.

Starting VULCAN Software

The first time that you start the Workbench, or if you have removed the vulcan.preffile from the UserProfile area, theVULCAN 3D Software User Setup Wizardwill be displayed.

VULCAN software can be started in four ways:

If you are already familiar with starting VULCAN Software, then you can go directly to the information on theVULCAN Software Program.

Note: If your licence is in overdraft (only applicable to floating licences), a message will be displayedinforming you of this fact before the application is started. You can then choose to continue using theoverdraft licence or activate theLicence Administrator.

ULCAN Software Icon

When the VULCAN Software icon has been selected (i.e. double clicked) from the desktop or selected from theStart Menu, the following panel is displayed.

Note: This panel is also displayed when you right click on a folder and select Open with VULCAN.

Diagram 1 - Vulcan 3D Software Panel

VULCAN Software

Icon

This icon will be placed on your desktop during the installation.

However, if you are using Windows 2000 as your operating system,then you might like to place the icon on the Quick Start toolbar ofthe task bar. Refer to the System Administrationdocumentation forinformation on creating shortcuts.

Selecting the icon (either by a single or a double click dependingupon your Windows setting).

FolderRight clicking on a folder and selecting Open with VULCAN. Thishas the same effect as selecting theVULCAN Software Icon.

Drag and DropDragging and dropping a data folder, or Project file (.dg1) (whichwill start Envisage), from the desktop or a mapped drive onto the

VULCAN software icon.

Folder PropertiesSelecting a shortcut to a folder, or Project file (which will startEnvisage), which has properties that have been set to run withVULCAN.



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The current feature (configuration) and description is displayed. To change the feature, use the License

Administratorbutton.

Previous data areas are displayed in theVULCAN Work Area. Highlight the required data area, by leftclicking, or double click on Browseto navigate to the required data. Once you have selected the data, click onthe application that you wish to run.

To remove data areas from theVULCAN Work Area, right click on the file and select Remove fromHistory.You can also remove the entire history list by right clicking and selecing Remove All.

Note: If you have been sent a new licence file, then you will need to run the License Administrator. Refer toStarting the Workbench for the first timefor more information.

Drag and Drop

Data Folder

To use drag and drop from a mapped drive, simply drag and drop the required data folder onto the VulcanLauncher. To use drag and drop from the desktop, first create a desktop icon (shortcut) that represents therequired data folder. Refer to the System Administrationdocumentation for details on how to create shortcuts. Once you have created the desktop icon, drag it onto the Vulcan Launcher icon.



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The Vulcan 3D Software panel, see diagram 1, is then displayed. The data that you have "dragged anddropped" will be displayed in theVulcan Work Area list. Highlight the required data area, by left clicking.Select the application that you want to run.

Project File (.dg1)

To use drag and drop from a mapped drive, simply drag and drop the required data file onto the VULCAN

Launcher. To use drag and drop from the desktop, first create a desktop icon (shortcut) that represents thedata file. Refer to the System Administrationdocumentation for details on how to create short cuts. Once youhave created the desktop icon, drag it onto the Vulcan Launcher icon.

Envisage is then started.

Folder Properties

If you regularly use the same data folders with VULCAN, then create desktop icons for these folders (asdescribed in Drag and Drop) and then change the properties of these folders. This will allow VULCAN to runwiththe folders. This means that double clicking on the folder icon will have the same affect as double clickingon the VULCAN Launcher icon.

When you double click on the data folder the Vulcan 3D Software panel, see diagram 1, is then displayed.

The installation procedure will automatically alter the properties of project files (.dg1), hence when youdouble click (or single click depending upon your Windows settings) on the project file, Envisage will run withthe data.

The VULCAN Software Program

Once VULCAN is started, by using one of the methods outlined above, then the Vulcan 3D Software panel, seediagram 1, is displayed. This panel contains a series of buttons representing the applications that can bestarted from the launcher, these applications comprise of Envisage, Isis, Plotting Utility, Workbench andSettings. To start a particular application, highlight the data that you want to use and then click on theappropriate application button. Follow the links below for documentation on starting each application.

Starting Envisage

Starting Isis

Starting the Plotting Utility

Starting the Workbench

Settings

Starting a Hamilton C Shell

Starting Envisage

Envisage can be started in several ways, from the Vulcan Launcher, from the Workbench, from the VULCANExplorer Application and, by dragging and dropping a Project File(.dg1).



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VulcanLauncher

1. Double Click on the Vulcan Launcher icon, or drag and drop a data folder ontoor double click on a folder, which has had its properties set to run with VULCA

2. Highlight the Data directory that you want to use for the Envisage session.

3. Click the Envisage button. The Vulcan 3D Software Project Setup panel is displ

4. From this panel, select the project file, or choose to create a new project file. ReCreating a new Project filefor more information on this option.

5. Once you have selected the project file, a panel is displayed that lists the projecarea and project file. Select Nextto start Envisage and Backif you want to alteproject settings.

6. If a design file (dgd) has not been added to the project file, then a panel will bein which you can enter the name of the design file. You can also create a new deby entering its name in this panel. Refer to File > Design Files > Openfor moreinformation.

Workbench

1. Start the Workbench.

2. Click on the Start Button in theApplication Areaand select Envisage.

3. The Vulcan 3D Software Project Setup panel is displayed. Refer to starting Envifrom the Vulcan Launcher.

VULCANExplorerApplication

1. Right click on a project file (.dg1) in the Specifications folder of the Explorer Ap

2. Select Run Envisage.

Dragging

andDropping aProject File

1. Drag and Drop the project file onto the Vulcan Launcher icon.



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It is also possible to 'wrap' the running of Envisage inside a Hamilton C Shell. This means that yourlogin.cshis sourced immediately and you can add custom startup and cleanup code.

Note: We recommend that only advanced users use this feature.

You must create a file called envisage.csh, which must contain the line envis_gui.exe $*, in yourENVIS_RESO area. This file should also contain the startup and cleanup up code. Diagram 1 displays anexample envisage.csh file.

Note: Ensure that you have a return character at the end of your envisage.csh file.

Diagram 1 - Example envisage.csh

Once you have created this file, simply start Envisage in your normal manner. The Envisage Console tab of theReport Window will display additional information about your startup code and when you quit Envisage it willdisplay information about your cleanup code.

Diagram 2 - Report Window content on startup when using the above example envisage.csh

Note: The blue highlighting in diagrams 2 and 3 was added to emphasise the startup and cleanup code.

Diagram 3 -Report Window content on quitting Envisage when using the above exampleenvisage.csh

Project File(.dg1)

1. Double click on a project file.

Or

1. Right click on a project file and select Open with VULCAN.



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Starting Isis

Isis can be started in several ways, from the Vulcan Launcher, from the Workbench, with or without Envisage

running, from the VULCAN Explorer Application and, if you have drill holes loaded, then from the drill holedata.

