We also are still distributing and supporting version 2 of the
WinFence program. WinFence can be used to graphically create detailed,
full-color, cross-sections and fence diagrams quickly and easily. The
program can be used to interpret and map soil and rock layers,
contamination, fossils, minerals and hydrocarbons.
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In version 2 there is the option
to have the program automatically generate the cross-section. This is done
using artificial intelligence (AI) built-into the program. When determining
how to connect the strata between boreholes, wells, and intersecting
cross-sections the program looks at the similarities in the lithologies,
thicknesses, and occurrence of the strata. This methodology works well with
most geologies; except, where the geology is very complicated or there are
faults.
After the cross-section had been
created it can be displayed in 3D along with other cross-sections in the
project as a fence diagram. Fence diagrams are used to depict the geology
and stratigraphy of the subsurface in 3 dimensions. Typically, fence
diagrams show several cross-sections that may intersect as well as boreholes
and wells. The 3D fence diagram display can be panned, zoomed, and rotated.
The position of the user and the light source can also be easily moved.
A wide variety of strata can be used to create cross-sections. Types of
strata that can be used include layers, faults, lenses, intrusions, and
alteration zones (mineralization, contamination, hydrocarbons). Very
detailed and complicated stratigraphy can be represented and easily drawn.
Layers can contain multiple segments to represent unconformities and highly
faulted zones.
A unique snapping approach can be used to add layer, alteration zone,
intrusion, and lense 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.
Projects are displayed using a geographical information system (GIS). The
GIS displays a project location map that can be used to display and edit
boreholes and cross-sections. In addition, site features and AutoCAD files
can also be displayed. The project location map can also be printed to be
included with the cross-sections and fence diagrams.
The format of the cross-section is controlled by a template, that can be
easily edited and customized. Templates are used to specify the format and
position of the cross-section, title bar, legend block, location map, and
scale bar. Company logos, bitmaps, text paragraphs, lines, arrows, and
rectangles can also be added to templates. Once the template is created it
is available to all projects. WinFence comes with several previously created
templates, that can be further customized.
WinFence shares the same database as WinLoG, and can be used to access and
plot the borehole data entered in WinLoG. Several types of borehole data can
be plotted on the cross-sections; including lithologic symbols, sample
symbols, core logs, well diagrams, graphs, and geophysical logs. The actual
borehole log data can be opened and edited in WinLoG by double-clicking on
the borehole in WinFence.
WinFence works in conjunction with WinLoG
to ensure a seamless exchange of data.
All cross-section data for a project is stored in a Microsoft Access
database. This database allows for the quick storage and retrieval of
cross-section data and can be interfaced with a variety of other programs.
There is no limit to the number of projects and cross-sections that can be
stored in the database. The database is setup to work across a network if
desired, with each project stored in a separate directory.
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