RockWorks | ModOps | Solid | Filters | Replacement Table
This program converts G-values within a solid model based on the contents of a lookup file. This file, loaded into the Utilities datasheet, lists a series of minimum and maximum G-value ranges and the replacement G value for each. This is different from a solid model range filter which reassigns nodes based on a single range of G-values.
Example: Transform a lithology model into a hydraulic conductivity model based on the material type.
Feature Level: RockWorks Basic and higher
Menu Options
Step-by-Step Summary
- 3D Log Design
If you decide to include logs with this diagram (3D Solid Diagram | Striplogs), click on this tab at the top of the window to set up how you want the 3D logs to look.
See Visible Item Summary and Using the 3D Log Designer for details.
- Rules & Filters
Use these tabs at the top of the window to apply spatial filters, time/date filters, or stratigraphic rules to data being displayed in your 3D striplogs. (More info)
- Data Columns:
- Input: These prompts tell RockWorks which columns in the input datasheet contain what data. See a sample data layout below.
- Minimum: Select the column that contains the minimum G value for each range which you've defined.
- Maximum: Column that contains the maximum G value for each range.
- Replacement: Column that contains the replacement value for each range. During processing, RockWorks will identify nodes with G values within the listed ranges and substitute the replacement values.
- Input/Output Models:
- Input Model: Click to the right to browse for the name of the existing RockWorks solid model (.RwMod file) that the program is to read and filter.
- Output Model: Click to the right to type in the name to assign to the new solid model that the program will create, which results from the table-based range filtering operation.
- Unfiltered Nodes: Define what will happen to nodes whose values don't fall within any of the listed ranges.
- Set to Default Value: Choose this option if these nodes are to be assigned a specific value.
- Default Value: Type in the value to be assigned to any unfiltered nodes. For a RockWare null value (1e-27) you can type in the word: NULL
- Do Not Change: Choose this option if these nodes are to be copied to the output model unchanged.
- 3D Solid Diagram
Insert a check here to display the output solid model as a 3D diagram.
Click this tab to set up the diagram options.
- Block Diagram
- Isosurface: Click in the Isosurface radio button to display the solid model as if enclosed in a "skin." This view will be smoother than a voxel display. (More info)
- Isomesh: Check this box to plot a series of polylines that represent three-dimensional contours at a user-defined cutoff. Click this tab to establish the settings. (More info)
- Voxels: Click in the Voxels radio button to represent the solid model in the 3D display as color-coded voxels. You can choose to display either the Full Voxel, or just the Midpoint. Display of the midpoint only can significantly improve display time for huge models.
- Filter: Check this option if you want to restrict the isosurface or voxel display to a specific data range. This does not affect the model, only the display of the model. Enabling this permits you to create an initial display in RockPlot3D that eliminates the need to manually change the display attributes. More importantly, this capability if essential for initially displaying the solid in a pre-filtered state when creating animations and Playlist scripts.
! These filter settings can be changed once the diagram is displayed in RockPlot3D.
- Color Scheme: Choose the color scheme for the block model - automatic, table-based, etc. (More info)
- Striplogs: Check this item to include 3D logs with the solid model display. Click the 3D Log Design button at the top of the window to set up how you want the logs to look.
- XYZ Clipping: Check this sub-item if you want to restrict the logs to a particular spatial area. (More info)
- Other 3D Solid Diagram Options: Use these checkboxes to append other layers to your 3D scene. (Summary)
- Draped Image: Include an image in this 3D scene, draped over an existing grid surface. (More info)
- Floating Image: Include an image in this 3D scene, floating at a specified elevation. (More info)
- Perimeter Cage Include a 3D reference cage around the solid diagram. (More info)
- Legends: Include one or more legends with the diagram.(More info)
- Infrastructure: Display buildings, pipes, or other infrastructure with your 3D scene. (More info)
- Faults: Include 3D fault ribbons with this scene. (More info)
- Other 3D Files: Include other, existing, RockPlot3D ".Rw3D" files in this scene. (More info)
- Output Options: Use these settings to define whether the output scene is to be saved (or displayed as "untitled"), how the file should be named, and whether it is to be displayed after it is created. It also offers export options. (More info)
- Access the RockWorks Datasheet program tab.
- Create a new datasheet and enter/import your listing of range/replacement values. Here's an example of what this might look like.
- Select the ModOps | Solid | Filters | Replacement Table menu option.
- Enter the requested menu settings, described above.
- Click the Continue button to proceed.
RockWorks will proceed to filter the model. Here's how:
- The program will load the input solid model.
- It will compare the G value of each node to the declared filter range(s) which are listed in the datasheet.
- If the node value falls within one of the declared ranges, it will be reassigned the Replacement value. If it does not, it will be reassigned the Undefined value.
-
- The results will be stored on disk under the output solid model name.
- If you have requested a diagram, it will be displayed in a RockPlot3D tab in the Options window.
- You can adjust any of the input options via the main Options tab to the left and then click the Continue button again to regenerate the model and display.
- View / save / manipulate / print / export the image in the RockPlot3D window.
Back to Solid Menu Summary
RockWare home page