Starting the Plotting Utility

The Plotting Utility can be started in several ways; from the Vulcan Launcher, from the Workbench, with orwithout Envisage running, and from the VULCAN Explorer Application.

VulcanLauncher

1. Double Click on the Vulcan Launcher icon, or drag and drop adata folder onto the icon, or double click on a folder, whichhas had its properties set to run with VULCAN.

2. Highlight the Data directory that you wish to use for the Isissession.

3. Click the Isis button.

Workbench1. Select Workbench start button, from theApplication Area.

2. Select Isis. You will be prompted to open a database.


1. Right click on a database in the Users Databases folder of theVULCAN Explorer Application

2. Select Edit.

Envisage

If you have drill holes loaded (refer to Geology > Drilling for more

information), then you can right click on a particular drill hole andselect Edit DatabaseorView Databasefrom the displayed contextmenu to open the Database.

VulcanLauncher

1. Double Click on the Vulcan Launcher icon, or drag and drop a

data folder onto the icon, or double click on a folder, whichhas had its properties set to run with VULCAN.

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Many of the Envisage plotting options, such as Plot All Wizard, will provide the opportunity of viewing theplots, in the Plotting Utility, once the file has been created.

Starting the Workbench

The Workbench can be started in two ways; from the Vulcan Launcher and from the Workbench icon. Fromthe Workbench it is possible to start all of the VULCAN programs and applications, including Vulcan, Bhguteand Gphute.

Settings

The Settingsbutton allows you to edit the Dynamic Memory settings. Refer to Dynamic Arraysin theEnvisage Introduction.

Hamilton C Shell

A Hamilton C Shell can be started in two ways; from the Workbench or from the Vulcan Launcher.

Plotting session.

3. Click the Plotting Utility button.

Workbench

1. Select the Workbench start button, in theApplication Area.

2. Select Plotting Utility. You will be prompted to open a plot file,which will then be displayed in the Plot Preview Window


1. Double click on a plot file in the Plots folder of the VULCANExplorer, the selected plot file will then be displayed in thePlot Preview Window. It is also possible to right click on theplot file in the Explorer and select Plotor Preview.

Note: You can select multiple plots by using the mouse and the [Shift]key (for adjacent plot files) and the mouse and the [Ctrl] key (for non-adjacent files).

VulcanLauncher

1. Double Click on the Vulcan Launcher icon, or drag and drop a

data folder onto the icon, or double click on a folder, whichhas had its properties set to run with VULCAN.

2. Highlight the Data directory that you wish to use for thissession.

3. Click the Workbench button.

Workbench iconTo use this method, you must first place a short cut to theVWorkbench.exe ( found in the bin/exe directory of your Vulcan files)on your desktop. Refer to the System Administrationdocumentation forinformation on creating shortcuts.

1. Double click on the icon.



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ULCAN Version 4

Starting VULCAN Version 4 for the first time

To start the Workbench, simply double click on the Vulcan Launcher icon that was placed on your desktopduring the installation.

If you are using a floating licence, then you need to map a drive to the share that contains the VULCAN filesand create a short cut to the Vulcan Launcher before starting VULCAN. Refer to Setting up an ApplicationServerfor more information.

The Vulcan 3D Software panel will be displayed.

You need to run the License Administrator before starting VULCAN for the first time, or when you want tochange the feature that you are using, e.g., you want to change from the Geology feature to the Survey feature.The current feature (configuration) name and description is displayed on the panel. Also, if the VulcanLauncher is unable to determine authorisation, then the License Administrator will be run automatically.

Vulcan Launcher1. Right click in theVULCAN Work Area.

2. Select Launch CSH.

Workbench1. Select Workbench start button, from theApplication Area.

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Note: Afeatureis a particular configuration that authorises you to use certain options.

The VULCAN License Administrator is started from the License Administratorbutton on the VULCAN 3Dsoftware panel, which is accessed from the Vulcan Launcher icon.

The VULCAN License Administrator panel is displayed.

There are two types of licences; node locked and floating.

If no features appear in the main part of the panel, then you need to edit the Serverfield. Your entry in theServer field depends upon whether you are using node locked or floating licensing. If you're not sure whichlicence type you are using, then consult your System Administrator.

If you're using a Node Lockedlicence,

Then use the Browsebutton to navigate to the licence file (extension .lic). This file should bestored locally in a directory C:/flexlm. If this folder does not exist, then create it. Also if the

licence file is not stored in the directory, then contact your System Administrator to obtain acopy, which you can then place in this folder. Once you have selected the file, then select theRefreshbutton.

If you're using a Floating licence,

Then type in the Serverfield:

@machine_name

where machine_name is the name of the machine running the FLEXlmserver and select the



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Refreshbutton. Your System Administrator will be able to inform you of the name of thismachine. If you have several floating licence servers, then enter:

@machine_name1;@machine_name2;...

When VULCAN is authorising it will work through this list trying to find an available licence.

For both licence types, once you have selected the Refreshbutton, the available features should appear in themain section of the panel.

Note: If you are using floating licences with more than one server and the same feature is on more than oneserver, then the information about that feature will be taken from the first server. For example, if server 1can allocate 6 licences for feature A and server 2 can allocate 8 licences for feature A, then only 6 willappear in the main section of the panel.

To select a feature, click on it and it will become highlighted (see image above).

Use the Test licensebutton to confirm that you can use this feature successfully. If you are using floatingauthorisation and the test fails due to "licensed number of users already reached", then use the More Info

button to determine which users are presently using the selected license.

When you select the More Infobutton, the Server Info panel is displayed.

This panel displays the server name and license description, as well as information on the users using thecurrently selected license.

Set the VULCAN_USER_LIST environment variable to the full path of the comma separated translation file ifyou want to display user names and phone numbers. Select the Refreshbutton to update the user details.

Use the Check donglebutton to test if your dongle is valid. You can also use this option to determine thetype of the dongle.

When you select the Optionsbutton the License Server Options panel is displayed.



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This panel allows you to:

Save settings for all users of this machineTick this checkbox if you want to store the information you entered through the License Administratorpanel to the registry. This means that when any user runs the License Administrator, the values thatyou have saved will appear in the panel. (Defaults to off).

Note: You can only save the settings for all users to the registry if you have administrative privileges.Remember last server used Only applicable to floating licence

If you have more than one FLEXlmserver, then ticking this box will result in the authorisationchecking the last used server first, then working through the list of machines. (Defaults to off).

