Release Notes

CAE Downhole Explorer

Version 3.22.24.0 BETA

CAE Present
Version 3.22.14.0 BETA

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CAE DOWNHOLE EXPLORER/PRESENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Downhole Explorer, with its comprehensive suite of Data Source Drivers, can use data from a
huge variety of sources and bring it all together into a single model showing all the
characteristics and properties you choose, and in whatever format you select to maximize the
presentational impact. Not only, does Downhole Explorer enable you to produce stunning
representations of your underground data in sections, plans and 3D views but it also provides
peerless possibilities for pictorial core logging.
Downhole Explorer remains...
...the quickest and best way to plot, analyse and present drillhole data. It enables you to:

Import drillhole data with many formats, from different sources, including: text,
SQL/ODBC database tables, spreadsheets and other third party formats.

Verify the data then combine and process it to create drillhole traces indexed to multiple
tables for downhole intervals and depth logs.

View, format and print the downhole data tables in tabulated sheets.

Plot drillhole traces and indexed sample data values in plan, section or any three
dimensional view desired. A complete family of sections can be defined from a single
section definition using a single dialog.

View the same section in multiple views controlled by a section master.

Plot all downhole data as scaled drillhole log sheets. A wide selection of presentation
styles are available including text, line graphs, histograms and bars with optional color fill
and pattern fill.

Graphically interrogate and composite the drillhole data in table, section, 3D or log views.
All views can be linked dynamically so that samples selected in any one view are selected
in all linked views.

Draw interpretations directly onto section plots then save them as 3D polygons which can
be exported.

Select and save ore zone intersections which can then be displayed in section and log
plots, reported and exported.

Insert smart plot items like text boxes, coordinate grids, scale bars, tables and title
blocks which automatically adjust as you change the position, orientation and scale of
plot sheets.

Insert parameter profiles which dynamically re-intersect the surface model as the section
is rotated or re-positioned.

Import and format other 3D objects from CAD drawings and other 3D data sources using
the Data Source Drivers.

Select different paper sheet sizes, orientations, margins and scales for each view type, all
within the same document.

Use Page Layout mode to display and edit interactively page borders, sheet margins, plot
frames, coordinate grids, plot items and parameter profiles.

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Contents
Whats New for Downhole Explorer MR22
Main Messages for MR22

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Before You Install this Beta Test Version

Side-by-Side Support

License Services Technical Note

License Manager Application Changes

Licensing Permissions

Common Scenarios

Important Note: Compatibility with Previous Versions

Scenarios:

Issues resolved in Downhole Explorer 14.22 BETA

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WHATS NEW FOR DOWNHOLE EXPLORER MR22

The table below outlines the work that has been completed for the current Release version of
Downhole Explorer.
Main Messages for MR22

License Services User Access Control Feature

Maintenance Release 23 (MR23) of CAE License Services includes a powerful new feature
to allow licenses and/or solutions to be allocated to Windows NT accounts and groups.

Windows 8 Compatibility
This version of S5DP has been tested against Microsofts latest Windows platform (8),
which is now fully supported.

Side-by-Side Robustness
This version of S5DP has been engineered to co-exist with other CAE Products on the
same system without unexpected behaviour following install/uninstall operations.

Fusion 7 Connectivity
Several issues relating to connectivity with CAE Fusion 7 have been resolved to allow a
seamless transfer of downhole data into your reporting views.

Maintenance Code Updates

This version introduces several code fixes and minor improvements over the previous
version.

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS BETA TEST VERSION

Please review MR22 License Services Technical Note, further below, before
installing this beta version.

You have a suitable testing environment available. Please review the Side-by-Side
Support note further below before installing this beta version. It is recommended that
you do not install this beta version on a system that includes other CAE products as this
aspect is still being tested by the engineers.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE SUPPORT

Installation packages have been completely redesigned for this version of Studio to
isolate the Studio package from other installed CAE products. This will prevent the issues
that have been reported against previous versions where shared components are
updated, affecting CAE products other than Studio.

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LICENSE SERVICES TECHNICAL NOTE

Maintenance Release 23 (MR23) of CAE License Services includes a powerful new feature to
allow licenses and/or solutions to be allocated to Windows NT accounts and groups.
Benefits:

Prevent operational problems at specific sites/departments by pre-allocating a batch of

available licenses

Control license usage and provide the most cost-effective distribution of licenses through
the organisation

Prevent license access by unauthorized users that have access to the licensing server

Provide maximum operational uptime and reduce costs associated with license
unavailability

Quick and easy management of license allocation on a user- and/or group-based system.

License Manager Application Changes

This facility is provided by a new license type Enterprise License Server, which must be
installed on the License Server before this facility can be used.

