Create holes offset from existing hole
The Normal Holes function drills the specified number of holes at the current toe spacing, in the current direction, starting from an existing hole.
To run this function: Choose Design > Ring design > Create holes > Offset from existing hole, or...
Indicate the first hole. Press (ESC) to quit
Select an existing hole to display the NUMBER OF HOLES form.
Number of holes
Enter the number of holes to be drilled by this function and choose Apply to generate the specified number of holes with the correct toe spacing and under- or over- drill added.
This function requires an existing hole.
The Normal Holes function requires the selection of a pre-existing hole as a starting position. Use Start to drill this hole prior to using Normal Holes.
The New Rig position would be located outside the Survey Opening
Warning message indicating that the mast cannot be rotated to one of the new hole positions and remain in the survey opening.
Adding overdrill to new holes
The specified amount of over- or under- drill is being added to the new holes.
HoleXwould breakthrough an opening and has been shortened.
The named hole crosses within the specified Break-through Tolerance (see DRILLING Parameters) of an opening.
The collar position of the new hole is too close to an existing hole.
An attempt was made to drill a hole with a collar position that was within the specified Minimum Collar Distance of an existing hole (see DRILLING Parameters). Reduce the minimum collar distance or delete the hole causing the problem.
The specified hole will not intersect the selected stope.
An attempt was made to drill a hole that did not intersect the stope outline.