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GeODin : Engineered Solutions

GeODin -TrainingFugro Middle East

14. - 16. July 2008

Till Singhal-Bohrmann

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User interface

Data storage formats

Create databases

Create projects

Create location points

Data collection

Copy location points

Object types

Update structures

Themes (Content)

Editing measurement data

Import measurement data

Queries

File formats

Geologic graphic elements

Object frames

Color symbology

Text macros

Creating cross-sections

Site map

Data sequences


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File: List of projectsInfo: Help and Versionnumber

The user interface of GeODincontains all functions and modules toedit, query and analyse the data

stored in the GeODin databases, and to con-figure the dictionaries, symbols and datastructures for GeODin.The user interface is divided into the GeODinobject manager on the left side, the GeODinmethod manager in the centre and the Activemethods window on the right side of the win-dow.The desired project is selected in the treestructure in the object manager, the methodmanager automatically displays the appropri-ate methods. With the tabs

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you can select, whether you want to edit objects in the database or in the system configu-ration. All methods available for the selectedobject are automatically displayed in themethod manager.

A method is started with by double-clickingthe method symbol. The method is then usedfor the object currently selected in the Objectmanager. Some methods can be used onsingle objects as well as object groups. It istherefore important which object was selectedwhen starting the method.The active method is displayed on the rightside. Icons allow quick switching between theactive methods. The arrow symbols can beused to minimise or maximise the databaseand method areas to increase working space.

The GeODin user interface has 5 main

areas

1: File / Info Menu2: Database-System-Tabs3: Icon bar4: Methods5: Active Methods

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User Interface

List of projectssorted by drivesand databases Available methods

Active methods

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Databases

All GeODin data is stored indatabases. In a database, any number of GeODin projects can be created and used,limited only by the amount of storage spaceavailable.GeODin supports different database accesstechnologies:

The ADO technology by Microsoft, andconnections to ADO-compatible databases(with OLE DB-Provider)

ODBC or BDE systems. Both databasesystems are no longer supported and will bereplaced by ADO in the near future (GeODin6).

GeODin makes use of several types of data-bases:

Desktop database

Data is stored in a database definedby the user. The file format used is the Micro-soft Access format (.mdb). To use a desktopdatabase, a connection to the database mustbe set up. The ADO database connection isdirectly set up in GeODin. The databases canbe accessed with all database programs

which support this file format. All databaseoperations are performed on the local PC.

Client/Server database

In a client/server database, all datais stored in a database on a database server,for example Oracle or SQL-Server. To accessthe database, a database driver, a databaseconnection and client software for the data-base system is required. The database ad-ministrator creates a user account and pro-vides the necessary login data. All databaseoperations are performed on the databaseserver and not on the local PC.

Client/Server databases can only be ac-cessed with the GeODin Enterprise Edition .

GeODin contains functions to transfer databetween different databases. This way it ispossible to change the database format.

File-based database drives

This database format stores data in afixed directory on one of the available drives,locally or on a network drive. Data is stored ina special GeODin file format and can not beaccessed by other database systems. As theBorland Database Engine BDE is no longer supported, future Versions of GeODin will nolonger support this database type. A tool for database conversion will be provided.

Hierarchy and commonguidelines

Databases for use with GeODin can be de-fined on two different levels: System data-bases are defined centrally in the GEO-DIN.INI file. This file is located centrally andadministrated by the system administrator (see also: Configuration). All database set-tings contained in this file have a higher prior-ity than other definitions (ADO or ODBC) withthe same name. System databases can beautomatically accessed by all users.

User databases are created with the method . All configu-ration settings are stored locally. This data-base connection is available only to the user who created it. User databases have a higher priority than ODBC databases with the samename.

ODBC databases are created and adminis-trated outside of GeODin with the ODBCadministration tools

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Creating a new database

To create a new database, selectthe method at theDatabases branch.

In the following menu, select the optionAccess database and enter a name for thenew database.

Select the option Create newdatabase and enter the path for saving the file.

After selecting the path, leave themenu by clicking . The newdatabase will now be displayed inthe GeODin object manager.

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Creating a new project

To create a new project, Firstselect the database in which the projectshould be created, and select the method.

In the New Project menu, a six-digitproject ID is assigned to the project. Theproject is given a name and, if necessary,an alias name , and the name of theauthor of the project is entered.

Select the standard units of measurements for the newproject.

Create the Project by clicking . After creating theproject it is automaticallyshown in the GeODin object

manager and you can startentering borehole data.

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Creating a location Point

The method to create a new locationpoint can be accessed at one of the followingentries in the GeODin object manager:

Location pointsAll location pointsEntries with the name of the location type

(In this example: General borehole log)

Create a new location point with adouble-click the method < Newlocation point >:

If the method was selected while either or < All location points >were selected, a dialogue field appearscontaining the option to choose, which type of location point should be created.

If a specific location point type was selectedwhile starting the method < New locationpoint >, then the same type of location pointwill be created, no dialogue field will bedisplayed

After creating a location point it isautomatically inserted into the GeODin objectmanager and the data collection mask isopened.

If you mistakenly create a newlocation you can undo this by clicking the bottom in the data collection:

Once you are in the data managementmask, there is no need to change over to theGeODin object manager in order to createanother location point. Instead just click thebutton < New location point >. This may berepeated as often as you like to collect thedata of a series of new boreholes.

Delete location point

To delete a location point double-click themethod < Delete location point > in theGeODin object manager

Delete all location points

Alternatively, you may choose a group of location points to delete all at once byselecting the appropriate group in the GeODinobject manager and selecting the option.

Duplicate location point

You can also create new location points byduplicating an existing location point.Select the existing location in the GeODinobject manager and double click the method

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Data management

Data management

When you create a new locationpoint the < Data management > methodautomatically opens (as described in theprevious section). When you want to edit anexisting location point, select it in the GeODinobject manager and double click the < Datamanagement > method icon.

The < Data management > method alwaysshows the data corresponding to the currentselection in the GeODin object manager. If you change the selection, your edits areautomatically saved to the database and the

data for the new selection shown. If you selectan object, which GeODin is not able to displayin the current editor, then a message appearsin the edit window, which remains open. Thisis advantageous when you temporarily needto carry out other operations or call up other functions, before continuing with the datamanagement.

The < Data management > method has twotool bars that may be horizontally re-positioned. The tools displayed depend on theobject selection in the GeODin object man-ager.

The following tools are always available. Theyare described from left to right:

Modify location point (Start editing) / Stop

When activated (< Modify location point >)the tables and masks can be edited. In thedeactivated state all entry fields are gray andediting is not possible.

This browser-mode (read only/ write-protected) is useful, if inadvertent changes inlocation point data are to be avoided or if another user is simultaneously working on thesame location point.The editing mode stays active as long as theicon is not re-clicked (< Stop editing >). Allchanges in the location point data are storedautomatically by toggling this button.

All changes to object point data are automati-cally saved during work. This is done whenchanges have been made to the current ob-

ject point data and a different object is se-lected in the GeODin object manager.

Save

By clicking the < Save > icon you can save allthe changes made in the current editing ses-

sion. The < Save > button leaves the editingmodus open.

Cancel edits

By clicking the < Cancel edits > icon you canundo all the changes made in the currentediting session. The < Cancel edits > buttondeactivates data editing.

