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How To intersect a design with a geological model

Niklas Sääv
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Objective:

I need to intersect my design with a geological model in Leapfrog. With the goal to get 3D shapes and volume numbers for each unit inside the design.

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Resolution:

This assumes that there is already a Geological model (lithology / alteration etc.) built.

  1. Import the Design as Designs
    • Check for self intersections and other warnings.

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      Potentially good solid.

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      This needs to be fixed.
    • Check the validity of the imported file using the properties.
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    • If working with underground designs this will likely be imported as a negative volume, like in this case.
  2. Build a new Geological Model without a Base lithology and Enclosing the design
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    • Create new lithologies as needed (ex. Planned excavation)
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    • Create each design layer as a New Intrusion From Surface in this Geological Model
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    • If the volume was negative from the source, you need to Flip the surface here, or set up the Chronology so that the correct volume will be created like this example.
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  3. Activate the Surfaces to create Volumes
  4. Create a new Combined model in the Combined Models Folder
  5. Select the Design Model created in step 2 and the previously created Geological Model. Press OK
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  6. Select the desired volumes from the list. Press OK
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  7. View and use the results as needed.

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If the design file is updated, simply reload it will trigger the update. It may be worth it to make a backup prior or importing a new version for checking.

Notes:

  • This workflow assumes that the design solids (volumes) are valid inside Leapfrog. And that they are merged to a single object on export from the source software.