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Number of Blocks
How to query the number of blocks in the model? For example, after Ordinary Kriging estimation, I want to query the number of blocks for each pass.
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD03 | Urban Environment
We're thrilled to share the latest updates and enhancements to the GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE roles! These improvements are designed to enhance usability, performance, and overall value for our users. Stay tuned for more details, including new feature highlights. City ContributorKey Enhancements: ✅ Smarter Location Awareness – Easily search geographic areas using OpenStreetMap administrative zones, helping you locate, filter, and contextualize your data with greater precision. ✅ Collaborative
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD03 | Mining
We're thrilled to share the latest updates and enhancements to the GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE roles! These improvements are designed to enhance usability, performance, and overall value for our users. Stay tuned for more details, including new feature highlights. Geology ModelerKey Enhancements: ✅ Enhanced Model Visibility – Control geology model feature visibility directly from the navigation tree for faster, more intuitive data management. ✅ Improved Mesh Quality – Achieve smoother unconformable
User Stories
Our ever-growing customer reference library is full of inspiring stories. By embracing our solutions, these organizations are changing the way they work and do business. Discover their stories below. User stories | 2025Juan BAQUERO Summit Materials DGM Geologist With more than a decade of experience as a mining and metallurgical engineer in the cement industry, Juan has consistently leveraged GEOVIA MineSched to optimize complex operations. By tailoring the software to align with
GEOVIA User Story - JUAN BAQUERO | Summit Materials
💙 Juan BAQUERO, Mining & Metallurgical engineer at Summit Materials. The strongest point of GEOVIA MineSched is that it is customizable. ✅ With more than a decade of experience as a mining and metallurgical engineer in the cement industry, Juan has consistently leveraged GEOVIA MineSched to optimize complex operations. By tailoring the software to align with on-site conditions, he demonstrates the flexibility of MineSched’s user-centric design. For Juan, it’s more than just a scheduling tool,
Event Update: APCOM CONFERENCE 2025 | Perth, Australia
We're excited to share that Dassault Systèmes is a proud sponsor of the APCOM Conference 2025 in Perth, Australia! As passionate contributors to mining innovation, we're thrilled to support this global forum driving advances in computer applications and operations research in the minerals industry. See you there! General Information: Date: 11- 13 August, 2025 Location: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Event Website: Meet the Team: NamesDesignations@GP GEOVIA R&D Strategy & Management
Event Update: Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum | Western Australia
Meet us at Diggers & Dealers, Australia’s leading mining forum, at booth 108 General Information:Date: August 4-6, 2025 Venue: GOLDFIELDS ARTS CENTRE, KALGOORLIE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Booth: 108 Event Page: Meet the Team: @AN @DK @RS @KC About the Event:Diggers & Dealers is Australia’s leading mining forum, combining corporate presentations by listed mining and exploration companies alongside a large exhibition area housing over 159 exhibitors from the sector. Delegates include miners,
Block Modelling queries
I would like to assign value to a calculated field in a block model . Is this possible? Please help? I'm also looking for a way to run a block model report that will give me minimum / maximum values for a calculated attribute in the blocks searched in a constrained area? Please help? My email address is anton.cawthorn-blazeby@riotinto.com Thank you
Block modelling
I would like to assign value to a calculated field in a block model . Is this possible? Please help? I'm also looking for a way to run a block model report that will give me minimum / maximum values for a calculated attribute in the blocks searched in a constrained area? Please help? My email address is anton.cawthorn-blazeby@riotinto.com Thank you
GEOVIA Surpac 2025 Release Refresh 2
GEOVIA Surpac 2025 Release Refresh 2 This latest release refresh is ready for download on the 3DS Support site. GEOVIA users covered under the Dassault Systèmes Support & Maintenance agreement can access it at no additional cost. Don’t miss the video from our expert @AC , where he walks you through how to expand polygons using a Python macro in Surpac 2025 Refresh 2 step by step. Get started today and explore what’s new in Surpac 2025 Release Refresh 2!
Future of Geovia Whittle Pit Optimization Software?
