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Core Module Training (Day 1Core Module Training (Day 1--3)3) 2
Creating a New Project
Setting Local Origin
Minex Graphic User Interface
Basic Concepts File Types
Data Displays Geometry Files
Rotating, Zooming & Panning
Basic Concepts Grid & Triangles
Data Displays Grid & Triangles (Mesh/Sides, Solid, Contour)
Data Displays Borehole
Parameter File
Object Control Panel
String Creation
Digitising Modes
String Operation (Delete, Duplicate, Copy, Hide)
String Operation (Connect & Disconnect)
String Operation (Generate)
String Operation (Alter)
String Operation (Move, Fit To)
String Operation (Area Operation)
String Operation (Base Map Function)String Operation (Export, Report)
String Operation (Geometry Tools)
Point Operation
Import/Export Files eg: XYZ, DXF/DWG
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Core Module Training (Day 1Core Module Training (Day 1--3)3) 3
Grid Compute
Grid Convert
Grid Arithmetic
Grid Manipulation
Grid Edit
Grid Volume
Triangle Compute
Triangle Convert
Triangle Arithmetic
Triangle Manipulation
Tri angle Edit
Triangle Patch & Cut
Triangle Volume
Plan and Section Mount Creation
Shade Colour Plots, Pit X Section Plotting, Seam X Section Plotting
Surface Masking
Drafting
Mounts Control Panle
Graphics Capture & Archives
Seam Model OperationsInsitu Resource Reporting
Detailed Resource Reporting
Report Generator
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Minex InterfaceMinex Interface
These areas are:
1. Menu bar.
2. Toolbars.
3. 3D Design & Drafting tab.
4. Status bar.
5. Project folder.
6. Minex Explorer.
7. Graphics window.
8. Output window.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Starting a New ProjectStarting a New Project
1. From the File menu, select Project and then Project Manager.
2. Click New.
3. Type the name of the project, for example Training_Core and then click OK.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting a Project DirectorySetting a Project Directory
1. On the left side of the Minex window, click the Filesystems tab.
3. Right-click the Getting_Started_M5 folder and click Set Project Directory.
2. In the Filesystems tree, navigate to the Ashes folder by clicking the symbol beside
C: drive and beside the folder for Minex and the tutorials folder.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting a Project DirectorySetting a Project Directory
TIPS
If, at any time, the Minex Explorer indicates that the link to the project folder is broken, view the broken link
property and open Windows Explorer to check whether the folder exists. The folder might have beenrenamed or moved.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting Local OriginSetting Local Origin
1. On the left side of the Minex application window, right-click the file MAP.GM3 and click Open.
2. Click Toggle Black/White
The background of the Graphics window will become white when you show some string data.
In some situations, white provides a better contrast for the data; in other situations black is more suitable.
3. Right-click MAP.GM3, and click Display.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting Local OriginSetting Local Origin
4. Click Query and then click a location, within the Graphics window, in the centre of the geometry data.
The Output window displays the coordinates of the location where you clicked.
5. Right-click to cancel the query that you started.
6. Write down or mentally note the X and Y coordinates shown in the Output window.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting Local OriginSetting Local Origin
7. From the Tools menu, click Options.
8. Expand the tree so that it shows the Local Origin row.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 -- Setting Local OriginSetting Local Origin
9. Select the Local Origin row and enter the same coordinates that you noted from the Output window
when you ran a query.
10. Click Close and then click OK in the Information message box.
11. Exit Minex and restart it.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 File TypesFile Types
After you open a file, a red, blue or a black tick icon appears beside the file.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts Geometry DataGeometry Data
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts Geometry DataGeometry Data
Structure of the geometry file:
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts Geometry DataGeometry Data
Structure of the geometry file
Geometry FileGeometry File Data TypesData Types
StructureStructure MaskMask Base MapBase Map
HierarchicalHierarchical GroupGroup MapMap IdentIdent ClassClass
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts Geometry DataGeometry Data
Structure of the geometry file
MAP
IDENT
CLASSES
GROUP
PIT A
TOE
JAN2004
PIT B
FEB2004
CREST
NORTH
SOUTH
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 TheThe Geometry FileGeometry File
Structure Data TypeStructure data type is 3D line and point data used for storing strings and points representing topography or geological
structural surfaces such as coal seam roof and floor, crests and toes, and surface spot heights.
Mask DataMask Data is 3D string data used to represent closed polygons. These polygons are used to represent enclosed areas and are
use for masking operations on triangles and grids.
Base Map Data
Base Map Data is used to represent lines, text, symbols, color fi ll areas and dimensioning in the 3D graphics display.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 TheThe Geometry FileGeometry File
Structure Data Type
3D line and point data used for storing strings and points ex. Topography or geological structural surfaces
point/spot heights
Contours
Faults
Boundaries
These can be used to generate surface models in eithertriangle or grid format
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 TheThe Geometry FileGeometry File
Mask Data
3D string data used to represent closed polygons Dams
Leases
Boundaries
Rehabilitated Areas
These can be used to report volume and tonnages with the polygon
This data is also stored within the Geometry File
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 TheThe Geometry FileGeometry File
Base Map Data
Represents lines, text, symbols, colour fill areas within a 3Dgraphics display
String data such as power lines, lease boundary, building andassociated text descriptions and fill colouring are stored within
base map dataStored within the geometry file
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Opening FilesOpening Files
Open and Display the Geometry Data
Right-click MAP.GM3 and click Open.
Right-click MAP.GM3 and click Display.
The plot geometry data form will allow you to retrieve data types from the geometry file
Select the data type
Select the map filed and select the required file
Select the F, P or ECS button to plot
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Manipulate the displayed imageManipulate the displayed image ::
Zoom, Pan & 3D Navigation
Dynamic Zoom, Pan & 3D Rotation using 3 Button Mouse or Roller mouse
Zoom, Pan and 3D Navigation icons
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Rotating, Zooming and PanningRotating, Zooming and Panning
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts GridGrid
A grid is a virtual surface that represents a geological interface:
- Geological structure: seam floor, seam roof, seam thickness, topography, weathering zone
- Geological quality: calorific value, ash, sulphur, moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon
The z attribute (elevation values in the example below) is stored at the centre of each square of the mesh.
This centre point is often called the grid node, or centroid.
