The following is a list of the file types used in RockWorks.
- Datasheet files [.RwDat]: User-created files, for processing data in the RockWorks datasheet. They can contain rows and columns of text, numeric values, symbols, color, line styles, and more. Text in format. Click the Examples button in many of the RockWorks programs to load a sample file for layout reference. See Datasheet Overview and RwDat File Format for more information.
- Playlist files [.RwPlaylist]: User-created files, for automating tasks in the RockWorks Playlist program. They are created by clicking the Playlist button in any of the RockWorks program windows, to add that program and its current settings to the playlist. You can maintain any number of playlists. The number of items you can add to your playlist depends on the feature level of the program. See RockWorks Playlists for more information.
- Command Script files [.RwCmd]: User-created files, for advanced automation of the RockWorks program. They are created by building a Playlist, then exporting to a Command Script for further modification. These replace .RCL files from earlier versions of RockWorks. See RockWorks Command Scripts for more information.
- Old Datasheet files [.ATD]: Older-format datasheet files (RockWorks2002 - Rockworks15). You can open these files in the current version of RockWorks; you'll need to re-save them in the new ".RwDat" format. See Open Datasheets for information.
! Use the Conversion Tool program, installed with RockWorks, to batch-convert old .ATD files to the new .RwDat format.
- Borehole Database [.SQLite]: This is a SQLite database file that is generated by RockWorks automatically when you create a new project folder. It stores all of the borehole data for the project, many of the data libraries, and the project dimensions. The database file name must match the folder name; for example the SQLite file in the "Golden Project" folder will be named "Golden Project.sqlite". The database will create support files, such as XML data "dictionaries" in the current project folder, in a "System" sub-folder. Most of your project look-up tables, such as color contour tables, polygon definitions, etc, are stored in the project SQLite file. See Borehole Manager Database Overview and Summary of Database Tables for details.
Note that SQLite is the default database format for RockWorks. You can also choose [.MDB] (Microsoft Access).
Note that if you are using RockWorks Advanced, you can also use Microsoft’s SQL Server as the data server. MS SQL databases are not typically stored in the project folder, but in the defined server location; the link to that location is saved in the project folder.
- Grid Models [.RwGrd]: Grid model files are created by RockWorks as the result of gridding X,Y,Z data in the ModOps programs, or of gridding formation, thickness, water level or other spatial data in the Borehole Manager. Grid files can also be the result of filtering or importing existing grid files. Grid files are text and binary in format. See Gridding Reference and RockWorks Grid File Format.
- Solid Models [.RwMod]: Solid model files are created by RockWorks as the result of modeling X,Y,Z,G data in the ModOps programs, or of modeling lithology, geochemical, geophysical, fracture or stratigraphic data in the Borehole Manager. They can also be the result of filtering or importing existing solid models. They are text and binary in format. See Solid Modeling Reference and RockWorks Solid Model Format.
- Old Grid Models [.GRD]: Older-format Grid files used in previous RockWorks versions (RockWorks2002-RockWorks15). Use the ModOps | Grid | Display program to open and display these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new RwGrd format.
! Use the Conversion Tool program, installed with RockWorks, to batch-convert old .GRD files to the new .RwGrd format.
- Old Solid Models [.MOD]: Older-format Solid Model files used in previous RockWorks versions (RockWorks2002 - RockWorks15). Use the ModOps | Solid | Display program to open and display these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new RwMod format.
! Use the Conversion Tool program, installed with RockWorks, to batch-convert old .MOD files to the new .RwMod format.
- 2D Graphics [.Rw2D]: These "plot" files are generated for all RockWorks2D graphic images (2D maps and logs, cross sections, rose and stereonet diagrams, etc.). They are binary in format. Rw2D files store diagram type (map, section, chart), coordinate system, and units. See RockPlot2D.