Hello I'm interested to understand what Geovia's plans are (if any) for the historical industry-standard Geovia Whittle pit optimisation software. I understand that Geovia is implementing (or has implemented) Pseudofolow pit optimisation functionality into their strategic planner role within the 3DS platform, however I would just like to know if Geovia plans to deprecate Geovia Whittle in the forseeable future, or if not, what a roadmap for further development and support of this software might
Volume Reports using Solids and Voids
How can I generate a report that calculates the volume of my orebody (solid) excluding the volume of the tunnels (voids) that intersect it?
Latest GEOVIA releases
GEOVIA customers with an Annual License benefit from enhancements and new innovative features as part of their Annual License. Each release allows them to perform their work more efficiently, saving time and cost. Discover what is now available to you! 💡 Use the anchor on the top right to access the sections. 3DEXPERIENCE Surpac MineSched Whittle GEMS Minex How to download the latest release All software updates are made available through our Maintenance and
GEOVIA User Story - Jyoti Ranjan Dash | Balasore Alloys Limited
💙 Jyoti Ranjan Dash, DGM Geology and Mine Planning at Balasore Alloys Limited If you are facing some problem, or if you have to create something now, it's very easy to use the commands in Surpac. ✅ With over two decades of experience as a geologist, Jyoti Ranjan has relied on GEOVIA Surpac to streamline complex geological operations and solve multiple issues. His ability to easily adopt Surpac highlights its user-friendly design. More than just a tool, Surpac enables Jyoti Ranjan to work more
Published Articles | GEOVIA in the Media
List of published assets by order of publishing date: 2025 Articles: Title / URL linkTypePublicationDateCan Advanced Algorithms and Parametric Modelling Transform Your Mine Planning and Design?Article AusIMM Bulletin June 2025 Optimization and the cloud redefine mining planning timesArticle Reporte Minero June 2025 Can Advanced Algorithms and Parametric Modelling Transform Your Mine Planning and Design?Article Mining Magazine June 2025 Transforming Mining in Kazakhstan: Digitalization
GEOVIA CONNECT 25X | Empowering Geologists with Advanced Modeling Tools | From June 11
Join us from June 11 for a webinar series designed to empower geologists with the latest advancements in 3D geological modeling. Event Information: Date: June 11 –19, 2025 Time: 8 - 9 AM (CEST) Registration: Here Geologists today face the ongoing challenge of delivering accurate, reliable geological models while managing tight deadlines and complex datasets. Discover how GEOVIA Surpac is addressing these challenges by integrating implicit and explicit technology and methods within a single
MineSched 2025 Refresh 1 Release
We’re excited to announce that GEOVIA MineSched 2025 Refresh 1 is now available!This latest release is ready for download on the 3DS Support site. GEOVIA users covered under the Dassault Systèmes Support & Maintenance agreement can access it at no additional cost. Don’t miss the release video featuring @Hamish SINCLAIR-ROSS, Apps Portfolio Senior Manager, as he walks you through the key highlights of this release. Get started today and explore what’s new in MineSched 2025 Refresh 1! Download
MineSched 2024 Release
We are thrilled to share that MineSched 2024 is now available. The GEOVIA MineSched 2024 release focuses on improving the short-term planning workflow for surface mines that was first introduced in MineSched 2022. There is also a fundamental improvement made to the Haulage Scheduling process that will allow it to be run in isolation from the Production schedule. The release is now available for download from the 3DS Support site at www.3ds.com/support. GEOVIA maintained users covered under the
Webinar on Python & macros for Surpac
I was told that there is a webinar for using python and macros for Surpac which scheduled toady. Can you please let me know if this is happenening
Webinar Update: Rethink What's Possible in Strategic Mine Planning | Technical Deep Dive
📅 Join us for a technical deep dive into how Parametric Design is reshaping the way mine planners approach pit design and optimization, presented by GEOVIA's Chawki Jreige - https://3ds.one/v9 🔍 Key Takeaways: ✅ Understanding the unique synergy between GEOVIA's Pit Optimizer + Surface Mine Designer roles. ✅ Cut inefficiencies by storing inputs as parameters ✅ Real-time scenario testing made easy ✅ More collaboration, less manual effort General Information:Date: 26th June 2025 Time: 4 PM
Live events
Upcoming Events with GEOVIA Participation Please stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to meet in person in 2025. Event NameDate & LocationAdditional InformationStay tuned for more live events!
