Project Initialization: Minesight 100-Series Programs Program Summaries

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Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M100-INTRODUCTION SECTION
PROJECT INITIALIZATION
MineSight® 100-Series Programs Program Summaries

Project initialization consists of building a master file of M100TS—Interactive Creation of Project Control & History
parameters (the Project Control File or PCF) and the Project Files
History File that audits the computer runs. All programs within
MineSight® access the PCF for parameters and control data. All This program interactively sets up the Project Control File and
programs also write summary information to the History File. the History File. It is run once for each project and must be the
first program run.
• The information contained in the PCF includes:
M101V1—Add, Update or List Project Data Table
• Project and company identification
This program adds, updates or lists the various project parameters
• Geometric description of project such as coordinate limits, type of model, block size, etc. to the
Project Control File.
• Miscellaneous project information including model type
(GSM or 3D), units (Imperial or Metric) and composite M102TS—Interactive Creation of Data File Descriptors
type
This program interactively sets up the descriptors for MineSight®
• Table of MineSight® filenames for the project (maximum Data Files. These descriptors consist of the label, minimum and
of 125 files) maximum value, and precision for each item to be stored.
• Descriptors for each item stored in a MineSight® file M102V1—Creation of Data File Descriptors
• Table for the Material Summary File (maximum of 125 Run file based version of M102TS.
reserves)
M104TS—Interactive List & Edit of the PCF File Table
The Project History File contains a sequential log of each
program run. Each time you run MineSight®, an entry is made This program lists the names of the MineSight® Data Files. It
in the Project History File containing: can also be used to delete names. The PCF is accessed by this
program.
• The program name that was requested
M105TS—Interactive List of the PCF File Descriptors
• The date and time the run was started
This program lists the descriptors for each item for specified
• A brief run summary MineSight® Data Files. Descriptor labels can also be changed.
The PCF is accessed by this program.
• Messages indicating errors, problems and completion
M110V1—Transfer Data Between Permanent Files
You can enter additional comments directly into the Project
History File with your system’s editor or with a COM* command This program transfers data from an existing file to a new file
in the run file. with the same or different number of items.
The 100-series programs also initialize and manage many of the M100-Technical Section
other MineSight® data files. This file initialization is a necessary
step before further work can be done. Determination of Efficient Packing
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M100TS INTERACTIVE CREATION

OF PROJECT CONTROL & HISTORY FILES
PROGRAM SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

M100TS interactively sets up the Project Control File and the M100TS creates the Project Control File (PCF) and Project
Project History File. It is run once for each project and must be History File. The program is normally run once for each project
the first program run. and must be run before any other MineSight® program. Certain
parameters are input to the program and stored in the PCF. These
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM parameters should be decided upon prior to running the program:
RUN FILE: 1. Is the mine model a 3-tD Block Model or Gridded Seam
- Interactive keyboard entry
Model (GSM)?
2. Are the units Metric or Imperial?
3. Are security passwords desired to access and/or alter the

PCF?
4. What do you want to name the PCF and History File?
INPUT: CALCS: Once the PCF is created with M100TS, the project spatial limits
and other parameters can be loaded into the file with M101V1.
- Interactive - Create Project Control
and History Files At this point, the PCF is initialized and can be used to run other
- Store primary project MineSight® programs.
parameters
There are two types of passwords which can be placed on the
PCF. The first, the file creation password, restricts the ability to
create, alter or delete data files by controling access to any
program which modifies them. The second, the PCF access
password, limits the use of any MineSight® program to those
OUTPUT:
who know the password. If used, the PCF access password must
- Project Control File
be supplied to run any subsequent program. Use passwords only
- Project History File when necessary. A forgotten password can cause delays and
possibly the loss of MineSight® Data Files.
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M100TS—CREATION OF PROJECT CONTROL AND HISTORY FILES
PROGRAM OPERATION
1. MEDS M100TS <ENTER> (Command may vary according to which computer you are using.)
2. M100TS responds with
* MineSight® PROGRAM M100TS
THIS PROGRAM INITIALIZES THE PCF & HISTORY FILES.
THIS PROGRAM CAN ONLY BE RUN ONCE FOR EACH PCF!
3. ENTER P.C.F. FILE NAME:
Enter the desired Project Control File name. File naming conventions will vary depending upon the computer. The name
entered must not be the same as an existing file in the directory or the following will appear:
FILE name ALREADY EXISTS ***
STOP 000077
and the run will end.
4. ENTER HISTORY FILE NAME:
Enter the desired Project History File name.
5. **ENTER OPTIONAL FILE CREATION PASSWORD OR <ENTER>:
Press the ENTER key if no file creation password is needed. Enter a maximum of four characters if a password is used.
6. **ENTER NAME OF SYSTEM:
This information will appear at the top of the Printer Output File from any MineSight® program run. Standard names are
METL, COAL or URAN but you may specify any four character name.
7. **ENTER TYPE OF MEASUREMENTS:
<ENTER> for Imperial units or M for metric units.
8. **ENTER TYPE OF MODEL:
Enter 3-D for block model or GSM for Gridded Seam Model.
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9. ENTER UP TO 40 COLUMNS OF INFORMATION.
<ENTER> WILL END INPUT.
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Enter up to 40 characters of project description or press the return key to end this step. This information will be written
to the Project History File.
10. **ENTER OPTIONAL PCF ACCESS PASSWORD OR <ENTER>:
Press the ENTER key if no PCF access password is needed or enter one to five characters if a password is used. The file
creation password may be changed at a later date with program M106TS. For security reasons, documentation for this
program is not included in the general distribution; contact Mintec for information on running it.
HOW TO DEBUG AN M100TS RUN

1. Since M100TS is an interactive program, it is necessary to check for any typing errors as answers are entered. If an
incorrect or inappropriate answer is entered, stop the run, delete the PCF and History File (if they were created) and
begin again.
2. M100TS can only be run once for each PCF. If a second attempt is made (and the PCF has not been deleted since the
first run), or an illegal filename has been entered for the PCF, the following error message will be displayed and the
program will end.
? ** UNABLE TO OPEN PCF filename OR FILE ALREADY EXISTS **
If an illegal name is entered for the Project History File, a new name will be requested.
3. If a non-standard system name (i.e. other than METL, COAL, URAN) is entered, the program will respond with:
? REPLY IS NOT STD. SYSTEM: OK? (Y OR N):
The system name is any four character label, therefore if the four characters previously entered are desired, enter Y. If
you wish to enter another label, enter N.
4. If a non-standard answer (i.e., not <ENTER> for Imperial or M for metric) is entered as the type of measurements, the
message:
?? REPLY MUST BE ONE OF ABOVE
will be displayed and a standard answer can then be entered.
The same message will be displayed if a non-standard mine model type is entered (i.e. not 3-D or GSM). When
instructed, enter a standard model type.
5. Also check the MineSight® error messages in the Appendix.
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M101V1 ADD, UPDATE OR LIST PROJECT DATA TABLE

M101V1 adds, updates or lists the various project parameters M101V1 is used to initialize the project coordinate parameters,
such as coordinate limits, type of model, block size, etc. to the to update any or all of these parameters, and to list the contents
Project Control File. of the PCF for a particular project. The PCF is designed to
minimize the number of parameters that must be input during
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM MineSight® runs and to facilitate the transfer of data between
files.
RUN FILE:
- Option to initialize, update

The PCF is the most important file in the entire system. Care
or list PCF parameters should be taken at each step in an evaluation to insure that the
- PCF parameter values contents of the PCF are correct.
Before running M101V1, you must run M100TS to create the

PCF. Once you run M101V1, the PCF is set up and can be used
by other MineSight® programs.
Once the PCF has been initialized using M100TS and M101V1,
INPUT: CALCS: it can only be updated or listed. If you attempt to initialize the
PCF twice, the program will end. M101V1 may be used to update
- PCF - Read PCF parameters
and store in PCF the project coordinate parameters and the table of toe elevations
in the PCF by specifying the option RUN=OLD in the run file.
When updating the project coordinate parameters, only specified
parameters will be changed. The project coordinate parameters
and the table of toe elevations can be listed by specifying the
option RUN=LIST in the run file.
STEPS TO INITIALIZE, UPDATE OR LIST

OUTPUT: PCF VALUES
- Updated PCF
1. Decide on the project coordinate parameters.
- Printer Output file
2. Prepare a run file for M101V1 similar to the sample run

file in this section using the editor on your system.
3. Run program M101V1.
4. Examine the Printer Output File for any problems.
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RUN FILE OPERATION

1. NAMES LINE (must be the first line entered)
MEDS-101V1 10=filename 3=filename

where
MEDS-101V1 (must be the first 10 columns)

10 = the name of the PROJECT CONTROL FILE
3 = the name of the PRINTER OUTPUT FILE
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LINE (max. of 80 columns)
A single line of text that will be printed at the top of each page of printer output from the run. This line is stored in the PCF and will
appear on the output of every subsequent MineSight® run. It can be reset with M104TS.
3. RUN OPTIONS (in any order & in free-field format)
USR = USER INITIALS (e.g., ABC)
RUN = NEW Used only once when data is initially entered

RUN = OLD Used to update parameters in the PCF
RUN = LIST Used to list the contents of the PCF
END
4. PCF DATA LINES
These lines can be in any order. There is no specified format as long as the order of data is:
PCF n value
where “n” is the PCF item number and “value” is the parameter to be stored in PCF.
Coordinate parameters normally required are:
PCF Item Variable Description
21 XMIN Minimum X (easting) of the model

22 XMAX Maximum X (easting) of the model
23 DX Width of mine model block along X (easting) axis
24 NX Number of mine model blocks along X (easting)
25 YMIN Minimum Y (northing) of the model

26 YMAX Maximum Y (northing) of the model
27 DY Width of mine model block along Y (northing) axis
28 NY Number of mine model blocks along Y (northing)

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29 ZMIN Minimum Z (elevation) of the model

30 ZMAX Maximum Z (elevation) of the model
31 DZ Vertical height: Set PCF 31 = 1.0 for GSM
32 NZ Number of benches in the 3-D Block Model or number of seams in the GSM
50 ZMAX Crest of top bench
The command TOE -1 DZ is required to calculate the table of toe elevations in the PCF. DZ is the bench height. If you are not using
variable bench heights you should use the TOE command.
To specify variable benches in a 3D Block Model, use BENCH instructions:
BENCH# Elevation Description
BENCH1 elev. 1 Elevation of the top bench (in model coordinates)

BENCH2 elev. 2 Elevation of the 2nd bench (in model coordinates)
BENCH3 elev. 3 Elevation of the 3rd bench (in model coordinates)
. . .
. . .
If a 3D Block Model has the number of benches less than or equal to 400, you may use PCF items 50-450.
51 elev. 1 Elevation of the top bench (in model coordinates)

52 elev. 2 Elevation of the 2nd bench (in model coordinates)
53 elev. 3 Elevation of the 3rd bench (in model coordinates)
. . .
. . .
If a GSM Mine Model was specified in M100TS, the seam names must be entered. Use SEAM instructions to enter seams:
SEAM# Label number Description
SEAM1 label n1 Name and seam number for topmost seam

SEAM2 label n2 Name and seam number for second seam
SEAM3 label n3 Name and seam number for third seam
. . .
. . .
For GSM projects with less than 200 seams you may use PCF items 51-250.
51 label n1 Name and seam number for topmost seam

52 label n2 Name and seam number for second seam
53 label n3 Name and seam number for third seam
. . .
. . .
The seam name can be up to five characters in length and must begin with a letter (A-Z) or the # sign. The last four characters can
be either letters or numbers. The seam number is optional and will default to 1 for the first seam, 2 for the second, etc. The seam
number could be set to 10 for the first seam, 20 for the second, etc. This table of seam codes is used primarily by the M620 programs
to correlate the GSM model and the composite file for each seam.

