Define Sources & Destinations

Nodes are fixed load points (or dump points) that we manually connect to the network. Typically these represent pit centroids, dump centroids, stockpiles and crusher bins.

Types of Nodes

NodeSourceDestination
Bench ExitYes-
Lift Entry-Yes
StockpileYesYes
Crusher-Yes
Waypoint--


Promoting a Node

Creating a node is as simple as right clicking a point on the network and selecting "Promote Point to Node".

To create nodes:

  • Find the toe of the pit ramp and promote to a Bench Exit
  • Find the crest of the dump ramp and promote to a Lift Entry