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Stored in .grd directories
All have extension .grid names
Uses seam + suffix
Maximum 8 characters
Recommend system
Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts GridGrid
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Suffix Explanation Example
SF Seam Floor A1SF
ST Seam Thickness A1ST
SR Seam Roof A1SR
RD Relative Density A1RD
AS Ash A1AS
SE Specific Energy A1SE
SU Sulphur A1SU
NA Sodium A1NA
BTU British thermal units A1BTU
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Suffix Explanation Example
SF Seam Floor A1SF
ST Seam Thickness A1ST
SR Seam Roof A1SR
RD Relative Density A1RD
AS Ash A1AS
SE Specific Energy A1SE
SU Sulphur A1SU
NA Sodium A1NA
BTU British thermal units A1BTU
Must use
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X Origin = 1300 Y Origin = 8000
X Extent = 1440 Y Extent = 1600
X Mesh = 25.0 Y Mesh = 25.0
Rotation = 0 0
origin Extent X
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Task from MODEL.GRD report grid A1SF
Summary Of Grid : A1SF.grid
From Directory : C:\Minex521\tutorials\....\Model.grd (Model )
Owner : aat
Creation Date : 19-Jul-2007 16:31
Description :
X Origin = 1300 Y Origin = 8000
X Extent = 1440 Y Extent = 1600X Mesh = 25.0 Y Mesh = 25.0
Rotation = 0 0
Total Mesh Points = 4096 (2170 Data,1926 Null)
Statistics : Maximum = 60.70
Minimum = -20.28
Average = 14.89
Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts GridGrid
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Opening FilesOpening Files
Open and Display the Grid file
Right-click A1SF.grid and click Open.
Right-click A1SF.grid and click Display.
Grid Display Plot Style
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts TriangleTriangle
A triangle is a file that contains a series of adjoining three sided polygons which represent a surface.
Triangles are stored with the .tr5 extension in the Minex project directory.
Triangles are useful for volume calculations.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Opening FilesOpening Files
Open and Display the Triangle file
Right-click SEOVB.tri3 and click Open.
Right-click SEOVB.tri3 and click Display.
Triangle Display Plot Style
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 ConceptsConcepts Borehole DatabaseBorehole Database
Borehole Database ( .b3*)Borehole Database ( .b3*)
.b31 = Borehole Location (Collar).b31 = Borehole Location (Collar)
.b32 = Sample Data (Lithology & Quality).b32 = Sample Data (Lithology & Quality)
.b33 = Seam Data (Seam name & Start.b33 = Seam Data (Seam name & Start--Finish Depth)Finish Depth)
.b34 = Header Data (Core Type, Driller, Date, etc).b34 = Header Data (Core Type, Driller, Date, etc)
.b35 = Seam Stratigraphic Sequence.b35 = Seam Stratigraphic Sequence
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plot 3D BoreholesPlot 3D Boreholes
Plot 3D Boreholes
Right-click BOREHOLE.B31 and click Open.
Right-click BOREHOLE.B31 and click Plot > Plot 3D Boreholes.
Borehole Display
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Parameter FileParameter File
Task: Create Parameters
1. From the File menu, select New to open the New Wizard.
2. Select Parameters.mpf and click Next
3. Click Finish.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Parameter FileParameter File
Task: Save and Get Parameters
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Clearing Graphics and Hiding DataClearing Graphics and Hiding Data
By clicking Clear Graphics .
All objects are removed from the Graphics window and all the files that were displayed are closed.
By clicking Object Control Panel.
The object is removed from the Graphics window but it remains open.
Tip: Try changing the transparency of an object to 50 instead of turning its visibility off. This technique is useful for reducing the prominence of an objectwithout completely hiding it.
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STRINGSTRING
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POINTPOINT
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GRIDGRID
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TRIANGLETRIANGLE
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MOUNTSMOUNTS
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Mounts OperationsMounts Operations
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STRINGSTRING
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String OperationsString Operations
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plot Geometry DataPlot Geometry Data
Plotting Modes
F This plotting function allows you to plot with basic line styles for fast plotting and design work.
P This plotting function allows you to plot set-out lines i.e. those used to set out symbols and base
map text etc. This function is also called Pen plot as it allows you to plot strings in the pen
number defined in the layer field. This is useful for displaying groups of strings in unique colours.
ECS Shows all true line styles with all the symbols. Lines are not simplified for faster plotting. Usually it
is fine to use this plotting function these days with the advent of more powerful computers.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Opening FilesOpening Files
Plotting Modes
Create two boundaries:
Boundary 1:
X = 0 ; Y = 0
X = 50 ; Y = 0
X = 50 ; Y = 50
X = 0 ; Y = 50
Boundary 2:
X = 10 ; Y = 10
X = 40 ; Y = 10
X = 40 ; Y = 40
X = 10 ; Y = 40
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Open Cut Pit Design DisplayOpen Cut Pit Design Display
Control Bench Display
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Create a StringCreate a String
1. Click GM3 Definition
2. In the Map text box, type String1
3. From the String menu, select Create.
4. Select the Masks data type and the Mask string type, and then click Ok.
Notice the yellow Digitise prompt that indicates Minex is ready for you to create a string.
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- Dynamic Digitising Mode
- Choosing the best digitising options
Minex5.2Minex5.2 DigitisingDigitising
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Digitise Context Menu Accept: accept digitising Cancel: cancels and starts again Continue: resume if you had accepted Step Back: undo Whole Line: select another line to join the string youve just digitised Part Line: same but prompts you to digitise the start and end of line
Ending Digitising Right-click in graphics If working with strings, right-click and accept and then right-click and accept again
Minex5.2Minex5.2 DigitisingDigitising
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Saving GeometrySaving Geometry
When you are creating or editing a string, or making any other changes or additions to a geometry file, you
must save the geometry data file to keep the changes.
In addition, when there are unsaved changes Minex displays a disk icon on the geometry file in the Minex
Explorer.
To save a geometry file, right-click it and select Save Geometry File.
When you try to exit Minex, and there are unsaved changes in the geometry file, Minexprompts you to save.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String >String > BaseMapBaseMap
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > AnnotateString > Annotate
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Connect and DisconnectString > Connect and Disconnect
o Connect allows two strings of the same data type to be joined into one common string
o Connect Continuous allows you to connect multiple strings until the mode is switched off
Notes: The resultant string will have the same parameters as that of the first string you use in the Connect process.
o Disconnect allows you to disconnects all points from the string
o Split allows you to split a string at the marked point
o Split Continuous allows you to spli t multiple strings until the mode is switched off
o Break allows you to break a string at the marked point, leaving the two strings with a common point
S GS G
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > GenerateString > Generate
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Mi 5 2Mi 5 2 St i G t T i l G d St iSt i G t T i l G d St i
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Generate > Triangle Grade StringString > Generate > Triangle Grade String
Triangle Grade String dialog box allows you to generate a string at a nominated Gradient
The system will then attempt to generate a string intersecting the selected triangle surface at the nominated
Gradient. An error will be displayed if there is no solution available.