Role City
Pour les utilisateurs en France, à partir de quelle source de fichier IGN est-il possible de créer un dataset terrain dans city référential ?
Shaping the Sustainable Mine of the Future @6 May - ANKARA
Dear All Community Members, I am very pleased to announce second edition of Shaping the Sustainable Mine of the Future (Geleceğin Sürdürülebilir Madeni İçin Yol Haritası) - Turkey presentations' recordings available now! You can watch them with following links on agenda! Thanks for all attendees and contributors! Saat Konu Konuşmacı 8:45-9:15 Kayıt & Kahvaltı 9:30 - 9:45 Açılış Konuşması (Opening Speech) Hakan Kul - Ülke Müdürü - Dassault Systèmes 9:45 -10:00 Dassault
Surpac future updates...
Hi All, If you missed the GEOVIA CONNECT 25X - Surpac Latest Updates session on Friday, I am looking for some feedback to assist with making future updates as fit for purpose as possible. To help with this, please let me know your answers to the following questions… How long have you been using Surpac ?
Creative Coding for Surpac - Blackjack & Yahtzee
Surpac User Conference, November 1998 in Vancouver, BC. My memory was that Crane Harvey didn't go out to dinner with us that evening. He claimed he was getting his presentation together for the next day and hadn't put anything together yet. But according to the comments in the play.cmd file, he built this version of blackjack while working for me (apparently I paid for this??? so I get the rights for it???) in Nevada that fall. Either way, Crane presented this script at the User
🖥️ GEOVIA MAX | Webinar & Replays 2025
Welcome to GEOVIA MAX, your one and online venue to keep up with GEOVIA's latest events where our experts discuss on mining's trends. Featured Episodes GEOVIA CONNECT25X: Empowering Geologists with Advanced Modeling Solutions June 11-19, 2025 6AM UTC 📅 Register now 1- Surpac Surpac Tutorials Surpac Tutorials: String Maths | Part 1 • 9 mins with Cory Case, Kim Ferguson-Thomas & Ash Colton Surpac Tutorials: String Maths | Part 2 • 9 mins with
GEOVIA CONNECT 25X | Day 2
Curious about what’s new for geoscience in GEOVIA Surpac? Join us on June 13 to explore powerful updates and smarter tools designed to make your geological work faster, easier, and more precise. Event Information: Date: June 13, 2025 Time: 8 - 9 AM (CEST) Registration: Here Agenda • Surpac Recent Geoscience Updates, with Michael MATTERA & Tony NYKIEL Stay up to date with the latest tools, features, and enhancements in GEOVIA Surpac—designed to streamline geological workflows, enhance
GEOVIA in the Media: Can Advanced Algorithms and Parametric Modelling Transform Your Mine Planning and Design? | Mining Magazine
By @CPM, Senior Manager, GEOVIA R&D Apps Portfolio for Mining Magazine A modern workflow that integrates parametric mine design, advanced optimization algorithms, uncertainty and risk analysis, cloud-based collaboration and integrated sustainability considerations is redefining strategic mine planning. This integrated approach streamlines pit and phase optimization, design, scheduling, scenario analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. The result: reduced engineering effort and more robust
GEOVIA CONNECT25X | Day 1
On June 11, join us for an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge advancements in geological modeling and resource estimation. This session features two key segments designed to equip geologists with practical insights and innovative tools. Event Information: Date: June 11, 2025 Time: 8 - 9 AM (CEST) Registration: Here Agenda • Introductory Remarks, with Ralph SMITH • Integrated Implicit and Explicit Geology Modeling in Surpac, with Ross PEMBERTON Discover how Dassault Systèmes’
Webinar Replay: A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning | Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM)
🥁 If you missed the webinar on 'A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning,' you can now watch it below. If you have any questions, please add them in the comment box, and we'll get back to you soon. Topic: A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning Summary: Strategic mine planning and pit design are labour-intensive and time-consuming tasks within mine engineering. Because these tasks sit downstream of a host of prior tasks, such as resource modelling and geostatistical analysis,
GEOVIA User Story - Simon Tear | H&S Consultants Pty Ltd