Ignore *_LICENSE_FILE environment variables Only applicable to floating licenceThese environment variables usually store the machine name of the FLEXlmserver from which tocheckout the feature. Ticking this box ensures that the machines entered in the Serverfield of theLicense Administrator panel will be used and not the value set in the environment variables. (Defaults

to on).

Use the Clear Settingsbutton to remove any values that have been saved into the registry.

When you select OK on the License Administrator panel, the feature highlighted is the one that will be usedwhen VULCAN authorises.

You should now be able to run VULCAN.

1. Double click on the word 'Browse ...' in the Vulcan Work Area and navigate to your workingdirectory. The next time you run VULCAN this directory will appear in the work area. To removedirectories from the data area, right click on it and select Remove from History.

Note: Invalid directories are marked in red.

2. Select, from the list displayed on the right of the panel, the application that you want to run.

The VULCAN 3D Software User Setup Wizard will be displayed. This wizard allows you to select aninitial layout for the VULCAN Workbench and the plotter units (either metric or imperial). It ispossible, once the Workbench is running, to customise (using the Customise option under theWorkbench > Tools menu) the layout.

Notes:

1. If you have not set the HOME environment variable, then you will be prompted to do so, beforethe Setup Wizard is displayed.2. The Wizard will also be displayed if you have removed the vulcan.pref file from the UserProfile area.



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You have a choice of six layouts, the two default layouts are the same apart from the resolution,likewise the two classic options.

If you find after altering the layout that you wish to return to one of the initial four layouts, then usethe Import option (under the Tools > Layout submenu). The layout files, default_1024.cui ,

default_1280.cui ,classic_1024.cui, classic_1280.cui, maxgraphics_1024.cui

andmaxgraphics_1280.cui are stored in the $Vulcan/etc/defaults folder.

Once you have chosen a layout, select OK, you will then be prompted to select your plotter units(either metric or imperial).

Select Finishto exit the VULCAN 3D Software User Setup Wizard. The application you selected willstart.

Default_1024

Default_1024

This layout comprises of the Primary, Report and Explorerwindows and the Analyse, Design, Digitise, Graphics,Modify,Status, Standard, Visibility and Window: Visibilitytoolbars.

Default_1280

This layout comprises of the Primary, Report and Explorerwindows and the Analyse, Design, Digitise, Graphics,Modify,Status, Standard, Visibility and Window: Visibilitytoolbars. Note this layout is the same, except for resolution,as the Default_1024 layout.

Classic_1024This layout is designed to resemble V3.x layouts. It consistsof the Primary window, the Graphics (with classic icons)and the Digitise toolbars.

Classic_1280

This layout is designed to resemble V3.x layouts. It consistsof the Primary window, the Graphics (with classic icons)and the Digitise toolbars. Note this layout is the same,except for resolution, as the Classic_1024 layout.

Maxgraphics_1024

This layout is designed for users requiring the maximumgraphics display area in the client area on lower resolutiondevices, such as laptop computers. It essentially comprisesof the Primary window and users can move though to theexplorer or report windows via the use of Ctrl/Tab. Anumber of the most frequently used toolbars are displayedaround the main primary window, these being; Top Margin- Standard and Status toolbars; Left Margin - Design andDelete toolbars; Right Margin - Analyse toolbar; and finallyat the Bottom Margin there is the graphics facilitiesconsisting of the Digitise and Graphics toolbars.

Maxgraphics_1280

This layout is designed for users requiring the maximumgraphics display area in the client area on machines withresolutions greater than 1024x768, usually set at1280x1024. It essentially comprises of the Primary windowand users can move though to the explorer or reportwindows via the use of Ctrl/Tab. A number of the mostfrequently used toolbars are displayed around the mainprimary window, these being; Top Margin - Standard,Status and Open toolbars; Left Margin - Design and Analysetoolbars; Right Margin - Delete, Modify and Move toolbars;and finally at the Bottom Margin there is the graphicsfacilities consisting of the Digitise, Graphics, Visibility and

Look-At toolbars.



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orkbench Menus

This section provides information on the following topics:

Workbench Menus Selecting Menus Context Menus - Explorer Context Menus - Envisage Context Menus - Grid Controls Context Menus - Toolbar Visibility



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Menus

The Workbench consists of a File, Window, Tools and Help menu. These menus, apart from File, areaccessible from any application, e.g. Envisage, Isis, Plotting Utility etc.

File This Workbench menu is only accessible if no applications are running. It

allows you to exit the Workbench.

Tools The Tools menu contains options that enable you to customise the Workbench.It is possible to create customised toolbars (and menus), allocate hotkeys,import and export user layouts as well as setting the preferences, which controldisplay options, such as colour, position of dialogs, style of the menus andicons and appearance of the background.

Window The Window menu contains options that allow you to customise the layout,size and nature of windows.

Windowsallows you to control the positioning and visibility of windows withinthe VULCAN Workbench.

Cascadearranges open windows, so that they overlap neatly with just the titlebars in view.

Tile Horizontallyarranges open windows side by side, so that you can see the contents ofeach window.

Tile Verticallyarranges open windows underneath each other, so that you can see thecontents of each window.

Arrange Iconsarranges icons, i.e. open windows that have been iconised.

Nextcycles through the open windows. This is useful when working withmultiple windows that are maximised.

Report Windowallows you to display the report window if it is hidden or closed.

Vulcan Explorerallows you to display the VULCAN Explorer if it is hidden or closed.

Legend Windowsallows you to display any legend windows if they are hidden or closed.Note, the legend windows will only appear in this list if you have usedone of the Legend display options to display the legend.

Application Windowsallows you to cycle between the windows in the client area. For example,if you were running Envisage and Plotting Utility, you can use thisoption to toggle between the Envisage Primary window and the PlotPreview Window. It is also possible to use [Ctrl] + [Tab] to cycle throughthe windows in the client area.

SeeWindows and Toolbar Manipulationfor information on the different typesof windows.

Help VULCAN Helpprovides access to the non-context sensitive documentation.

Tip of the Dayprovides access to the tips (hints) that are displayed at the startup of theWorkbench.

Vulcan 3D on the Webprovides access to Maptek's Vulcan 3D web site.

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Selecting Menus

The first thing to notice about the application menus used under Version 4 is that their default appearanceand behaviour are compliant with the standard Windows guidelines. The menus cascade as the mouse ismoved along them as apposed to previous versions of VULCAN that only showed one menu level at a time.

The menu options display access keys (identified by an underscore under a particular letter of the option) thatare used as shortcuts to allow you to activate the desired menu option by using the keyboard. To use theseaccess keys, enter [Alt] + for menu options on the main menu bar, or just the letter for the menuoption. For example: To access the File > Save menu option, you would use [Alt] + [F] to open the File menuand then [S] to save. Hotkeys, both system and user defined, are also displayed next to menu options. Forexample, you can access the New option by using [Ctrl] + N.

