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Overlapping P-Data on a single Graph

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:53 +0000

Hello,

I am working with magnetic moment data acquired during geophysical surveys. The data are acquired along two directions, X and Y, and a total magnetic field measurement is calculated.

The objective here is to create a block model of the total magnetic field and overlay the X, Y, and total magnetic field curves on the same plot.

However, I am having difficulty displaying the data in a single graph containing only the X, Y, and total magnetic field curves. These datasets are all on approximately the same scale and are expressed in nanoTesla (nT).

RockWorks seems to require me to create three separate graphs, each containing only one curve. Is there a way to combine these three curves into a single graph?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Trouble converging with Grids > Stratigraphic diagram approach

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:49:46 +0000

I have been using Grids > Stratigraphic Diagram to build model volumes from grids I created outside of Rockworks. Mostly having good success bringing in tops and base for each unit. I have one grid that simply will not make a closed volume from a top and a base (stratigraphic diagram will not enclose the sides of the grid with vertical panels, see attached image). I also tried using grid calculation and starting with the top and creating my own bottom using grid-constant. No luck. I WAS able to create a solid model from the top and the base, but the file is quite large and I am hoping to use the more lightweight Stratigraphic diagram approach. I am wondering if there are characteristics of a grid that would prevent the diagram from creating a proper volume? I have made sure both top and base have the same spatial extents and that there are no negative thicknesses. What else should I be looking for to fix this one?

OBJ export from RW3D

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:43:43 +0000

Hass anyone tried to use a Wavefront OBJ export from RW3D in something OTHER than SketchFab? The RW export files come in just fine into SketchFab but create errors when using on-line "plain vanilla" OBJ viewers or when trying to input into an OBJ to GLTF converter. Is there something about the OBJ file that RW3D exports that is written specifically for SketchFab import? I am on the ragged edge of my knowledge here about meshes and 3D file export but am hoping to export to viewer other than SketchFab. Ultimately would love a clean GLTF format file compatible with open-source GLTF viewers.

Groundwater elevation map

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:16:24 +0000

I'm a neophyte user of RockWorks, employing it for a groundwater assessment. At the moment I'm trying, and failing, to create a map showing about 35 boreholes and the water-table elevations in each, as well as simple interpreted water-table contour lines. I've explored several approaches to create this map but have come up empty. Could someone please suggest at least some initial steps with the software?

Vertical axis not scaling correctly

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:34:57 +0000

Dumb question that I cannot seem to overcome. I'm creating a model-based stratigraphy section but want to limit the y-axis minimum to 800 ft. No matter what settings I try, the output cross section has a y-axis minimum of 0 ft (see attached): z-scale Spatial Filter; Elevation Range in the Annotation menu; editing the Dimensions to set the Z-values. The boreholes don't have any "deep" data to explain it, although there appear to be oddly deep perimeter/outlines to the boreholes in the cross section. The vertical-axis issue persists even when I change boreholes.

Any ideas? Thanks for the help.

export log data with stratigraphy

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:49:10 +0000

Is it possible to export the T-Data or P-Data to a text file with an additional column for the corresponding stratigraphy, so that each T-Data or P-Data log value has its corresponding stratigraphy listed next to it?

Help Extrapolating Above Certain Boreholes on a Lithology Section

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:24:02 +0000

I'm currently working with some soil data and I've opted to construct a section to show off the lithology underneath the surface. The problem is that the data that was collected from the boreholes does not extrapolate higher than the lowest borehole in the section. This is a problem when we want to include something like a surface profile, as the areas between the tops of the lower elevation boreholes and higher ones simply does not fill in, not even as a block which could then be trimmed by using a surface profile.

Is there some setting that I'm missing here to allow it to do this? Is it that the lithologic data doesn't line up quite right, or is there something else that I'm missing entirely here.

Any help would be very appreciated!

BH Database selectivity

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:17:28 +0000

Stange problem upon transferring BH database to BH data fields. Data properly charted to correct field. Viewing functionality with pointer or scroll not happening, point to BH 104 and 102 shows. Try to move to 110 and 102 still shows. Must be a simple fix but I have not found it yet

Thank you for suggestions

Stratigraphic Modeling Issue

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:18:36 +0000

I am modeling stratigraphy for a site with 70 boreholes. Stratigraphy is highly variable spatially and with depth. I have used the stratigraphic picker tool to define the intervals present and not present (zero thickness) for all the boreholes onsite. The model is interpolating the units incorrectly and I am not sure how to fix this issue. Within the stratigraphic picker tool, the units look correct.

1. How do I get the model to mirror the observed stratigraphic units?

2. Is there a way to constrain the boreholes to the topo grid file?

3. Why is the model not interpolating stratigraphic units (i.e. C-06) below a certain depth?

Any help would be appreciated.