After an alert message, all alterations for thecurrent location point are discarded and theoriginal status of the location point restoredfor all data (general data, geological tables,well design, samples etc.)

New location point

Creates a new location point without leavingthe Data management method

Cut

By clicking this icon, a location can be cut out,either to remove it or to paste it at another place. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl-X can beused as well.

Copy

With this switch, a location can be copied.The keyboard shortcut Ctrl-C can be used.

Paste

By using this switch, a copied or cut locationcan be pasted. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Vcan be used.

Shortcuts

A dialogue with the current short cuts is dis-played. Many functions of the editor can becalled up with the help of the listed keys.

Help

The help option is started.

Page layout

This function saves any changes made in the method and opens thegraphic preview for the current location point.Hence using this preview method you alwaysview the actual status of the database.

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Data management

Manage documents

The < Document management > for the cur-rent location is started. If you edit a sample or a groundwater measurement point the docu-ment branch for this measurement is opened.

Data collection is carried out in specific edi-tors, which are also located in the upper toolbar:

The number of editors available depends onthe location point type chosen. There aretools available for the collection of:

General data

Layer data

Samples

Well design

Data sequences

Groundwater data

If for the current location an input of thesedata is not possible the particular icons arenot present in the tool bar. For example for aclimate measurement point only the generaldata can be entered, so only one icon ap-pears in the tool bar.

General data

The collection of general data with GeODin iscarried out in the editor for general data.It is started automatically when creating a newlocation. The input mask for general data inthe general borehole log consists of threepages. Depending on your location point typethere may be further cards available, withdiffering constellations of entry fields.:

Location information

Site information and boring information

Extras

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Data management

The editor for general data consists of a se-ries of data input masks arranged in severaltabs.To scroll through the index cards one caneither click the corresponding tab with themouse or use the Page up and Page downkeys. To jump from one entry box to the nextuse either the Tab or Enter keys. To reachthe previous entry box hold the Shift key andpress Tab .

A short explanation to each entry box isshown in the status bar. For several inputfields, a longer support text can be called upvia the keys Ctrl + F1 .

The following special icons are available for the input of the general data:

Select input form

For the input of the data different masks canin some cases be used. The selection of (another) input form is done with this icon..

Edit general data

Often, a number of general data remain un-changed within a project, like the projectname, drilling company etc.By using Defaults general data, recurringinformation such as site description, drillingcompany, data security etc. must only beentered once. With each new location in theproject, the default general data is enteredinto the appropriate fields.To edit the Default data, click on this button.The title of the window changes to show thatthe defaults are being edited. Enter the desi-red default data.To finish editing the general data, click either the Default general data icon or the Stopediting icon. When creating a new location,the general data for the desired fields will beentered automatically.

Input control

After entering data in an input field, the newentry is tested automatically on the correct-ness of its content. If an error occurs a mes-sage is sent. With the help of this tool thecorrectness of all entries in a mask are testedin one operation.

Layer data

The layer data editor is used to record geo-logical information for a location point. A loca-tion point can be a single borehole or agroundwater monitoring well etc.The fields recorded in the general boreholelog are connected to a dictionary. From this,the possible entries can be selected.Click the < Layer data > button to start.

The following special icons are available for the input of the layer data:

Layer table choice (only for locationtypes with several layer tables)

Input form choice and selection of re-cording mask

Text editor - switches to the full-texteditor

Scrolls to the first layer

Scrolls to the previous layer

Scrolls to the next layer

Scrolls to the last layer

Inserts a new layer

Duplicates the current layer

Deletes the current layer

Input control

Switches the profile preview on and off

For some formats, the layer input is hierarchi-cal. This is expressed in a tree structure, withadditional input options.

Tree structure

Layer queries

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Title data

Layer data

Main Layer data

Sublayer data

The graphic preview of thecurrent layer and (if existing)the previous and next layer is actualized permanentlyduring the input. The retrans-lation of the layer description

is displayed, if the mousecursor is moved on the cho-sen layer in the graphic pre-view.

The following keys have the special functionsfor working in the layer data mask editor:

Ctrl + PageUp Jumps to the layer aboveCtrl + PageDn Jumps to the layer belowIns Inserts a new layer be-tween two existing ones

Ctrl + Del Deletes the current layer F2 Opens the appropriatedictionary (which may then be searched -see below)F3 Syntax controlF4 PreviewF5 Preview of the form sec-tion after DIN 4022 for the current layer (if available)

Instead of using input masks also entering asfull text is possible for some types of boreholelogs (SEP compatible).

Generally the SEP compatible location typeswith the codes of the symbol code geology

are used for the collection of the layer data.For entering in the full text editor the knowl-

edge of the syntax rules of the symbol codegeology are required, i.e. concerning dataorder and division symbols. The data input isfaster than in the input masks. In its function-ality and key assignment the full text editor isequal to a usual text editor. The visible sec-tion can be moved vertical and horizontal. For each layer description a row with the maxi-mum length of 1024 characters is available. Alayer cannot be distributed over several rows.In the status line the current data field is dis-played.

The following keys have special functions inthe full text editor:

Ctrl + Left Arrow : Moves to the next dataentry field to the leftCtrl + Right Arrow : Moves to the next dataentry field to the rightIns : Inserts a new layer between two existingonesCtrl + Del : Deletes the current layer F2 : Opens the appropriate dictionaryF3 : Syntax control

F4: PreviewF5: Preview of the form section after DIN4022 for the current layer (if avail-able)

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Sample data

All sampling information is recorded in thesample editor.

Depths are entered in m below ground.

Die Probenangaben werden in das DIN 4022-Formular bernommen und dabei den ent-sprechenden Schichten automatisch zuge-ordnet. Wenn die entnommenen Proben la-boranalytisch untersucht werden, so erfolgt ineinem spteren Schritt eine Verknpfung mitden analytischen Ergebnissen (Messwerten).

The following special icons are available for the input of sample data:

Moves to first data set

Moves to the previous data set

Moves to the next data set

Moves to the last data set

Insert data set in current row

Duplicate current data set

Delete current data set

Input control

With the key combination Ctrl + Del completerows can be deleted and inserted with the keycombination Ctrl + Ins . The F2 key or clickingon the question mark at the end of the entryfield can be used to search in the dictionaries.

After ending a row a new row can be createdusing the Tab key or the Arrow Down key.The number of rows is not limited.

Keyboard functions for the input in the table:

Tab stop: Moves to next entry field or at theend of a line creates new lineShift + Tab: Goes to previous entry in the lineArrow Up: Goes to previous lineArrow Down: Goes to next line or createsnew lineIns: Inserts new line (above current line -following lines move down)Ctrl + Del: Deletes current line (followinglines move up)

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Well design data

Information on the technical construction of groundwater monitoring wells, piezometersetc. can be recorded in the well design editor.The entries to well design are separated inthe following groups:

Borehole

Backfill

Casing/piezometers

Special features

Additional information

For information on the filling, the piezometersand the special features, abbreviation codesare used to enter the elements. These codescan be chosen from dictionaries or entereddirectly. The dictionary search can be calledup directly from the particular entry fields. Thedetected coded abbreviations can be trans-ferred directly in the current entry row.The Input of depth is performed generally inm below surface . Entries in m aboveground level must be preceded by a minussymbol.

After entering the filter information further information for the monitoring point can berecorded.

