Setting up for this tutorial

Setting the work directory

A work directory is the default directory for saving Surpac files. Files used in this tutorial are stored in the folder <shared_files>\demo_data\tutorials\block_modelling.

Where <shared_files> is the directory in which the Surpac shared files were installed.

In Windows 7, and Windows 8, the default path is

C: \Users\Public\GEOVIA\Surpac\66\demo_data\tutorials\block_modelling.

Task: Set the work directory (Windows 7)

1. In the Surpac Navigator, right-click the block_modelling folder.
2. Select Set as work directory.



The name of the work directory is displayed in the title bar of the Surpac window.

 

Displaying the toolbar and menu bar

Task:  Display the Block Modelling toolbar and menu bar

When working with the block modelling tools, it is helpful to use the block_model profile. This displays the Block model menu bar and toolbar.

1. Right-click in the blank area next to the menus at the top of the Surpac main window.
2. From the shortcut menu, choose Profiles > block_model.