💙 Simon Tear, Consulting Geologist at H&S Consultants Pty Ltd. I got no training, but I found I could pick up Surpac very easily — and I’ve constantly used it since. ✅ With over two decades in resource estimation, Simon Tear has relied on GEOVIA Surpac to streamline complex geological work from mine site modeling to independent geologist reports. His ability to intuitively adopt Surpac with no formal training highlights its user-friendly design. More than just a tool, Surpac enables Simon to
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD02 | Urban Environment
We're thrilled to share the latest updates and enhancements to the GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE roles! These improvements are designed to enhance usability, performance, and overall value for our users. Stay tuned for more details, including new feature highlights. City ContributorKey Enhancements: ✅ Virtual Twin Exploration – Discover deeper insights with more contextually relevant content linked to the virtual twin. ✅ Dataset Group Visibility Toggle – Retain contextual clarity by controlling the
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD02 | Mining
We're thrilled to share the latest updates and enhancements to the GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE roles! These improvements are designed to enhance usability, performance, and overall value for our users. Stay tuned for more details, including new feature highlights Collaborative Engineer for SURPACKey Enhancements: ✅ Seamless Enterprise Collaboration – Connect SURPAC desktop data and workflows to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for streamlined collaboration between geoscientists and engineers. ✅ Immersive
[Save the Date] GEOVIA CONNECT 25X | From June 11, 2025
👀 You didn’t hear it from us but... We're thrilled to announce that GEOVIA CONNECT, our user-dedicated event, is almost back! What is it about? Join us from June 11–18 for this webinar series designed to empower geologists with the latest advancements in 3D geological modeling. Discover how GEOVIA Surpac is redefining geological modeling by integrating implicit and explicit methods into one platform. This unified approach offers greater flexibility, faster workflows, and more accurate
GEOVIA CONNECT | User Conference
GEOVIA CONNECT 25X | User Conference Empowering Geologists with Advanced Modeling Tools From June 11, 2025 8AM CEST ▶️ More info Geosciences Surpac GEOVIA CONNECT 23X | User Conference Episode 5: The Geospatial Applications for Mining Companies in the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform • 22mins with Glenn Barlow Episode 4: Open Pit and Underground Mine Planning and Optimizations Applications • 1h with Firouz Khodayari Episode 3: Geology
using mining width pb
Hello I got this error when running Mining width : The Parameters file has Air flag B set to 1. This program can only be used when the flag is set to 3. Please regenerate the Results file and run again. any idea please Mohammed
Event Update | Surpac Tutorials | SDMs: Refining how work gets done
📝 Join us as two of our GEOVIA in-house experts, @CC, @Kim FERGUSON-THOMAS and @Ash COLTON, share their best practice on Surpac. In this episode, they will cover SDMs, followed by a 10-minute open-to-the-audience Q&A session. General Information: • Date: May 28, 2025 • Time: 8 - 8:30 AM (CEST) • Registration: here What is it about? This webinar is designed for Surpac users seeking to expand their knowledge of SDM files. Whether you're a long-time Surpac user or just starting
Event Update: 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium
Meet us at 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium at booth #4. General Information:Date: June 8-11, 2025 Venue: Santa Fe Community Convention Center, New Mexico Booth: #4 Event Page: Presentation:Date: June 11, 2025 Time: 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm (time slot of the full session consisting of 6 talks) Location: O’Keeffe/Milago Presenter: @ZS, SIMULIA Infrastructure, Energy & Materials Industry Process Expert Specialist Presentation: Integrating Geotechnical Analysis and Parametric Design for
Event Update - Astana Mining & Metallurgy 2025 Congress, Kazakhstan
🖐 Hello! to our fantastic users and industry professionals in Kazakhstan! We are thrilled to share that we will be participants at the Astana Mining & Metallurgy 2025 Congress. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Our team of experts will delve deeper into Strategic Mine Planning with Parametric Design, Integrated Implicit and Explicit Geological Modeling, Mine Operations Management and methods to enhance mine profitability through safe and adaptable design strategies, among others. Should you be present, make sure to