By adding a filter, the boreholebecomes a measurement point.When entering measurement data, all

collected data are connected to the appropri-ate filter.When leaving an input field, the data in thefield is checked for validity, in case of an

error, a message is displayed.Several of the parameters for the well designare optional.

All data except for general data and filter datais recorded in tabular form. Each table has aninput line consisting of several input fields anddrop-down menus. You can navigate be-tween the fields with the Tab key, the cursor keys or by using the icons described above.

After filling out a line, a new line for table canbe created with thecursor down key or the Tab key. Thenumber of lines in atable is not limited.

The following icons

can be used to editdata and navigatethrough the inputtables:

Moves to firstdata set

Moves to theprevious data set






Input control

The well design data is divided into severalgroups, each of which can be accessed bythe corresponding icons:

Borehole

In this table, the individual drillingstages can be recorded, including informationon the drilling method and tools.The following fields are obligatory and areused for the true-scale graphical representa-tion:

in m below ground surface in m below ground surface borehole diameter in mm

The optional fields and can be chosen directly withthe mouse or by the keyboard combinationsShift + Down Arrow and Shift + Up Arrow .

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2 Backfill

In this table the following fields are obligatoryand are used for the true-scale graphicalrepresentation:

backfill (abbreviation) depth in m below ground

surface depth in m below ground surface

The entry in the field is editableand can be used in the graphical representa-tion for backfill. If a known abbreviation isentered in the field, the field is automatically filled with the long ver-

sion.The optional grain size entries and can be dis-played in the graphical representation aswell. .

Casing

In this table the individual well design ele-

ments for a well or groundwater monitoringwell can be entered (e.g. filters, casing, hy-drant caps etc.). Up to nine separate formsare available for individual piezometers, ac-cessed by card-tabs at the bottom of thewindow. The key combination Ctrl + [Number 1, 2, 9] can also be used to reach an indi-vidual piezometer quickly.

The following fields are obligatory and areused for the true-scale graphical representa-tion:

type of casing (abbreviation)

in m below ground surface in m below ground surface diameter in mm

The < Element >, i.e. the type of casingis entered using abbreviations,

supported by a dictionary search function.The entry in the < Type of casing > field isfilled automatically and is used for the labelingof the borehole log, as well as the optionalentries < Thk. [mm] > (thickness) and < Cas-ing material >. Heights above ground must begiven as negative numbers. The casing andmaterial entries can be edited, remarks canbe added which appear in the graphical rep-resentation.

All entries for depth and diameter are used for the scaled representation of the borehole andwell design.

More informationfor the measure-ment point (filters)

After entering thefilter informationfurther informationfor the monitoringpoint can be re-corded:This recordingmask is availablewhen the cursor isplaced in a rowcontaining a filter inthe casing editor.

All entries here areoptional and are used primarily in the GeODinanalysis program module.

If the groundwater monitoring well containsseveral piezometers (e.g. upper and lower indifferent aquifers) the arrow buttons can beused to navigate between them.

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Special features

Special features such as concrete rings, hy-drant covers, protective casing etc. that are toencompass all the piezometers in the monitor-ing well can be recorded in this mask and aredrawn centered with respect to the borehole.

The following fields are obligatory and areused for the true-scale graphical representati-on:

Abbreviations have to be entered in the column, The field is

filled out accordingly. It is supported by adictionary search function. The entry in the field is editable and can beused in the graphical representation.

General data for the piezometer

In an input form the general data of thegroundwater measurement point can be en-tered (if available for the object type).

Use well design data from another location

With this function the entries of a completewell design of another location can be applied(if available for the object type).

Data sequences

Data sequence information may be entered or imported in this editor:

Any type of data sequence can be collectedhere (SPT's, chemical data, geophysical logsetc.). The depths are in meters below groundsurface, the values may contain numbers or text.

All data sequences for the current locationpoint are shown in the list. Each sequencehas a name. A new data sequence can beadded by clicking the < New > button, after which the name has to be specified. By click-ing < OK > an empty table is created and depthand measurement value information may be

entered. You may and data se-quences.

With the followingicons, you can movethrough the input

tables and navigatethrough the data sets:

Moves to firstdata set

Moves to theprevious data set






Input control

For data sequences with regular spacing of measurement values it is useful to check the box and enter an interval value.

After entering the first line of information youonly need to type the measurement values for the corresponding depth.

Existing measurement series can be importedfrom ASCII files by using the icon .

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GeODin can import either ASCII data or Uniplot data (for CPT data). By selecting , the assistant for data import isopened and the file and the format can beselected. By clicking , the file import isstarted.

After the succesful import, all data sequencesfor the object are displayed in the data se-quences list.

After entering all data, you have the option tocheck the syntax of the data with the method (on the AllLocations level).

Groundwater data

Some object point types include the option toenter additional information on groundwater,like pumping test results. These data can beentered in the groundwater data editor (if available for the object point type.

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To copy a location point from oneproject to another, use the method at the target location .

Simply move the desired location point withdrag and drop into the selection window.Once all locations have been selected,confirm the selection with .

Now, the locations are copied into the targetproject.

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Location point types

By default, only a few object typesare installed, more can be installed from theGeODin CD as required.

Most geological surveys have developedtheir own location point types, defining therequired general data and providing generalinput masks and syntax control. The locationpoint types provide the exactly defined symbolcode for the borehole log.

If you collect geologic data for a survey insti-tution, you only need to install the appropriatelocation point type from the GeODin CD andyou can start to work at once.

Select the System card index and open thebranch System Configuration . In the lo-cation point branch, the installed locationpoint types are displayed.

To install additional location point types, se-lect the method .

Installation

With the folder symbol, select the

appropriate directory on the GeODin CD. Alllocation point types in the directory are dis-played in a list.

For the installation, select the desired objectpoint types, then click Install . You can dothis repeatedly to install all required locationpoint types.

Update

With the method, you canimport changes made to the location pointtypes (current dictionaries, input masks, etc.).You can update from a current GeODin CD,or your client provides to you a new set of location point type files.Select the directory containing the currentfiles and click update .

Properties

With the method, you

can select if the newly installed location pointtype is available for creating new locations inthis format, or if it can only be used to readexisting projects.

If the option Location type can be createdis not checked, existing data can be read andmodified, but no new location points of thistype can be created by accident.

De-Install

To uninstall an existing location pointtype, select the method .

If no changes to the dictionaries or the inputmasks were made, these can be removed inthe same step. This way, unnecessary filesare removed from the GeODin folder (defaultsetting)

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To merge old and new projects in adatabase using an updated locationpoint type structure you have to work

as described below:

1.) Update your location point type (for example Geotechnical borehole either bychanging the entire SYSLIB folder or byinstalling the new object type on the systemtab, if it is not locked.

2.) Create a new database on the branchDatabases and using the method .

3.) Create a new project.

3.) Create a new location point of the typeyou have just updated and delete itafterwards. - This creates the tables for thelocation point type in the new database in theupdated structure, that is installed in your system library.

4.) Now you can your old projects inthe new database or location points tothe new project.

Note:If you first try to create a newlocation or to copy a new project in

a database that contains projects with an oldstructure, then the new ones will apply to theOLD structure, not the other way round.