- 3D Graphics [.Rw3D]: These are "plot" files generated for all 3-dimensional graphic images (3D surfaces and logs, solid models, fence panels, etc.). These are text/XML in format and can contain links to bitmap images, etc. that may be displayed in the RockPlot3D scene. Rw3D files store coordinate system and units. See RockPlot3D.
- ReportWorks Files [.RwRpt]: These are graphic files created by the ReportWorks program, storing the page layout of inserted images, text, shapes, and more. See ReportWorks.
- Old 2D Graphics [.RK6]: Older-format. These are plot files created by RockWorks2006 - RockWorks15. RockPlot2D can open these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning diagram type, coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new Rw2D format.
! Use the Conversion Tool program, installed with RockWorks, to batch-convert old .RK6 files to the new .Rw2D format.
- Old 2D Graphics [.RKW]: Older-format. These are plot files created by RockWorks2002 - RockWorks2004. RockPlot2D can open these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning diagram type, coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new Rw2D format.
- Old 3D Graphics [.R3DXML]: Older-format. These are 3D plot files created by RockWorks2006 - RockWorks15. RockPlot3D can open these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new Rw3D format.
! Use the Conversion Tool program, installed with RockWorks, to batch-convert old .R3DXML files to the new .Rw3D format.
- Old 3D Graphics [.R3D]: Older-format. These are 3D plot files created by RockWorks2002 - RockWorks2004. RockPlot3D can open these files; you will be prompted to update the format by assigning coordinate projection and units, and re-save in the new Rw3D format.
- Old ReportWorks Files [.RW6]: Older-format. These are files used in ReportWorks2006 - ReportWorks15. ReportWorks can open these files, however and embedded or linked "RK6" (RockPlot2D) files will need to be re-inserted, using the newer "Rw2D" format.
In addition to outputting RwDat files for many report types, these reports are also available. See Report Options for more information.
- Text Reports [.TXT]: Output reports to a text-format file for display in the program window or in a stand-alone window.
- CSV Reports [.CSV]: Output reports to a CSV format for display in Excel.
- RTF Reports [.RTF]: Output reports to an RTF format for display in Word.
- Pattern Files [.RwPat]: These contain the designs for repeating graphic patterns used in logs, cross sections, lease maps, etc. RockWorks is shipped with a library of patterns in the default "RockUtil.RwPat" table; you can save this file under a different name, delete patterns, add pattern designs, etc, via the Project Manager program tab - expand System Tables and double-click on the Patterns item. Pattern files are binary in format. See Pattern Tables Overview.
- Symbol Files [.SYM]: These contain the designs for graphic symbols used in maps, statistical diagrams, logs, etc. RockWorks is shipped with a library of symbols in the default "rw_sym.sym' file. You can save this file under a different name, delete symbols, add symbol designs, etc, via the Project Manager program tab: expand Misc Tables and double-click on the Symbols item.Symbol files are binary in format. See Symbol Tables Overview.
- rockware_landbase2.xx: This is a series of files that can be downloaded from the RockWare website. They contain coordinate information for PLSS (Public Land Survey System) land grids, extracted from BLM LSIS files, and can be used to spot wells or leases, and to create section maps. See Landbase Overview.
- Miscellaneous Tables [.TAB]: Lookup tables that are not project-specific, such as color names or well status, are stored in text-based ".TAB" files which are installed into the System folder. See RockWorks Tables.
- Old Pattern Files [.PAT]: Older-format. These are Pattern libraries used in RockWorks2002 - RockWorks15. You can import these pattern libraries into the Select Pattern window into the current version of RockWorks.
See RockWorks Menu Settings for more information.
- Menu Settings [.RwMnu]: Save/load menu settings for the current program you're working in, using the Settings button at the top of the window, for a "snaphot" of the current settings. Helpful for QAQC, to share with co-workers, or to send to RockWare Support.
- Project.ini: RockWorks stores all of the program settings for each projecte, in the "System" sub-folder of the project folder.
- System.ini: RockWorks stores all of the global (not project-specific) settings, in the system "AppData\Local" folder in Windows.
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