Event Update: GEOMIN MINEPLANNING 2025 | Santiago, Chile
🥁 We will be participating in GEOMIN – MINEPLANNING 2025, one of Latin America’s leading technical conferences on applied geology and mine planning. GEOVIA will share the vision for the sector's future and explain how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can transform the way companies plan, operate, and optimize their mining operations. General Information: Date: 11-13 June, 2025 Location: Sheraton Hotel, Santiago, Chile Booth: #6 Registration Link: Event Page Link: Spotlight Solutions for:Designing
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Creative Coding for Surpac - Maze Generation
In this creative coding post, I want to look at maze generation and solving. I had seen an algorithm called A* (A-Star) previously and it looked pretty interesting however, trying to write the macro from scratch was just too time consuming so credit to Grok AI for supplying the bulk of the code to do this and the image above. Why use A* A* is a great maze solver because; It's Goal-Oriented. It doesn't just randomly walk through the maze, instead A* uses the "h" score (estimated distance to the
Webinar Update: A Smarter, More Integrated Approach to Strategic Mine Planning | International Mining X GEOVIA
🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert - https://3ds.one/aI 💙 GEOVIA, in association with International Mining, invites you to an insightful session on “A Smarter, More Integrated Approach to Strategic Mine Planning” with Parametric Design—an innovative approach that streamlines complex workflows, reduces inefficiencies, and enhances every stage of the planning process. 🎙️ Presented by @CJ, GEOVIA Industry Process Senior Specialist, the webinar will demonstrate how parametric design is reshaping strategic
Event Participation: AusIMM Mineral Resource Estimation Conference 2025
🥁 We’re excited to share that GEOVIA's @GP will be a panelist on the "Myth Busting" panel at the AusIMM Mineral Resource Estimation Conference 2025 on 6th May! 🎤 Gustavo will be tackling big questions and clearing up common misconceptions in 'Mineral Resource Estimation through Geostatistics methods!' 🚀 Attending? Join the live Q&A, bring your questions, and be part of the conversation. See you there! General Information: Date: 6th May 2025 Panel Time: 4:35pm – 5:25pm (50 mins including Q&A)
✨Tips & Tricks: Point Of Interest vs collaborative Annotation
Description Did you know that it is possible to make two different types of annotations in your virtual twins? Depending on your needs, you may simply want to identify and flag a location, but sometimes, providing additional context is essential. Point Of Interest Annotation (POI) What is it ? This type of annotation is used when a specific Point of Interest is identified, enabling users to easily locate and access it either directly within the 3D scene or through the Experience panel. Who can
✨Tips & Tricks: Image Georeference to Datasource
Description Did you know you can create a geo-referenced image dataset with interactive scale and orientation ? Prerequisite You must have an image stored on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform in JPEG or PNG format. Step 1: Position your image in context Open the 3DDrive window containing your image on part of your screen and simply drag and drop it onto the map in your City Discover application. Once your image appears on the map, use the positioning robot to align it, adjusting its translation,
Urban Planning Tips
How easy is it to... Import Your Geospatial Data Creating datasets for City apps (City Referential and City Discover) Simple Features in City DiscoverAdd 3DSMap to your ExperienceImage Georeference to Datasource City Discover tips Create Bookmarks in City DiscoverShare Measurements as Mark-ups in a Collaborative ExperiencePoint of Interest vs Collaborative Annotation
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Best of the GEOVIA User Community
We may be new to the community and want to get a flavour or not miss out on any vital tip or insight. We have you covered! Catch up with top reads from the GEOVIA User community and the Sustainable Mining Network with our monthly newsletter! ▶ Sign up here for the latest GEOVIA User Community Newsletter, or click below to view one from a previous month. Q1 2025 Click here to access 2024's best from GEOVIA.