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Measurement editor

Measurement data collection

GeODin organizes objects in aspatial context. These are point objects withor without a depth value. At these objectsmeasurements can be made. In order to useGeODin to collect such data, measurementpoints need to be defined in the general data.Usually filters and sample intervals are usedas measurement points. Also the locationpoint itself can be defined as a measurementpoint. In the GeODin object manager meas-urement points are shown by three bluespheres.The number of individual parameters can

reach large numbers and varies from data-base to database. Therefore, the parametersfor the data types are configured specificallyfor the project.GeODin offers different data types for chemi-cal groups. To use the desired data types inthe current project, the method is used.

Measurement point typeThe measurement point type determines whattype of object it is. These can be either with orwithout a vertical component. An example fora measurement point with a vertical compo-nent is a borehole. A borehole can be themeasurement point itself (e.g. where thewhole length is sampled) or other measure-ment point types can be associated with it(discrete samples at various intervals over thelength of the borehole). Examples of pointsamples (i.e. without a vertical component)are surface water or climate measuring sta-tions.

Data type

Chemical investigations can be done for sev-eral objects for each type of measurementpoint. For these combinations data types are

defined. For example at a groundwater wellthe water quality can be investigated or flowrates measured. For each case there is a datatype. Each data type can be assigned to sev-eral measurement point types. So the datatype groundwater composition can be en-tered for a groundwater measurement pointas well as for a well. The results are com-bined in a data type table, although the datafor each measurement point are distinct fromone another.

Parameter group

Because the number of individual parameters

within a data type can reach large amounts,the parameters are subdivided into parametergroups to allow a better overview. Each groupis distinguished by a similarity in the chemicalparameters or descriptive characteristics andmay have up to 20 parameters.

Parameter

A parameter is an individual measurementdescribed by a name, a field identification anda unit

Queries

Queries are used within projects or databasesto interrogate data. They define the amountand type of data from which the results arederived, and constraints on the locations andcontent of the data output can be set up.

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Measurement editor

Data type manager

When this method is started, thedata type manager is opened. The data typeand the method can beselected.

Database level

Structuremanager

Editing ofParameter group

Data type manager

Edit parameter

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Measurement editor

The data type manager is a projectlevel method. It is the mostimportant instrument for defining

how measurement data are collected. A newlycreated GeODin project is not yet preparedfor measurement data collection. It is possibleto create objects such as boreholes. If loca-tion point types are used for which measure-ment data collection is available, then meas-urement data can be collected after addingthe relevant data types.

For each data type several methods of editingare offered.

Add

In a new project there are no data typeslisted.

The data type list is empty and there are nomethods available. The data types availablein your GeODin installation can be seen byclicking on .

You may choose data types by selecting themindividually or all at once with .

There are three variations for the installation:Manual

For the data type to be installed, all availableparameters are listed. The user chooses therequired items from the list - more may beadded later, or parameters deleted by usingstructure manager

All parametersAll the available parameters forthe selected data type are

installed.

WARNING: Whenusing a Small Data Model(SDM) together with very largedata types, errors may occurwith certain databases whenthe table width exceeds thatallowed by the database used.

Default measurement pro-gram

If a default measurement pro-gram is created, this is used asa template for the creation ofthe data types.

After adding data types all the necessarytables for data collection are available. If alocation point or a measurement point, forwhich the data types in the location pointdefinition were defined, is now opened themeasurement point editor shows the appro-priate data collection masks.

Data types can be added on the system sideof GeODin during the installation of an objecttype, if the object type is containing datatypes. Data types can also be created manu-ally using the method on the system side.

Delete

After a security warning thecomplete data type is deleted. Allrelevant tables and entries are

removed from the measurement organizationfiles (MESREG table).

Warning: THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE!

Edit

Each installed data type in a project or data-base can be edited using methods that affectthe whole data type or tables thereof.

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Convert data model

Data types can be organized in twoways within GeODinHere one model may be converted into an-other. Which data model is in use is shownbeneath the list of data types. The notationSDM -> LDM shows a conversion from smallto large data model and LDM -> SDM thereverse.

While converting new tables are created inthe database. The user needs the permissionto create and delete new tables. If the ownerof the tables manages the database, the

access rights have to be transferred to an-other user by using the SQL command grant or an appropriate tool.

While converting existing data are first ex-ported and re-imported into the newly createdtable. Depending on the amount of data thiscan take some time.

Warning: Converting is a criticalprocess, which should not beinterrupted. It is recommended to

backup the data before.

Apply formula

A calculation formula is expected. This caneither be entered or chosen from a list ofavailable formulas. The list contains the re-cently used formulas.

Alternatively a formula can be taken over fromthe system management.

The calculation is carried out with .

Warning: The calculation is done forthe whole data type withoutregarding which to location point

type the data types are assigned.

Test structure

The structure test checks, whether in thecurrent data type chemical groups and/orparameters are present, which the GeODinsystem does not recognize. This can occur ifa GeODin user receives data from an outsidesource and the data structure was changed.This has no disadvantages however for theorganization and editing of the data.

Update structure

The structure of the data types once used inthe database can be changed on the level of

parameter groups and properties of the pa-rameters.

Unlike the definition ofparameters and groups on thesystem side of GeODin the

changes here are directly affecting thecurrently opened database.

Add or delete parameter

In a project not all the parameters have to beused. In fact it is an advantage to restrictyourself to the parameters that you actuallyneed. When creating data types in a projectyou can specify which parameters are to beused.Later, the data type can be changed, newparameters can be added or existing onesdeleted.

Optimize structure

For the selected data type the data situation isanalyzed. All parameters are listed, whichexist in the data type, but contain no values. Itis offered to delete the parameters from thecurrent data type. If confirmed, the unusedparameters are deleted.

Move parameter

Using this function the parameter groups canbe moved into another data type.In the selected data type the parameter groupto be moved is selected. The possible targetdata types and their existing parametergroups are displayed.In the source data type the existing data ofthe particular parameter group are transferredinto the target data type. Hereby measure-ment point and time of the analysis aresearched. If there is a dataset for the time inthe target data type of the measurementpoint, the moved parameters are entered in it.Otherwise a new dataset is created.

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Managing measurementdata

If an object is selected in the GeODinobject manager, in which measure-ment values can be collected, themethod is available.

The main elements of the measure-ment value editor are a complex datasheet, The toolbars at the top and atthe right side and the status line.

Data sheet

The database grid shows the available meas-urement values. At the bottom of the gridthere are small tabs with chemical groups(containing the individual parameters). Espe-cially for data types, which contain a largeamount of parameters, this is the possibility toshow the parameters structured. The naviga-tion would make problems, if you wanted todisplay three or four hundred different pa-rameters in one single table.

The relation of the individual parameters togroups is decided by the system setting. Inthe actual data bank it can be changed withthe option .

Depending on the location point type you mayhave one or several data types available -when these are installed for the project theyappear as tabs above the grid. To switchbetween data types either click the tabs orPress Ctrl + Tab .

Generally the data sets are sorted accordingto time. When a change is made to an indi-vidual record this is first shown when the datasets are reloaded.

By right clicking with the mouse on the data-base grid the following pop-up window ap-pears:

Adjust measurement program

In the upper part of the menu the availablemeasurement programs for the current datatype are shown. Here the parameters to bedisplayed and their order can be determined.Beside the measurement programs that arestored in the system properties of GeODin,also and is offered.

