The Block Model step allows users to load in block models which can then be used for reporting purposes. This process is exactly the same as the ‘Block Model’ step in Rapid Reserver.
A Reserve Model is a collection of block models. Each project loads a single .resmodel file at a time.
Button | Description |
|---|---|
 | Creates a new Reserve Model (resmodel) |
 | Opens an existing Reseve Model |
 | Edit the currently loaded Reserve Model |
 | Removes the currently loaded Reserve Model |
 | Export the currently loaded Reserve Model to CSV |
Create a Reserve Model
To create a new Reserve Model, press the New button, 
, which will open the Reserve Model Generator.
Loading Block Models
Located at the top left-hand side of the Reserve Generator is the “Block Model” panel. Here, block models can be introduced to the model and as well as removed. The process of loading in a block model as a CSV is outlined below.
Press the blue plus button
> select “CSV File” option > import “bm1.csv” file.Set the green Header Line to match the header text.
Set the yellow Data Offset to match the first row of data.
Press OK to finish.
When the block model is loaded, its header fields are listed in the Variables panel on the right-hand side.
If the name of a block model appears red, it means the absolute path to the file can’t be found. The path to the blockmodel must be relinked in order to use it.
Reserve Model Fields
Reserve fields are the components that provide structure for the Reserve model. There are three types of fields that can be created, Sum, Weighted and Class. Sum Fields 
, Weighted fields 
, and Class Fields 
can be created by clicking the relevant icon in the toolbar. When a new field is created, it is expected that a block model variable will be mapped into it; however, it is possible to leave a field unmapped.
The table below provides a brief description of each field and how they behave when aggregated.
Field Type | Description |
|---|---|
Sum | When aggregating multiple block model cells, the value of these fields will be summed together. Sum fields include quantity fields such as volume, tonnes and gold ounces. |
Weighted | When aggregating multiple block model cells, the value of these fields will be weight averaged by there parent Sum field. Weighted fields need to be nested under a Sum field. |
Class | Creates subtotals of a sum field, such as Indicated / Inferred / Measured. When aggregating multiple block model cells, these fields behave like Sum fields. |
Generating the Reserve Model
If the Errors panel is blank, and once all fields are mapped, press Generate to build the reserve model.
Once the reserve model file has been generated, in the Reserves Summary panel you will see a block model summary for each loaded block model.
Use the Min/Max toggle to inspect the data for missing or rubbish values.
Check the material types, tonnes and grades for ballpark accuracy.
Once you are satisfied, press the blue play button 
to proceed to the next step.