Best of the GEOVIA User Community | Q1 2025 - Part 1
Highlights: GEOVIA in the Media: Events: Tips & Tricks: GEOVIA User Stories: Read more:
GEOVIA User Story - Madhabananda Acharya | MSPL Limited
💙 Madhabananda Acharya, Assistant General Manager at MSPL Limited India, and a seasoned mining professional with 18 years of experience highlights the transformative impact of GEOVIA solutions—particularly Surpac and Whittle—on mining operations. He praises these tools for their robustness, user-friendliness, and ability to handle complex geological data, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in geological modeling, resource estimation, and mine planning. Their integration capabilities and
Event Update: Roadmap for the Sustainable Mine of the Future | Ankara, Turkey
🤩 We'll delve into the latest industry advancements—from integrated geological modeling and strategic mine planning to data-driven mine operations management and sustainable mining practices. This is more than just a discussion—it's a forward-looking exchange with leading experts, where we’ll explore how GEOVIA solutions are shaping the future of mining through innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation. A unique opportunity for professionals to gain insight, share knowledge, and
GEOVIA in the Media: Eight Steps to Achieve Optimal Results from your Grade Control System | AusIMM
Authored for AusIMM Bulletin by @SP, GEOVIA Industry Process Consultant Senior Manager and an AusIMM Industry Partner. Grade control is an integral part of both open pit and underground mining operations. Monitoring ore quality while controlling the grade and variability of a deposit is essential for mining companies to maintain accurate grade information. This helps determine mine plans, resource deployment, and ultimately, the mine's return on investment. Grade control is not merely the
Event Reminder | April 2025
Dear Users, Our GEOVIA team has been hard at work to provide with opportunities to meet and connect with our experts! Take a look below to find out more about our agenda during the month of April. April 30, 2025 Join GEOVIA and CIM as we explore "A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning" with Parametric Design – an innovative solution that simplifies complex workflows, eliminates inefficiencies, and optimizes every step of the process, featuring @Chawki JREIGE, GEOVIA
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD01 Enhancements
GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE 2025 Release FD01 Video Enhancements We're thrilled to share the latest updates and enhancements to the GEOVIA 3DEXPERIENCE roles! To walk you through what’s new, we’ve prepared a series of video updates—complete with expert voiceovers—highlighting the key improvements across three core roles. These enhancements are designed to boost usability, improve performance, and deliver even more value to our users. 🎥 Stay tuned to explore the updates and hear directly from our
SURPAC reporting different digblock grades between the two different methods
Hello, I am running into a problem when I try and get the digblock tonnes & grade out of our grade control model. When I got Block Model > report and then constrain by string and segment it works but is a bit time consuming. The other method is block model > BM grade control > code polygon from block model which is giving the same results in the tonnes but grades approximately double as to the other method. Is there any reason that this might be happening? I must be doing something wrong but
💻 Webinar Update: A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning | CIM X GEOVIA
🚨 Exciting Webinar Alert! Mine planners face constant pressure navigating labour-intensive tasks like strategic mine planning and pit design. But what if there’s a smarter way? Join GEOVIA and CIM as we explore "A Better Way to Approach Strategic Mine Planning" with Parametric Design – an innovative solution that simplifies complex workflows, eliminates inefficiencies, and optimizes every step of the process. 🎙️ Featuring @CJ, GEOVIA Industry Process Senior Specialist, this session will unveil
Macro Munchables - Nested for loops
Results from running the attached macro with nested for loopsIn today's bite sized code snippet, I'm taking another look at nested for loops. I'll use a few SCL commands to create points at x and y values that will be determined by the nested for loop. These types of loops have many applications so this code should serve as a good basis for any other scripts you might want to create. As always, the macro (and styles file) are zipped up and available to download at the bottom of the post.