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Optional PCF items that you may define include coordinate rotation parameters used by M210V1.
33 XROT X coordinate of reference point in original coordinates

34 YROT Y coordinate of reference point in original coordinates
35 ANGL Angle of coordinate rotation (positive = clockwise)
36 XNEW X coordinate of reference point in rotated coordinates
37 YNEW Y coordinate of reference point in rotated coordinates
Optional PCF items to define Model Rotation
458 XORG X coordinate of rotation origin

459 YORG Y coordinate of rotation origin
460 ZORG Z coordinate of rotation origin
467 AZIM Azimuth of model rotation
468 DIP Dip of model rotation
469 PLUNGE Plunge of model rotation
470 REFLECT Flap to reflect Z-axis
Optional Project Extents
461 XPROJMIN Easting at the west edge of the project

462 XPROJMAX Easting at the east edge of the project
463 YPROJMIN Northing at the south edge of the project
464 YPROJMAX Northing at the north edge of the project
465 ZPROJMIN Lowest elevation of the project
466 ZPROJMAX Highest elevation of the project
Other PCF items that are automatically set by M101V1 or M102TS are:
452 UNITS 1 = Imperial, 2 = Pseudo-metric, 3 = Metric

453 Z-item Label of item for controlling compositing, set by M102TS
(usually ELEV. if 3-D Block Model; SEAM if GSM)
454 C-type Label of composite type (BENCH or SEAM)
455 # type 1 = 3-D, 2 = GSM models
456 L-coord 0 = list coords as x,y; 1= list as y,x
457 # dhs Maximum number of drillholes for project
476 system METL, COAL, etc. (four characters)
Any of these PCF items can be reset with M101V1 using the RUN= OLD option. For example, if the File 9 composite type was set
incorrectly during the M102TS run, reset it using the following:
To change seam to bench To change bench to seam
PCF 453 ELEV. PCF 453 SEAM (or other label from File 9)
PCF 454 BENCH PCF 454 SEAM
If a parameter is NOT NEEDED, such as the coordinate rotation parameters, do not specify it. If a required parameter is not known,
enter a zero to initialize the PCF and update this parameter later.
PCF 494 SHOT NUMBER

PCF 498 DATE AND TIME
PCF 499 (PROJ) FOUR-CHARACTER PROJECT LABEL
PCF 500 (USER) THREE-CHARACTER USER CODE
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M101V1 SAMPLE RUN FILE #1

MEDS-101V1 10=SAMP10.DAT 3=SAM101.LA
** SAMPLE METALS PROJECT — INITIALIZE PCF PARAMETERS **
USR = ABC
COM WHERE:
COM SAMP10.DAT = THE NAME OF THE PROJECT CONTROL FILE
COM SAM101.LA = THE NAME OF THE PRINTER OUTPUT FILE
RUN = NEW / MUST BE “NEW” TO INITIALIZE THE PCF

COM “OLD” TO UPDATE CURRENT PCF PARAMETERS
COM “LIST” TO LIST CURRENT PCF PARAMETERS IN FILE #3
END
PCF 21 10000. / XMIN (MINIMUM EASTING)
PCF 22 15000. / XMAX (MAXIMUM EASTING)
PCF 23 100. / DX (BLOCK SIZE IN EAST-WEST DIRECTION)
PCF 24 50. / NX (NUMBER OF COLUMNS)SHOULD BE (PCF22 - PCF21)/PCF23
PCF 25 10000. / YMIN (MINIMUM NORTHING)
PCF 26 15000. / YMAX (MAXIMUM NORTHING)
PCF 27 100. / DY (BLOCK SIZE IN NORTH-SOUTH DIRECTION)
PCF 28 50. / NY (NUMBER OF ROWS)SHOULD BE (PCF26 - PCF25)/PCF27
PCF 29 2600. / ZMIN (MINIMUM ELEVATION)
PCF 30 4600. / ZMAX (MAXIMUM ELEVATION)
PCF 31 50. / DZ (BLOCK SIZE UP-DOWN — BENCH HEIGHT)
PCF 32 40. / NZ (NUMBER OF BENCHES)SHOULD BE (PCF30 - PCF29)/PCF31
TOE –1 50 / PRINT A TABLE OF BENCH TOE ELEVATIONS IN FILE #3

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COAL-101V1 10=COAL10.DAT 3=COL101.LA
** SAMPLE COAL PROJECT — INITIALIZE PCF PARAMETERS **
USR = ABC
COM WHERE:
COM COAL10.DAT = THE NAME OF THE PROJECT CONTROL FILE
COM COL101.LA = THE NAME OF THE PRINTER OUTPUT FILE
RUN = NEW / MUST BE “NEW” TO INITIALIZE THE PCF

COM “OLD” TO UPDATE CURRENT PCF PARAMETERS
COM “LIST” TO LIST CURRENT PCF PARAMETERS IN FILE #3
END
PCF21 3000 /XMIN (MINIMUM EASTING)
PCF22 21000 /XMAX (MAXIMUM EASTING)
PCF23 250 /GRID INCREMENT ON EASTING (DX)
PCF24 72 /NUMBER OF MODEL COLUMNS (NX)SHOULD BE (PCF22 - PCF21)/PCF23
PCF25 5000 /YMIN (MINIMUM NORTHING)
PCF26 29000 /YMAX (MAXIMUM NORTHING)
PCF27 250 /GRID INCREMENT ON NORTHING (DY)
PCF28 96 /NUMBER OF MODEL ROWS (NY)SHOULD BE (PCF26 - PCF25)/PCF27
PCF29 775 /MINIMUM MODEL ELEVATION
PCF30 1225 /MAXIMUM MODEL ELEVATION
PCF31 1 /INCREMENT BETWEEN GRIDSMUST BE 1 FOR GSM TYPE MINE MODELS
PCF32 3 /NUMBER OF MODEL SEAMS
PCF51 #1TOP /NAME OF SEAM 1 & USER SEAM CODE(USED IN COMPOSITING)
PCF52 #2MID /NAME OF SEAM 2 & USER SEAM CODE
PCF53 #3BOT /NAME OF SEAM 3 & USER SEAM CODE

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HOW TO DEBUG AN M101V1 RUN

The first step in debugging this program is to check the input run file. Make sure that all file names are spelled correctly, the RUN
option line has the correct label, and the PCF parameter lines are in proper format and contain the correct values.
1. *** NO PROJECT HISTORY FILE NAME SPECIFIED ***
The Project History File name is not in the PCF table. The current PCF must be deleted and program M100TS must be
rerun. Be sure to enter a valid filename for the History File.
2. *** WRONG PCF SPECIFIED OR M100TS NOT RUN

PCF FILE TABLE = name INPUT = name
Either the PCF name was misspelled in the M101V1 run file, or M100TS was not run to create the PCF and History
Files. If M100TS was run for this PCF, correct the PCF name in the run file and rerun M101V1. If M100TS was not run
for this PCF, run it before attempting to run M101V1.
3. *** P.C.F. name PREVIOUSLY INITIALIZED

***ONCE INITIALIZED, ONLY UPDATES ALLOWED.
A RUN=NEW was attempted for a PCF which was previously initialized. If new PCF parameters are desired, change the
RUN=NEW line in the run file to RUN=OLD, and rerun M101V1.
4. ?M101V1: PCF HAS NOT BEEN INITIALIZED
A RUN=OLD was specified in an attempt to store initial PCF parameters. Change the RUN=OLD line in the run file to
RUN=NEW and rerun program M101V1.
5. *** INPUT ERROR ON PARAM CARD #iii IPOS=jjj

*** (ERRONEOUS LINE AS INPUT IN RUN FILE)
This message indicates that an error occurred while reading a PCF parameter line from the run file. III indicates the line
number after the end line where the error occurred. JJJ indicates the PCF parameter number on that line. Edit the run file
so that all PCF parameter lines are in proper input format and rerun M101V1.
6. *** INPUT ERRORS = iii
This line prints the number of errors (iii) that were detected in reading the run file.
7. XMAX= xxxxxxxx.x & XMIN + DX*NX= yyyyyyyy.y <— **
If this message appears, the number of columns multiplied by the column length does not equal the distance between the
east and west limits of the PCF area. Change the number of columns or the PCF easting limits so that the entire area is
covered by columns.
8. YMAX= xxxxxxxx.x & YMIN + DY*NX= yyyyyyyy.y <— **
If this message appears, the number of rows multiplied by the row length does not equal the distance between the north
and south limits of the PCF area. Change the number of rows or the PCF northing limits so that the entire area is covered
by rows.

