Export to Drillhole Database

On the Mining | Blast Design tab, in the Import/Export group: Click Export to Drillhole Database to export a blast design to a drillhole database.

The Export to Drillhole Database icon

To export a blast design to one of several output file formats, see: Export to IREDES

Input

Blast Database

A Blasthole Database (.mmbdf) file references the collar and (optionally) the survey data needed to generate a blast pattern.

Double-click (F3) or click on the ellipsis to select from a list of Blasthole Databases in the current project.

Blocks

All blocks are exported by default. Optionally, click on the List icon to select the blocks you want to export. Use the CTRL key or the SHIFT key with the mouse to select multiple blocks:

To locate blocks by Name, enter text into the Search box provided.

Output

Drillhole Database

Enter (or double-click to select) the name of a drillhole database. If you select an existing database you will be prompted to overwrite the database or cancel.

You can also press F5 to create a new drillhole database.

Generate an Interval file for Charged holes

Select this option to write charge, stemming, and deck intervals to an Interval file.

Forms

Click the Forms button to select and open a saved form set, or if a form set has been loaded, save the current form set.

Run

Click Run to begin the Export process.