Event Update: ROCSCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 | Australia
GEOVIA is thrilled to announce that we will exhibit at Rocscience 2025 in Sydney! 🌟 We will explore solutions in geotechnical engineering and mining. Our team will showcase our software and technologies designed to optimize your operations and help you tackle the industry's most complex challenges. Whether you're looking for more efficient workflows, enhanced data analysis or smarter modeling tools, we’re here to help. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our experts, learn about the
Event Update: MINEX KAZAKHSTAN | Astana
🚀 Join GEOVIA at MINEX Kazakhstan! 🌍 🤩 We’re excited to announce that GEOVIA'S @RM will be presenting an insightful tech talk on: A NEW STRATEGIC MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS – From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs. Traditional mine planning often struggles with inefficiencies, rigid workflows, and difficulty adapting to changing conditions. But what if there was a smarter, faster, and more adaptive way? If you’re looking to make your operations more efficient, this is a must-attend session! 📅
Event Update: DATASYS CONGRESS 2025 | Valencia, Spain
We’re thrilled to announce that GEOVIA's José González, will be presenting at the DataSys Congress - IMMM 2025 (The Fifteenth International Conference on Advances in Information Mining and Management) José will showcase how our AI-driven decision-support platform is transforming drilling campaign optimization—helping mining companies maximize geological insight while minimizing exploration costs. If you’re attending #DataSys2025, don’t miss this session! Stay ahead of the curve with
Event Reminder | March 2025
Dear Users, Our GEOVIA team has been hard at work to provide with opportunities to meet and connect with our experts! Take a look below to find out more about our agenda during the month of March. March 12, 2025 | online Join us as two of our GEOVIA in-house experts, @Kim FERGUSON-THOMAS and @Ash COLTON, share their best practice on Surpac. In this episode, they will cover String Maths, followed by a 10-minute open-to-the-audience Q&A session. Official post here Register here
REPLAY | Surpac Tutorials: String Maths | 2/2
On March 12, we kicked off the year with 'Surpac Tutorials', our webinar series where our GEOVIA Support team members touch base on our users' most frequently asked questions. In this episode, our GEOVIA User Success Specialists, @Cory CASE, @Kim FERGUSON-THOMAS & @Ash COLTON addressed the topic of String Maths, touching base on Description Fields, Dip Azimuth Length & Point Numbers. We'd like to thank everyone who attended. And for those of you who missed the event, this is the
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User community newsletter still a thing?
Hello teams, I was wondering, is GEOVIA User Community newsletter still around and being sent out to its subscribers? I was trying to figure it out myself, signed up for the newsletter, however when following the hyperlink "Read now" I´m redirected to 3dswym initial page, and a warning appears "This content doesn´t exist". Asking this because I need a better understanding on whether we should be sharing this newsletter subscription option with clients, or not Thanks in advance!
Macro Munchables - SclSelectPoint and the Surpac Hierarchy
In today's bite size piece of code, we explore the SclSelectPoint functionality and how we can use it to access the hierarchy of data attached to any selected point. The Surpac data hierarchy goes something like this; Point->Segment->String->Layer->Viewport. To put it another way, One or more points make a segment. One or more segments make a string. One or more strings make up a layer and a viewport can contain multiple layers however, at least one layer must always be present. By default,
is geovia free for students ?
i'm a geology student and i wanna use geovia is it free for students ?
Event Update: FRAGBLAST 2025 | Antalya, Turkey
🚀 Exciting news! Dr. @Farhad FARAMARZI from GEOVIA will be presenting at FRAGBLAST 2025, the International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, in Antalya, Turkey! 🎤 Dr. Faramarzi, along with co-author Dr. Bill Adamson will explore the critical link between blast energy, backbreak, and fragmentation—offering fresh insights to enhance drill & blast performance and drive value across the mining chain. 📍 Attending FRAGBLAST 14? Don’t miss the chance to connect and discuss the latest
REPLAY | Surpac Tutorials: String Maths | 1/2
On March 12, we kicked off the year with 'Surpac Tutorials', our webinar series where our GEOVIA Support team members touch base on our users' most frequently asked questions. In this episode, our GEOVIA User Success Specialists, @CC, @Kim FERGUSON-THOMAS & @Ash COLTON addressed the topic of String Maths, touching base on Description Fields, Dip Azimuth Length & Point Numbers. We'd like to thank everyone who attended. And for those of you who missed the event, we will regularly
Welcome to the GEOVIA User community
Welcome to the GEOVIA User Community. You are now part of the community of like-minded professionals interested in geology and orebody modelling as well as mine design and planning. This is a forum to ask questions to your peers, get insights from our experts and keep up-to-date with GEOVIA product releases and User events. Discover to dive into GEOVIA products, and releases. Explore to showcase GEOVIA solutions in action in addition to our experts' takes on the
GEOVIA User Story - Deepak Gaur | Mining 360
💙 Deepak Gaur, founder of Mining 360 Services, shares his experience using GEOVIA solutions in his consulting firm. He highlights how 3D software has transformed their ability to analyse mining data, overcoming limitations of traditional 2D software. GEOVIA’s ease of use, adaptability and automation capabilities have significantly boosted productivity and helped deliver greater value to clients. He emphasizes on the ability to unify surveyors, geologists, and mine managers on a single platform
Surpac 2025 Release Refresh 1
Surpac 2025 Release Refresh 1 We’re thrilled to announce the release of GEOVIA Surpac 2025 Refresh 1, now available for download! This latest update is designed to enhance performance, refine existing functionalities, and incorporate valuable user feedback to optimize your experience. Key Enhancements in Surpac 2025 Refresh 1: ✅ GEOVIA Mine Contributor – Enhancements to solid and surface intersection operations, including a new Solid Intersection Library that improves accuracy and
Does MineSched support variable processing recovery settings in a schedule?