Mi 5 2Mi 5 2 St i AltSt i Alt
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > AlterString > Alter
Mi 5 2Mi 5 2 St i MSt i M
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > MoveString > Move
Mine 5 2Mine 5 2 String Fit ToString Fit To
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Fit ToString > Fit To
o String Fit to Grid function allows you to change the elevation points on a string to match the elevation of agrid. The X and Y values of the points are unchanged, but the Z value is changed based on the selected grid
o String Fit to Triangle function allows you to change the elevation points on a string to match the elevation
of a triangle. The X and Y values of the points are unchanged, but the Z value is changed based on the
selected triangle
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String Export Talpac FormatString Export Talpac Format
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Export > Talpac FormatString > Export > Talpac Format
String Export Talpac Format function allows you to export a string (e.g. road centre line) to Talpac file format
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > SegmentString > Segment
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > SegmentString > Segment
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > SegmentString > Segment
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > SegmentString > Segment
Interp Points at Spacing Opens a dialog box to prompt for the value to use to set spacing between points
Insert Points Opens a dialog box to prompt for the number of points to insert inside the current string
segment
Insert Point from Projection Allows you to insert a point at the intersection between the projection of the
current string segment and the digitized string
Insert Mid-Point Allows you to insert a point in the middle of the current string segment
Insert Online Allows you to insert points at the digitized online positions. Right click to end digitize mode.
Insert Points Offline Allows you to insert points at the digitized offline positions. Right click to end digitizemode.
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
String Area Operations dialog groups together some common String Operations so that they can be
performed on multiple Strings that fall within a nominated region. Alternatively, the operation can be
performed on all displayed or nominated data.
Area Parameterso Inside Polygon Select this to use a Polygon to limit the Area Operation to Strings only within the polygono Outside Polygon Select this to use a Polygon to limit the Area Operation to Strings only outside the polygono Total Area Select this to perform the operation on all visible and selected Strings
o Digitize Digitize a polygon in the Graphics Window on-the-fly (the polygon is only created temporarily)o Pick Pick a polygon from the Graphics Windowo List Pick a polygon from a List presented from the current opened Geometry File(s)
Data Selection
o All Datao Structure
o BaseMapo Masks
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
Copy & Delete
o Select Action lets you choose between Copy or Delete of data.
o Copy To allows you to specify the resulting Group, Map, Ident and Class of the copied Strings, if Copy is selected as the action.
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
XYZ Offset allows you to shift all the selected Strings to new positions, relative to their original position.
You can either specify the actual XYZ offset values to be used (+ or -) or digitize the XY offset on-screen.
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
Project allows you to project all Strings in a number of different ways. This function is similar to the
Projecting and Offsetting Strings operation.
Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Area OperationString > Area Operation
Fit will fit each point of the selected Strings to the given Grid or Triangle.
The Elevation of each String Point fitted to the Surface will take on the Z of the Surface being fitted to.
Add points at surface intersection, if selected will create new points where each String segment intersects
the nominated surface facets
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Minex5 2Minex5 2 String > ReportString > Report
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > ReportString > Report
Report Creates a report that lists the XYZ values of the string. The report is displayed in the Minex Report
window.
Detailed Report Creates a detailed report that lists all the information about the string. The report is
displayed in the Minex Report window.
Report Plan Area Reports the Polygon area and centroid for the string. The report is displayed in the Minex
Report window.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Geometry ToolsString > Geometry Tools
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Geometry ToolsString > Geometry Tools
Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Geometry ToolsString > Geometry Tools
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > Geometry ToolsString > Geometry Tools
Delete Geometry Data The Delete Geometry dialog box allows you to delete selected data types (such as
Maps and Idents) out of the geometry file.
Once you have selected the data you wish to delete, press the OK button to update the Geometry file.
Delete Viewed Geometry Data Immediately deletes the geometry data currently displayed.
Copy/Rename Geometry Data This dialog is used to make bulk changes to geometry data
Copy Multiple Idents This dialog is used to make bulk changes to geometry data
Geometry Data Cleanup This function allows you to validate MAP data in the geometry file for various
conditions
Transform Geometry Data This dialog lets the user apply bulk transformations to existing Geometry data
Summary Geometry Report This option will generate a summary report of the contents of the Geometry
file. The report is generated in the Minex Output Window.
Detailed Geometry Report This opens the Geometry Data Report - Detailed dialog allowing you to specify
what portion of the Geometry file you wish to include in the report. This report is generated in the Minex
Output Window.
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POINTPOINT
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Point OperationsPoint Operations
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Create a PointCreate a Point
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1. Click GM3 Definition
2. In the Map text box, type String1
3. From the String menu, select Create.
4. Select the Masks data type and the Mask string type, and then click Ok.
Notice the yellow Digitise prompt that indicates Minex is ready for you to create a string.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Point > Annotate > AnnotatePoint > Annotate > Annotate
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Active in Point Mode option
o Annotate Fast allows you to annotate the current point with its Z-value
(elevation).
o Mark Points allows you to place a temporary marker on the selected point.
o Annotate allows you to specify the appearance of the annotations and the typesof information you want displayed for a point.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 String > GenerateString > Generate
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o Regrade allows you to modify the grade of the selected point
o Add Constant allows you to change the elevation of the selected point by a value(constant) you specify
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Point > MovePoint > Move
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o Drag XY allows you to drag the selected point in XY plans
o Drag XYZ allows you to drag the selected point in XYZ plans
o Modify Elevation allows you to change the elevation of the selected point by avalue (constant) you specify
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Grid Area Gridding Parameters Kriging Parameters
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Grid Area
1. Origin and ExtentDig the lower left and upper right corner
2. RotationThe default rotation is 0 degrees with grid Y pointing to the North of the grid. Apply a rotation if required
3. Mesh SizeTo accurately reflect the data, the rule of thumb is:Mesh size ideally should be 1/4 the data spacingor
Mesh size should not be more than about 3 to 4 times of data spacing.
4. Scan DistanceAn algorithm must be able to observe the raw data when generating a value at a given mesh point on the surface.The user gives a scan distance(s) to the algorithm. If raw data is found within the scan distance then the algorithm willproceed to generate a mesh value, the rule of thumb:
Scan distance should be 3 times the maximum data spacing.5. Data Boundary
Normally we model using data inside the area parameters. In the example below, with a data boundary of 0,Data 2 would not be used.
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Gridding Parameters
1. MethodsLog Gridding: converts the input data into natural log form for gridding can be used to ensure no negative
values are produced
Extrapolation: Uses gradient information and honors the trend of the data recommended for topography
2. AdvanceThere are three options you can choose: Regional Gamma, Interpolate Gamma, and Confidence.These advanced options allow you to smooth the grid during creation
3. Grid ExpansionThe Fill option enables the model to expand beyond the data until the full model is created
The Distance allows grid values to be extrapolated above or below real data values. This facility honors thetrend of the data and is recommended for structural grids such as topography.
