Loading the blast database

Task: Load sample intervals into a database

1. Choose Database > Open database.

Note: Make sure you are using the blastdesign Database menu and not the Geological database menu.

2. Enter the information as shown, and click Apply.



3. Choose File > Open > String/DTM file.
4. Enter the information as shown, and click Apply.



The blast pattern is displayed.



5. Choose Database > Upload blast holes into database.
6. Click the Sample Data tab,enter the information as shown, and then click Apply.



7. Enter the information as shown, and click Apply.



The holes are displayed.



8. Open grade_control.not.

The report is displayed.

This report indicates that the data was loaded successfully, and that any partial sample increments at the end of the hole were disregarded.

Note: To see all of the steps performed in this task, run macro 07_blast_database.tcl. You need to click Apply on any forms presented.