All parameters defined in the data bank are

displayed in the chosen order.

Only those parameters with entries are shownin the editing table of the editor. The selectionis dynamic. If another measurement point withanother spectrum of examined parameters isselected in the object manager, the display ischanging automatically.

Method / quantification limitsFor each individually measured parameteradditional information can be stored. Theseare offered in a separate dialogue for editing

.Search field

A search dialogue for searching and finding ofa parameter of the current data type is calledup. A search for short names as well as forlong names is possible. Afterwards the meas-urement value editor is placed on the columnof the selected parameter.

OptionsThe dialogue window for setting the Meas-urement value editor optionsis opened byclicking on the hammer icon.

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Status line

In the status line of the measurement valueeditor the current cursor position in the data-base grid is shown with:Name of current parameter (column name)and unit if applicable.

Additional information - MeasurementvalueBy selecting this option additional informationto the actual measurement value is available.For each measurement value informationabout the method of investigation, the usedunit and the appropriate detection limits can

be stored.Method

From a list of available examination methodsthe one the actual parameter was detectedwith can be chosen.

Measurement unit

The unit, in which the structure definition isfixed for the current parameter.

Detection limit

The detection limit of the investigation methodduring the examination of the parameter canbe entered.

Additional character

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individual parameters for the current data setare listed in rows. For each parameter thename, measurement value, unit, detectionlimit and investigation method are shown.Name and unit are not editable.

The contents of a data set can be saved as asimple text file (which can be subsequentlyloaded). By pressing the button themask contents are saved to the data set - bypressing the contents are dis-carded. Optionally the short field name can beused for the parameter column.

Navigation

With the navigation arrows you can movearound the table row-wise to the first, previ-ous, next and last row (from top to bottom).

to the first row of the table,

the previous row,

the next row,

the last row of the table.

Location point link

Each data set is internally linked to a meas-urement point. This classification relationshipcan be changed in the measurement editor. Ifopened by clicking the icon, a list of all loca-tion points in the current group or query isshown.

After choosing a measurement point and themethod ( updates the classification,so that in the original location point the meas-urement values do no longer exist; duplicates the measurement values) reclassi-fication is the carried out by clicking .Reload the location point to see this dis-played.

If several measurement points are selectedwhen the reclassification is carried out, allthese measurement points are reclassified.

Mark row

In the measurement editor you may selectrows (also referred to as data sets), which arethen shown with a blue background. By usingthe keyboard shortcut Ctrl +A all the datasets in the editor can be selected; the Shiftkey allows several data sets to be individuallyselected. This can be used for:

a) Reclassifying data sets to measurementpointsb) Deleting several data sets

Insert row

An empty data set is inserted above the cur-rent row. After entering data and reloading theview the data set is sorted in the correct rowposition.

Remove Row

The current row is deleted. If several datasets are selected then only the row where thecursor is positioned will be deleted.

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Combine datasets

With many data sets you may encounteridentical sample names, dates and times,although the contents (measured values) aredifferent. This can occur when different labo-ratories have performed different analyses onthe same samples and the values were im-ported into your database separately. In casesuch data sets belong together they may becombined. Upon starting this function the datasets are analyzed in the measurement valueeditor and a list is generated for those datasets, which can be combined. There is an

option to include the sample name too.If a data set is to be excluded, then it can beremoved from the list by clicking on the icon.By choosing the data sets will be com-bined. If parameters are present in severaldata sets with different values, then the datasets will not be combined. If the values areidentical however the data sets will be com-bined.

Add several data sets

This method is used to add data sets, whichfollow certain time intervals. An example canbe pumping tests.

First load a time interval file (text format). Inthis file, time intervals in minutes and theirnames (sample names) are declared.

105;105 min120;120 min150;150 min180;3 hours240;4 hours300;5 hours360;6 hours

By entering the starting time the start of themeasurement series is defined. The appropri-ate time steps of the measurements in thedata sets are calculated from the minute val-ues of the time interval file and the start time.

As an option, the parameters of the targettype values can be defined for a presetting.

Delete data sets

Several selected data sets may be deleted atonce using this function.If no data sets are selected then after a warn-ing all data sets will be deleted.

Calculation

This function allows you to recalculate valuesfor entire table columns (parameter). A for-mula can be entered, chosen from the dropdown list or loaded from the collection thatcame with your GeODin installation.

As an option, you may select whether thetarget values are overwritten. As default val-ues are only written when the field is empty.

Measurement value editor options

On several tabs there are options to controlthe way you use the measurement valueeditor.

Table

Choose whether the first row uses the short orlong field names. Long names are clearer butwider. If using the small data model (SDM)using the short name has the advantage thatthe physical column name and the name inthe view are the same.

selectswhether the units are displayed in the tableheader beside the name of the parameter.

Color Preferences

Using these options you may control howmeasurement values are displayed to reflecttheir contents. , and are available for use with a logical expression(short parameter name and comparison). Thecomparison can be . The com-pared value must be a number. You may also

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influence the font style by using the @ char-acter with one (or a combination of) of thefollowing four letters:

B boldU unterstrichenI italics S strike-through

The letters can be combined. For example theterm NO3>10@BI in the color red resultsthat all values for nitrate that exceed the value20 are displayed in red, bold and serif.

In bestimmten Situationen kann der Zellrah-men in der Tabelle farblich hervorgehobenwerden.An expression may contain more than onecommand if a semi-colon ; is used to sepa-rate them (for example:CL>50; NO3>10@BI).Hence it is relativelysimple for a user to setup a color scheme foruse during data entry.Additional options allowyou to mark valuesexceeding a list com-parison (red frame) orbelow a detection limit(blue frame).

Exceeding of list com-parison

If comparative lists are available for the datatype shown in the measurement value editor,the exceeding values can be highlighted. Inthe list one of the lists can be selected, whichis stored in the list editor (system side) for thecurrent data type. If a parameter, which isactually displayed, exists in the comparative

list and if the recorded value is exceeding thevalue in the list, the cell is highlighted in thetable with a red frame. Not plausible valuesare so easily detected by the user.

Detection limit

By activating this option all cells containingvalues below the detection limit (negativevalues for concentration) are displayed with ablue frame.

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Entry

To support the data input two options areavailable. One activates a function by setting the start date and the timeinterval. As long as this option is active foreach new data set the time interval of thestarting date will be incrementally added.The other option defines standard presets fordata types (for example investigation methodor detection limit). By selecting the optionStandard settings from the drop-down listthe icon right of the element is activated,which leads to the dialogue for the maskbased editing of measurement values (Maskmode )Here, presets can be created for all parame-ters in the data type. This applies to generaldata, measurement data and parameter-related additional information.When a new data set is created these entriesare used to fill out the appropriate fields.These settings may be saved for re-use. Ifthey are not saved then the presets are lostwhen the measurement editor is closed.

Controls

Monitoring data entry using the controls set-ting is often useful. By choosing between theavailable settings entries made in the data-base grid are dynamically checked and feed-back provided in the appropriate windows.

Parameter chart

In a simple column diagram the parameters ofthe current data set and the chosen chemicalgroup are shown. The Y-axis is automaticallyadjusted to the values found.

Plausibility control

The plausibility of inter-parameter relation-ships is checked. Plausibility rules can beentered under the system tab for each datatype. As default for the groundwater the ionratio is tested after DVWK.