Some users require that the grid extend only to the data boundary. In geological applications, there may be validreasons to expand the grid surface beyond the data - eg beyond boreholes to the lease boundary
4. Grid SmoothingAllows a filter pass to be made on the grid mesh to reduce small irregularities.
With this option you can specify the radius of the area to be smoothed* a filter of 2 - 4 times mesh size is light or cosmetic
* a filter of 9 times mesh size is MAXIMUM allowed by the system and this wouldbe regarded as a heavy or extreme filter.
5. Limits
Limitsforce the mesh points created to lie between the maximum and minimum values
6. Limiting PolygonThe Limiting Polygoncheckbox allows you to specify an existing polygon for use to define the limits.
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This function allows you to convert nodes in a grid to random points that can then be stored in the geometry file.
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This option converts a grid to a triangle.
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This option allows you to create individual Minex Geometry Strings from specified contour intervals
for a nominated Grid. The Contour Strings are created in the current open Geometry File and can be selected
and manipulated in the same manner as other Strings in the Graphics Window.
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The "Compute Safety Factor" dialog allows for the calculation of:
o Safety Factor,
o Pillar Width, and
o Bord Width
using the Salamon-Munro formula.
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Uses two selected grid and reports volumes
only over the area where the two are common
1. Grid to Grid Volumes
The Sub Linesfield allows you to subdivide the grid
mesh into smaller sections to improve accuracy
around the edges of the grid.
For example, '1' represents the whole mesh while '2' will put two lines through the mesh to result in 4 mesh.
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Uses a grid and a specified datum level
2. Grid to Elevation Volumes
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Scale
Scale allows a single grid to be multiplied or divided, adjusted by addition or subtraction or raised to a power
by constant factors and saved under a new name.
You can specify a value in any four of the Multiplier, Divisor, Add Constantand Powerfields.
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Limit
The Limit tab allows you to choose how the data will be modified and lets you specify the grid limits.You can set data beyond limits to one of three options:
Nullsets the data, which exists above the upper and below the lower limits to null.
Limitsets the data which exists above the upper and below the lower limitsto the values specified in the Upper Z Limitand Lower Z Limitfields
Constantsets the data, which exists above the upper and below the lower limits, to the value specified in theConstantfield.
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Transform
Transform tab allows you to redefine the extents of the grid.The values in the Origin (X and Y) fields represent the X and Y coordinates.The values in the Extent (X and Y) fields represent the X and Y extents.
Use the Digitise button if you want to specify the origin and extent based on selections in the graphics window.
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Shift
The Shift tab allows you to movethe entire grid by a defined distance in X and Y.
Specify the X and Y distance or cl ick the Digitise button to specify the distance in the graphics window.
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Compute on Slope
The Compute on Slope tab allows you to create a grid of the slope angle or horizontal to vertical ratio.
This function is similar to the gradient grid function.
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Gradient
This option calculates a grid of the same origin, extent and mesh size as the original,but where the Z-value represents the slope of the original grid.
The slope may be calculated in Degrees, Ratioor Percentform.A calculation can also be made for the Maximum Gradient which is computed along the direction of the maximum slope.
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Other
The Aspectoperation which allows you to generate a grid that will consist of values ranging from 0 to 360.
This creates a grid where the Z-value is the aspect of the original grid in degrees, with north being zero.This is useful to create colour shade plots to indicate the aspect of topography.
The Apparent Factoroperation creates a grid of apparent factor.This factor can be used with the thickness grid to convert from apparent thickness to true thickness.This is useful for steep coal seams.
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This function allows you to edit a grid or part of a grid using
a polygon to define the area you want to edit or exclude from editing.
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The Expand Grid dialog box allows you to expand grids based on an Extrapolation Factoror Scan Distanceyou specify.
The Extrapolation Factorcontrols the amount of trending. A large value allows more trending.
Tick the Expand Distancecheckbox if you want to specify the distance outwards you want the grid to expand.If you don't choose this option, the grid will be expanded to the boundary (origin and extent).
The Infilloption fills "holes" within the gridded area using the surrounding grid trend in a defined scan distance.
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. The Smooth Grid dialog box allows you to specify filter, smoothing and trend surface fitting variables.
Filter
The Cut Off Xand Yvalues represent the radius of the operator to be applied in the X and Y directions respectively of thegrid. The units are in meters.
The Filter Radiusrepresents the value at which the filter effect drops to 0. Its value can be 1.5 and 2 times the CutOff. Where the X and Y cut off are different, Filter Radiusshould be larger than both.
When ticked, the Amplitude cut offoption converts the filter to a noise filter by allowing a maximum Z value to be applied. Forexample a value of 5 means the fi lter will not affect any anomaly having amplitude greater than 5.
When ticked, the Honor Featurescheckbox causes the filter operation notto occur across features.
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. The Smooth Grid dialog box allows you to specify filter, smoothing and trend surface fitting variables.
Maximum Value
The Max. Value tab allows you to specify a search radius.
The Search Radiusis used to determine if the mesh point should be replaced by a maximum value within the defined searchradius. The radius is specified in meters.
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. The Smooth Grid dialog box allows you to specify filter, smoothing and trend surface fitting variables.
Surface Fit
The Use (n)th Grid Valuefield is used to change the number of grid points displayed.
You can determine the type of surface to be generated and the level of detail required by specifying the number of terms in theTerms for Surface Fitfield.
Terms for Surface Computeis the second step in trend surface analysis where the coefficients generated in the Surface Fitare applied against the input grid to generate a regional grid.
When ticked, the Exclude Nullscheckbox causes null values to be ignored.
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The Save Grid dialog box allows you to save a grid from memory (in the graphics window) to disk.
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Creates a report for the current grid. The report appears in the Minex Output Window.
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Triangle From Open String
Puts you into a Digitize Select mode to Select Multiple Open Geometry Strings (first and last points cannot
be equal), from the Graphics Window, and to create a Triangulated surface from them. The tool is
specifically designed to Triangulate Open strings that are in the same direction and follow much the samegeneral trend - such as Road Strings (Centre Line, Batters and Curbs) to create a Road Triangulation.
Triangle From Closed String
Puts you into a Digitize Select mode to Select a Single Closed Geometry String (like a Mask or a Boundary)
to create an enclosed Triangulation from.
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1. Display a Geometry Data
2. Triangle > Compute
Uncheck to specify
your origin
Use to clip thetriangulation to a boundary
Specify a different plane tocompute triangle reference to
Straight: minimum distanceto interpolate additional
points along a string
Curves: minimum distance tointerpolate additional points
along a curve, using a centrepoint and radius
If you want to use only survey points, specify a large value in the Interpolation - Straight field to ensure that no new points are added.
Use all Structure Data causes alldata selected in the geometry file tobe used.
Pick Structure Data puts you intothe digitize mode to pick strings in
the graphics window.