Diagram 1- Activating Menu Options by Keystrokes

The arrows located on the right edge of the menu indicate another menu level below the current one. Selectingor highlighting one of these menu options will display the next menu level. A menu option followed by threedots (...) indicates that the menu option will display a panel when selected. Toolbar button icons are displayednext to associated menu options to reinforce the association between toolbars and menu options.

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Note: Menus can operate in a native or classic style depending on thepreferencesthat have been set.

Context Menus

Explorer

Context or pop-up menus within the VULCAN Workbench provide you with an efficient and easy way toaccess the operations of an object or field. As these context menus are displayed at the mouse's currentposition, they eliminate the need to access toolbars or menus through additional mouse movements. When acontext menu is displayed, it will only contain commands and operations that are specific to the object or field(e.g. triangulation, plot file).

To display a context menu, right-click with the mouse on a selected object or field. For example, open theBlock Models folder from the Data tab of the Explorer application. Once opened, select a block model andright-click with the mouse to display the context menu. To access any of the commands displayed, simplyselect the desired operation with the mouse.

Example - Workbench Context Menu

Data Tab

Folder Object Command Description

OpenOpens the selected block model. This is thesame as Block > Open.

Header

Displays the header information, i.e. origin,dimensions and defined variables, of theselected block model. This is the same as Block> Header.

View BlocksLoads blocks onto the screen. This is the sameas Block > Viewing > Blocks.

SliceCreates a slice through the selected blockmodel. This is the same as Block > Viewing >Slice.

AddVariable

Adds a variable to create a new field in theselected block model. This is the same as Block> Manipulation > Add Variable.



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Block Model All files

Index model

Creates a spatial index to the block model.Cannot be performed on locked block models.This is the same as Block > Manipulation >Index.

Note: The index procedure requires anamount of disk space equal to the amount that

the model already occupies. This means that ifthe model is 4Mb in size and only 3Mb is freeyou won't be able to index the model.

Unlock

Unlocks the block model. Locked block modelsare represented by different coloured locks;

an orange lock means that the block modelwas locked and the lock was not removedbefore existing VULCAN - this may happen in

the event of a system failure;and a red lockmeans the block model is locked by anotheruser. It is only possible to unlock oranglelocks.

CopyCopies the selected file. You can then use thePaste command to place the selected file in anew location.

PastePastes the contents of the clipboard into thenew location. Note this command only appearsif the clipboard contains a file.

Delete Deletes the selected file.

RenameAllows you to change the name of the file. Toavoid corrupting your file, make sure that youmaintain the file extension.

Open withAllows you to select the program with which toopen the selected file. This is the standardWindows Open with command.

Properties

If you have selected a block model, then thestandard Windows properties panel isdisplayed. This panel contains informationabout the file, such as the size, date ofcreation, and date of last modification. It isalso possible to view security data, which listsother users who can modify, read and execute,write to the file and or have read-only access.

If you have selected a block model variable,then a panel informing you of the model,variable name, description and default value isdisplayed.

OpenOpens the selected design database (.dgd).This is the same as File > Design Files > Open.

Edit

Opens the database in Isis.

However, making changes to the database inIsis will result in a loss of information.

View Opens the database as read-only in Isis.

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DesignDatabases

.dgd files

ShowDescriptions

layer name.

Note: There is apreferenceto control whetheror not displaying the descriptions is thedefault behaviour.

HideDescriptions

Hides the layer descriptions.

Note: There is apreferenceto control whetheror not displaying the descriptions is thedefault behaviour.

Unlock

Unlocks the database. Locked databases are

represented by different coloured locks; agreen lock means the database was locked by

you; an orange lock means that thedatabase was locked by you and the lock wasnot removed before existing VULCAN - thismay happen in the event of a system failure;

and a red lock means the database waslocked by another user. It is only possible tounlock databases that have been locked byyou.

Note: Files locked by you (orange lock )will also be unlocked if you select theRecoveroption

Close Closes the database.

Recover

Allows you to recover a work file, you woulduse this in the event of a system failurewhen

you did not save your edits. The filerecover.dgdis created, which you can thenload using the File > Recover option.

Note: It is not possible to select the Recoveroption if a work file (.wrk) does not exist.

Compressand rebuild

Allows you to compress and rebuild adatabase. This will remove data that has beenmarked for deletion. Data isn't removed fromthe database when deleted, it is simply markedas deleted, this means the size of your file canincrease rapidly. We recommend that you

should perform this operation on a regularbasis.




Rename

Allows you to change the name of the file. To

avoid corrupting your file, make sure that youmaintain the file extension.

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Open withopen the selected file. This is the standardWindows Open with command.

Properties

Allows you to display information about thefile, such as the size, date of creation, and dateof last modification. It is also possible to viewsecurity data, which lists other users who can

modify, read and execute, write to the file andor have read-only access.

Layers

SelectAllows you to load the layer into the currentwindow.

DeselectAllows you to remove the layer from thescreen.

ReselectAllows you to cancel any editing made to thelayer and reselect the layer as it was when lastsaved

Save Allows you to save the layer.

Grid Calc All Files





Open WithAllows you to select the program with which toopen the selected file. This is the standardWindows Open with command.

Properties

Allows you to display information about thefile, such as the size, date of creation, and dateof last modification. It is also possible to viewsecurity data, which lists other users who canmodify, read and execute, write to the file andor have read-only access.

Grids

Folder

LoadLoads a grid model, you will need to specifythe model. This is the same as Model > Grid

Mesh Surfaces > Load.

Load AllLoads all of the grids in the file. The progresswill be displayed on the screen.

OpenLoads the selected grid model. This is thesame as Model > Grid Mesh Surfaces > Load.

Close Closes the selected grid model.





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All files




Properties


Images

All files


Paste Pastes the contents of the clipboard into thenew location. Note this command only appearsif the clipboard contains a file.




Properties


.ireg files

Open in 3Dwindow

Loads the ireg file into the Primary window.

To see the ireg file you must have solid

shading and draw textures switched on.This is the same as Model > ImageRegistration > Load into 3D window.

Open forediting

Opens the image in the Image Registrationwhen where you can edit the positioning oradd more control points. Refer to Using theImage Registration Modulefor moreinformation.

Export to4X

Exports blocks from a regularor sub-blockedVULCAN block model to a Whittle Four-Xblock model. This is the same as File > ImportExport > Block Model to 4X.

Export to

ASCII

Exports selected Envisage layers and objects toa column formatted ASCII (American NationalStandard Code for Information Interchange)text file. This is the same as File > ImportExport > Export ASCII.



