In the Block Model step you will be prompted to load your block models from Surpac (.mdl), Vulcan (.bmf), MineSight (.dat) or Micromine and convert it to Alastri Block Model formal (which is .resmodel).
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Within Alastri’s resmodel we can take multiple block models and convert them to a common structure, common framework, with same number of fields and same fields in terms of their names.
Within a single resmodel we can have multiple block models, what makes it a lot easier to store the information.
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A reserve model is a collection of block models.
Each project loads a single ".resmodel" file at a time.
The New and Open buttons create and load reserve model files.
The Edit button is where block models may be added or removed from the reserve model.
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Creating Reserve Model
Press the New button to open the Reserve Model Generator.
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When importing Block Model CSV, you’ll see a preview of the first 100 rows of this CSV. It's a good time-saving feature, as your site Block models CSVs can be of a very large size and take a long time to open. |
Mapping
Once the block model has loaded, its header fields are listed in the Variables panel on the right.
Drag and drop the variables to the appropriate field (or double click to map to the selected field).
Numeric fields use the N(“field”) syntax, and text fields use the T(“field”) syntax.
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The Parcel field is used to categorise the material type in each block model cell.
Most block models contain a material type field, such as “MatType” or “IDProduct”.
If there is no material type field in the block model, see the Block Model Formulas section to write your own.
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For the Volume field use the formula N("DX")*N("DY")*N("DZ"). For the DryTonnes field use the formula N("DX")*N("DY")*N("DZ")*N("SG"). For the WetTonnes field use the formula N("DX")*N("DY")*N("DZ")*N("SG")/0.95. |
Be careful to use the text T(“material”) syntax so that the parcel is read as text, not as a number.
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Fields
New reserve model fields can be created by clicking the sum, weighted, and class icons located in the top button ribbon. These add new rows into the field list.
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Create and map the fields for Fe, Al, Si, P, Mn, LOI, and S.
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The Parcel field is used to categorise the material type in each block model cell.
Most block models contain a material type field, such as “MatType” or “IDProduct”.
If there is no material type field in the block model, see the Block Model Formulas section to write your own.
Be careful to use the text T(“material”) syntax so that the parcel is read as text, not as a number.
Custom Variables
If required variable is not available, you must create/edit it in the Script Editor window, which can be accessed via the Custom Variables button.
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Press the Custom Variables button.
In the Script Editor window, customize the formula code.
You can copy sample scripts from the RR. Block Model Custom Variables section and paste them into the Editor window (for easy access: press the Help icon (Question mark) and navigate Rapid Reserver Documentation > RR. Exercises > RR. Block Model Custom Variables).
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4. Change the required values, such as the parcel and thresholds.
5. Verify that the code is correct by pressing the Compile button.
6. If there are no errors, click OK.
7. The new custom variable will appear in the Variables list on the right in bold. Drag and drop it to map it to the applicable field.
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Exporting Mapping
To facilitate the matching of fields of similar block models, the filled fields of one model can be copied and pasted into the other. The Copy Mappings button is and Export Fields buttons are used for this purpose.
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Find and Replace
You can also use the Find and Replace button to speed up the filling of similar parameters in copied mappings.
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Errors List
If the Errors panel is blank, and all relevant fields are mapped, press Generate to build the reserve model.
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Recommendation
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Always save reserve model files locally (or on the same server on which Rapid Reserver is running). When sharing work with a colleague, the Rapid Reserver file and the reserve model file should be shared together. As such, a good rule of thumb is to save the reserve model file in the same folder as the Rapid Reserver project, to reduce confusion when sharing or backing up files. |
Reserves Summary
Once the reserve model file has been generated, a block model summary is displayed for each loaded block model.
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