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This option converts a triangle to a grid.
The ECS gridding technique is used to compute the grid
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Create Strings from Triangle Contours dialog allows you to create individual Minex Geometry Strings
from specified contour intervals for a nominated Triangle Surface
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Uses two selected triangles and reports
volumes only over the area where the two are
common
1. Triangle to Triangle Volumes
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Uses a triangle and a specified datum level
2. Triangle to Elevation Volumes
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Allows you to report the cut and fill between
elevations
3. Triangle to Bench-Elevation Volumes
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Arithmetic works with two sets of triangles to create a new triangle.
The arithmetic function are:
'+' allows two triangles to be added.The output triangle has the X, Y parameters (origin and extent) of the primary triangle.The elevation or Z value of the output triangle is the sum of the two input triangles.
'- allows two triangles to be subtracted.The output triangle has the X, Y parameters (origin, extent and mesh size) of the first input triangle.The elevation or Z value of the output triangle is the difference of the two input triangles.
'*' allows two input triangles to be multiplied.The output triangle has the X, Y parameters (origin, extent and mesh size) of the first input triangle.The elevation or Z value of the output triangle is the product of the two input triangles.
'/ allows two input triangles to be divided.The output triangle has the X, Y parameters (origin, extent and mesh size) of the first input triangle.
The elevation or Z value of the output triangle is the dividend of the two input triangles.MAX computes the maximum of two input triangles.MIN computes the minimum of two input triangles.
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Patch
This function allows for the replacement of a part of one section of a triangle (called Primaryhere) with another set (Secondary).The result will consist of the primarytriangle where it exists, and the secondarytriangle everywhere else.
The Patch command will only work properly when the insert surface (Secondary) is wholly within the master surface (Primary).
If the insert triangle exists outside the master triangle area error message will appears on screen.
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Cut
This option makes a cut inside the secondarytriangle based on the outer boundary of the primarytriangle.This is almost similar to the Edit/Mask (set to null ) option. Using the last two triangle sets in the previous example.
The Cut option will result in the following triangle as shown below.
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Scale
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Scale
Scale allows a single triangle to be multiplied or divided, adjusted by addition or subtraction or raised to a power
by constant factors and saved under a new name.
You can specify a value in any four of the Multiplier, Divisor, Add Constantand Powerfields.
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Limit
The Limit tab allows you to choose how the data will be modified and lets you speci fy the triangle limits.You can set data beyond limits to one of three options:
Nullsets the data, which exists above the upper and below the lower limits to null.
Limitsets the data which exists above the upper and below the lower limitsto the values specified in the Upper Z Limitand Lower Z Limitfields
Constantsets the data, which exists above the upper and below the lower limits, to the value specified in theConstantfield.
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Transform
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Transform
Transform tab allows you to redefine the extents of the triangle.The values in the Origin (X and Y) fields represent the X and Y coordinates.The values in the Extent (X and Y) fields represent the X and Y extents.
Use the Digitise button if you want to specify the origin and extent based on selections in the graphics window.
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Shift
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Shift
The Shift tab allows you to movethe entire triangle by a defined distance in X and Y.
Specify the X and Y distance or cl ick the Digitise button to specify the distance in the graphics window.
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This function allows you to edit a triangle or part of a triangle using a polygon to define the area
you want to edit or exclude from editing.
Specify the name in the Triangle field
Edit Inside converts all mesh points inside the mask to the specified Null, Surface Number or Set Constant valueEdit Outside convert all mesh points outside the mask to the specified Null, Surface Number or Set Constant value.
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Set Null , If you choose the Set Null option, the value of all mesh points in the affected area will be converted
to NULL.
Set to Surface NumberIf you choose the Set to Surface Number option, the value of all mesh points in the affected area will have the
specified surface number added to the grid value. Note that this number (0 - 9) replaces the least significant
digit in the Z value at each mesh point.
To be effective, each area of the triangle MUST be given a surface number, or else those areas not given one
will have a random surface number.
Set Constant
If you choose the Set Constant option, the value of all mesh points in the affected area will have the specified
constant replace the grid value.An example of using a constant is where a polygonal outline might represent the floor of a pit. The constant
would be the elevation of the pit floor.
Add Constant
If you choose the Add Constant option, the value you specify is added to all mesh points in the affected area.
Smooth - Curvature
The value you specify in this field is the radius of the curvature you want to use to smooth the points in theaffected area.
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The Save Triangles dialog box allows you to save a triangle from memory (in the graphics window) to disk.
File Name: Specify the name you want to save the triangle as.
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Creates a report for the current triangle. The report appears in the Minex Output Window.
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PLANPLAN
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan > CreatePlan > Create
o Plan Create dialog box allow you to create a plan
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o Plan Create dialog box allow you to create a plan
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan > CreatePlan > Create
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Sheet field has a pre defined set of paper sizes that you can select by clicking in the field. If none of thepre-defined sizes suit your requirements, select Custom from the Sheet drop-down list, then change the X
and Y values. You can also choose Portrait or Landscape.
Method, there are four methods from which you can choose. The Co-ordinate Definition fields become
active or inactive based on the method you choose.
o Upper/Lower: Choose the Upper/Lower method if you want to type in Origin and Upper X and Y co-
ordinates. You can also click the Dig button to go to the digitize mode and select your co-ordinates in
the graphics window. Minex will automatically fill in the Origin and Upper X and Y values for you
based on the co-ordinates you select.
o Origin/Extent: Choose the Origin/Extent method if you want to type in Origin and Extent (distance) X
and Y co-ordinates. The Dig button can also be used with this method.
o Origin/Scale: Choose the Origin/Scale method if you just want to type in an Origin and the Scale touse. When you use this method, Minex will calculate the Upper and Extent values for you based on
the scale you specify. The Dig button can also be used with this method.
o Surface Extents: Choose the Grid Extents method if you have a "current" grid in memory. Minex will
fill in the Origin and Extent values based on that grid.
The Rotation field is valid with all of the methods, and allows you to specify the degrees you want to rotate.
You could also click the Dig button to digitally select a point and the rotate direction. Minex will fill in the
Rotation field for you based on your maneuver.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan > Coordinate GridPlan > Coordinate Grid
o Plan - Coordinate Grid dialog box allows you to specify how a coordinate grid on a plan is plotted
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o a Coo d ate G d dialog box allows you to specify how a coordinate grid on a plan is plotted
1. Continuous option, the coordinate lines will be continuous from top to
bottom and left to right Intersections option, the coordinate grid will consist of cross hairs at the
intersection of the coordinate interval
Edge Ticks option, small ticks or lines will be drawn on the boundary of theplan at the coordinate interval
Grid Interval: Grid Interval is the spacing of grids.
