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After the boring/well data has been entered it can then be used to create cross-sections. The cross-section module represents a major upgrade of our WinFence program. This module can be used to graphically create detailed, full-colored cross-sections. The program can be used to interpret and map soil and rock layers, contamination, fossils, minerals, hydrocarbons, and soil and rock properties.

A wide variety of strata can be used to create cross-sections; including layers, faults, uncomformities, lenses, intrusions, mineralization zones, hydrocarbon zones, contamination zones and alteration zones. Very detailed and complicated stratigraphy can be represented and easily drawn. When the cross-section is created the strata can be automatically generated using the program’s built-in intelligence or they can be created manually.

A unique snapping approach can be used to add layer boundaries. This approach allows the boundary of one strata to be fixed to the boundary of another strata. Making the input of strata boundaries quick and accurate. Boundaries can be partially drawn and partially snapped. Snapped boundaries can include one or more different strata. In addition to snapping, strata boundaries can be assigned to the strata above or below.

The format of the cross-section is controlled by a cross-section style, that can be easily edited and customized. Once the style is created it is available to all projects. The program comes with several previously created styles, that can be further customized.

 

Below is a brief introduction on how to create and edit cross-sections, detailed information is provided in Chapter 6.

 

 

Creating Cross-Sections

 

To create a new cross-section either select File > New > Cross-Section or click on the New Cross-section button on the Project toolbar, the New Cross-section toolbar will be displayed. The pathline of the cross-section can be drawn by pressing the Line button on the toolbar. The cursor will then change to a “cross-hair”. Click on the location of the starting point of the cross-section and then click on each point of the pathline. Only the points where the pathline bends need to be clicked. At the last point on the path line double-click the mouse. After the pathline has been specified, press the Ok button on the toolbar to create the cross-section.

 

The next step is to specify a unique name for the cross-section on the New Cross-section form. This form can also be used to select and de-select the boring/wells to include in the cross-section. After this a style needs to be selected using the Select Cross-section Style form.

 

After this the cross-section will be generated. Depending on the settings in Preferences the strata may be automatically generated for the cross-section using the boring/well data and contour map data.

 

 

Selecting Cross-Sections

 

An existing cross-section in the project can be opened by either selecting File > Open > Cross-section or by selecting the cross-section on the sidebar and then selecting Popup > Open.

 

 

Editing Cross-Sections

 

After a cross-section has been opened or created it can be edited by:

 

•using the Edit menu,

•using the popup menu for the cross-section display,

•selecting the data object on the sidebar and then Popup > Edit,

•or by clicking on  the data object on the cross-section display.

 

Data objects consist of strata, faults, and unconformities. Draw objects can be placed anywhere on the log and consist of text, tables, rectangles, lines, and bitmaps. The entry and editing of a cross-section is described in detail in the Chapter 6.

 

The finished cross-section can be saved by clicking on the Save button on the toolbar or selecting File > Save.

 

 

Printing Cross-Sections

 

The cross-section can be included in a project view and printed. This is described in more detail in the Project Views section below.