Are you looking to enhance your geological modeling in Micromine by draping point data over topography? This process can significantly improve the visualization of your data, making it easier to interpret and analyze. In this Micromine Tutorial series, we will learn how to drape points to topo in Micromine. In some cases, you might have some point data that do not have elevation values.
What is Draping in Micromine?
Draping is a technique used in geological modeling to overlay point data, such as drill holes or sample points, onto a topographic surface. This method allows geologists and engineers to visualize how the data relates to the terrain, providing insights into geological structures and mineralization patterns.
In Micromine, we can drape these points to topography easily. Let’s take a look at the following example:
As you can see, the DHCollar layer that contains points are located below the topo. Now let’s drape those points so it will sit on the topography.
Steps to Drape Points to Topo in Micromine
Step 1: Prepare Your Data
Before you start, ensure that your point data and topographic surface are properly prepared. Your point data can be imported from a format compatible with Micromine, such as CSV or Excel. The topography (wireframe) can be generated from points or imported from surface grid. Please read the following tutorial if you don’t know what to do.
Make sure the topography and point layers are loaded in Vizex. And then simply follow the steps shown below to drape points.
Now all the points are draped on the topography.
Conclusion
Draping point data over topography in Micromine is a straightforward process that can greatly enhance your geological modeling efforts. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create visually compelling and informative models that aid in decision-making and analysis.