Auto-generate grid intervals option divides the grid or plan so that 5
grid lines or intersections are plotted Plot Grid Boundary option allows the boundary to be plotted. Use the
Select Color button to change the boundary color if required.
Annotate Corners option will annotate the four corners of the grid with Xand Y values
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan > Line ContourPlan > Line Contour -- GridGrid
o Plan Line Contour Grid dialog box to enable the plotting of the contours of a grid to a plan
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o The Boundary Line tab allows you to specify the appearance of the boundary line
o The Mask Grid tab allows you to specify a mask grid to use
o The Highs & Lows tab allows you to specify annotation parameters
o The Faults tab allows you to define the appearance of fault lines
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan >Plan > Line ContourLine Contour -- TriangleTriangle
o Plan Line Contour Triangle dialog box to enable the plotting of the contours of a triangle to a plan
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o The Boundary Line tab allows you to specify the appearance of the boundary line
o The Mask Grid tab allows you to specify a mask grid to use
o The Highs & Lows tab allows you to specify annotation parameters
o The Faults tab allows you to define the appearance of fault lines
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Plan > Shade Contour GridPlan > Shade Contour Grid
o Plan Shade Contour Grid allows you to set up color shades associated with grid contours
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pre-defined sizes suit your requirements, select Custom from the Sheet drop-down list, then change the X
and Y values. You can also choose Portrait or Landscape.
X-YYou can type in the X and Y values or click the Digitize button to select the co-ordinates from the graphics
window.
Z-Values
You can type in the Upper and Lower Z co-ordinates (depth) or click in the Use Z From field to choose an
object from the drop-down list (these are objects such as grids that you've been using).
If you choose to select an object from the drop-down list, Minex will fill in the Upper and Lower Z values for
you.
Tolerance
You can specify Upper and Lower tolerance values.
Scale & Ratio
If you want to specify a scale of 1:1000, type 1000 in the Scale field.
If you want to stretch the vertical axis, type the vertical value in the H/V Ratio field. For example: 5 in the H/V
Ratio field means 1 meter horizontal = 5 meters vertical.
Type a value (in meters) in the End Clearance field if you want to specify a clearance before the starting pointand after the ending point.
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o Section - Coordinate Grid dialog box allows you to specify how a coordinate grid on a section is plotted
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1. Continuous option, the coordinate lines will be continuous from top to
bottom and left to right Intersections option, the coordinate grid will consist of cross hairs at the
intersection of the coordinate interval
Edge Ticks option, small ticks or lines will be drawn on the boundary of theplan at the coordinate interval
Grid Interval: Grid Interval is the spacing of grids.
Plot Grid Boundary option allows the boundary to be plotted. Use theSelect Color button to change the boundary color if required.
Annotate Corners option will annotate the four corners of the grid with Xand Y values
Annotation Parameters
When ticked, the Geographic annotation checkbox causes the X and Y
axis to be labelled, otherwise the east and north axis are labelled. When ticked, the Annotate RL checkbox causes vertical annotations to be
suffixed with "RL". When ticked, the Annotate Outside checkbox causes annotations to be
placed outside the coordinate grid.
When ticked, the Annotate Dogleg Points checkbox causes annotations tobe placed against section bends.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Section > Grid Cross SectionSection > Grid Cross Section
The Section - Cross Section - Grids dialog box allows you to plot cross-sections through oneor more grids on a section mount in a Drafting
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or more grids on a section mount in a Drafting
Mode, The plots modes available can be selected from the drop down box. There are 3 choices:o Draw the specified grid (in the Grid column) as a single line on the section no secondary grid is
required for this option
o Color fill between the specified grid (in the Grid column) and the grid in the Associated Grid column -
For example, you may select the seam floor as your main grid, and seam roof for the second
grid. This will color fill the range between both grids.
o Color fill between the specified grid (in the Grid column) and the surface created by adding the
associated thickness grid to the specified grid.
Associated Grid, If color fill is selected, specify the name of the second grid to be used in conjunctionwith the grid specified in the Grid column (see above, mode 2 or 3).
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Section > Seam Cross SectionSection > Seam Cross Section
The Seam Cross Section dialogue is used for displaying grids on a cross section through aSeam Model including a topographic surface, weathering and other surfaces (Grid or Triangle).
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Section > Seam Cross SectionSection > Seam Cross Section
The Initialize tab allows you to setup the Topographic surface, a reference and weathering surface.o Topography, tick this option to choose to display a topographic surface It may be displayed as:
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o Topography, tick this option to choose to display a topographic surface. It may be displayed as:
o Reference Surface, allows you to select a grid or a triangle surface to be displayed horizontally across the section movingthe grids/triangles above and below this surface respectively. The Vertical position on the section where you want thereference grid to be plotted. 0 will plot at the top of the mount, 1 will plot the reference surface at the bottom of the mount
and 0.5 (default) will plot in the center of the mount.o Weathering Surface, allows you to identi fy additional grids/triangles besides TOPS (topography) that act as weathering
surfaces (i.e., can function as a "cutting" grid, if overlapping seam grids are to be cut off).
o Fault Block Model - Tick to select this option if the seam model grids you want to plot are from a 3D faulted model (viaSeamModel-Unfault Refault)
o Plot Faults - will display the trace(s) of the faults used when generating the 3D faulted modelo Plot Annotation - will display annotation of fault and seam names for the 3D faulted model.
The Surfaces tab allows plotting of gridded or triangulated surfaces for layers not defined in the .B35 file
from the current Borehole database, ie non conformable surfaces. An example would include modelled
formation boundaries Base of Tertiary or ground water surfaces. If the user wishes to plot such grids on across-section, but does not wish seam/layer grids to be cut off by such grids, these grids can be defined
through this option.
The Plotting Parameters tab
The Seams tab is used to define which seams will be displayed on the cross section. The table is
populated for all seams or selected seams. Then you can edit / customise lines in the table on an individual
basis.
The Legend tab allows yout to setup legend parameter.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Section > Borehole SectionSection > Borehole Section
The Seam Cross Section dialogue, use this option to plot Boreholes on a Section mount in aDrafting window.
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Note: This menu can also be used to plot Boreholes on a 'Solid Section' in the 3D Design window. To do this, go to
theMounts Control Panel, expand the 'Sections' node and right click on a section mount name to choose the 'SolidSection' option. This will display the solid section for the selected section mount and you will then be able to setupthe Borehole Section Plotting dialog and click OK to plot the Boreholes on the solid section.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Section > Borehole SectionSection > Borehole Section
Seven Tabs are available to configure the final output:
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Function - To select the Borehole and the Seams you want to include in the plot.
Trace - Setup parameters for displaying the trace of the Boreholes on the section mount.
ID's - Setup parameters to display Borehole and Seam names.
Intervals - Setup parameters to plot depth and sample intervals.