Users upgrading from previous versions of License Services should read the
following section Compatibility with Previous Versions before rolling out this
version, if an Enterprise License Server will be installed.

In this version, additional UI options are available to users of the CAE License Manager
application:

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Selecting this option displays the following dialog:

If an Enterprise Server License is available on the host system, the Add User or Group button is
enabled. This is used to access standard Windows controls to select NT Users and/or Groups,
e.g.:

Licensing Permissions
Once assigned, two permission types are available:

Use License:

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Allow: the user or group can access the license/solution remotely from a
compatible CAE Application client, but not check it out (unless the Check Out
License permission has been allowed)

Deny: the user or group is explicitly denied access to the license remotely, even if
they are part of a group that has remote access permissions.

Check Out License

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Allow: the user or group can check the license/solution out to a local client
machine but will not permit the user to access the license remotely unless the Use
License permission is allowed.

Deny: the user or group is explicitly prohibited from checking the license/solution
out to a local machine, even if they are part of a group that has check out
permissions allowed.

Common Scenarios
I wish to check out or remotely access a solution to Site XYZ of my organization only Site ABC
must not be able to check out or remotely access this solution.
Setup:
1. On the licensing server, ensure the Enterprise License Server is installed and that all
members of the XYZ site that require access are added to an NT group (A).
2. Group all qualifying user accounts in the ABC site into a different group (B).
3. Set Allow permissions for group A for both Use License and Check Out License options.
4. Set Deny permissions for group B for both Use License and Check Out License options.
My organization does not wish to remotely serve licenses they must always be checked out
before use. I want my geology department to be able to check out the Studio solution license
bundle only and my Mine Planners to access the Studio 5D Planner license bundle only
Setup:
1. On the licensing server, ensure the Enterprise License Server is installed and that all
members of the Geology department that require access are added to an NT group (A).
2. Group all qualifying user accounts in the Mine Planning department into a different group
(B).
3. Set permissions for the Studio Solution so that both Group A and B are denied permission
to Use License
4. For the Studio solution, set permissions for Group A only to allow Check Out License

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5. For the Studio solution, set permissions for Group B only to deny Check Out License
6. Set permissions for the Studio 5D Planner solution so that both Group A and B are denied
permission to Use License
7. For the Studio 5D Planner solution, set permissions for Group A only to deny Check Out
License
8. For the Studio 5D Planner solution, set permissions for Group B only to allow Check Out
License
Important Note: Compatibility with Previous Versions
Due to the changes required to support the User Access Control feature in MR23 License
Services, it may be necessary to upgrade CAE License Manager clients that will access the
server. This is only the case if an Enterprise License Server is to be installed on the machine(s)
serving licenses to your organisation.
If you do not intend to make use of the Enterprise License Server, MR23 License Services can
co-exist with earlier versions of CAE License Manager clients on the same network
(notwithstanding any previous Technical Notes issued with legacy versions).
If you intend to install an Enterprise License Server, you will need to upgrade CAE License
Manager on all clients that will access it.
Scenarios:
I have an MR16 version of Datamine License Manager installed on my client machines and
server. I wish to upgrade the server to MR23 but do not wish to install the Enterprise License
Server
Procedure: Due to a previous major upgrade with MR20 License Manager (not related to the
feature described in this document), an upgrade from MR16 to MR23 will require all client and
server platforms to be upgraded to the MR23 version, even if the Enterprise License Server is not
going to be installed/used.
I am setting up a new License Server with MR23 installed. I have a mixture of client License
Manager versions on the network, but all are later than MR20. I do not wish to use the
Enterprise License Server.
Procedure: In this situation, as there is no requirement to control access permissions, only the
License Server needs to be upgraded. This will communicate with the clients that are running
MR20 License Manager or later.
I am setting up a new License Server with MR23 installed. I have a mixture of client License
Manager versions on the network, but all are later than MR20. I do wish to use the Enterprise
License Server.
Procedure: To permit control of license allocation, in this situation it is necessary to upgrade the
server and all clients that will connect to it.

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ISSUES RESOLVED IN DOWNHOLE EXPLORER 14.22 BETA

JIRA Card

Type

Description of Change

GDMS-525

Bug

System errors associated with the input of DHLogger usernames

and passwords have been resolved.

DHEX-40

Bug

It is now possible to link header tables using the Century

Database import data option.

DHEX-44

Bug

All issues relating to opening the Thunder Gulch demonstration

data set have been resolved.

DHEX-51

Bug

The system no longer enters an unresponsive state when

attempting to load a project created in a new version of CAE
Products. Now, a message is displayed to alert the user of the
issue and to propose reparative action.