Computing stratigraphic residuals for boreholes: solid model or grid

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:46:27 +0000

Hello,

I have ~290 boreholes with stratigraphic picks; 5 units. Some boreholes only have 1 unit; some have all 5 units. I've variously created solid strat models and top/bottom unit grids for selected units.

What is the best way to compute residuals for the top/bottom stratigraphic elevations, from the boreholes relative to the computed model/grids? Ideally, I would have them in both tabular form (to review statistical distribution) and mapped to see spatial distribution.

I can do this in Arc/Python, but I would prefer to reduce the switching between software when possible.

Thanks!

RW solid strat model: using pseudo-boreholes to enforce surficial geology

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:42:55 +0000

Hello,

I have ~290 boreholes with stratigraphic picks; 5 strat units. Model area is 18,400 x 19,000 x 2,190 ft (XYZ, respectively); spacing is 500 x 500 x 10 ft. This is a reduced model size for quicker testing of variables and input data and will be expanded with a finer resolution once I've resolved the best approach. I also have a constraining surface of the DEM (same DEM that was used to compute the borehole elevations) and have a baseplate set to the lowermost unit.

I have a surficial geologic map that I've converted into a raster/grid matching the project dimensions. For each surficial model cell without a "real" borehole and stratigraphic data, I've created a pseudo-borehole to represent the surficial geologic map. I set the borehole's location to the cell's centroid and set a stratigraphic interval of 0-10 ft to match the surficial map. The pseudo-boreholes are identified by a boolean field in the Location tab. [I alternately used (1) an interval of 0-unknown ft and (2) two intervals: 0-10 ft and 10-unknown. The three options don't seem to differ much in their results.]

Conceptually, the inclusion of these pseudo-boreholes should result in a solid model (or layered model) that has a surface matching the surficial geologic map. Yet, I can't achieve the desired result. I've been tinkering with the modeling algorithm, modeling sequence, and other options, to no avail. Some are clearly more suitable than others, but none seem to generate a surface that truly matches expectations, even when hiding thin units in a layered model. The subsurface of my attempts still leaves something to be desired as well, but I have ideas for how to resolve that.

What do you think the best approach would be for enforcing the surficial stratigraphy? I have to imagine that the inclusion of these data should be able to improve model results, but I'm struggling with the mechanism.

In anticipation of the request to send the data for further investigation, I've also emailed the dataset (and this prompt) to the RW team.

Thanks!

Mixed grid size in a single stratigraphic model -- RockWorks

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:55:58 +0000

Using RockWorks, is there a way (now or in the future) to create a single stratigraphic model with variable cell size? For example, I have a valley surrounding on both sides by "uplands" and I would like to make the valley a finer resolution and the uplands a coarser resolution. The valley is moderately small and so I would imagine that the increased resolution wouldn't have a drastic impact on the processing time, whereas making the entire model area the finer resolution may make the model too computationally intensive to create.

Alternately, I could make the finer "valley" model initially, use the boundary cells to create "pseudo" boreholes that will be used as inputs into a coarser model for the entire study area. The caveat is then I would need to find a way to combine the models, which may be a time sink.

Problem during creation of 2D striplog section on problem rockworks 20

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:18:03 +0000

We encounter a problem while creating 2D single strip log and after that we also encounter problems when we try to create 2Dsection and profile. we took vertical exaggeration as 10.0 for section creation. We also face problem when try create stratigraphy section and profile. screen shoots are attached herewith.

VoxelSolidModel upload to sketchfab failed

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:58:51 +0000

I tried to upload the voxel Model in the attachment to sketchfab. The upload doesn't work and I get the following error message: We could not read the model file, or there is no data to display. Do you know what is wrong with the file ? Thanks

solidlogtest.Obj.Zip

Has anyone run Rockworks on Azure terminal server environment successfully?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:12:52 +0000

PROBLEM:

My firm has run Rockworks successfully on Windows Server 2019 Standard for years with a physical rack server set up in our office...with terminal server/file server environment (including Rockworks) for our users. We as a company are wanting/trying to migrate to cloud terminal/file server via Microsoft Azure. Our IT firm has everything working except for some reason the Azure cloud server version is not performing quite as well as the rack server version (even though the specs of the cloud server exceed the performance specs of our rack servers).

Specifically, Rockworks loses settings and files within the application during use do sometimes not reflect the current project and the application and use of the application slows and is frustrating to use. We understand that Rockworks was designed to be used on a desktop environment versus a server environment but it has worked fine on our rack server environment for years with no issue. We have tried RW on an Azure Windows 11 Desktop virtual machine and the abovementioned issues went away in part or in total.

QUESTION FOR USER GROUP:

However, we would like to run RW on Azure terminal server....so my question is...have any of you done this successfully and overcome the abovementioned issues we are having...and if so, any tips to offer me/us?

Thanks in advance!

Project image for subsite

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:21:15 +0000

When using a Subsite within the full Project Dimensions, is there a way for the Project Image (georeferenced to the Project Dimensions) to be automatically clipped to the dimensions of the Subsite? I suspect not. If this is the case, what is the best way to georeference the original Project Image to the dimensions of the Subsite and subsequently use that as the draped or floating image when plotting?