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M102TS INTERACTIVE CREATION OF MINESIGHT®

DATA FILE DESCRIPTORS

M102TS interactively sets up the descriptors for MineSight® An ITEM is the smallest quantity of information that is
Data Files. These descriptors consist of the label, minimum and considered by MineSight®. Assays, geologic codes, and drillhole
maximum value, and precision for each item to be stored. footages are examples of items. Each item is either a numeric
value or a four—character alphanumeric string. Each numeric
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM item is defined by a set of DESCRIPTORS. You must assign
these item descriptors for each project.
RUN FILE:
The descriptors are:
- Optional auxiliary file
1. Item Label - One to five alphanumeric characters used to
describe the item. The first character must be alphabetic.
The character “/” or any embedded blanks should not be
used in a label.
2. Min. Value - The minimum numeric value that the item

INPUT: CALCS: can have. Items usually will have a min. value of 0.0.
Coordinate items can have a positive or negative minimum
- PCF - Initialize MineSight® Data value. Values below the minimum value are treated as
- Descriptors for Files. Initialization “missing” values by most programs.
MineSight® data consists of defining what
items will be stored in
each Data File. 3. Max. Value - The maximum numeric value that the item
can have. If an input value (or calculated value) exceeds
this maximum, it is automatically reduced to the maxi-
mum. If the maximum value is entered as zero (0.0), an
entire computer word of storage is reserved for the item.
OUTPUT:
4. Precision - A numeric value whose magnitude specifies the

- Initialized Data Files least significant digit to be maintained for the item. If a
- Updated PCF
- Printer Output File grade is significant to 1/1000th of a percent, then precision
= 0.001. If precision is not explicitly specified, it is set to
1.0 by default.
5. Roundoff - An optional roundoff factor to be added to

each value to make sure that the number is properly
converted. If not specified, roundoff is automatically
calculated by M102TS as roundoff=precision *
0.49999999
Alphanumeric strings are used for items such as drillhole labels
and geologic codes. If you need more than four characters for a
string, you will have to define two or more items. They must be
defined as “label 0 0 - 1 0” for each four characters.
Alphanumeric items are restricted in use to plotting and listings
with certain programs.
Special types of items used by MineSight® are Protected Items

and Standard Items. Protected Items are predefined within

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MineSight® and are automatically included by M102TS. You

may not change them in any way. Standard Items are required
for particular MineSight® Data Files and are listed in the file
descriptors later in this section. Their attributes are defined by
the user.
Descriptors for all items to be stored in a given file must be

entered into the PCF in a single M102TS run, since space
requirements for each data unit are determined and stored along
with the descriptor information. If an error is discovered, the
entire M102TS run for the given file must be repeated. If you
have stored data in the file, it must be deleted before the
descriptors can be changed. Files 15, 14 and 13 must be deleted
before resetting their descriptors even if no data has been stored
in them.
In order to minimize disk storage, numeric data is “packed”

into portions of a “computer word” according to the size
specified by the descriptors. Packing and unpacking are
performed internally by the system. To improve this packing
efficiency, consult the 100-series Technical Section.
Input for M102TS is interactive. However, an auxiliary file of

items can be created prior to running the program. This auxiliary
file should contain the item label, the minimum value, the
maximum value, the precision and the optional roundoff for
each item to be initialized in the MineSight® Data File.
Examples of what may be desired items in a MineSight® Data

File are given in the descriptions for creating each file.

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M102TS — CREATION OF MINESIGHT® DATA FILE DESCRIPTORS
PROGRAM OPERATION
1. Decide on the MineSight® Data File name(s) and items to be initialized with minimum and maximum values and
precision. Begin items with an alphabetic character and limit them to five characters. M102TS will accept descriptors
from an auxiliary file created by the user prior to the M102TS run.
2. MEDS M102TS <ENTER> (Command may vary according to which computer you are using.)
3. ENTER PROJECT CONTROL FILE NAME:
Enter the PCF filename.
4. ENTER PRINT FILE NAME OR <ENTER>
Enter the name of the file to receive the print output from M102TS. If <ENTER> is used, then output will be written to
the default print file (FOR003.DAT on most computers).
5. ** PLEASE ENTER YOUR USER CODE:
Enter up to five characters for your initials.
6. ENTER THE FILENAME & REFERENCE# (OR <ENTER> TO END):
Enter the MineSight® Data File name and the MineSight® file reference number.
On most computers:
SAMP11.DAT 11 For the assay file or

SAMP12.DAT 12 For the survey file or
SAMP09.DAT 9 For the composite file etc.
You may run M102TS again for the same file providing you have not stored any data in the MineSight® Data File (e.g. by
running M201V1). If you have stored data in a MineSight® Data File, and you want to reinitialize it with M102TS, you
must delete the MineSight® Data File from your disk.
FILE DOES NOT EXIST—
If the MineSight® filename does not exist in the PCF, the following message will appear on your screen:
**NEW** FILE filename & REF # nn OK (Y OR N):
If you have incorrectly specified the MineSight® filename or the MineSight® file reference number, enter N. You will
be given another chance to specify the filename and reference number. If this is the correct new filename, continue with
Step 7.
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FILE DOES EXIST—
If the MineSight® filename does exist in the PCF, the following message will appear on your screen:
**OLD** FILE filename & REF # nn OK (Y OR N):
If you answer N, you will get another chance to specify the filename and reference number.
If you want to reinitialize the PCF reference to this filename, enter Y. Respond to the question:
?filename ALREADY EXISTS & WILL NOT BE RE-INITIALIZED

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE (Y OR N):
If you answer Y, the file will be deleted. Do this only if you have not stored data in the file.WARNING — For Files
13, 14 and 15, enter N and delete the file before re-running M102TS. The following message is displayed after a file is
deleted.
FILE HAS BEEN DELETED FROM THE PCF

IS THAT ALL YOU WANTED DONE (N OR Y):
If you enter Y, you will have removed the filename from the PCF, but not re-initialized the file on disk. If you wish to re-
initialize the file, enter N or <ENTER> and continue with Step 7.
7. DO YOU HAVE AN AUXILIARY FILE OF ITEMS (N OR Y):
If you enter N or <ENTER>, the item descriptors must be entered interactively. If Y, the item descriptors for the
MineSight Data File must be in a previously created auxiliary file. You then must also respond to the question:
ENTER AUXILIARY FILENAME:
Enter the name of the auxiliary file you previously created. Item descriptors will be read from this file. Any item
descriptor with an error will be flagged with a message and not used.
8. For the description on specific MineSight® Data Files (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 25), see the following pages in this
section. If there is no auxiliary file, or the auxiliary file has been processed, respond to the following question:
ENTER LABEL, VLOW, VHIGH, PREC, (ROFF) <ENTER>

A BLANK LINE (<ENTER>) WILL END INPUT.
LABELS MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 5 CHARACTERS
ITMnn :
where “nn” is the next available item number. Enter an item label, minimum, maximum and precision. Repeat the
process until all desired items have been entered. Use a <ENTER> to end input.
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9. M102TS next enters the edit mode:
AS THE ITEMS ARE LISTED BELOW

TO ACCEPT THE ITEM,ENTER “<ENTER>”
TO RE-ENTER THE ITEM,ENTER “N<ENTER>”
A BLANK LINE ON RE-ENTRY (<ENTER>) DELETES THE ITEM.
The program then types the descriptors for each item and waits for the reply. <ENTER> accepts the descriptors, and an
N <ENTER> reply will give you another try at entering the descriptors as in Step 8.
Protected Items are listed, but you cannot change their attributes.
10. DO YOU WANT TO ADD MORE ITEMS (N OR Y):
If you enter Y, the program will return to Step 8.
11. DO YOU WANT TO EDIT THE ITEMS (N OR Y):
If you enter Y, the program will return to Step 9.
12. If the items have not been specified in an efficient order (see Technical Section), the program will re-order the item list.
This will only be done if you enter Y or <ENTER> to the question:
SOME STORAGE SPACE CAN BE SAVED BY RE-ORDERING THE ITEMS

DO YOU WANT THE PROGRAM TO DO SO (Y OR N):
It is recommended that you let the program re-order the items.
13. MineSight® PROVIDES AN OPTIONAL FILE “ACCESS” PASSWORD

THAT MAY BE USED TO LIMIT ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL FILES.
IF USED, EVERY MineSight® RUN USING THE FILE WILL REQUIRE
ENTRY OF THE PASSWORD BEFORE CONTINUING EXECUTION.
ENTER OPTIONAL FILE ACCESS PASSWORD OR <ENTER>:
If security on your project is a concern, you may specify a password for the MineSight® Data File that you have defined.
Be sure to record this password. File access passwords are not generally used.
14. ENTER UP TO 40 COLUMNS OF FILE DESCRIPTION
This information is stored in the PCF and is used to give a description of the MineSight® Data File. It is redisplayed by
program M104TS.

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Drillhole Assay File (File 11) Initialization
Auxiliary File
File 11 is used to store drillhole assay data. There are three mandatory Standard Items and one optional Standard Item for File 11.
If an auxiliary file is used, the Standard Items must be specified in the auxiliary file.
Mandatory Standard Items
REF# Drillhole reference number

FROM The assay interval “FROM” in the hole
-TO- The assay interval “TO” in the hole
Optional Standard Item
-AI- Assay interval length in the hole

NOTE: It is recommended that -AI- be specified.
Other Items - Metal Project
Assays (i.e., Au, Ag, Cu, Mo, etc.)

Rock type
Specific Gravity
Equivalent Grade
Sample File - Metal Project
REF# 0 100 1
SP.GR 0 5 0.001
FROM 0 2000 0.1
-TO- 0 2000 0.1
-AI- 0 400 0.1
MOLY 0 0.5 0.001
T-CU 0 4.0 0.001
EQCU 0 4.0 0.001
ZFROM 1000 5000 1
X-CU 0 2.0 0.001
GOLD 0 1.0 0.001
ROCK 0 10 1
EXTRA 0 2000 1
Other Items - Coal Project
Analyses (i.e., Ash, Moisture, Volatiles)

Seam
Lithology
Owner

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Sample File - Coal Project
REF# 0 250 1
SEAM 0 50 1
LITHO 0 20 1
FROM 0 400 0.1
-TO- 0 400 0.1
-AI- 0 400 0.1
OWNR 0 10 1
CODE 0 10 1
ZTOP 400 1200 1
ZBOT 400 1200 1
ASH 0 40 0.01
MOIST 0 40 0.01
SULF 0 5 0.01
SPARE 0 2000 1
VOLAT 0 80 0.01
BTU 7000 15000 1
Interactive Input
If you do not use an auxiliary file, the following question will be asked:
1. THE CURRENT MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRILLHOLES IS nnn ENTER A NEW NUMBER, OR <CR> FOR NO
CHANGE:
This specifies the maximum value for the Standard Item REF#. The maximum value must be large enough so it will
never be exceeded. The default minimum value for REF# is 0 and the default precision is 1.0.
2. ENTER MAXIMUM DRILLHOLE LENGTH AND PRECISION:

LENGTH & PRECISION = nnn nnn OK (Y OR N):
This specifies the maximum value and precision of the Standard Items FROM and -TO-. The default minimum value for
FROM and -TO- is 0.0.
3. DO YOU WANT TO STORE INTERVAL LENGTH (Y OR N):
If you enter Y, the optional Standard Item -AI- (assay interval) will be created.
4. ENTER MAXIMUM INTERVAL LENGTH & PRECISION:

LENGTH & PRECISION = nnn nnn OK (Y OR N):
This specifies the maximum value and precision of the Standard Item -AI-. The default minimum is 0.0. M102TS then
requests you to enter descriptors for the other items of information to be stored in File 11.
NOTE: M200V1 should be run before initializing File 11. M200V1 will determine the maximum data limits for items.
These limits should be used as a guide to setting the File 11 item limits. If additional data is to be entered later, you may
allow for a larger range of data.
Limits
Maximum number of assay intervals in a hole = 8,189

Maximum number of assay intervals in File 11 = 524,285
If there is a problem with these limits, contact Mintec for assistance.