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Import Export

Folder

Export toCSV

Exports Character SeparatedValue tables(CSV) from an existing database. The tableswill be written to files within the currentworking directory. This is the same as File >Import Export > Export CSV.

Update CSV

Export

Updates records in an existing database. This

is the same as File > Import Export > UpdateCSV.

Export toDSV

Exports any Envisage data that is visible onthe screen to a DXF (Drawing Interchange)file. This is the same as File > Import Export >Export DXF.

All files

Import

Imports the selected file. The panel andprompts will differ depending upon theextension of the file being imported. Refer toFile > Import Exportfor more information.

Copy

Copies the selected file. You can then use the

Paste command to place the selected file in anew location.




Open with


open the selected file. This is the standardWindows Open with command.

Properties


Lava All files

RunRuns the selected Lava script. This is the sameas File > Lava.

EditAllows you to open the file in a text editor ofyour choice.








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Open withopen the selected file. This is the standardWindows Open with command.

Properties



Other All files




Rename

Allows you to change the name of the file. To

avoid corrupting your file, make sure that youmaintain the file extension.


Properties


Plot All Files

EditOpens a plot file that was created in Envisageor Datamine. This is the same as File > PlotEdit > Open.

Preview Opens the plot in the Plotting Utility.

PlotPrints the selected plot file. This is the same asthe Printoption in the Plotting Utility (Filemenu).






PropertiesAllows you to display information about thefile, such as the size, date of creation, and dateof last modification. It is also possible to view



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security data, which lists other users who canmodify, read and execute, write to the file andor have read-only access.

Specifications

Folder

New schemefile

Allows you to create a new scheme (.scd) file.This is the same asAnalyse > Legend Edit >Create.

New designparameters

Allows you to create a new project file (.dg1).Refer to Creating a Project filefor moreinformation.

New blockdefinitionfile

Allows you to create a new block definition file(.bdf), via the Block Model Utility. This is thesame as Block > Construction > NewDefinition.

New blockestimationfile

Allows you to create a new block estimationfile (.bef), via the Block Model Utility. This isthe same as Block > Grade Estimation > NewEstimation File.

Newboreholegraphicsplotspecification

Allows you to create a new borehole graphicsplot specification file, via the BoreholeGraphics Plot Specifications editor.

All files






Properties

The panel displayed when you select theProperties option depends on whether youhave selected a specification file, section, orvariable.

Each specification file comprises of sections,which in turn contain variables.

If you have selected a specification file, thenthe standard Windows properties panel isdisplayed. This panel contains informationabout the file, such as the size, date ofcreation, and date of last modification. It isalso possible to view security data, which listsother users who can modify, read and execute,

write to the file and or have read-only access.

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values for the section.

If you have selected a variable, then you will beable to view the variable values. Variables mayhave only one value or they may have a table ofvalues.

NewVariable

Allows you to add a new variable to thespecification file. To change the name of thevariable, use the Renameoption. To add avalue to the new variable, right click on thevariable name and select Properties.

.dg1 files

RunEnvisage

Starts Envisage. Note it is only possible tohave one Envisage session running at a time.

EditAllows you to edit the project file (.dg1), viathe Design Parameters Editor.

New SectionAdds BEGIN$DEF/END$DEFto the projectfile.

.bef files

New bef(blockestimationfile)

Allows you to create a new block estimationfile (.bef), via the Block Model Utility. This isthe same as Block > Grade Estimation > NewEstimation File.

EditAllows you to edit the selected file. This is thesame as Block > Grade Estimation > OpenEstimation File.

RunAllows you to the estimation process. Usingthe parameters from the selected file. This isthe same as Block > Grade Estimation > Run.

.bdf files

New bdf(blockdefinitionfile)

Allows you to create a new block definition file(.bdf), via the Block Model Utility. This is thesame as Block > Construction > NewDefinition.

EditAllows you to edit the selected file. This is thesame as Block > Construction > LoadDefinition.

Create blockmodel

Allows you to create a block model using theparameters from the selected file. This is thesame as Block > Construction > Create Model.

SavedScreens(.dg_spec)

Load intoEnvisage

Allows you to load a saved screen. This is thesame as File > Load Screen.

Folder

LoadLoads a triangulation file. This is the same asModel > Triangle Utility Load.

Load AllLoads all of the triangulations in the file. Theprogress will be displayed on the screen.

Open Opens a triangulation file.

Close Closes a triangulation file.

Copy Copies the selected file. You can then use thePaste command to place the selected file in anew location.



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Triangulations All files





Properties


HeaderedDatabases

Edit Opens the database in Isis(the databaseeditor).

View Opens the database (as read-only) in Isis.

Unlock



you; an orange lock means that thedatabase was locked by you and the lock wasnot removed before existing VULCAN - thismay happen in the event of a system failure

and a red lock means the database was

locked by another user. It is only possible tounlock databases that have been locked byyou.

Compressand Rebuild

Allows you to compress and rebuild adatabase. This will remove data that has beenmarked for deletion. Data isn't removed fromthe database when deleted, it is simply markedas deleted, this means the size of your file canincrease rapidly. We recommend that youshould perform this operation on a regularbasis.


Properties


Headered

Designs

Edit Opens the design in Isis(the database editor).


Properties

Allows you to display information about the

file, such as the size, date of creation, and dateof last modification. It is also possible to viewsecurity data, which lists other users who canmodify, read and execute, write to the file and



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Resources Tab

UserDatabases

or have read-only access.

LibraryDatabases

EditOpens the database in Isis(the databaseeditor).

View Opens the database (as read-only) in Isis.

Unlock



you; an orange lock means that thedatabase was locked by you and the lock wasnot removed before existing VULCAN - thismay happen in the event of a system failure

and a red lock means the database waslocked by another user. It is only possible tounlock databases that have been locked byyou.

Compressand Rebuild

Allows you to compress and rebuild a

database. This will remove data that has beenmarked for deletion. Data isn't removed fromthe database when deleted, it is simply markedas deleted, this means the size of your file canincrease rapidly. We recommend that youshould perform this operation on a regularbasis.


Properties



LibraryDesigns

Edit Opens the design in Isis(the database editor).


Properties


Folder Object Command Description

New SheetAllows you to create a new drafting sheet. Refer toFile > Plot Templates > Newfor more information.

Edit


However, making changes to the database in Isiswill result in a loss of information.


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DraftingDatabase

All .dgdfiles

Copycommand to place the selected file in a newlocation.


RenameAllows you to change the name of the file. To avoidcorrupting your file, make sure that you maintainthe file extension.


Properties

Allows you to display information about the file,such as the size, date of creation, and date of lastmodification. It is also possible to view securitydata, which lists other users who can modify, readand execute, write to the file and or have read-onlyaccess.

