Importing MicroMODEL Data Into a Solid Model

RockWorks | Utilities | Solid | Import | MicroMODEL

This program is used to read a solid model file output from the MicroMODEL software program into a RockWorks solid model file format. 

It is assumed that the input file contains a set of regularly-spaced XYZG data in an ASCII (text) format, with the X coordinates in column 1, Y coordinates in column 2, Z (elevation) coordinates in column 3, and G values in column 4.  Columns may be space- or tab-delimited. 

NOTE: If the imported data does not contain xyzg points for every node within the model, then we recommend that you do not use this program. Instead, use the solid interpolation program (Solid | Model).

Menu Options
Step-by-Step Summary
 

Menu Options

• Input
  • MicroMODEL File: Click to the right to browse for the name of the solid model file output by MicroMODEL that you wish to import into RockWorks.
• Output File: Enter the name to assign the RockWorks solid model that the program will create. These files are assigned a file name extension ".RwMod."
  
  
• Model Dimensions: Expand this heading to establish the dimensions of the new model.  (More.)
  
  
• Create 3-Dimensional Diagram: Insert a check here if you want to create a plottable 3D diagram of the resulting solid model. Expand this item to establish the diagram settings. 
  • Diagram Type: Choose Isosurface to display the solid model as if enclosed in a "skin". Choose All Voxels to display color-coded voxels. (More.)
  • Iso-Mesh: Use this option to plot a series of polylines that represent three-dimensional contours at a user-defined cutoff. Expand the heading to establish the settings.  (More.)
  • Color Scheme: Click on the Options button to the right to access a variety of pre-set color schemes, or to create your own.  (More.)
  • Reference Cage: Insert a check here to include vertical elevation axes and X and Y coordinate axes in the 3D diagram. Expand this item to set up the cage items.  (More.)
  • Include Legend: Insert a check here to include an index to the colors and G values in the diagram.  (More.)
  
  

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Access the RockWorks Utilities program tab. It is not necessary to enter data into the main datasheet because RockWorks will be importing data from an external file.
2. Select the Solid | Import | MicroMODEL menu option.  
3. Enter the requested menu settings, listed above. 
4. Click the Process button to proceed.
   
   The program will read the input file and translate it into a RockWorks solid model format, storing it under the requested output file name.
   If you requested a diagram, the model will be displayed in a RockPlot3D tab in the Options window, using the using the requested display type.  
    
5. View / save / manipulate / print / export the model in the RockPlot3D window. 
   
   

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