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Survey File (File 12) Initialization

File 12 is used to store drillhole collar and downhole survey data. For the drillhole survey, File 12, there are fifteen Protected Items
(REF#, #INTS, etc.) and one optional Standard Item (AREA). The Protected Items are specified by the system whether an auxiliary
file is used or not.
If you are not using an auxiliary file, respond to the question:
DO YOU WANT THE SPECIAL BLASTHOLE ITEMS? (N OR Y)
File 12 is also used within the Blasthole System. Answer this question to determine the type of File 12 you will be using.
DO YOU WANT AN AREA OF INFLUENCE ITEM? (N OR Y)
You may enter other items into File 12, but there is generally no need to. Exceptions may be the drill date or a collar code for further
selection or plotting.
If you are using an auxiliary file and the area of influence item is desired, it must be specified in the auxiliary file. The maximum
value will always default to 0.0, indicating that the system will reserve a full computer word for it.
If you choose to include additional File 12 items (in addition to the 15 protected/standard items mentioned above), each item will be
stored in a full word and will not have set minimum and maximum values (regardless of the minimum and maximum you specify).

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Composite Files (Files 8 & 9) Initialization

The unsorted composite file (File 9) should always be initialized before the sorted composite file (File 8). This is because the items
from File 8 must match one for one with the items from File 9. Initialization of File 8 will automatically refer to items stored for File
9. If File 9 does not exist on disk, the following question will appear:
TYPES OF COMPOSITES ARE: BENCH LEVEL SEAM ZONE

WHICH OF THESE IS APPROPRIATE?
BENCH and LEVEL refer to fixed interval composites and one of them would be specified for a 3-D mine model. The controlling
item for compositing is automatically set to ELEV. The label BENCH or LEVEL will appear in future runs of MineSight®.
SEAM and ZONE refer to seam composites and one of them would be specified for a GSM model. You must then respond to the
question:
ENTER THE ITEM THAT WILL BE USED TO CONTROL COMPOSITING
This item may be specified either in the auxiliary file or interactively. Normally this it would be SEAM. The label SEAM will then
appear in future runs of MineSight®.
Auxiliary File
Mandatory Standard Items for Bench Composites

EAST Easting of composite
NORTH Northing of composite
ELEV. Elevation of composite
Other Items - Bench Composites
Assays
Rock type
Specific gravity
Equivalent grade

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Sample File - Metal Project
REF# 0 500 1
EAST 10000 15000 1
NORTH 10000 15000 1
ELEV. 1000 5000 1
LNGTH 0 200 0.1
DHTOE 0 4000 1
T-CU 0 2 0.001
MOLY 0 .5 0.001
EQCU 0 4 0.001
INTS 0 10 1
X-CU 0 2 0.001
MAVG 0 2 0.001
GOLD 0 1 0.001
ROCK 0 10 1
DIST 0 8000 1
ANGLE 0 90 0.01
SP.GR 0 5 0.01
For seam composites, there are seven mandatory Standard Items. These Standard Items must be specified in the auxiliary file.
Mandatory Standard Items for Seam Composites

EAST Easting of top of composite
NORTH Northing of top of composite
ZTOP Elevation of top of composite
ZBOT Elevation of bottom of composite
LNGTH Length of composites
SEAM Name of item to control compositing
Other Items - Seam Composites
Analyses (i.e. Ash, Moisture, Volatiles, etc.)

Seam
Lithology
Partings

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Sample File - Seam Composites
REF# 0 250 1
SEAM 0 50 1
CODE 0 10 1
ZTOP 400 1200 0.1
ZBOT 400 1200 0.1
OWNR 0 10 1
EAST 3000 21000 1
NORTH 5000 29000 1
LNGTH 0 25 0.1
DEPTH 0 400 1
SULF 0 5 .01
ASH 0 40 .01
VOLAT 0 80 .05
MOIST 0 40 .01
BTU 7000 15000 1
LITHO 0 100 1
M.A.F 7000 16000 1
PART 0 25 .1
SPARE 0 1000 1
Interactive Input
If you are entering items interactively, you must respond to the following questions:
ARE THE PCF X,Y,Z LIMITS OK FOR COMPOSITES (Y OR N):
This question on PCF LIMITS is used to determine the appropriate minimum and maximum values for the composite coordinates
based on the XMIN, XMAX, YMIN, YMAX, ZMIN and ZMAX values stored in the PCF for this project. If composites will have
any coordinates outside the PCF ranges, then enter N to this question and enter the appropriate limits. Generally, east and north
coordinates will be sufficiently accurate with a precision of 1.0 (coordinates to the nearest foot in this example). The precision for
bench toe elevations can be the bench height when a single height is used for all benches. If any of the coordinates is not precise
enough, enter N to the question(s) and then enter the appropriate precision when prompted. This interactive input specifies the
minimum, maximum, precision and roundoff for the Standard Items EAST, NORTH, and ELEV.
EAST MIN & MAX= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
EAST PRECISION= xxx OK (Y OR N):
IS THE STANDARD ROUNDING FACTOR OK (Y OR N):
NORTH MIN & MAX= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
NORTH PRECISION= xxx OK (Y OR N):
ELEV. MIN & MAX= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
ELEV. PRECISION= xxx OK (Y OR N):

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DO YOU WANT TO STORE COMPOSITE LENGTH (Y OR N):
ENTER MAX COMPOSITE LENGTH & PRECISION:
LENGTH & PRECISION= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
If you enter Y, you must specify the maximum composite length and its precision. This will define the maximum value and precision
for the Standard Item LNGTH. The minimum defaults to 0.0.
Limits
Maximum number of composites in a hole = 8,189

Maximum number of composites in File 8 or 9 = 524,285
If there is a problem with these limits, contact Mintec for assistance.

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2-D Surfaces (File 13) Initialization

File 13 is used to store non-repetitive, two-dimensional surfaces called grids. Two examples are unconsolidated overburden and
topsoil thickness where future calculation of stockpile and reclamation work may be desired.
Auxiliary File
For the 2-D Surface File, there is one Standard Item. If an auxiliary file is used, this Standard Item must be specified.
Mandatory Standard Item
TOPOG Elevation of topography
Other Items - 2-D Surface File
Bedrock elevation
Soil thickness
Interactive Input
If you enter the items interactively, you must respond to the question:
TOPOG MIN & MAX= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
TOPOG PRECISION= xxx xxx OK (Y OR N):
The TOPOG min and max are the elevation values from the PCF. You may change these values as well as the precision.

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Mine Model (File 15) Initialization

There are two types of mine models that can be created: a 3-D Block Model and a GSM (Gridded Seam Model). A compressed model
format is also available with the File 15 initialization. Only specified blocks are stored. Values for unspecified blocks will always be
undefined. When initializing File 15 the program asks:
DO YOU WANT TO USE THE COMPRESSED MODEL FORMAT (N OR Y):
Reply N or Y as desired. If you choose the compressed mine model format, you must define the model limits using the following steps:
1. Digitize the ore envelope on sections and load the data to a VBM using M649V1.
2. Run M656V2 to calculate the blocks within the ore envelope.
3. Sort the output from M656V2 by the order of bench, row, and column.
4. Initialize File 15 using M601V2.
3-D Block Model
The 3-D Block Model (File 15) is used in preparation for mine design. This model consists of a three-dimensional grid of blocks with
all blocks usually having the same lateral dimensions, typically 50 to 200 feet or meters on a side. The vertical height of all blocks
on a given bench or level are the same, although other benches or levels may have different heights. The block height is usually
specified to conform to the proposed bench height in an open pit operation. The lateral block dimensions are often specified to be
compatible with standard map scales, but these lateral dimensions must adequately represent the grade distribution. Each 3-D block
is usually considered to contain only one type of material (i.e., ore or waste). The 3-D Block Model is used for large, disseminated
deposits such as base metals and uranium deposits.
There are no Protected or Standard Items in a 3-D Block Model; the items stored will depend on the project. However, it is advisable
to have a topography item to store the percent rock below surface.
Possible Items - 3-D Block Model
Assays (Cu, Mo, Au, Ag, etc.)