Draftingsheets

SelectThe drafting sheet is loaded into the Drafting

Editor Window.

Save Allows you to save the drafting sheet.

Save AsAllows you to save the drafting sheet with a newname. Refer to File > Plot Templates > Save Asformore information.

Line StyleDatabase

All .dgdfiles

New StyleAllows you to create a new line style. Refer to File >Line Styles > Newfor more information.

Edit


However, making changes to the database in Isis

will result in a loss of information.


CopyCopies the selected file. You can then use the Pastecommand to place the selected file in a newlocation.


RenameAllows you to change the name of the file. To avoidcorrupting your file, make sure that you maintainthe file extension.


Properties


Linestyles

SelectThe line style is loaded into the Line Style EditorWindow.

Save Allows you to save the line style.

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Envisage Context Menus

Envisage also has context or pop-up menus. To use these menus, right click on an object or, if you want aselection of multiple objects, then hold the shift key down while left clicking the objects that you want selectedand then right click on one of the selected objects. You can also select regions by dragging out a rectangle. Ifyou drag from top-left to bottom-right, then only objects completely inside the rectangle are selected.However, if you drag from top-right to bottom-left, then all objects that touch the rectangle are included. Inboth cases to access the menu, right click on a selected object.

Example - Envisage Context Menu

Save AsRefer to File > Line Styles > Save Asfor moreinformation.

SymbolDatabases

All .dgdfiles

NewSymbol

Allows you to create a new symbol. Refer to File >Symbols > New Symbolfor more information.

Edit


However, making changes to the database in Isiswill result in a loss of information.


CopyCopies the selected file. You can then use the Pastecommand to place the selected file in a newlocation.


RenameAllows you to change the name of the file. To avoidcorrupting your file, make sure that you maintain

the file extension.


Properties


Symbols

Select

The symbol is loaded into the Symbol Editor

Window.

Save Allows you to save the symbol.

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The menus change depending on the objects that have been selected, see the tables below for a brief summary.However, it is always possible to Hideobjects, this is the same as making the objects invisible, to canceltheoperation, to Continue selecting and to use the selectsubmenu. If all of the selected objects are from thesame layer, then it is possible to delete or to deselect the layer. If all of the selected objects are design data,then it is possible to move(left click to accept the move, right click to cancel) the objects, deletethe objects

or colourthe objects.

If only string objects (including polygons and points),or a single text object, drillhole or triangulation isselected, then additional propertiesoptions are available. Also if you right click on a point or line segment,then additional point or line segment options are available, such as delete, move and colour.

One or Multiple Object Selection

Command Description Object Selection

Cancel Clears the selection. All types of object selection

Continueselecting

Closes the menu without clearing the

selection, i.e. the selected objects remainselected, but the menu is closed. When youselect more objects these first selectedobjects will be unselected. To maintain theirselection while adding more objects, thenuse the shift key.

All types of object selection

Select - All Selects all loaded objects. All types of object selection

Select - Clear Clears the selection. All types of object selection

Select - AllDesign Data

Selects all loaded design data. All types of object selection

Select - OnlyDesign Data

Selects only design data from the currentselection, i.e. this option filters out non-design data from a selection.




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Select - Filterfully insidethe polygon

Selects only design data fully inside apolygon. You will be prompted for thepolygon after you have selected this option.

Multiple selection of designdata. Not for triangulationsor dimension objects.

Select - Filterpartiallyinside the

polygon

Selects only design data partially inside apolygon. You will be prompted for thepolygon after you have selected this option.


Select - Filterpartiallyoutside thepolygon

Selects only design data partially outside apolygon. You will be prompted for thepolygon after you have selected this option.


Select - Filterfully outsidethe polygon

Selects only design data fully outside apolygon. You will be prompted for thepolygon after you have selected this option.


Select - Allfrom Layer

Selects all objects in a given layer. The layeris the layer in which the object, that youright clicked, is stored.


Select - Onlyfrom Layer

Selects only objects that are stored in thegiven layer from the current selection, i.e.this option filters out objects that are notstored in the chosen layer. The chosen layeris the layer in which the object, that youright clicked, is stored.


Select - Alltriangulations

Selects all loaded triangulations. All types of object selection

Select - Onlytriangulations

Selects only triangulations from the currentselection, i.e. this option filters out all designdata from a selection.


Hide This makes selected objects invisible. All types of object selection

Delete This deleted the selected objectsSingle and multipleselections of design data

Move

This moves the selected objects. Once thisoption is selected, moving the mouse willmove the objects. Left click to accept thenew position and right click to cancel.

Single and multipleselections of design data

Set ColourThis allows you to change the colour of theobjects. Multi-coloured objects will revert tothe chosen single colour.


Label - PointName

This allows you to label points with theirname. This is the same asAnalyse > Label >Point Name


Label - PointW Value

This option allows you to label points withtheir W values. This is the same asAnalyse >Label > Point W Tag


Label - PointZ Value

This option allows you to label points withtheir Z values. This is the same asAnalyse >Label > Point Z Value


Label - PointSequence

This option allows you to label points withtheir digitised sequence number. This is thesame asAnalyse > Label > Point Sequence




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Label - ObjectName

This option allows you to label non-textualobjects with their name. This is the same asAnalyse > Label > Object Name


Label - ObjectValue

This option allows you to label non-textualobjects with their value. This is the same asAnalyse > Label > Object Value


Label - ObjectGroup

This option allows you to label non-textualobjects with their group code. This is thesame asAnalyse > Label > Object Group


Label - ObjectFeature

This option allows you to label objects withtheir feature code. This is the same asAnalyse > Label > Object Feature


Label -RemoveLabels

This option allows you to remove labels.This is the same asAnalyse > Label >Remove


Properties

This allows you to alter the graphic

properties of the selected objects. This is thesame as using the Properties Tool on theStatusToolbar.

This allows you to edit the hole collars. Thisis the same as Open Pit > New Blockout >Edit Hole Collars.

This allows you to alter the triangulationproperties. Refer to the followingfor moreinformation.

Single and multipleselections of design data; orone or more string objects.

Single and multipleselections of blast holes.

Single and multipleselections of triangulations.

Layer -Deselect

This allows you to deselect the layer.

Single and multiple

selections of design datathat are stored in the samelayer.

Layer - Delete This allows you to delete the layer.

Single and multipleselections of design datathat are stored in the samelayer.

Grid -Remove

This allows you to remove a grid.One or more grids, andnothing else, are selected.

Triangulation

- Remove This allows you to remove a triangulation.

One or more triangulations,

and nothing else, areselected.

Set True TypeFont

This allows you to select the true type font.Refer to Design > Text Edit > Draft Fontformore information.

One or more text objects,and nothing else, areselected.

