Data Reserving Software Specifics

The appropriate method to import/update data in a table depends on the software used to generate reserves. No matter the method, create your Levels and Fields (through the Setup menus) before using the Import menus described below.

In addition, any time the Import Table Data menu option is used, you should ensure that each line of your CSV/XLS/XLSX file has a unique identifier (usually a combination of several columns such as Pit, Strip, Block, Seam and Bench) which is how the application identifies where the other data (qualities and volumes etc.) will be stored in the Table. If nodes are unique based on the Process, you may want to import them as separate sheets in an XLS/XLSX.

Vulcan

As of Vulcan 10, the suggested method to export data from Vulcan is to use the Open Pit Solids menu. For more information about how to use these tools visit Maptek or search for Split Pit Solids.

Once a CSV/XLS/XLSX is created that references solids and required parameters use the Import | Data menu option.

Deswik

The suggested method for importing Deswik reserves is to import the VCDL or DCF file directly using the Import | Solids | From Deswik Database menu option, which is a single pass that imports both Solids and related attributes.

Minescape

The Minescape reserves importing process has two components and the second has two different options:

  1. Import "Accumulated" reserves (qualities, volumes etc) using the Import | Data menu option. This will NOT include 3D/Solids.

  2. Do the following:

    1. Use an "Unaccumulated" set of reserves to import detailed Solids. These Solids are usually directly imported into the Table alongside Nodes created in step 1 through the Import | Solids | From Minescape Unaccumulated Reserves menu option.
    2. Use Roof and/or Floor polygons to import lower detailed Solids (faster performance, lower detail) using the Import | Solids | Roof & Floor Polygons menu option.

Minex

The Minex reserves importing process has two components and the second has two different options:

  1. Generate a reserves CSV (qualities, volumes etc) from the Minex menu option ReservesDB | Reporting | Detailed Report. Import the result using the Import | Data menu option. This will NOT include 3D/Solids.

  2. Do the following:

    1. Import the Solids directly from the dbr.dat file using the Import | Solids menu option. This method works well for most source reserves (especially for complex geology) but does not produce a surface that is cut to topography.

    2. Use roof and/or floor polygons to import lower detailed Solids (faster performance, lower detail) using the Import | Solids | Roof & Floor Polygons menu option. This works well for dump reserves as well as dig reserves with simple geology. Export the polygons from Minex using the menu option ReservesDB | Export | Pit Polygons option.

Roof & Floor Polygons (various sources)