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Model Calculation Tool: Performing calculations on the block model using information from a secondary model. Did you know that MinePlan 3D (MP3D) has a feature that allows you to perform calculations with two models simultaneously? The Model Calculation Tool (MCT), located in the Model menu, allows the user to quickly and conveniently perform calculations on MinePlan models (3DBM, GSM and GSF). It is common to need to cross information between different models, and through the Use Two Models option, located on the Advanced Options tab in the MCT, it is possible to map a secondary model. The secondary model can be in 3DBM, GSM or GSF formats, as long as it is contained in the same PCF (10.dat file) as the primary model. Figure 1: Model Calculation Tool with secondary model. Activating this functionality, on the Item Selection tab of the MCT, it is possible to select the variables to be…

Model Calculation Tool : Using information from surrounding blocks in model calculations. Did you know that MinePlan 3D (MP3D) has a feature that allows you to access information from adjacent blocks, while performing calculations on the block model? The Model Calculation Tool (MCT), located in the Model menu, allows the user to quickly and conveniently perform calculations on MinePlan models (3DBM, GSM and GSF). Using the MCT to manipulate 3D block models applies the instructions configured in each block of your model. However, it is also possible to enable information from surrounding blocks to be used in calculations. This functionality opens up opportunities for routines to have geometric dependencies and manage to add more information, such as dilution, reconciliation, operability evaluation, among others. To enable this functionality, just access the Advanced Options tab and, in Calculation Mode,…

General Gridder Tool: Creating regular grid points on any triangular surface. Did you know that MinePlan 3D (MP3D) has functionality that allows you to create regularly spaced points on any surface? Located in the Points Menu, the General Gridder tool allows the creation of regularly spaced points on any triangular surface (Geometric Objects, Views of Geometric Objects and Large Gridded Objects – LGO's), storing the elevation of the surface at each grid point. The only input data requested by the tool is the surface where the points will be created, and in a complementary way, polygons can be used to limit the area. Furthermore, an Edit Grid can be used for the orientation of the points, and the minimum and maximum limits in each direction can be set manually. Figure 01 shows a preview of the points to be generated,…