Ion balance

The ionic balance may be calculated for thedata type groundwater chemistry and dis-played during data input (seeIon balance )

List comparison

For data types where list comparisons areavailable, data entered can be immediatelychecked for values exceeding these limits andso avoid possible mistakes in data entry.

Parameter-Time series

For the chosen parameter a simple time se-ries diagram is shown along with statistics.

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If data is entered manually, it is possible tocontinually monitor the data input.This can be configured by selecting thecheckboxes in the controls tab of the meas-urement editor options. The controls are dis-played in hovering windows with the appropri-ate diagram or list type. The output in thesewindows is dynamically linked to the datainput, every change in the data will be dis-played immediately.

Measurement editorControl options

List comparison

Parameter-Chart

Ionen balance

The development of aselected parametercan be displayed withthe method

It is available on theMeasurement groupslevel.

Time series (PAK)

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Import of measurement values

Import

In the GeODin object manager atthe level of a measurement point or a group ofmeasurements the method can be selected.

On the level of measurement points or meas-urement point groups, the method can be selected. De-pending on the selection, the method workswith single measurement points or withgroups. Upon start of the method, a dialoguewith all available options for the import isdisplayed.

Import formats

GeODin supports the import of data in dBaseformat. This format is a widely used dataformat and is supported by a broad spectrumof software programs (e.g. MS Excel, MSAccess).

Requirements

The following requirements must be met whencreating the dBase file:

1. The column name length is limited to 10characters.

2. Column names may not contain anyspecial characters or empty spaces.

3. The first character of a column must be aletter.

Unfortunately, not every program checksthese limitations when exporting dBase files

(e.g. Excel), so that as a GeODin user youmust manually observe these requirements.Otherwise an unusable dBase file is exported.

Especially when exporting Excel files intodBase format, the user must take care whenpreparing the data.

Special considerations when using Excel

When exporting Excel tables in dBase format,care must be taken that no data type conver-sion or data loss takes place. Each version ofExcel is different in this respect. The cellformat must be the same throughout the ta-ble, otherwise it is possible that a columncontaining numbers could be exported as atext string. The first table row is used for thefield names in dBase and the second for the

field dimensions (length and decimal places).As long as these points are observed, a us-able dBase file will be created.

Table Types

GeODin supports two basic data arrange-ments in dBase tables. The usual form is inrows - in this format a sample (data set) iscontained within one row with the columnscontaining the parameters.

NAME DATE NA MG NH3 ...Sample 1 1.1.2007 2,4 4,5 1,23 ...... ... ... ... ... ...

An additional table format is supported wheresingle parameters are contained in a row, asingle sample may cover several rows.

PROBE DATE PARAM VALUE UNITSample 1 1.1.200

7NA 2,4 Mg/l

Sample 1 1.1.2007

MG 4,5 Mg/l

... ... ... ...

Depending on which table format is chosen,various import options are available.

Choosing the table to be imported

By clicking the button a windowis opened where a *.dbf file can be selectedfor import. Upon opening the file, the tablestructure is analyzed. There are several im-port options available:

a) Linie by line (Rows)Each parameter in the imported table is con-

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clicking one parameter in either of the lists, orby clicking the join button for the chosen pa-rameter selection. Additionally a factor may

be set BEFORE joining two parameters tomultiply the imported parameter during import- hence differences in units may be correctedduring import. The default factor setting is 1 -i.e. no recalculation will occur during importunless this factor is changed.

b) column by column

The first step is to select the field with theparameter name in the imported table. This isdone in a selection list on the right side. Afterselecting the field, the parameters containedin the import table are displayed for matching.Matching of parameters is performed by se-lecting each parameter in both lists and eitherdouble-clicking on one of the entries or click-ing the join button.With this method each parameter may contain

a different unit hence no correction factor isavailable (cf. the row method). The chosenselection of parameter pairs may be saved forfuture use as a *.gid text file.

Measurement point referencing

If an object containingseveral measurement pointsis selected in the GeODinobject manager (e.g. a queryor group) and in the importtable information on severalmeasurement points isavailable, then themeasurement point datarecord pairs have to bespecified.

The objects in the GeODinobject manager are shown inthe left hand list and as longas the field name descriptor(e. SMPNAME) exists in theimport table, its contents areshown in the list below. Byeither double-clicking ineither the left or right list, or

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removed after referencing and is available forfurther imports.

Import

After defining all relations the import is per-formed physically. Therefore it has to be de-fined, which kind of import should be per-formed (Import options).

Update settings

Normally when importing, you are simplyadding a number of data sets to a file. How-ever you may also need to update records, forwhich there are a number of control settings:There are two distinct cases:

1. 2.

For example the data to be imported is new,hence no search is necessary and the importis carried out very quickly.If existing datasets must be taken into ac-count, the second option and one of its spe-zial options are selected.The dataset is selected by date and, if neces-sary, by time. The name of the sample is nottaken into account.

The following options are available:

an existing data set is completely exchangedfor a new one found in the import table (i.e.same data/time)

in an existing data set empty data fields arefilled with contents from the import table,whilst existing entries are left unchanged

if a data set with the same date/time informa-tion is found, no new information is written;

only when no data set is found new datainformation is written.By using these options data from varioussources may be successively combined.

Whilst the options , and are mutually exclusive, the option may be combinedwith any of the choices above. This preventsdata sets, which are not found, from beingadded and hence is a strict update method.All data sets from the import table that are notfound are documented in a protocol.

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Creating Queries

GeODin automatically makes anumber of queries and displays them in theGeODin object manager when a project ordatabase is opened.

All the objects in a database are queried,including different types of location points(boreholes, wells, etc.) and measurementpoints (groundwater measuring points etc.)are listed according to type and displayed inthe GeODin object manager:

In addition to these standardqueries you can create your user-

specified queries using the queryassistant.Aou create a new with the query assistantwhich is started by clicking on the method .

A query is made up of an unlimited number ofsub-queries. If an object fulfils a sub-querycondition it is included in the query result.

Example:

You would like to select all objects that acolleague has inputted from a database. Theauthor name for particular objects ormeasurement points is stored in the Table Ain the Data Field A1, for other objects (e.g.water-works wells) in another Table B in theData Field B1. In this case two sub-queries,one in Table A and the second in Table B,together produce a list of all the objects fromcolleague X in the GeODin object manager.Each sub-query has its own sorting, whoseresults can be changed individually. Usuallyhowever, just one sub-query is enough tochoose the required objects.

In the first step of the query assistant you set

the query name, which will be displayed in theGeODin object manager. You may alsoorganize the sub-queries.

To create a sub-query, use the buttonand move to the second step in the assistant.Here you define whether the query is limitedto selected objects in the database:

Select a query template. In the lower half ofthe query window, further information isdisplayed.The following query templates are available:

All location points - This query is limited to the registration of

GeODin objects (names, coordinates,height, end depth etc.)

Specific location point type- The query is limited to a specific location

point type.User defined table links

- Queries the complete set of GeODin tables,which requires knowledge of the GeODindatabase structure and linking possibilities.

Can access all tables - with descriptions ofgeneral data, sample data and well designetc.

Alternative SQL command- Query with SQLThis choice requires SQL expertise and knowledge of the GeODin database table structure.

User-defined querydefinitions

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- queries based on user-defined templatesQuery templates can be designed by you oryour GeODin adminsitrator.