Rock Type
Distance from the nearest composite
Estimation error
Specific Gravity or tons

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Sample File - 3-D Block Model
CODE 0 10 1
TOPO 0 100 1
TCU-P 0 2 0.01
TCU-1 0 2 0.01
TCU-2 0 2 0.01
TCU-K 0 2 0.01
E-ERR 0 5 0.01
DIST 0 1000 10
GEOL 0 10 1
MO-1 0 0.25 0.001
MO-2 0 0.25 0.001
MO-K 0 0.25 0.001
EQ-CU 0 4 0.001
EXTRA 0 2 0.01
Gridded Seam Model
File 15 can also be used to store repetitive, three-dimensional grids for the Gridded Seam Model. There are no Protected or Standard
Items for a GSM. However, some items that may be necessary for later programs, and are generally applicable to coal models are:
Seam elevation Elevation of seam top and bottom

Seam thickness
Analyses (BTU, Moisture, etc.)
Parting
Not all items are required for each seam. Parting may be non-zero for only one seam. Elevation of seam bottom is not used in reserve
calculations, but may be used for plotting purposes.
Sample File - GSM
ZTOP 800 1000 0.1

ZBOT 800 1000 0.1
THICK 0 50 0.1
BTU 7000 15000 1
SULF 0 2.5 0.01
MOIST 0 20 0.01
ASH 0 20 0.01
BLK% 0 1.0 0.001
PRTNG 0 25. 0.1 O
VBDN 0 400 0.1
DIST 0 25000 10
EXTRA 0 100 1

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GSM Summary File (File 14) Initialization

File 14 is used to store geologic reserves on a 2-D grid basis. For a GSM model, you have the option of using default items that are
produced by M102TS. However, there are no Standard or Protected Items. The default items are generated by responding to the
question:
DO YOU WANT THE default GSM ITEMS (Y OR N)
This will only appear when you have a GSM model. The default items are:
OVBDN Thickness of overburden and interburden for a single grid cell

TFEED Thickness of coal for a single grid cell
MINED Code denoting whether the coal is mineable determined by either physical or quality parameter constraints
ZPIT Bottom elevation of mineable coal for each grid cell
RATIO Stripping ratio for each grid cell RATIO = OVBDN/TFEED

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VBM Files (File 25) Initialization

VBM files (Variable Block Model) are used to store point data. This point data is generally X, Y coordinate pairs, but MineSight®
also allows for storing 3-D point data (X, Y, Z coordinate triplets).
Point data may be digitized topography, digitized geology on plan or cross-section, generated or digitized pit designs, survey pickup
data, etc. The point data in a VBM is stored and accessed on the basis of a plane number and a feature code. The plane number is
normally a bench or section number. The feature code is used to identify what is being stored (topo, pit, geology, etc.). For more
discussion on VBM data, refer to the Technical Section in the VBM-series.
Auxiliary File
There are two mandatory Standard Items for regular VBM files and three mandatory Standard Items for 3-D VBM files.
Mandatory Standard Item for 2-D VBM
Y-PLN Y coordinate
X-PLN X coordinate
Mandatory Standard Items for 3-D VBM
Y-PLN Y coordinate
X-PLN X coordinate
Z-PLN Z coordinate
If using an auxiliary file, these Standard Items must be specified.
Normally, a coordinate pair will be packed into one word of storage. However, if the ((MAX - MIN)/PREC) for X and ((MAX - MIN/
PREC) for Y exceeds the number of bits in a word, two words of storage will be used. See the Technical Section for more details
on bits, words and storage.

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Interactive Input
1. ENTER 1 if plane is “W—>E”
2 if plane is “S—>N”
OR 3 if plane is “PLAN”
You must select a default Orientation for your VBM (see VBM technical section). Use M102V1 to define a non-
orthogonal orientation.
ENTER the default Orientation starting plane number:
Choose the first plane in your VBM.
The program will then echo the X, Y or Z coordinate limits from the PCF. You have the option of changing the
coordinates as well as the precision and roundoff. Frequently, the VBM limits will be larger than the PCF limits.
For “W-E” planes, the Y-PLN item is elevation and the X-PLN item is easting.
For “S-N” planes, the Y-PLN item is elevation and the X-PLN items is northing.
For “PLAN” planes, the Y-PLN item is northing and the X-PLN item is easting.
For “3DVBM” planes, the Y-PLN item is northing, the X-PLN item is easting and the Z-PLN item is elevation.
2. ALTHOUGH PLANE NUMBERS ARE STORED AS INTEGER VALUES, FRACTIONAL VALUES ARE
ALLOWED BASED ON PRECISION LIKE OTHER FILE “ITEMS”. THE default PRECISION IS 1.0.
ENTER THE PRECISION: (1.0, 0.1, 0.01, OR 0.001):
This option allows you to use real plane numbers in a VBM, even though VBM plane numbers are internally stored as
integers. A precision of 0.1 would allow storing plane numbers with one decimal place. A precision of 0.01 would allow
storing plane numbers with two decimal places, etc.

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1. The following rules must be met for item descriptors:
• The first character of the label must be alphabetic.
• The minimum value cannot be greater than the maximum value. The only exception is if the maximum is 0.0
which indicates that a full computer word is to be reserved for the item.
2. Make sure that all required Standard Items are included. You will be warned if you forget to define a Standard Item, such
as REF#.
3. Do not redefine a MineSight® Data File if you have stored data in it UNLESS you delete the file from the disk.
4. The order of items in the auxiliary file or in the interactive run will determine how efficiently the data will be stored.
MineSight® will attempt to optimize the order of the items, but it may be possible to do better by manual re-ordering.
Consult the Technical Section for a description of file space optimizing.
5. Avoid using MineSight® keywords for item labels, such as ASSAY, CODE, GRADE, RANGE, OMIT or TABLE.
6. INVALID REFERENCE xx
will appear if the file reference number is not a standard MineSight® number or if you try to initialize the PCF or Project
History File.
7. READ ERROR FROM FILE - INPUT LINE IGNORED
will appear if an invalid line appears in an auxiliary file.
8. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 1000 MODEL COLUMNS HAS BEEN EXCEEDED
will appear if the number of easterly blocks in a model exceeds 1000.
9. You have specified 1000 columns with 5 words required to store data for one block. This requires a record length
of 5000 which exceeds the allowable length of 4000. You MUST restructure file 15 before proceeding!
You must either have fewer columns in your model or use fewer words to store data for one block.
10. ?INVALID ITEM LABEL
will appear if the specified label does not start with an alpha character.
11. ERROR - #DECIMALS = x MAX ALLOWED = 3
will appear if you specify the VBM precision as greater than 0.001.

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M102V1 CREATION OF MINESIGHT®

DATA FILE DESCRIPTORS

M102V1 is a non-interactive version of M102TS. It sets up the A run file must be set up that contains the names of the auxiliary
descriptors for MineSight® Data Files which consist of the label, files that are to be read and the MineSight® Data Files that are to
minimum and maximum value, and precision for each item. be created.
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM See the M102TS documentation for a discussion on how to
specify items and what items are required for individual
RUN FILE: MineSight® Data Files.
- Auxilliary filenames NOTE: File 12 does not need an auxiliary file if only Protected
- VBM plane precision Items are to be initialized. File 8 does not need an auxiliary file,
but it must be initialized either after or in the same program run
as File 9.
INPUT: CALCS:
- PCF - Initialize MineSight® data

- Auxilliary files files. Initialization
consists of defining what
items will be stored in
each file
OUTPUT:
- Initialized MineSight® data

files (Files 11,12, 8, 9,
13, 14, 15, 25)
- Updated PCF
- Printer Output File

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M102V1 — CREATION OF MINESIGHT® DATA FILE DESCRIPTORS
RUN FILE OPERATION

MEDS-102V1 10=filename 3=filename nn=filename

where

3= the name of the PRINTER OUTPUT FILE
nn = the name of the MineSight® Data File; nn = one or more of the following reference numbers 11, 12, 9, 8, 13,
14, 15, 25
2. RUN INFORMATION LINE (max. of 80 columns)
A single line of text that will be printed at the top of each page of printer output from the run.
3. RUN OPTIONS (in any order & in free-field format)
USR = USER INITIALS (e.g., ABC)
IOP1 = 0 DO NOT OVERWRITE PCF

= 1 UPDATE PCF
NOTE: This option will force this program to overwrite the existing file descriptors in the PCF. It should only
be used as a batch run to update the PCF descriptors if the filenames already exist.
IOP12 = 0 FOR DRILLHOLE TYPE FILE 12

= 1 FOR BLASTHOLE TYPE FILE 12
= 2 FOR INCREASED SURVEY LIMIT BLASTHOLE TYPE FILE 12
NOTE: Increased Survey Limit Blasthole File 12 (IOP12=2) allows up to 4,194,303 shots, but the number of
holes per shot is limited to 1,023. The regular Blasthole File 12 (IOP12=1) allows up to 524,287 shots with a
limit of 8,191 holes per shot. The regular File 12 (IOP12=0) allows up to 524,287 surveys. The number of
assay/composite intervals per survey is limited to 8,191. The total number of assay/composites in all surveys,
but the last survey, should not exceed 524,826.
IOP15 = 0 FOR A NORMAL 3-D MODEL

= 1 FOR A COMPRESSED 3-D MODEL
= 2 FOR AN “INCREASED LIMITS” COMPRESSED MODEL.
NOTE: Files created using IOP15=2 cannot be used with versions of MineSight prior to MineSight 3-D Release
v.3.60.
IOP25 = TYPE OF DEFAULT VBM PLANE ORIENTATION (REQUIRED FOR VBMs)

= 1 WE PLANE ORIENTATION
= 2 SN PLANE ORIENTATION
= 3 PLAN PLANE ORIENTATION
= 4 NON-ORTHOGONAL PLANE ORIENTATION
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NOTE: Default plane orientation is applied to all planes in the VBM for which no individually-specified
orientation has been supplied (see the VBM Technical Section). For non-orthogonal orientation, the origin
coordinates along with the azimuth and dip are entered using PAR27-PAR31.
IOP26 = 0 ONLY DIN ANGLES (PAR30 AND PAR31) ARE TAKEN FROM THE RUN FILE
PLANE azimuth and dip are computed according to the conversion table from the VBM technical section
= 1 ONLY default PLANE ANGLES ARE READ FROM THE RUN FILE
DIN angles are computed assuming that DIN is orthogonal to the plane and X-pln, Y-pln and
DIN make right-handed orientation of the space
= -1 SIMILAR TO IOP26=1 BUT THE ORIENTATION WILL BE LEFT-HANDED
= 2 BOTH PAIRS OF ANGLES (PAR30, PAR31, PAR33, PAR34) ARE TAKEN FROM THE RUN FILE
(used if IOP25=4)
ITMnn = AUXILIARY FILENAME FOR MineSight® DATA FILE nn
NOTE: nn is one of the MineSight® file reference numbers (11, 12, 13, 8, 9, 14, 15, 25)
PAR25 = PRECISION FOR VBM PLANE NUMBER (default =1)
NOTE: Use PAR25 if the VBM will have Non-integer plane numbers.
PAR26 = STARTING PLANE FOR VBM ORIENTATION
NOTE: PAR26 is required, but zero is a valid value.
PAR27 = X-ORIGIN FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION

PAR28 = Y-ORIGIN FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION
PAR29 = Z-ORIGIN FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION
PAR30 = DIN AZIMUTH FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION
PAR31 = DIN DIP FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION
PAR32 = PLANE NUMBER MULTIPLIER FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION (default =1)
PAR33 = PLANE AZIMUTH FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL DEFAULT ORIENTATION