Triangualtion- Boolean

This allows two loaded triangulations to beintersected precisely. The resulting pieces(referred to as "splits") may be grouped andsaved as a new triangulation. This is thesame as Model > Triangle Utility > Boolean.

Only two triangulationsselected.

Triangualtion- Merge

This allows you to merge two loaded

triangulations and show the new resultanttriangulation as an intersection, union ordifference of the two. This is the same asModel > Triangle Utility > Merge.

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Single Object Selection

Channel -Annotate On

This allows you to annotate the sampleswithin the chosen channels. This is the sameas Geology > Channel Sampling > AnnotateOn.

One or more channels, andnothing else, are selected.

Channel -Annotate Off

This allows you to remove the annotations.This is the same as Geology > Channel

Sampling > Annotate Off.


Channel -Composite

This allows you to display, in the Reportwindow of Envisage, the weighted averagegrade of specified composites. This is thesame as Geology > Channel Sampling >Composite.


Drilling -Label On

This allows you to label the selecteddrillholes with a single field from thedrillhole database. This is the same asGeology > Drilling > Label On

One or more drillholes, andnothing else, are selected.

Drilling -Label Off

This allows you to remove the drillhole

labels This is the same as Geology > Drilling> Label Off

One or more drillholes, andnothing else, are selected.

SingleObject

Command Description

Triangulation

TriangleStatistics

This allows you to gather simple statistics on the triangles(facets) in a nominated triangulation. This information canbe used to locate and analyse any problem areas in thetriangulation. This is the same as Model > Triangle Edit >Analyse Triangles.

VertexStatistics

This allows you to gather simple statistics on the points in anominated triangulation. This information can be used tolocate and analyse any problem areas in the triangulation.This is the same as Model > Triangle Edit > Analyse Vertices.

Filter

This allows you to reduce the size and complexity oftriangulations. It also enables you to remove excess data thatcauses the formation of small triangles (facets). This is thesame as Model > Triangle Edit > Filter.

CheckThis allows you to validate and stabilise triangulations. Thisis the same as Model > Triangle Utility > Check.

PropertiesThis allows you to alter the triangulation properties. This isthe same as using the Triangulation Properties tool on theStatusToolbar.

ReportDetails

This allows you to display the triangulation's details in theReport Window. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

Drillhole

IdentifyThis allows you to display, in the Report window of Envisage,collar information on the selected drillhole. This is the sameas Geology > Drilling > Identify.

ColourThis allows you to change the displayed colour legend of theselected drillhole. This is the same as Geology > Drilling >

Colour.

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same as Geology > Drilling > Composite.

ViewDatabase

Opens the database, as read only, in Isis

EditDatabase


ReportDetails

This allows you to display the Drillhole's details in theReport Window. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

Text

PropertiesThis allows you to change the drafting size, angle, font, andcolour of a text object. This is the same as Design > Text Edit> Attributes

ReportDetails

This allows you to display the Drillhole's details in theReport Window. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

Edit TextThis allows you to edit the text. This is the same as Design >Text Edit > Edit

String

Properties

This allows you to alter the graphic properties of the string.

This is the same as using the Properties Tool on theStatusToolbar.

ReportDetails

This allows you to display the string's details in the ReportWindow. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

LineSegment

Delete This allows you to delete the line segment.

RecolourThis allows you to change the colour of the selected linesegment. However, it is not possible to change the colour ofthe line segment that closes a polygon.

Report

Details

This allows you to display the line segment's details in the

Report Window. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

Point

MoveThis allows you to move the selected point. Once the optionhas been selected, moving the mouse moves the object. Leftclick to accept the new position, right click to cancel.

Delete This allows you to delete the selected point.

Recolour This allows you to recolour the selected point.

ReportDetails

This allows you to display the point's details in the ReportWindow. This is the same asAnalyse > Details > List.

Channel

AnnotateOn

This allows you to annotate the samples within the chosen

channel. This is the same as Geology > Channel Sampling >Annotate On.

AnnotateOff

This allows you to remove the annotations. This is the sameas Geology > Channel Sampling > Annotate Off.

CompositeThis allows you to display, in the Report window of Envisage,the weighted average grade of specified composites. This isthe same as Geology > Channel Sampling > Composite.

IdentifyThis allows you to display, in the Report window of Envisage,sample information on the chosen channel. This is the sameas Geology > Channel Sampling > Identify.

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Grid Controls

Several options and applications, including the Block Model Utility and Isis, use grid panels to allow for easydata entry and management. It is possible, by using the context menus, to sort columns, delete and insertcolumns and rows, control column visibility, cut, paste and copy individual cells or highlighted sections of thegrid.

To enter values in the cells, simply select the cell and start typing. If you click on the graphic to the right ofa cell, then you will be placed in edit mode (meaning you can enter values in the cell) and if the cell contains adrop-down list or activates a panel, then the list or panel is displayed.

It is possible to set a dialog preference (inWorkbench > Tools > Preferences > Dialogs section) that will warnyou when you are editing a cell that may cause other cells on the same row to change value. By using thissetting you can then chose to update the affected cells or to have them maintain their current value. If you donot use this setting, then the affected cells will be automatically updated.

Example: Grid

Grid Controls - Context Menus

These grid panels have context or pop-up menus that allow for easy management of grids and values. To use

RotateThis option allows you to rotate a channel. This is the sameas Geology > Channel Sampling > Rotate Channel.

ReportDetails

This allows you to display the channel's details in the ReportWindow of Envisage. This is the same asAnalyse > Details >List.

ViewDatabase Opens the database, as read only, in Isis

EditDatabase


Blast Hole PropertiesThis allows you to edit the hole collars. This is the same asOpen Pit > New Blockout > Edit Hole Collars.

DynamicBlock Model

Properties

This option allows you to modify the dynamic block modeldetails. For example, you could switch from displaying all ofthe blocks to only displaying the block model extents, or youcould change the colouring method. This is the same asBlock > Viewing > Modify Dynamic Model.



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these menus, right click on a grid row, column or cell. The functions displayed on the resulting context menudepend on whether you selected a row, column or cell. The commands are described in detail in the tablebelow.

Note: Some of the Block Model Utility specific commands are only displayed if Envisage is running. Forexample, thePick from Screencommand.

Command Description

SelectColumns

Allows you to control column visibility by displaying a panel where eachcolumn is represented by a checkbox. If the checkbox representing aspecific column is ticked, then that column is set as visible.

It is also possible to select a template, which contains column visibilitysettings, from the drop-down list at the top of the panel.