After selection of the desired template, youcan continue with the definition of the queryconditions in the following window by clicking:

Depending on the chosen query type thewindow shows a list of the relevant databasetables. To open a table field list click on the symbol before the tablename.

Almost all operations in thisdialogue are carried out by dragand drop.

To define a condition, click on the desiredtable entry (e.g. ) and drag it to thecondition branch of the tree structure in thelower window. As soon as the first data fieldentry is dropped onto a condition, the sub-level appears in which the selected datafield Depth is located. It is now possible todefine further restrictions in the

field.Aside from the condition, the data fieldsdisplayed in the GeODin object manager canbe selected. Here you can combine anynumber of view fields (e.g. name and enddepth). Drag the desired data fields onto theview fields branch of the tree structure inthe lower branch.The content of the desired data fields are

combined to a text and displayed.

Once the query is complete, it can be testedfor syntax errors with the button.With the Button, you finish definingthe query.

If you want a where query multiplerequirements must be met, then perform thedrag and drop action again, dropping onto the node. The branch will be automaticallyextended with .If you want to query objects fulfilling eitherone or another condition, drop the table entryonto the node. A new Orbranch is created automatically.GeODin offers the possibility to enterconditions as text. For this, use anAlternative SQL command .

Conditions can be deleted by clicking theDelete Condition button. With the samebutton, view fields and entire branchescan be deleted.

Data field

Often you may not know, which values toexpect for the location points to meet thecondition you wish to define. By clicking you may display thesemanually. By checking the box they will be displayed for whichever field youselect. This automatic option should be leftunchecked when working with largedatabases to avoid possible delays whennavigating between the data fields.You may drag an entry from the value list intothe field. This is a great helpwhen these contain a lot of characters.GeODin automatically recognizes the formatof the database field and sets text strings in

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Pa r am eteri z e d q uer y

GeODin offers another more efficient methodto define queries, which have similarconditions, while leaving the main parameterfree to assume different values. The samequery can then be used to make variousselections of GeODin objects.This way, one query can be used for a broadvariety of GeODin object selections.To do this, use a parameter in theRestriction field. Verwenden Sie fr dieseZwecke einen Parameter im EingabefeldEinschrnkung . A Parameter is definedusing the reserved string ;? , replacing the

given number.

It is better to change the name of the query to boreholes deeper than ? m , so that thevariable factor is easily recognized due to thequery name in the GeODin object manager.When you first double-click the query in theGeODin object manager (or open it by clickingthe symbol) a window appears for dataentry.

Simply enter the end depth and press to display the results in the GeODin objectmanager.

To change the value in the queryclick on the method if the object is

selected.

A new dialogue window will be displayed,where the desired new values can be entered.After the new value has been entered, clickOK. All Objects meeting the requiredconditions are displayed in the GeODin object

manager for further edits.You can define an unlimited number ofparameters.

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File formats

GeODin uses a special file format tostore all data belonging to the graphic. Themenu items:

< File New >

< File Open >

< File Save >

< File Save as >

are use to create new graphics, load existing

ones and save edited graphics.Each graphics file consist of two independentparts:

Part 1 contains all parametersnecessary for displaying the graphic elements(size, position, display options). Eachgraphics file contains this part.

Part 2 contains all data of thedsiplayed locations and measurement points,or references to the locations-. This part is notneeded if the graphic contains no location

data.Both parts are stored in a single file.

The second part (location data) can containthe following data:

Location data

The graphics file can be edited, even if theoriginal data (GeODin project) are no longeravailable. If the original data in the project arechanged, the graphic itself stays unchanged.

or

References

References are links to location data in aGeODin project. To edit the graphics, theoriginal data must exits in the database. Achange in the original data leads to a changein the graphics.

The three different file formats are based onthe distinction between display parametersand location data. The different types ofgraphics can be distinguished with the smallsymbol in the tab of the graphics editor

Graphics(File extension .GGF):

A graphics file contains the parameters of thegraphics elements and location data or linksto location data.

Layout(File extension .GLO):

In a layout, only display parameters ofgraphics elements without location data issaved.

Layout list(File extension.GLL):

In a layout list, several layouts are saved.They are saved in a single file.

A layout is used for page layout, independentof actual location data, and needs much lessspace than graphics with location data.When saving a graphics file in the layout fileformat, all location data are removed from thefile.The desired file format can be selected fromthe list in the menues

< File Open > and

< File Save as >.

Hinweis:You have different editing options,

depending on whether you are in theLayoutoverview or in the Edit graphic mode. Adetailed editing of graphics is only possible inthe Edit graphics mode, in the Layoutoverview , only the Layout interfaces forquick changes (e.g. of scale) are available.

Layouts File formats

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Template layouts are used to print outlocations in standard forms. Using the methodGraphic printing and editing> a list oflayouts in the GeODin object manager isavailable for the documentation of thecurrently edited data, no matter on whichGeODin project is actually worked on.

Graphics are used for project or locationspecific representations, especially ifadditional graphic elements are added byusing the CAD functions of GeODin (e.g.drawing of a geological cross-section).

The following file formats can be transferredfrom one into another using :

Graphic >> Layout

Location data are deleted.

Layout >> Graphic

If location data are connected with the layout,then location data and layout are savedtogether in the graphic file.

Layout list >> Layout

The actual layout is saved together witheventually shown location data as a singlegraphic.

Layout list >> Graphic

The actual layout is saved together witheventually shown location data as a singlegraphic.

Switching between the tabs of the opengraphics is possible using the keysCtrl + Taband Ctrl + Shift + Tab .

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Borehole log / Borehole tab

With the graphic element the borehole log can berealized with fill patterns, including thelabeling with depth values and layerdescription, and presentation of theconsistency or optionally a presentation of thelayer description in scaled tabular form.

Special symbols

Special symbols are used to display proper-

ties like consistency, compactness etc. basingon the codes entered in the layer table.

Well design

With this graphic element, welldesigns after DIN 4021, including the labelingwith depth, fill and casing elements, can belayouted.

Depth scale

This graphic element is used to display aseparate height scale linked to another,depth-oriented graphic element.

Groundwater

Using the graphic element groundwater levels can beshown in the graph, as far as appropriatecoded information have been entered in thelayer description or in the groundwater table.

Samples

Using the graphic element sampling intervals of a locationcan be displayed, as far as they are recordedin the sampling editor.

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Report

The graphic element isused to display tables with contents of theGeODin database or calculated reports, likestatistics, list comparison etc. It can be in-serted in an object frame to display data ofseveral objects.

Measurement value graphics

The graphic element measurement valuegraphic is used to display time series, XY-diagrams, triangle diagrams and hydrochemi-cal special diagrams.

Data sequence

This graphic element is used to display depthorientated data sequence results in graphicform labeled with depth values andmeasurements, or optionally in tabular form.

Variable Image

Variable Images are used to displayany image or document within a graphic. Thisway, an image which appears several oneach page (e.g. a company logo) can belocated centrally.

Variable Text

This is used to combine a text incombination with measurement data. The textis written freely, and includes the names ofthe referenced variables, enclosed in dollarsymbols.

Legend

The legen d is use d to d ispl ay infor ma ti-on a bout the s ym bols use d in othergr a phic ele m ents.