Thanks for the help.

Well Construction in Lithology Sections

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:20:22 +0000

Hi,

I have created a lithology section in Rockworks17 and would like to add the well construction details. When I add well construction to the visible items in the 2D Striplog Designer and check the Plot Logs box before processing the section, it shows 2 identical well constructions for each boring. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

Thanks for your help!

P-Data Fill Problem

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:14:29 +0000

Hello

I want to plot P-Data in my 2Dlogplot and it works for all my boreholes except for one. I don't see a difference in the input data between the problematic and the other boreholes. The problem is, that a line is plotted (with filling) in the background from beginning to the end of the data. Do you have an Idea what could be the issue ? Thank you.

Import 3D meshs into RockWorks

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:45:34 +0000

Dear support

We need to import triangle mesh data sets into RockWorks. How would we do that?

Here is an example (I will send the complete files to tech@rockware.com). The meshs should be closed bodies.

Thanks for your help.
Peter

Points-File (first 15 Lines):

A (sehr gross)_pt.asc
Datamine mesh points file.
       4       4
PID      N   1   1          0.000000E+00
XP       N   1   2          0.000000E+00
YP       N   1   3          0.000000E+00
ZP       N   1   4          0.000000E+00
1.0          2766187.987 1250287.405 410.3753100
2.0          2766219.664 1250242.709 409.7624651
3.0          2766156.511 1250242.970 410.6267126
4.0          2766188.169 1250198.128 409.7849478
5.0          2766125.131 1256078.111 404.4706482
6.0          2766125.147 1255989.048 404.9439092
7.0          2766156.884 1250331.391 411.0268200
8.0          2766125.097 1250198.403 412.1327496A

Triangle File (first 15 Lines):

A (sehr gross)_tr.asc
Datamine mesh triangle file.
       4       4
TRIANGLE N   1   1          0.000000E+00
PID1     N   1   2          0.000000E+00
PID2     N   1   3          0.000000E+00
PID3     N   1   4          0.000000E+00
1.0          165978.0    165977.0    166053.0
2.0          165980.0    165979.0    165978.0
3.0          166053.0    166052.0    1577.0
4.0          165978.0    166053.0    1577.0
5.0          1577.0      166054.0    166046.0
6.0          1577.0      166052.0    166054.0
7.0          165980.0    165978.0    1577.0
8.0          165981.0    165980.0    1577.0

Rockworks freezes when trying to create stratigraphy isopach maps

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:15:21 +0000

Hi,

I have a data set that will create a Stratigraphy Layer Model, Profiles, Sections etc with no issues; however, when I try to create isopach maps and similar the program runs and then freezes, and I have to reboot Rockworks. I don't have the same issues with other projects so it looks as if there is a problem with this data.

Any suggestions.

Tim

Infrastructure in 2D section

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:13:36 +0000

I have a layered stratigraphic model with a tube running between the layers. I have exported a projected section based on the layered model along the tube. The tube is not shown in the 2d section. If I arrange the cross-section perpendicular to the tube, the cut surface of the tube is shown. Is there a possibility to see the tube also longitudinally or only when it is cut perpendicularly? Thank you

Error: "This program requires at least 3 data points."

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:45:22 +0000

Hi, I'm trying to grid a datasheet (XYZ -> GRID) with a few points (more than 3), but keep getting above error. I have adjusted the dimensions according to input data.

Can you have a look at the input and the menu settings? Files below.

thanks, Peter

Supplemental_Stratigraphy_Bachschutt.rwDat Menu.RwMnu

Grid data from multiple sources

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:10:18 +0000

I am new to Rockworks, but I am used to Petrel; is there option to a create grid for XYZ data from multiple sources (sheets, lines and existing grids) to great single grid? I looked at the grid option and I can see that only one datasheet can be used. Thanks

Efficient way to generate multiple polygon tables from polygons contained in a shp?

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:39:24 +0000

Hi all, Is there an efficient way to generate multiple polygon tables from a shp containing multiple polygons?

I tried:

- import shp to data sheet

- copy each polygon to a separate data sheet

- add a new polygon table

- import polygon from data sheet into polygon table

this process seems extremely complicated and cumbersome. Is there a more efficient way to go directly from shp to multiple polygon tables for each polygon contained in the shp?

thanks, Peter

Not a valid RWGRD file.

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:39:54 +0000

Why do I get with many operations the Error "Not a valid RWGRD file." althouth the RWGRD-File was created beforehand with Rockworks? I could display the grid without Problems without draping an image over it.

This time I wanted to

- use "Grid --> 2D Map / 3D Map Diagram"

- drape a PNG over it I created in Rockworks beforehand

I have attached the PNG, the grid is too large.

I have restarted Rockworks several times. running version 2022.9.30

thanks for any advice, Peter