10. Import Design Solids

Now that we have Strip, Block, Bench and Stratigraphic (Seam) solids, we can go ahead and import them into the model database, however there are two prerequisites:

1. Right-click on the destination data table and choose Setup Levels to make sure that the table level hierarchy matches that of the model (typically, Pit, Strip, Bench, Block, Seam).

   

   Positions are created during the Import process. For more information, see: Levels

2. Having reconciled the levels, on the Home tab, in the Setup group: Select Fields to manage the fields that will be mapped to the attributes of the imported solids:

   For example:

   • Create a Qualities folder (this will be used to add Quality fields later).

   • Create an Imported folder with Waste and Coal subfolders.

   • Under the Waste folder, create a "Waste Solid" field of type Solid and also create a Volume field for waste.

   • Under the Coal folder, create a "Coal Solid" field of type Solid. Copy the Waste Volume field and paste it here to add a Volume field for coal.

3. Right-click on the destination data table and select Design Layers.

   As part of the Import process you will need to map the levels defined in the attributes of the solids with the levels defined in the table:

   

   And map the Coal and Waste Solids and Volume fields to the corresponding attributes of the imported solids: