cone-from-drillhole ("cnfd")
See this command in the command table.
To access this command:
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Surfaces ribbon >> Create >> Link >> Cones from Drillholes.
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Solids ribbon >> Create >> Cones from Drillholes.
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Using the command line, enter "cone-from-drillhole"
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Use the quick key combination "cnfd".
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Display the Find Command screen, locate cone-from-drillhole and click Run.
Command Overview
Generate a wireframe cone from a drillhole.
Command steps:
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In the Current Objects toolbar, create a new wireframe object. See Current Objects Toolbar.
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Run the command.
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In any 3D window, select a drillhole.
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Using the Generate Cones screen, define the following parameters:
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Deviation Field — an optional field in the drillhole object that denotes the deviation from plan (potentially per sample).
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Start Radius — the deviation from plan at the start of the hole. This can be regarded as the upper cone radius.
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Minimum Segment Length. — the minimum possible length of a cone segment from its neighbour. The average sample length is a reasonable guide for this.
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Name Field — if specified, this value is added to all wireframe cone segments.
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Click OK.
A wireframe cone is created based on the above parameters, starting at the drillhole collar and deviating outwards towards the end-of-hole.
The command completes automatically.
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