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Update Database

Before you start sequencing your mining blocks you must update the Graphical Sequencer database.

To run this function: Choose Design > Graphical Sequencer > Setup > Update Database, or...

  • In the Function Chooser, type UPDATE DATABASE, and press ENTER.

During the update process, the Graphical Sequencer will intersect the orebody model with the mining blocks, calculate the volume of each ore parcel contained in each block and store the results in the database.

It is possible to update all layers at once or each bench in the pit separately with all other layers being unaffected by the update process.

Fields on the Update scheduler database form

All required data contained in the default format file will be displayed as the default values in their appropriate fields on this form. The only exception is ID Range which will be blank unless you have updated the database already in this session, in which case it will contain the previous value entered.

Database Name

Displays the name of the default database name read from the format file.

Orebody Specification

Location

Enter the name of the orebody model file location name.

String Range

Enter the range of strings in these files which represent which represent orebody outlines. This range should include all strings used including the waste string.

Waste String No.

Specify the string number used to represent the waste boundary in the orebody model.

Mining Block Specification

Location

Enter the location name of the mining block string files.

String Range

Enter the strings used for mining blocks.

ID Range

Type the layer ID range of mining block file(s) you wish to update the database with.

Complete the Update Scheduler Database form and choose Apply to update the database for each bench specified.