Data Settings
Overview
Data Settings are used to review imported data status, control model constraints, configure transformation defaults, and define the default block grid.
Main Sections
Database Status
This section is a read-only dashboard showing counts of imported and interpreted content, such as:
- Holes, surveys, assays
- Mineralized intervals, lithologies, alterations, mineralization, RQD, structures
- Sections, prisms, figures, geolines, composites, envelopes, block models
- Vertex counts for geometric objects
Use this as a quick data completeness check before estimation or reporting.
Data Constraints
Use this section to control project-level data behavior:
- Coordinate system label
- Model extent limits (Min/Max X, Y, Z)
- Interval gap behavior (default value filling)
- Specific gravity setup (variable, fixed, and default values)
- Database access driver
Important Note
If you change model extent limits, reimporting drillhole data may be required.
Default Transformation
Set the project default rotation behavior:
- Enable or disable rotation
- Set azimuth, dip, and spin
- Use automatic reference point or custom reference point (X, Y, Z)
Default Blocks Grid
Define the default global grid used as a starting point for new block models:
- Grid origin (X, Y, Z)
- Block size (X, Y, Z)
- Grid index range (start and end per axis)
- Coordinate range (start and end per axis)
Settings Reference Table
| Group | Setting | Typical Input | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database Status | Data/object counters | Read-only | Use for QA checks after import or merge. |
| Data Constraints | Coordinate System | Project text label | Keep consistent with project CRS naming. |
| Data Constraints | Model Extent Min/Max X,Y,Z | Numeric coordinates | Edit only when required by scope changes. |
| Data Constraints | Fill Gaps in Interval Calculation | On / Off | Can help continuity but may increase file size. |
| Data Constraints | Specific Gravity Method | Variable or Fixed | Use variable SG only if data quality supports it. |
| Data Constraints | Fixed SG / Default SG | Positive numeric values | Default SG applies where SG is missing. |
| Data Constraints | Database Driver | ODBC or ADO | Keep default unless IT or connectivity requires change. |
| Default Transformation | Apply Rotation | On / Off | Enable only for rotated project workflows. |
| Default Transformation | Azimuth / Dip / Spin | Numeric angles | Keep documented in project conventions. |
| Default Transformation | Custom Reference Point | On / Off + X,Y,Z | Use when a fixed rotation anchor is required. |
| Default Blocks Grid | Origin X,Y,Z | Numeric coordinates | Align with geology and sectioning strategy. |
| Default Blocks Grid | Size X,Y,Z | Positive numeric values | Keep coherent with data spacing and SMU strategy. |
| Default Blocks Grid | Index Range | Positive integers | Defines total block count and model coverage. |
Recommended Usage
- Review Database Status after each import.
- Confirm Data Constraints before interval creation and estimation.
- Set Default Transformation early if your project is rotated.
- Define Default Blocks Grid before creating block models.
- Recheck settings before resource reporting.