PAR34 = PLANE DIP FOR NON-ORTHOGONAL default ORIENTATION
NOTE: PARs 27-34 are required for non-orthogonal default orientation (IOP25=4). Otherwise they are unused.
Zero is a legitimate value for PARs27 thru 31 and 33, 34).
The Plane Number Multiplier (PAR32) is used to convert a plane number to the distance the plane is located
away from the default origin.
See the VBM Technical Section.
PAR35 = EASTING NORMALIZATION CONSTANT FOR A SURVEY FILE

PAR36 = NORTHING NORMALIZATION CONSTANT FOR A SURVEY FILE
PAR37 = ELEVATION NORMALIZATION CONSTANT FOR A SURVEY FILE
NOTE: PLEASE REFER TO THE TECHNICAL 200 SECTION.
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M102V1 SAMPLE RUN FILE

MEDS-102V1 10=SAMP10.DAT 11=SAMP11.DAT 12=SAMP12.DAT;
MEDS-102V1 13=SAMP13.DAT 8=SAMP08.DAT 9=SAMP09.DAT;
MEDS-102V1 15=SAMP15.DAT 25=SAMP25.TOP 3=SAM102.LA
** TEST **
USR = ABC
ITM11 = SAM102.F11
ITM13 = SAM102.F13
ITM15 = SAM102.F15
ITM9 = SAM102.F09
ITM25 = SAM102.F25
PAR25 = 1.0
END
1. A MineSight® Data file name must be specified on the Names Line. If not, it will not be created. The ITMn reference is
not enough to create the file.
2. File 9 must be specified (or have been previously created) in order for a File 8 to be created. Do not specify an auxiliary
file for File 8.
3. An auxiliary file need not be specified for File 12 since MineSight® default Protected Items will be created. However, if
you want “AREA” of other items in File 12, use an auxiliary file containing the additional items.
4. BYPASSING FILE name

NO INPUT FILE WAS FOUND
will appear if you identify an auxiliary file on an ITM line, but the file doesn’t exist.
5. ?M102V1: FILE ALREADY EXISTS.

DELETE IT OR USE M102TS
will appear if a file is specified on the NAMES LINE and IOP1=0, but it already exists.
6. ?M102V1: INPUT FILE name NOT FOUND
will appear if an auxiliary file was not identified on an ITM line.
7. You have specified 1000 columns with 5 words required to store data for one block. This requires a record length
of 5000 which exceeds the allowable length of 4000. You MUST restructure file 15 before proceeding!
You must either have fewer columns in your model or use fewer words to store data for one block.
8. See M102TS debug section for other errors. Also check the MineSight® error messages in the Appendix.

MineSight®
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MineSight®
Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M104TS-LIST & EDIT OF THE PCF FILE TABLE
M104TS INTERACTIVE LIST &

EDIT OF THE PCF FILE TABLE

M104TS lists the names of the MineSight® Data Files in the M104TS accesses the table of file names stored in the PCF.
PCF. It can also be used to edit filenames and descriptors. The This table of file names is created by M100TS which makes the
PCF is accessed. first two entries for the Project History File and the PCF. Each
time M102TS is run to establish the descriptors for a new
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM MineSight® Data File, another table entry is made.
The PCF must be initialized before running M104TS. M104TS performs the following functions:
RUN FILE: LIST EDIT TABLE NAMES IDENT ACCT HELP EXIT
1. LIST - Provides a list of each data file in the PCF with
the file control parameters, information line, and
initialization date.
2. EDIT - Allows you to access and update certain file

control parameters for a given file. See documentation
and use with caution.
INPUT: CALCS: 3. TABLE - Provides a short list of each data file in the PCF
table of file names.
- PCF (Project Control - Read PCF descriptors for
File) MineSight® files 4. NAMES - Allows you to change the name of the PCF or
- Edit and/or list the file
an existing data file in the PCF.
5. IDENT - Allows you to change the project identification

(initially entered with M101V1 using the RUN=NEW
option). The project identification line is listed at the top
of each page of printer output.
OUTPUT:
6. ACCT - Allows you to access a MineSight® Data File in
- Updated PCF another directory.
7. HELP - Provides a brief description of the available

functions.
8. EXIT - Exits the program.

MineSight®
M104TS-LIST & EDIT OF THE PCF FILE TABLE Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc.

MineSight®
Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M104TS-INTERACTIVE LIST & EDIT OF THE PCF FILE TABLE
M104TS — INTERACTIVE LIST & EDIT OF THE PCF FILE TABLE
PROGRAM OPERATION
1. MEDS M104TS <CR> (Command may vary according to the computer which you are using.)
2. ENTER PROJECT CONTROL FILE NAME:
Enter the name of the Project Control File.
3. * ENTER PRINT FILE NAME OR <CR>
Enter the name of the file to receive the print output from M104TS. If <CR> is used, then output will be in the default
print file (FOR003.DAT on most computers).
5. THE COMMANDS AVAILABLE ARE:

LIST EDIT TABLE NAMES IDENT ACCT HELP EXIT
Enter a command, ? to list commands, or EXIT to QUIT:
The options and examples of responses are detailed below.
LIST
You have the option of listing to the screen or to the report file. If you list to the screen, a list similar to the following will appear
on the screen and will also be copied to the report file. NOTE: If you list to report file, the list will appear in the report file only.
——————————————————————————————
1. Project File SAMPHS.DAT is REF # 1.
——————————————————————————————
2. Project File SAMP10.DAT is REF #10.
** SAMP10.DAT INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:2
——————————————————————————————
Record length in words = 638
# of words / data unit = 5
# of items / data unit = 13
# of data units = 2160
——————————————————————————————

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——————————————————————————————
5. Project File SAMP09.DAT is REF # 9.
——————————————————————————————
6. Project File SAMP08.DAT is REF # 8.
——————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————
9. Project File SAMP25.TOP is REF #25.
# of data units = 0
** SAMP25.TOP INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:3
——————————————————————————————

MineSight®
10. Project File SAMP25.DEW is REF #25.

# of data units = 0
V.B.M. EAST/WEST SECTION FILE
** SAMP25.DEW INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:3
——————————————————————————————
11. Project File SAMP25.DNS is REF #25.
# of data units = 0
V.B.M. NORTH/SOUTH SECTION FILE
** SAMP25.DNS INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:3
——————————————————————————————
12. Project File SAMP25.DMP is REF #25.
# of data units = 0
V.B.M. EXTENDED DUMP AREA TOPO FILE
** SAMP25.DMP INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:3
——————————————————————————————
13. Project File SAMP12.COP is REF #12.
ROTATED DRILL HOLE SURVEY FILE
** SAMP12.COP INITIALIZED 02—13—89 08:3
——————————————————————————————
14. Project File —DIPPER—#1 is REF #20.
# of words in B—file = 5606
** —DIPPER—#1 INITIALIZED 02—13—89 13:3
——————————————————————————————

MineSight®
EDIT
This option allows you to update file attributes for MineSight® Data Files that are stored in the PCF file table. The only attribute
you are able to change is the number of data units for the file (or the number of words in B—file for DIPPER files). You are not
allowed to edit the PCF itself or the history file.
For example, you may want to run one project on two different directories. One directory may be for drillhole statistics and
compositing while the other may be for model interpolation and reserves. Each directory would have its own PCF. The composite
file would be common to both. Rather than running the composite routine in both directories, you could:
• Use LIST to check the number of data units for the composite file in the first directory’s PCF.
• Initialize the composite file in the second directory (with M102TS).
• Copy the composite file over from the first directory.
• Use EDIT to change number of data units for the composite file in the second directory’s PCF to match that in the first
directory’s PCF.
For example, if you wanted to change the number of data units in SAMP12.DAT from 0 to 48 you would select EDIT and do the
following:
ENTER FILENAME TO EDIT : SAMP12.DAT
4. PROJECT FILE SAMP12.DAT IS REF# 12

RECORD LENGTH IN WORDS= 638
# WORDS / DATA UNIT = 14
# ITEMS / DATA UNIT = 16
# DATA UNITS =0
ENTER THE NEW NUMBER OF DATA UNITS: 48
RECORD LENGTH IN WORDS= 638

# WORDS / DATA UNIT = 14
# ITEMS / DATA UNIT = 16
# DATA UNITS = 48
ARE THESE DESCRIPTORS OK? (Y OR N): Y

MineSight®
TABLE
This option produces a list of file names in the PCF file table, along with an internal reference number, number of data units,
number of items, and record length in words. For example:
Table File Name REF # # Data # Items Record Length

Units in Words
1 SAMPHS.DAT 1
2 SAMP10.DAT 10
3 SAMP11.DAT 11 2160 13 638
4 SAMP12.DAT 12 49 16 638
5 SAMP09.DAT 9 833 17 638
6 SAMP08.DAT 8 833 17 638
7 SAMP13.DAT 13 2500 4 100
8 SAMP15.DAT 15 100000 15 200
9 SAMP25.TOP 25 0 2 1000
10 SAMP25.DEW 25 0 2 1000
11 SAMP25.DNS 25 0 2 1000
12 SAMP25.DMP 25 0 2 1000
13 SAMP12.COP 12 36 16 638
14 —DIPPER—#1 20 1 2 5606
NAMES
This option allows you to change the name of a MineSight® Data File. Answer the question:
ENTER FILENAME to change, “FILES” to list files, or <CR>to exit:
If you enter FILES, a list of the files in the PCF along with their REF# will list to the screen. If you enter a filename, for example
SAMP25.TOP, you will be prompted to enter a new filename and the change will be verified.
File SAMP25.TOP is REF#25.
Enter new filename for SAMP25.TOP: SAMP25.OLD
File SAMP25.TOP has been changed to SAMP25.OLD.
If you enter a <CR> when prompted for a new filename, no change will be made. If you want to “BLANK” out a filename, enter
the word “BLANK” when prompted for a new filename. If you have a filename that is BLANK and you want to name it, enter
the word “BLANK” when prompted for a filename to change. You will then be told the REF# for the first BLANK filename so
you can choose the name accordingly.
When you are through editing in NAMES, use FILES to verify your changes are correct before exiting. The changes should also
be reflected in LIST and TABLE immediately.
NOTE: — Always back up your PCF before editing of any kind! Changes to the PCF are extremely important and errors can
cause much inconvenience or even irreversible damage. Simply copy SAMP10.DAT to SAMP10.BAK, for example, before
running M104TS.