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Object frames

Object frames are the key elementfor displaying data of several objects. Beforeother (complex) graphic elements are added,an object frame must be drawn, as it isresponsible for grouping these elements. It isalso responsible for setting the objects to bedisplayed.

Hier unterscheidet man zwischen demAufschlussrahmen und dem Mehrfach-Objektrahmen.

The location frame is used todisplay a single borehole with anynumber of graphic elements.

The object frame is used to displaycomplex reports or graphics basedon data of several objects. For

example, all sample data of all boreholes ofan object or database can be displayed in areport, while a location frame can onlydisplay data of a single object.

In an object frame the graphic elements canbe freely arranged. The graphic elements alsocan be inserted into an object frame severaltimes. For example several report elementswith different structures can present the dataof the objects. This way, a borehole log canbe displayed as column profile alongsidetabular data, and a broad variety of labelinginstructions can be used for creating adetailed report.

Geologic graphic elements in a location frameare always related to one, those in an objectframe to several boreholes. The object frameselects the borehole or boreholes to bereported.

Creating a new layout:

To create a new graphic, go to the

menu item. Select the appropriate paperformat for example A4 portrait at the menuitem:

In the geological graphic elements toolbar at

the left side, select the location frame orobject frame elementPut he cursor into the upper left corner of thepage, then draw the frame by pulling the

mouse to the lower right while keeping the leftmouse button pressed. The final object framewill be displayed with grey outline. You cannow place any number of graphic elementsinto the frame.

To draw a geological graphics element in anobject frame, the object frame must beselected. This can be done by clicking on theoutline of frame or by clicking into the framewhile keeping theCtrl -Key pressed.

Once the desired graphical elements havebeen selected and placed, the borehole orboreholes to be displayed can be selectedeasily by Drag & Drop.

Click on the chosen object in the GeODinobject manager and drag the entry withpressed mouse button on the graph or the listof the objects of the data source. Release themouse button inside the data frame. Theselected object(s) is (are) now displayed inthe graphic window.Klicken Sie hierfr die gewnschte Bohrungoder die gewnschten Bohrungen imGeODin-Objektmanager an und ziehen Sieden Eintrag bei weiterhin gedrckterMaustaste auf die Grafik. When keeping theCtrl-Key pressed, you can add moreboreholes.

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The selected borehole log is now displayed inthe graphics window.

The borehole log data are now analysed anddisplayed at the selected positions. Theindividual graphics elements can still beselected, re-scaled and re-positioned. Thegraphics display will be updated instantly.

To display all relevant borehole data in thebest possible way, the display presets of theGraphic elements can be changedaccordingly. This is possible by double-clicking the desired graphic element. In thewindow Object Properties a tree diagramwill be displayed, where individual settings forthe selected graphic element can be changed.

Tip: Mark an object frame is byclicking on the outline or into theframe with the Ctrl-key pressed.

TIP: You can change the size ofthe marks at the corners in the

menu item< Preferences Preferences>

The size of the marks is set to 3 by default,but can be changed to improve overview.

Object frames

In an object frame, several objects, e.g.boreholes, can be displayed in a single frame.

The data sources are linked to graphicelements, which are then displayed in thepreviously defined graphic elements.

The link is indicated in the tree diagram of ageologic graphic element by the objectnumber at Properties Data Source

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The object number depends on the order oflinking the objects with the object frame. Theobjects are listed under Data Source, sortedby object number.

In this example, three boreholes with threeprofiles, the profiles as well as the labellinginstructions for the text are linked to the objectwith object numbers 1-3. These are the firstthree objects in the list at the data sourcemenu.

With these links, more elements in the listwould not be displayed in the graphics.

Object frames are very useful for comparativeanalyses, especially with plots ofmeasurement data. These can be displayedin overview graphics for better comparison.

TIP:Single objects are added to an objectframe with the Ctrl-Key pressed.Otherwise, the existing list will bereplaced by the newly added object.

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Colour symbology

As the display of geological graphicselements depends on the data type, differentsituations can arise in which it is not possibleto display the selected element. If a graphicselement can not be displayed, the colour of the data frame changes depending on thesituation.

Blue

The location frame is not connected to aborehole. In layouts, all geological graphicselements are displayed in blue, as layouts do

not contain borehole data.

Violet

The location frame is connected to aborehole, but the data set contains no datausable for the graphics element. It is notpossible, for example, to display a boreholelog if no layer data have been collected

Red

The Object frame is linked to a data set withdata, but the parameters of the graphicselement make displaying the graphicsimpossible. This may be the case if aborehole log with written description shall bedisplayed, but the graphics element is only 1cm wide. In this narrow space, it is impossibleto display the desired data.

At the Properties node, informationon the current display parameters of

the graphics element, possible errors andsolutions is available.

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Text macros and labellinginstructions

Labelling instructions are used in graphicpresentations in many places. They provide ahigh amount of flexibility for descriptive textsand also for Variable text elements.

Labelling instructions determine not only theorder or the use of particular data fields, butalso control the type of reconverting of codedinformation and the formatting of numbers,date etc..

Labelling instructions can contain fixed pre-

pared text, but also links to database con-tents. These links are analyzed when thelabelling is active and filled with the currentdatabase contents.

References to data field contentsare included in string symbols.

Example for a labelling instruction:

Depth $DEPTH$

The labelling instruction has fixed text ele-ments (Depth:) and a reference to the datafield DEPTH of the data set. During the label-ling (for example of a borehole log) the rela-tion $DEPTH$ is replaced by the referenceddata field content of the actual data set (forexample 1,0). The new complete text is:Depth: 1,0.

Syntax

Beside the field names many formatinstructions can stand in string symbols. Thesyntax for this is:

$[ Te x t ]VARNAME@F or ma t [ Te x t ]$

VARNAME - data field name

Except VARNAME all contents are optional.

In one labeling instruction all the data fields ofthe data set can be related (also severaltimes).

Build labeling instructions

Where labeling instructions shouldbe built, an icon

is available. This leads to a dialogue, whichshows the labeling instructions and the possi-ble tables and data fields. Data field labelscan be transferred from the tree view perdouble-click into the entry field. Then thelabeling instruction can be completed withfurther text entries if necessary.

Example:Test: $[Depth below surface][email protected][m]$

In the example the depth is read as amaximum 8-figure number and exactly 2decimal places from the data field DEPTHand if the data field content was not empty,completed with the text Depth below surfacein front and m in the back.

A result of the whole text could be:

Test: Depth below surface 3,20m

If the data field is empty, nothing will bedisplayed.

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Format instructions

The type of format instructionsbehind the symbol @ depends on the type ofdata field:

Numeric Field:

The format defines the number of figures anddecimal places. An optional plus symbol '+'adds a plus symbol to all positive numbers(even zero). An optional symbol 'a' at the endof the format information converts the numberrelative to the absolute ground level of the

location. If the format information is missing astandard is used.

Beispiele:

@8.2 (? 1,00)@+4.0 (? +312)@8.2a (? 32,00)@CUTDEC removes non-significant

decimal places

Tip: The recalculation to absolute heightscale can only be used for data fields with

height information. With different countingsystems the result of the calculation is notuseable.

Character field:

If the data field has no dictionary, format in-formation is not functional; if a dictionary isavailable the following options are possible:

@T The data field content is retrans-ferred, if a dictionary is available

@C The data field content is

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