Anno & Litho - Setup to annotate seam and/or sample data from the Borehole database, and whether to
plot an additional trace for a second lithology variable (a brightness profile for example).
Histogram - Setup to plot histogram(s) of sample data held in the Borehole database (downhole
geophysics for example).
Sheet Params - Controls the final plot sheet size, orientation and margins. This is for information only andcannot be used to edit the section mount.
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InsituInsitu Resource ReportingResource Reporting
Minex5.2Minex5.2 InsituInsitu Resource ReportingResource Reporting
Seam & Quality Definition
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Seams - Select Seam Range - either all seams, or
seams between a top and bottom seam (inclusive).
Thickness Grid Suffix - By default and by conventionthe grid suffix for seam thickness is "ST
Density Suffix - By default and by convention the grid
suffix for Relative Density is RD. Other options include
ARD.
Default Density - Define a default value for thesoftware to use as a Density default if the defined
density grids are not found. Min. Thickness - Define a
minimum seam thickness to report resources for.Quality - You can optionally enter a list of Seam Quality
grids by suffix. These Quality Grids can then be used in
2 ways:
o The Qualities can be reported for the Reserves on
a tonnage weighted basis, or
o The Qualities can be used to limit the Reserves
(eg. Maximum ASH of 30% would only report those
quantities of coal for which this was true.) Multiple
selections of Quality limits can be used
Minex5.2Minex5.2 InsituInsitu Resource ReportingResource Reporting
Limits
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Upper Limit
There are 2 ways of defining an upper limiting surface
for the calculation, Topography or Weathering surface
for example: Grid - Define a grid name and the name of
the grid folder containing that grid
Elevation - choose an elevation (R.L.), the default is
10,000
Lower Limit
There are 2 ways of defining an lower limiting surface
for the calculation, a pit surface for example: Grid -
Define a grid name and the name of the grid folder
containing that gridElevation - choose an elevation (R.L.), the default is
10,000
Polygon Limit
You can also limit reserve calculation within a polygon.
You may either Digitize a new polygon, Pick and
existing polygon from the Graphics Window or select an
existing polygon from a List.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Seam Defaults
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Seam Defaults
Setup the seam default values. These values will be
used to populate the Seams table when you
subsequently select the seams you wish to include inthe report. If necessary, these defaults can then be
customised for individual seams.
Density - Define the density to be used if no density
grid(s) exists for the selected seams.
Min Thickness - Define a minimum seamthickness. Data less than this value will not be reported
as a resource but will instead be allocated to waste
material.
Mine Recovery - Define the value for mine recovery to
be used if no mine recovery grid(s) exist. The default is
set to 100%.
Yield - The default yield value to be used if no yield
grid(s) exists. The default is set to 100%.
Select Seams - Opens the Select Seams dialog where
you are able to nominate the seam name(s) for theresource calculation. The list of seams offered is
accessed from the current Borehole Database.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Surface/Weight Grids
Thickness - Define the Seam Thickness Grid suffix (by
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Thickness - Define the Seam Thickness Grid suffix (byconvention the suffix ST is used) and the choose the name
of the grid folder containing the seam thickness grids for all
selected seams.Density - Define the Density Grid suffix (by convention RDor ARD) and the grid folder containing the density grids for
all selected seams.
Mine Recovery - Defines the Mine Recovery Grid suffix (byconvention MR) and the grid folder containing the recovery
grids for all selected seams.
Yield - Define the Yield Grid suffix (by convention YD or
YLD) and the grid folder containing the yield grids for allselected seams.
Set Nulls to:
o Zero - MINEX reporting options can optionally assign
zero thickness values to points where thickness wasundefined (null).
o Null - If there is a null value in a grid use this setting toleave the value for each point as null.
Micromesh number - Minex detailed resource reporting
offers an option to 'micro-mesh' to achieve greaterresolution. This becomes important when reporting within
closed polygon strings which cut across cells.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Limits
Vertical Limits:
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Vertical Limits:Use this tab to setup vertical and areal limits to use whengenerating the resource report.Top Grid - Select the name of the Topography grid to be used asan upper limiting surface, by convention this grid is called TOPS.Weathering - Tick to enable the use of a weathering grid
Lower Limits:Tick to enable the use of a Basal grid to limit the calculations.Base: Specify either a Base Grid or a fixed Depth or Elevation.Pit: Use this option to choose a Minex Pit as a limiting surface.
Pit Number - Select the Pit number
Base Bench - Define the Base Bench NumberOutput Grid - Nominate a Depth (RL) to use as an upperlimit for the resource computation.
Area Limits
Limit Area - Tick to enable the use of limiting Polygons.Accumulated - Click this option to report combined
resources within all polygons you will subsequently select.Separate - click this option to report all selected polygons
individually.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Reports
Bench Report
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Bench Report
Bench Report - Tick to enable the generation of a report including abreakdown based on benches.
Class Report
Class Report - Select to classify the resources into classes based on value
ranges. These classes may be used as sorting keys (See Report TemplateGenerator) in the output report. Nomination of classes must be on anincremental basis and must NOT overlap.
Select Variables - Click here to open the Select Variables dialog. Pleasenote that the list of Variables offered in this list matches the Quality Variablespreviously setup on the "Quality Tab". The variables you select will be used to
populate the table below. To add variables to the list offered, go back to theQuality Tab on the Seam Detailed Resources Report dialog.
Unassigned - Tick to include in the output report data which is not assigned
to any of the defined Classes in the report.Incremental - Select whether to report the classes incrementally orcumulatively.
Table:Variable - The Variable name.Text - Any text you want to add to the output report.
Lower Limit - Defaults to 0. Define a numeric lower limit.Upper Limit - Defaults to 0. Define a numeric upper limit.Class Name - A user-allocated name for the class you are defining. Multiple
lines can be allocated to the same class.Accept - Tick to include the data in the report. Clear to exclude it.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Reports Example of Class Reports
The following sample of a setup of this part of the dialog is a simple 3 class setup. This setup will report
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g p p p g p p p p
resources classified into the following ranges:
Where ASH is between 0 and 5%, this section of the output report will be labelled class 1.
Where ASH is between 5 and 15%, this section of the output report will be labelled class 2.Where ASH is between 15 and 30%, this section of the output report will be labelled class 3.
If ASH is 30, it will not be reported as the Unassigned option has not been ticked.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Reports Example of Class Reports
A more complicated setup example will report:
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Where ASH is between 1 and 10 and ARD is between 0 and 1.4, this will be labelled as Class 1.
Where ASH is between 1 and 10 and ARD is between 1.4 and 1.5, this will be labelled as Class 2.