DHEX-43

Bug

The Skip this page in the future option on the Data Creation
Wizard is now working as expected in all circumstances.

DHEX-20

Bug

Importing a sheet template for a strip log that was generated on

a different machine, the system now completes the process as
expected.

DHEX-21

Bug

Previously reported errors when opening a co-workers DHX

project file have been resolved.

DHEX-16/17

Bug

A data-specific error that occurred when importing specific

columns from a FUSION database (using the Document Import
wizard) has been resolved.

DHEX-15

Bug

An instance of system failure when reopening a previously

imported data table has been resolved.

DHEX-18

Bug

An instance of the system halting unexpectedly following a

refresh-all operation has been resolved.

DHEX-25

Bug

A situation where the system would present unexpected

behaviour when loading a DHX project associated with a [LOCAL]
Century Database has been resolved.

DHEX-22

Bug

Reported instances of an erroneous Vulcan6.dll driver

component failing to load have been resolved.

DHEX-10

Bug

A specific report of the system becoming unresponsive after

loading a previously-saved DHX project has been resolved.

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STUDIO-1854

Bug

An instance of system instability encountered when insert a chart

using Windows 8 has been resolved.

STUDIO-1190

Imp.

Importing DSD files will now set the Color field option to blank
instead of COLOUR where no color data exists within the imported
file.

STUDIO-1191

Bug

In the previous version, it was possible for the system to give

unexpected results when reloading a dynamic drillhole database.
This has been resolved.

STUDIO-1168

Bug

In the previous version, it was possible for a histogram based on

loaded (in-memory) data, used in conjunction with the %
Frequency option, to give unexpected results. This has been
resolved.

STUDIO-1298

Bug

A data-related issue with DXF import resulting in inverted and

incorrectly profiled ramp curves has been resolved.

STUDIO-1346

Bug

The issue preventing the successful loading of multiple files using

drag-and-drop from Windows has been resolved.

STUDIO-1036

Bug

Where an attempt is made to load project data through a data

source that is not present on the machine, a warning message is
now displayed.

STUDIO-1340

Imp.

Custom installation options are now available from the DHEX

installer.

STUDIO-1368

Bug

An issue with Data | Load | DHLogger Database not recognising

usernames and passwords has been resolved.

STUDIO-117

Bug

A data-specific issue preventing the loading of Microstation data

files has been resolved.

STUDIO-1327

Bug

Installing the previous version of License Installer erroneously

disabled server connections activated with existing versions of the
product in some circumstances. This has been resolved.

STUDIO-1883

Bug

Installing DHX side-side with Studio 3 and subsequently

uninstalling either application now correctly removes the desktop
item for the uninstalled application.

STUDIO-1884

Bug

DHEX now displays the correct icons in the Add/Remove Control

Panel

STUDIO-1898

Bug

The icons shown for the Redraw and Redraw Dynamically

functions in DHX are now correct

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STUDIO-1901

Bug

The Format Legends icon no longer remains active even when no

DHX project is loaded.

Data Source Drivers Release Notes

DSDIE-118

Bug

An instance reported of system instability following export of a

DM file to ESRI format has been resolved.

DSDIE-86

Bug

A specific issue resulting in failed import of .dgn string data has

been resolved.

DSDIE-88

Bug

It is now possible to load multiple Vulcan (00t) files and maintain

the original source data colors.

DSDIE-89

Imp.

An improved naming convention is now used for objects in

memory following 00t import.

DSDIE-015

Bug

A data-specific error reported when importing a microstation .dgn

file has been resolved.

DSDIE-109

Imp.

It is now possible to combine multiple 00t files into a single object

when the source files are dragged into Studio from an external
window.

DSDIE-116

Bug

A system error preventing the import of a subset of v6 Vulcan

Block Models has been resolved.

License Manager Release Notes

LICSERV-28

Imp.

Where a user cannot be authenticated by the License Server, the

user is now prompted to enter login credentials.

LICSERV-41

Imp.

The new Dinkey Dongle hardware from Microcosm is now fully

supported within License Services

LICSERV-46

Imp.

Additional user feedback is now provided if it is not possible to

secure a connection to a remote licensing server

LICSERV-56

Imp.

Although not formally supported at this time, License Services

can now be launched on a Windows 8 platform.

LICSERV-42

Imp.

License Services is now fully rebranded to carry the CAE label.

LICSERV-14
and others

Feature

An Enterprise License Server is now available to permit

UNLIMITED licenses per server, granular control over access by
users and/or groups and (as with the Department server)
multiple licenses per product.

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LICSERV-19

Imp.

Additional logging is now performed in License Services once it is

enabled.

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