Task: Import a block model from a .csv file

1. Choose Block model > New/Open.

The Select model form is displayed.



2. Type the name for the new block model, and then click Apply.

The Creating Definition for new block model form is displayed.



3. Click Apply.

The Creating new block model definition form is displayed.

4. In the Coordinate extents set the minimum and maximum values to the dimensions of the original model.
5. In the User block size type the dimensions of the parent blocks of the original model.
6. In the Sub blocking box select Free.



7. Click Apply.

The icon is displayed below the Message window with the name you have chosen for your model.

8. Choose Attributes > New.

The Add attributes form is displayed.

9. Enter the details for the grade attribute as in the form below, and then click Apply.



10. Choose Block model > Import > Text file.

The Import centroids form is displayed.

11. In the Input File box, navigate to the text file you want to import.
12. Enter the Number of header lines as 1, select Delimited? and set the Delimiter to a comma ",".
13. Complete the remainder of the form as shown, and then click Apply.



The Define attributes form is displayed.

14. Use Attribute for column # to match the attributes of the block model to the column number, and then click Apply.



A report showing the results of the import is displayed.



15. Choose Block model > Save to save the model.

An .fbm file is created.

Note: To see all of the steps performed in this task run _15_import_block_model.tcl.  You will need to click Apply on any forms presented.

Tip: It is good practice to compare volumes, grades and metal between your parent block model and your new model to ensure it has imported correctly.