Where ASH is between 10 and 50 and ARD is between 0 and 1.4, this will be labelled as Class 3.Where ASH is between 10 and 50 and ARD is between 1.4 and 1.5, this will be labelled as Class 4.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Detailed Resource ReportingDetailed Resource Reporting
Fault Blocks
Fault Block Model
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Fault Block Model
Use this tab if you are reporting resources for a 3D
Faulted geological model.
Fault Block Recognition - This tick box
enables/disables this whole panel.
Fault Block Separation - Tick this box to report
resources based on the fault blocks.
Report Zero Values - Tick this box to report zero
values found.
Select Fault Blocks - Click here to access a list of
Fault Blocks in the current model. This will populate the
table below the 'Select Fault Blocks' button.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Report Template GeneratorReport Template Generator
Current Template
Current Template
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Current Template
Template: You can either enter the name of an existing
or new template. You can also use the button toselect a pre-existing template using the file explorer.
Save - This button is enabled whenever changes are
made to the template. If you attempt to leave the dialog
without first saving your changes, a warning message
will be issued
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Report Template GeneratorReport Template Generator
Add Variables
Add/Edit Variables
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Add Variables
This button open the Select Variable dialog. This is
where you select the variables that will be used in your
report. These are:
o Name - Name of the Variable.
o Disable - Tick to Disable any processing of this variable.
o Output - Controls whether or not the value of thevariable is output to the report. This can be used to
include variables which are used as filters or part ofcalculated variables and which you do not wish to print
out.
o Title - The column header which will appear in the
report.o Width - The number of columns allocated to the value in
the output file.
o Decimals - The number of decimals places to beprinted.
o Round - Controls whether the value in the report istruncated or rounded to the number of decimal places
specified.
o Accumulate - If this is ticked, the cumulative value of
the variable is displayed in the report.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Report Template GeneratorReport Template Generator
Calculated Variable- Click here to add a calculated
variable to the report. As well as all the properties
Add/Edit Variables
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variable to the report. As well as all the properties
defined above, you must supply a Definition for the
new variable. For example: COAL_VOLUME/1000
Include Filter- Click here to define a filter which will
be used to choose what data to include in the report.
The available properties are:
o Name - Name for the filter
o Definition - Formula which determines wether the data
is included in the report. For example:
COAL_VOLUME>1000000
o Disable - Tick to temporarily disable the filter.
Exclude Filter- Click here to define a filter which willbe used to exclude data from the report. The properties
are the same as the Include filter.
Keys- Click here to select a variable to use as a sort
key. Once the variable has been selected, you can
specify the sort order (ascending / descending).
Multiple keys can be specified. They are applied in the
order of appearance.
Only the variables which have been selected by theAdd Variables button or Calculated Variables are
available.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Report Template GeneratorReport Template Generator
Add/Edit Variables
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Global Summary- Click here to open the RTG
Summary Editor.The available totalizing functions are:
AverageCountSum
GreatestLeast
Group- Click here to define reporting Groups.
The Definition field controls what data is allocated to
each group you create.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Report Template GeneratorReport Template Generator
Report Parameters
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Report Template Type, three formats are available:
o Comma Separated - preferred format for exporting to other applications
o Tab Separated - Preferred format for formatting the report
o Space Separated - Each column is separated by a single space.
TSX:GCM
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October 2008
Copyright 2007, Gemcom Software International Inc.
Gemcom Software International Inc.Gemcom Minex5.2 Core Module Export / Import Files
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Export / Import FilesExport / Import Files
Importing
o ECS Archives are the files you previously saved or archived using Minex. These files have an extension
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of ECSARC, and are associated with the icon in the Minex Explorer. ECS Archives can only be
imported into the Drafting window.
o Import DXF/DWGo XYZ Data are ASCII files that contain the X, Y and Z coordinates of a surveyed surface
o Mincom Grids
Exporting
o Exporting Geometry to XYZ
o Exporting Seam Grids to ASCII
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IMPORT FILESIMPORT FILES
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Import FilesImport Files -- Import DXF/DWGImport DXF/DWG
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Notes:
o Tick the Reset Zero checkbox if you have, for example, title block data which is stored at X, Y coordinates of 0,0 and you wantto set them to the coordinates of the main set of data to be imported.
o Tick the Join lines to form strings checkbox so that the data imports as a string of points rather than a col lection of disjointedlines.
o Tick the Delete duplicate points checkbox if you want to remove any duplicate points in the data dur ing the import process.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Import FilesImport Files -- Import XYZ DataImport XYZ Data
The Import XYZ Data dialog box allows you to import ASCII files that contain the X, Y and Z coordinates of a
surveyed surface.
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Select XYZ File, specify the name of the ASCII file to import in
the XYZ File field.
GM3 Parameters, the Group, Map, Ident and Type fields
give you the ability to define how the imported data will be
stored in the geometry file. These fields are optional.
Record Parameters, the Record Length field relates to the
length of the input file. You can tick the Ignore Null Z
checkbox for the import process to disregard data with no Z
value.You can choose the Standard (2) or Extended (3) number of
decimals to use. (The values in the Data Definition part of the
dialog box should change based on the option you choose.)
Data Definition the values displayed in this part of the dialog
box reflects the values read from the input XYZ file. You can
allow these values to default
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Import FilesImport Files Mincom GridsMincom Grids
This dialog allows you to import and convert a Mincom Multiple Grid File Dump into native MinexGrid Files.
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Select Mincom File: Select the Mincom Multiple Grid Dump File you wish to import into Minex Grids.
Output DD Name: Select the Output Grid DD Directory Name where all converted Minex Grids will beplaced.
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Minex5.2Minex5.2 Export Geometry Data to XYZExport Geometry Data to XYZ
Allows the user to export Minex Geometry data to an ASCII XYZ file.
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Data Selection, you can export the data
currently displayed on the screen. You can alsoselect the geometry data to export by specifyingthe desired Group/Map/Ident/Class.
Export Parameters, you can select StandardFormat (2 decimals) orMExtended Formatwhich lets you specify the number of decimals.
The Output File you specify will be created withan ASC extension.
Minex5.2Minex5.2 Export Grids to ASCIIExport Grids to ASCII
This dialog is used to export Grid data to either a standard ASCII or a CSV file.
Reference Grid
Use this section of the dialog to define the characteristics of
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Use this section of the dialog to define the characteristics of
the area you wish to export.
Select SeamsYou can restrict the export to specific seams. Click the Select
button to open the Seam Selection dialog.
Select Variables
You can restrict the export to a selection of Variables / DD
Name combinations. First, select the desired DD Name fromthe pull down menu.
Grids to Export
This part of the dialog lists the Grid / DD Name selection that
will be exported. Provided that you have selected the desired
Seams and Variables above, click on the Setup Export
Table button to populate the table. You can also select Grids
by using the buttons inside the table.
Fault Blocks
If you are exporting Faulted Grids the Rename Fault Blocks