If you are creating or editing a block estimation file, then this list,contains system templates; Indicator Kriging, Inverse Distance, OrdinaryKriging and Stochastic; as well as any user created templates. As you

select a template, the appropriate columns will be ticked in the panel. Forexample, if you select the Inverse Distance template, then the tickedcolumns will be the columns required for the Inverse Distance Estimationmethod.

If you are creating or editing other files (i.e. a block definition file or adrill hole multi-labelling specification file), then this list will only containuser created templates.

To create a user template, tick the appropriate columns and then selectSave. You will need to enter a name for the template, which will thenappear in the template drop-down list.

You can delete templates that you created by selecting the template andthen selecting delete. It is not possible to remove system templates or tocreate new templates with the same name as system templates.

Hide Column

Allows you to hide the current column.

Note: This feature is disabled if a row label was right clicked to displaythe context menu.

Cut Copies the highlighted cells to the Clipboard and then clears the cells.

Copy

Copies the highlighted cells to the Clipboard.

It is possible to highlight and then copy non-adjacent columns by holdingthe [Shift] key down whilst left clicking on the heading of the columns youwant to copy.

PastePastes data from the Clipboard into the grid. It is not necessary tohighlight the entire paste area, simply highlight the upper left cell of thepaste area and select paste from the context menu.

Insert Rows

Allows you to specify the number of rows to be inserted and whether theyare to be placed above or below the currently selected row.

Note: It is only possible to insert 9999 rows at one time.

Insert RowAbove

Inserts a row above the currently selected row.

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Toolbar Visibility

There are two mthods of controlling toolbar visibility.

You can use the Tools > Toolbar Visibilityoption to control which toolbars are displayed.

Or you can control toolbar visibility by right clicking in empty docking space (i.e. the space where the toolbarsare docked, see diagram below) and selecting toolbars that you wish to make visible. The list displayeddepends on the docking area upon which you right clicked. If you clicked in the empty docking space around awindow, then the list will display the window toolbars. However, if you clicked in the docking area of theapplication, i.e. Envisage, Isis etc., then the standard toolbars are displayed. Refer to the tablein theintroduction to toolbars for a comprehensive list of both window and standard toolbars.

Insert RowBelow

Inserts a row below the currently selected row.

Note: This feature is disabled if a column label was right clicked todisplay the context menu.

Delete Rows Clears the contents of the currently selected row.

Clear Cells Clears the contents of the currently selected row, column or cell.

Pick FromDisk

Allows you to select a triangulation from your data directory through theuse of the File Manager. This feature is only available when creating orediting a block definition file (.bdf)

Note: This feature is only displayed if a row, column or cell containingthe Triangulationfield is right clicked to display the context menu.

Pick FromScreen

Allows you to select a triangulation from the screen (only when Envisageis running). This feature is only available when creating or editing a blockdefinition file (.bdf)

Note: This feature is only displayed if a row, column or cell containingthe Triangulationfield is right clicked to display the context menu.

Edit Row

Allows you to edit a row by taking its contents and placing it into a panel.This feature is only available when creating or editing a block estimationfile (.bef).

Note: This feature is not displayed if a column label was right clicked todisplay the context menu.

NewEstimationWizard

Launches the New Estimation Wizard. This feature is only available whencreating or editing a block estimation file (.bef).

Colour Range

Allows you to set the colours sequentially, i.e. in the order they appear inthe colour table. You will need to select the colour from which you want tostart your sequence.

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Multiple Triangulation Properties

Once the Propertiesoption has been selected, the Multi Triangulation Properties panel is displayed.

Apply to all selected triangulationsSelect this option to apply the graphical properties to all of the selected triangulations.

Customise selected triangulationsSelect this option to customise the attributes of each selected triangulation. Once selected, thepanel is updated with the name and properties of the first selected triangulation. Change any ofthe properties and select OK. The panel is redisplayed with the second selected triangulationsname and properties. This process continues until all of the triangulation properties have beendisplayed.

This panel is divided into two separate tab panels:

ShadingAdvanced



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Shading

This section allows you to set the standard attributes of a triangulation.

Solid ShadingThe triangulation can be displayed as awire frameor as a solid shaded surface.

Solid shade triangulationSelect this option to display the triangulation as a solid shaded surface. With thisoption you can specify any number of the following:Draw wireframe mesh over surface

Tick this box to display a wireframe mesh on the surface.Ensure triangulation is not striped

Tick this box to avoid strange lighting effects. For the majority oftriangulations it will not be necessary to select this option. However, if atriangulation appears to be striped, then you may want to reload it with thischeckbox ticked.

Note: Using this option may slow down the loading process.Smooth Shading

Tick this box to apply smooth shading to your model. Each vertex iscoloured according to the angle the triangulation makes with the lightdirection. Smooth shading, also known as Gouraud shading, blends thesevertex colours over the triangulation. For example, a segment or patchfacing away from the light could be coloured darker; a segment or patchfacing the light could be coloured brighter.

Note: The rounded appearance of smooth shading is only a graphicattribute and does not affect the volume of the triangulation.

The Surface definition angle refers to the angle required between thetriangle normals for the surface to be considered continuous. If an angle isless than this value, then the triangles are considered to be on different

surfaces. For example, if the angle between your bench and batter is 70,then select an angle less than 70 to ensure that the bench and batter looklike different surfaces in the model. If you set this angle to 0, then all of thetriangles are considered to be on different surfaces. If you set the angle to180, then all of the triangles are considered to be on one surface, and thecolours will blend over the whole model.

When the Use load time shadingcheckbox is ticked, the lightingcalculations used to shade the triangulation are performed at load timeusing the current light direction and a two-sided lighting model. This meansthat the shading will not change until the triangulation is reloaded, even ifthe direction of the light is changed later. This lighting technique is used inEnvisage versions prior to Version 4.0.

Note: On some graphics cards, this option may be significantly faster thanallowing changes in the light direction to change dynamicallythe shadingof the triangulation. However, this is not always the case, particularly onnewer cards where this option may in fact make the display slightlyslower.

The fact that a two-sided lighting model is used means that this optionmay be used to correct the display of triangulations that have "checker-board" effects due to inconsistent ordering of triangle points.

Diagram - No smooth shading applied



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Diagram - Smooth shading applied where the continuous angle until is120

Diagram - Smooth shading applied where the continuous angle until is60



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Draw as wireframe

Select this option to display the triangulation as a wireframe. With this option youcan specify any number of the following:Fill triangles with pattern

Tick this box to display the model with pattern filled triangles. Select apattern.

Display simple contoursTick this box to display contours on the model at specified intervals. Enterthe contour interval.

ColoursUse RGB colour/Use Colour index

These options allow you to select a colour for the triangulation. The colour will beused for the wireframe, and as a base colour for the lighting effects. Although bothoptions appear to be similar, the Use RGB colouroption provides you with amore extensive colour range.

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