Extracting Grids from Solid Models

RockWorks | Utilities | Solid | Convert | Extract Grid

This program is used to pull out a 2-dimensional grid file from an existing real number or Boolean solid model file. The grid file can be extracted from any horizontal (constant Z) or vertical (constant Y or X) layer in the original solid model.  The program will read the input solid model file and extract the requested layer. The node values will be stored in a 2-dimensional grid file under the file name you requested. 

Note: This tool requires that a RockWorks Boolean OR real number solid model already exists.

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Step-by-Step Summary
 


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Step-by-Step Summary

  1. Be sure you have an existing solid model already created, for input into this program. 
  2. Access the RockWorks Utilities program tab.
  3. If you want to include your control point symbols on a 2D map, you'll need to create or open a listing of these X and Y locations.
    !
    Tip: Use the Borehole Manager's File | Transfer | Locations -> Utilities Datasheet to transfer a listing of your borehole location data to the Utilities.  
  4. Select the Solid | Convert | Extract Grid menu option.
  5. Enter the requested menu settings, described above.
  6. Click the Process button to continue.

    The program will scan the input solid model file and display the number of layers in the selected slice direction. For example, if you've selected a horizontal slice, the program will display the top to bottom layers in the model and their Z (elevation) coordinates. Or, if you have selected a north-south vertical slice, it will display the slices and their X coordinates.
     
  7. Click on the layer you wish to extract, to highlight it, and click OK to continue.
    Note: If you expect to re-insert this grid into the solid model at a later time, write down the layer orientation and coordinate; they are easy to forget.

    The program will read the input solid model file and extract the requested layer. The node values will be stored in a 2-dimensional grid file under the file name you requested. 

    If you requested a 2D map, it will be displayed in a RockPlot2D tab in the Options window.
     
  8. You can adjust any of the settings in the Options window and then click the Process button again to regenerate the grid model and diagram.
    ! Each time you click the Process button, the existing display(s) will be replaced. 
     
  9. View / save / manipulate / print the diagram in the RockPlot2D window.
     

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