MineSight®
IDENT
This option allows you to modify the project identification line. This identification line is printed at the top of each page of
printer output and is originally set in program M101V1. Answer the question:
ENTER NEW IDENT:
A <CR> will cause no change of the identification line to be stored in the PCF. Type the word BLANK to store a blank line in
the PCF.
ACCT
This option allows you to access a MineSight® Data File on another directory.
You must meet these requirements:
• The PCF and History File must reside on the directory from which you are running ACCT.
• The requested file must be included in the PCF file table.
• You must have read/write access to the new directory.
On the PC, before running this program, use the SUBST d: pathname command to set up a logical drive, where “d” is some
logical drive not already used and “pathname” is the actual path to the alternate drive. Example: SUBST K: C:\TEMP. If ACCT
is frequently used, the SUBST command can be included in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
The ACCT specification is unique for each machine type supported for MineSight® so some of the questions below may be
worded differently on your system.
After selecting ACCT answer Y to this question to begin the ACCT function:
ACCESS FILE ON ANOTHER DIRECTORY? (Y OR N):
ENTER LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT OR PATH FOR DIRECTORY: K:
The logical assignment is the directory path or account you wish to access, for example, K: or C:\TEMP If a logical drive is
used, it must be an upper case letter and must include the colon.
ENTER FILENAME TO ACCESS: SAMP25.TOP
Specify each file you want to access in the other directory, for example, SAMP25.TOP. You must also verify the change:
CHANGE LOGICAL NAME? (Y OR N): Y
This will remap the file from the alternate directory. Use the LIST function to verify that remapping has occurred.
To nullify remapping and set to original status, enter a space in answer to the question “Enter Logical Assignment or Path for
directory:” and answer other questions as above.

MineSight®
HELP
The HELP option will give a brief summary of each command.
The commands available to Manage MineSight® Files are:

———————————————————————————
LIST : Types PCF file names with file info.
EDIT : Edits # of data units for selected file.
TABLE : Types a table of PCF file names and info.
NAMES : Changes a PCF file name.
IDENT : Changes the project identification line.
ACCT : Changes the directory for file location.
HELP : Types this message to the screen.
? : Lists the commands available.
EXIT : Exits the program
———————————————————————————
Note: 2 character abbreviations are OK.
EXIT
Type EXIT to quit M104TS and return to the operating system prompt.

Be cautious using these two items:
1. EDIT
Entering incorrect data when changing the number of data units with the EDIT option would make part or all of a
MineSight® Data File unusable. This should only be changed for very specific reasons.
2. ACCT
If you change the directory from which a MineSight® Data File is to be accessed, you must have write access to this
new directory. If you don’t, certain MineSight® routines will fail because they will not be able to update the file.

MineSight®

MineSight®
Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M105TS-LIST OF PCF FILE DESCRIPTORS
M105TS INTERACTIVE LIST OF

THE PCF FILE DESCRIPTORS

M105TS lists the descriptors for each data item for specified M105TS accesses the PCF table of filenames and performs the
MineSight® Data Files. Descriptor labels can also be changed. following functions:
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM HELP LIST LABEL WRITE
The PCF must be initialized before running M105TS. 1. HELP - Provides a brief description of available
functions.
RUN FILE:
2. LIST - Provides a list of descriptor information on screen
and to the report file.
3. LABEL - Provides a list of item labels and allows you to

update them.
4. WRITE - Outputs descriptors to a disk file (default

filename for most computers is FOR19.DAT).
INPUT: CALCS: 5. ? -Lists available commands
6. EXIT - Exits the program.

- PCF - Read PCF descriptors for
MineSight® files
- Edit and/or list the file
OUTPUT:
- Updated PCF

MineSight®
M105TS-LIST OF PCF FILE DESCRIPTORS Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc.

MineSight®
M105TS — INTERACTIVE LIST OF PCF FILE DESCRIPTORS
PROGRAM OPERATION
1. Decide on the data filename(s) for which descriptors are to be retrieved and listed from the PCF.
2. MEDS M105TS <ENTER> (Command may vary according to the computer you are using.)
3. ENTER PCF NAME:
Enter the name of the Project Control File.
4. * ENTER PRINT FILENAME OR <ENTER>
Enter the name of the file to receive the print output from M105TS. If a <ENTER> is used, then the output will be
written to a default print file (FOR003.DAT on most computers).
6. COMMANDS ARE:
HELP LIST LABEL WRITE
ENTER A COMMAND, ? to list commands, or EXIT to quit:
The options are described below.
HELP
The commands available are:
HELP : types this description to the screen.

LIST : lists descriptor information to the screen.
LABEL : lists and updates item labels.
WRITE : writes descriptor information to disk file.
EXIT : exits the program.
Note: 2 character abbreviations are OK.

MineSight®
LIST
The descriptors are displayed for each item stored in the MineSight® Data File. The item label, minumum/maximum precision,
rounding factor, number of computer words, number of bits/word, the last bit and maximum integer that can be stored are
displayed.
File SAMP11.DAT item descriptors are:
Item/Label Minimum Maximum Prec. Round Word Bits/ Last Maximum

Word Bit Int. Value
1 REF# 0.0 100.0 1.000 0.5000 2 7 31 127

2 SP.GR 0.0 5.0 0.001 0.0005 2 13 12 8191
3 FROM 0.0 2000.0 0.100 0.0500 1 15 30 32767
4 -TO- 0.0 2000.0 0.100 0.0500 1 15 15 32767
5 -AI- 0.0 400.0 0.100 0.0500 4 12 11 4095
6 MOLY 0.0 0.5 0.001 0.0005 4 9 31 511
7 T-CU 0.0 4.0 0.001 0.0005 3 12 23 4095
8 EQCU 0.0 4.0 0.001 0.0005 3 12 11 4095
9 ZFROM 1000.0 5000.0 1.000 0.5000 2 12 24 4095
10 X-CU 0.0 2.0 0.001 0.0005 5 11 10 2047
11 GOLD 0.0 1.0 0.001 0.0005 5 10 20 1023
12 ROCK 0.0 10.0 1.000 0.5000 3 4 27 15
13 EXTRA 0.0 2000.0 1.000 0.5000 4 11 22 2047
LABEL
This option will allow you to change the label of an item that is stored in the PCF. You must identify which file you wish to modify.
Each item label for that file will be displayed. Change the appropriate label when the program displays it.
Enter MineSight® filename to list or edit: SAMP11.DAT
Item = REF# (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):

Item = SP.GR (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = FROM (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = -TO- (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = -AI- (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = MOLY (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = T-CU (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = EQCU (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = ZFROM (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = X-CU (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = GOLD (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = ROCK (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
Item = EXTRA (Enter new name or <ENTER> to keep):
WRITE
This option performs the same function as LIST, but writes the list of items to a specified file name. The default file for most
computers if FOR019.DAT. You may write to another filename if you specify it when you are prompted.

MineSight®

1. The only option that may cause problems is LABEL. You must enter a valid label (up to five characters, no special
characters).
2. Check the error messages in the Appendix.

MineSight®

MineSight®
Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M110V1-TRANSFER DATA BETWEEN PERMANENT FILES
M110V1 TRANSFER DATA BETWEEN PERMANENT FILES

M110V1 transfers data from an existing permanent file to a new • The files must be the same type, e.g., both File 11’s
file with the same or different number of items.
• There must be sufficient disk space to contain the new file.
PROGRAM FLOW DIAGRAM
• Files that are applicable to M110V1:
The PCF must be initialized with M100TS before running
M110V1. 9 Composite files
11 Drillhole assay files
RUN FILE: 12 Drillhole survey files
13 2-D topo / surface files
- File nn = Existing data file 14 GSM summary files
- File 19 = New data file
15 GSM / 3-D mine models
The steps below must be followed to maintain compatibility

with existing run files and menus.(nn represents the file number):
1. Rename the existing MineSight® data file and change

the file name in the PCF table with M104TS, e.g.,
INPUT: CALCS: SAMPnn.DAT to SAMPnn.OLD.
- PCF - Read PCF descriptors for
- Existing data file ## MineSight® files 2. Edit the auxiliary file containing the item descriptors
- Input data from existing with your system editor. The file will usually be named
File nn DAT102.Inn. If no auxiliary file exists, go on to step 3.
- Reformat data
- Output to new data file
3. Create the data file item descriptors by running
M102TS or M102V1. This will update the PCF with the
new file name and descriptors. Use M102TS to enter the
items interactively if you have no auxiliary file.
OUTPUT:
4. Initialize the mine model files (for Files 13, 14, 15
- Updated PCF only). Run M601V2 if you wish the new file to be
- New data file
compressed. Then run M601V1 to initialize the model.
5. Make a backup diskette or tape of SAMPnn.OLD.
6. Transfer the data with M110V1.
7. List / summarize both files and check carefully using

these programs:
File 9 M503V1, M402V1
Files 11 and 12 M203V1, M204V1, M401V1
Files 13, 14, 15 M603V1, M608V1.

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M110V1-TRANSFER DATA BETWEEN PERMANENT FILES Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc.

