RockWorks 2023.12.28

[Katy D]

A new version of RockWorks was uploaded to the RockWare website, with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. 

The RockWorks Revision History includes complete lists, by date, of all changes in the program.
 

New Features:

• The Axis Labeling menu that is used by a variety of programs now includes options that determine what the margins, titles, tick-marks, and label dimensions represent.
• A new algorithm called 'TriLayering' has been added for modeling 3D lithology data. This algorithm is designed to provide a tool for modeling lithology datasets that represent layered but laterally discontinuous materials that do not laterally grade from one material type to another.
• The Project Dimensions Aspect (Width/Height) Ratio is now displayed within the Dimensions menu. This number represents the project diagonal (the horizontal distance from the southwest corner to the northeast corner) divided by the vertical distance from the lowest point to the highest point.
• A new Directional / Automatic solid-modeling algorithm has been added.

 

Improvements:

• For Row-Based Tables imports to the Borehole Manager, the user will now be asked to confirm coordinate system/unit changes before processing the import.
• Improved the drawing of slices in a solid model.
• Added the borehole name to the output of the >Solid >Extract Values program.
• The Solid Model Declustering method has been simplified in order to ensure that the points created are centered on the voxel.
• The Grid Surface Declustering method has been simplified in order to insure that the points created are centered on the grid cell which enhances the honoring of high and low values and runs quicker.
• Excluded boreholes are no longer reported when creating profiles.
• The solid modeling "Constrain" option will not require an output file to exist already, user will need to specify that file if desired.
• The Label Contours option now also controls whether labels from a contour table are plotted.
• The "Add Points" option is now available when using the Lateral Blending, Lateral Exclusion, or TriLayering algorithms. Please note that the G-Values for the points must correspond with the G-Values within the LithoTypes table.
• The ModOps / Solid / Filters / Borehole Clipping program is now "multi-threaded" meaning that it's much faster
• The Profile, Section and Fence selection map now has an Over Zoom mode that allows unlimited zooming.
• The time required to compute the lithology volumetrics has been significantly decreased

 

Bug Fixes:

• Color fill and contours are better matched for grids derived from stratigraphic or lithologic models where the cell values could match the contour intervals.
• RockPlot 2D Legend Titles will resize to fit the height of the Title Box set by the user.
• XLSM (Excel Macro-Embedded) files are now included in the list of files that appear when the user is working with a process involving an Excel file.
• In the Fence, Profile and Cross Section, the Location dialog no longer causes an Out of Resources error when the maximum zoom level is reached.
• The ProSect with Boreholes enabled only reports boreholes that are found to speed up processing.
• Borehole Manager I/T/P-Data Column-Based Import - The commas in field names are no longer being interpreted as field separators, allowing the import into the existing Types table (was creating new types).
• The LAS importer shows the current log types available in the Field Name dropdown list box.
• The Utilities / Planes / Planes -> Spherical Net program no longer adds items that may have been enabled within other programs.
• The Perimeter Cage automatic dimensions option now displays correctly when viewing Lithology models.

 

To download this build, use the Help | Updates | Check for Updates menu inside RockWorks. 

 

RockWorks Link, click on the free trial tab: https://www.rockware.com/product/rockworks/
where you can download the installation program and install the new build right over the top of the existing program. (DO NOT uninstall first.)
 
Note that you will not be able to use this new build of the program if your maintenance has expired before December 2023.

Contact RockWare Sales or visit our Customer Portal (https://www.rockware.com/customer/) if you would like to update your maintenance.

Katy Duncan
RockWare Inc