Does MineSched support variable processing recovery as user parameters for correct calculation of final metal output from the processing plant. My MineSched paramters setting are as below: Input parameters Define Geology - Metal quality as Aggregate Define Geology - User Parameters - Initial processing recovery REC is 0.86 Define Geology - User Calculation - Metal_Output = Metal * REC Set Schedule - Location - Stockpile with parameters with same initial REC = 0.86 Schedule parameters tab with
GEOVIA User Story - Egar AGIFATWA | PT Sumberdaya Arindo
💙 Let's hear it from Egar Agifatwa, senior Mining Engineer and a dedicated user of GEOVIA solutions! 🦸‍♂️ Egar shares how the solutions make him more efficient and save valuable time in any operation. After all, time is money, right? 😎 Watch the full video below. Thank you to our partner ARNOC Indonesia Energi for facilitating the interview, and to Egar for sharing his thoughts. Explore More: GEOVIA UserStory
Reserve reconciliation
How do i work with my block model, topography to make ore supply plans or calculate drill aand blast costs?
Surpac 6.6.2
I am using Surpac 6.6.2 and when i upload my charged blastholes into my database, it gives me an error, It says error writing records for blasholes. Even when i upload the holes as a string file.
We Build, Design, Create and Innovate | International Women's Day 2025
👭 On International Women's Day 2025, GEOVIA proudly stands with women worldwide to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. Cheers to the phenomenal women making waves in every corner of the world! 🦸‍♀️ As a brand guided by outstanding women leaders, we remain steadfast in our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. We challenge gender stereotypes, break down biases, and advocate for equal opportunities for all. True inclusion and belonging require intentional action toward fairness and equity.
AusIMM Tech Talk: From Vision to Value - Unlocking Potential with Strategic Mine Planning
🥁 AusIMM Perth is hosting an exciting tech talk, and we’re thrilled to have @Cristian POBLETE MATAMALA from GEOVIA as the speaker, and talk about 'unlocking potential with strategic mine planning.' General Information:Date: 17th March 2025 Time: 6-7 PM (AWST) Venue: Ibis Hotel Perth, 334 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 Registration Link: HERE Presentation Details:Topic: Unlocking Potential with Strategic Mine Planning Description: Traditional mine planning and design is often fragmented,
Macro Munchables - Write selected points to a CSV file
Hi Everyone, In this weeks' post we'll uncover the secret behind writing point information from a string file to a csv file by simply clicking on points in graphics. The code block below is the entire macro, an astonishing (for the functionality it gives you) 12 lines long. I've left out some error trapping for simplicity, so you'll need to ensure you have data in a layer before running the macro. My code comments are italicized and in bold so you can learn, edit and hopefully write a
Reserve reconciliation
Hi guys, l need your help with ore supply plans and load and haul optimisation in surpac.
What's New in R2025x FD01 for Urban Environment
Hello GEOVIA community, You've likely seen the headlines about the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform upgrade to R2025x FD01 a few weeks ago, but have you discovered all the features that we released to enhance your user experience? Let's dig in! Effortlessly create multiple datasets from external services like WFS, WMS, and WMTS directly within City Referential, significantly accelerating your workflow. Leverage our new Query Builder to combine diverse construction models from the database into unified