MineSight® is a registered
trademark of Leica Geosystems AG. M110V1-TRANSFER DATA VALUES BETWEEN PERMANENT FILES
M110V1—TRANSFER DATA VALUES BETWEEN PERMANENT FILES
RUN FILE OPERATION

MEDS-110V1 10=filename nn=filename 19=filename;

MEDS-110V1 3=filename
where

nn = the name of the EXISTING file
19 = the name of the NEW file
3 = the name of the PRINTER OUTPUT FILE
2. RUN INFORMATION LINE (max. of 80 columns)
A single line of text that will be printed at the top of each page of printer output from the run.
3. RUN OPTIONS (in any order & free-field format)
USR = USER INITIALS (e.g. ABC)
IOP’s 3-6 apply to mine model files only (13, 14, 15)
IOP3 = 0 ZERO all items of a record before transferring selected item values (default)
= 1 OVERWRITE corresponding items in a record when transferring selected items
NOTE: If you choose to ZERO, the records which have data being transferred to them will have all the item values
zeroed before the data is transferred.If you choose to OVERWRITE, corresponding items in records with
data being transferred will be overwritten; other items will be unaffected. In both cases, records which do
not have data being transferred to them will be unaffected.
If you are transferring data from a either a standard or a compressed model to a compressed model, only
transferred items will be overwritten, regardless of the IOP3 setting. In this case, IOP3 will behave as if it
is equal to 1.
If you are using files 9, 11 or 12, records will be zeroed regardless of the IOP3 setting.
IOP4 = OPTIONAL FIRST BENCH TO BE INPUT (default=1)
IOP5 = OPTIONAL LAST BENCH TO BE INPUT (default=1 for Files 13 and 14; default=NZ for File 15)
IOP6 = OPTIONAL FIRST BENCH TO BE OUTPUT (default=IOP4)
NOTE: For example, if IOP4=1, IOP5=10, and IOP6=22 then values for benches 1 through 10 in the existing file
will be transferred to benches 22 through 31 in the new file.
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The following options apply to ALL files
IOP7 = 0 TRANSFER ONLY SELECTED ITEMS (default)

= 1 TRANSFER ALL ITEMS WITH AN IDENTICAL LABEL
NOTE: When using IOP7=1, the items in the target file must have the same label name and must have been
initialized with the same minimum, maximum and precision as the item in the source file.
IOP12 = 0 TRANSFER DATA (default)

= 1 FOR A DEBUG RUN. NO DATA WILL BE TRANSFERRED
GETnn = label1, label2, . . . labeln
PUTnn = label1, label2, . . . labeln
NOTE: The values of the items in the GETnn line will be transferred to the corresponding items in the PUTnn line.
nn is the file reference number, e.g., 15 for METL15.DAT.
Values below the minimum or above the maximum
If a value is below the new item’s minimum, the item gets set to “Missing”.
If a value is above the new item’s maximum, it will be clipped at the largest number that can be stored in
the allotted space.
When using IOP7=1, GET & PUT lines are not used.
END

MEDS-110V1 10=COAL10.DAT 11=COAL11.OLD 19=COAL11.DAT 3=RPT110.LA
** CREATE NEW FILE 11 **
USR = ABC
IOP12 = 0 / TRANSFER DATA TO FILE 19
GET11 = REF# SEAM LITHO FROM –TO– –AI– ASH MOIST SULF VOLAT BTU
PUT11 = REF# SEAM LITHO FROM –TO– –AI– ASH MOIST SULF VOLAT BTU
I-O = 2
END
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MEDS-110V1 10=METL10.DAT 12=METL12.OLD 19=METL12.DAT 3=RPT110.LB
** CREATE NEW FILE 12;USE TWO LINES OF ITEMS **
USR = ABC
GET12 = REF# #INTS LOC11 #CMPS LOC09 X-COL Y-COL Z-COL –UX– –UY– –UZ– /
GET12 = DLAB1 DLAB2 DIST1 DIST2 /
PUT12 = REF# #INTS LOC11 #CMPS LOC09 X-COL Y-COL Z-COL –UX– –UY– –UZ– /
PUT12 = DLAB1 DLAB2 DIST1 DIST2 /
I-O = 2
END

MEDS-110V1 10=COAL10.DAT 14=COAL14.OLD 19=COAL14.DAT 3=RPT110.LC
** RUN # 22ND PASS FOR FILE COAL14.DAT **
USR = ABC
IOP3 = 1 / READ EXISTING FILE COAL14.DAT; OVERWRITE CORRESPONDING ITEMS
GET14 = ZPIT
PUT14 = ZPIT2
I-O = 2
END

MEDS-110V1 10=SAMP10.DAT 15=SAMP15.OLD 19=SAMP15.DAT 3=RPT110.LD
** CREATE NEW FILE 15;STORE DATA TO DIFFERENT BENCHES AND ITEM NAMES **
USR = ABC /
IOP3 = 1 / READ EXISTING FILE SAMP15.DAT; OVERWRITE CORRESPONDING ITEMS

IOP4 = 2223 / BENCHES TO READ
IOP6 = 0 / FIRST BENCH TO STORE
IOP12 = 0 / TRANSFER DATA TO FILE 19
GET15 = TCU-1 MO-1 TOPO

PUT15 = TOTCU MOLY TOPO
I-O = 2
END
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MEDS-110V1 10=MSOP10.DAT 11=MSOP11.DAT 19=MSOP11.DT2 3=RPT110.LB
** TRANSFER ALL DATA FROM FILE MSOP11.DAT to MSOP11.DT2 **
USR = ABC /
IOP3 = 1 / 0=Zero all items of record before transferring (Default=0)

COM / 1=Only overwrite the selected items that are transferred
IOP4 = 1 / Optional first bench to be input (Default=1)
IOP5 = 64 / Optional last bench to be input (Default=1)
IOP6 = 0 / Optional first bench to be output (Default=IOP4)
IOP7 = 1 / 0=Select items (Default)
COM / 1=Transfer all items
IOP12 = 0 / 0=Transfer data; 1=debug run (no data transfer)
I-O = 2
END

1. Check the MineSight® error messages in the Appendix.
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MineSight®
Proprietary Software: Mintec, inc. M100—TECHNICAL SECTION
DETERMINATION OF EFFICIENT DATA PACKING

The basis for both the storage and calculations performed within 4. Extra space in any word can be given a label for use as
any program is the computer “word”. This “word” is comprised needed later on in the project.
of bits. For PC, Sun and VAX computers, each word contains
32 bits. #bits Max. Integer Value
= (2 ** #bits) -- 3
Each bit can store either 0 or 1. Therefore, the computer must
convert all data to binary form before storing it. You can 2 1
determine the order in which the computer stores the data for 3 5
more efficient use of its storage space. The general procedure 4 13
to follow is: 5 29
6 61
1. List all items to be included in the Data File and define the 7 125
minimum and maximum values for each. 8 253
9 509
2. Determine the number of bits each item requires for storage. 10 1,021
This is done by first determining the Maximum Integer Value 11 2,045
for the item. The formula is: 12 4,093
13 8,189
Integer Value = (Max. value – Min. value) / Precision 14 16,381
15 32,765
For example, the item Cu is to be entered into a file. It has
16 65,533
a maximum value of 2.50 and a minimum value of 0.0. The
17 131,069
precision is 0.01. The maximum integer value = (2.50 –
18 262,141
0.00) / 0.01 = 250.
19 524,285
20 1,048,573
Next use the following table to determine the number of
bits required to store the maximum integer value. In the
Units of Measurement
example above, the integer value of 250 requires 8 bits of
storage.
The units of measurement for your project are set in program
M100TS or M101V1. Most projects use either Imperial units
3. After determining the maximum integer value for each item,
(feet, tonnage factor, etc.) or Metric units (meters, specific
order the items to maximize storage.
gravity, etc.)
• Word #1 has 32–1 bits available, with the first bit (the Some projects use Metric units everywhere except on their
leftmost bit) reserved for system use. Group together plotter. For these sites MineSight® provides a “Pseudo--metric”
items whose total number of bits comes close to but system of units. All programs and procedures will reference
does not exceed 31. metric units except plotting programs and procedures which
will reference Imperial units.
• Word #2 and other words have all 32 bits for use.
Group the next items as close to 32 bits as possible.
• An item must be contained within a single word; it

cannot cross a word boundary. For items of 9 bits each,
the first three could go in one word (27 bits total) but
the fourth would require a new word of storage.
• When running M102TS, specify the items in the order

you have determined.
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MineSight® 100-Series Programs Program Summaries

Revised: 09-December-10 Page 100-i

Page 100-ii Revised: 09-December-10

M100TS INTERACTIVE CREATION

PROGRAM SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

2. Are the units Metric or Imperial?

3. Are security passwords desired to access and/or alter the

4. What do you want to name the PCF and History File?

Revised: 1-August-94 Page 100-1

Page 100-2 Revised: 1-August-94

M100TS—CREATION OF PROJECT CONTROL AND HISTORY FILES

2. M100TS responds with

* MineSight® PROGRAM M100TS

THIS PROGRAM INITIALIZES THE PCF & HISTORY FILES.

THIS PROGRAM CAN ONLY BE RUN ONCE FOR EACH PCF!

3. ENTER P.C.F. FILE NAME:

FILE name ALREADY EXISTS ***

and the run will end.

4. ENTER HISTORY FILE NAME:

Enter the desired Project History File name.

5. **ENTER OPTIONAL FILE CREATION PASSWORD OR <ENTER>:

6. **ENTER NAME OF SYSTEM:

7. **ENTER TYPE OF MEASUREMENTS:

<ENTER> for Imperial units or M for metric units.

8. **ENTER TYPE OF MODEL:

Revised: 30-November-95 Page 100-3

9. ENTER UP TO 40 COLUMNS OF INFORMATION.

<ENTER> WILL END INPUT.

10. **ENTER OPTIONAL PCF ACCESS PASSWORD OR <ENTER>:

HOW TO DEBUG AN M100TS RUN

? ** UNABLE TO OPEN PCF filename OR FILE ALREADY EXISTS **

? REPLY IS NOT STD. SYSTEM: OK? (Y OR N):

?? REPLY MUST BE ONE OF ABOVE

will be displayed and a standard answer can then be entered.

5. Also check the MineSight® error messages in the Appendix.

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M101V1 ADD, UPDATE OR LIST PROJECT DATA TABLE

PROGRAM SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

- Option to initialize, update

Before running M101V1, you must run M100TS to create the

STEPS TO INITIALIZE, UPDATE OR LIST

2. Prepare a run file for M101V1 similar to the sample run

3. Run program M101V1.

4. Examine the Printer Output File for any problems.

Revised: 30-May-01 Page 101-1

Page 101-2 Revised: 30-May-01

M101V1-ADD, UPDATE OR LIST PROJECT DATA TABLE

RUN FILE OPERATION

MEDS-101V1 10=filename 3=filename

MEDS-101V1 (must be the first 10 columns)

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION LINE (max. of 80 columns)

3. RUN OPTIONS (in any order & in free-field format)

USR = USER INITIALS (e.g., ABC)

RUN = NEW Used only once when data is initially entered

4. PCF DATA LINES

Coordinate parameters normally required are:

PCF Item Variable Description

21 XMIN Minimum X (easting) of the model

PCF Item Variable Description

25 YMIN Minimum Y (northing) of the model

Revised: 20-May-11 Page 101-3

? UNABLE TO OPEN PCF filename OR FILE ALREADY EXISTS

1. * NO PROJECT HISTORY FILE NAME SPECIFIED *

NEW FILE filename & REF # nn OK (Y OR N):

OLD FILE filename & REF # nn OK (Y OR N):