#Maptek vulcan viewer drivers#
A new interface to borehole geophysics streamlines database interpretation.ĬAD data is now handled by graphics card drivers for improved performance, building on support for triangulations and block models introduced in earlier releases. Stratigraphic modelling upgrades allow users to combine different modelling methods into a ‘hybrid’ approach which makes best use of their available data. A combination of scenarios can be chosen for the final design,’ concluded Gonzalez. ‘Both Pit Optimiser and Level Designer provide quick previews before running calculations in detail, so users can decide which designs are worth developing. Improved analysis and viewing tools allow more ‘what if’ scenarios to be run in the same timeframe. Users do not need to regularise and manipulate models, or import/export data for processing. New predefined pit-by-pit graphs or period-by-period charts in Pit Optimiser reduce the amount of customisation required in Excel. The models can be applied and updated for ‘what if’ scenarios throughout the mine planning cycle,’ added Gonzalez. ‘Vulcan users can set up large, multi-domain geological models. More complex settings can be modelled into domains, including on the fly combinations of geological database codes. New Implicit Modelling options in Vulcan 9.1 include sample selection tools and triangulation output controls. ‘Underground mine development is now done entirely in Vulcan.’ Vulcan Ring Design tools are then used to drill out the stope for handover to production,’ explained Gonzalez. ‘Stope Optimiser generates stope shapes, which Level Designer leverages for designing access points, and the information is then scheduled in Gantt Scheduler. Design strings and cost information are provided for each development scenario, allowing engineers to determine an optimal plan for stope access. Level Designer creates hundreds of crosscuts in seconds. ‘Underground mine engineers will benefit from a faster, streamlined approach to long term strategic planning and detailed design tasks.’ ‘Gantt Scheduler sets a new standard for integrated design and scheduling,’ said Gonzalez. Attributes can be generated on the fly, allowing schedules to be seamlessly updated when designs are modified. The Gantt Scheduler is straightforward to set up and run, with scheduling activities created directly from mine designs. A calculation that may have taken four hours, now takes seconds.’ ‘For example, pit optimisations for both single and multi-pit designs are up to 95% faster in Vulcan 9.1. ‘We want to ensure customers spend less time processing data, leaving more time to apply their expertise to critical analysis and decision making,’ said Vulcan Product Manager Eric Gonzalez. Vulcan 9.1 also offers major upgrades to Pit Optimiser, Borehole Geophysics and stratigraphic modelling tools. Standout new features are Gantt Scheduler for underground operations, Level Designer for stope access design and enhancements to Implicit Modelling. Maptek Vulcan 9.1 delivers widespread improvements to the flagship modelling and mine planning product.