Category: Borehole Data Solutions
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How Do I Upgrade a Single User version of WinLoG to WinLoG Version 6?
Upgrading your borehole logging software is a critical step in maintaining data integrity and leveraging the latest geological visualization tools. When moving from older versions (4 or 5) of WinLoG to the latest version 6, it is important to understand that version 6 introduces a more centralized ecosystem through the GaeaSynergy platform. This guide outlines the essential steps and precautions…
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Moving to WinLoG v6: Seamless Data Migration for Your Borehole History
Upgrading your borehole logging software to the latest version of WinLoG (part of the GaeaSynergy platform) is an exciting step toward better automation and 3D visualization. However, for many firms, the biggest hurdle isn’t learning the new interface—it’s the fear of leaving years of historical data behind. At GAEA Technologies, we believe your data is your most valuable asset.…
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How to use Lithology Descriptors to Standardize Logs
When entering the borehole lithology in WinLoG, lithology descriptors can be used to select lithology descriptions from predefined lists. There are descriptors for lithology, color, odour, porosity, and consistency. By using descriptors, lithology descriptions can be standardized for logs. Setting up the Template To see these descriptors on the log the show descriptors option on…
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How to use Sample Descriptors to Standardize Logs
Are you tired of typing the same “Fine-to-medium grained sand” description into every single borehole log? Or worse, are you spending hours fixing inconsistent terminology across your team’s reports? Standardization is the backbone of professional geotechnical and environmental consulting. By mastering Sample Descriptors in WinLoG, you can replace manual data entry with a streamlined, “click-and-pick” system. Not…
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How to add Geophysical Data to a Well Log in WinLoG
A wide variety of geophysical data can be displayed on a well log either as graphs or images. The data is displayed in columns and more than one column can contain geophysical data. Displaying Geophysical Data as Graphs An unlimited number of geophysical curves can be displayed in a well log and there is no…
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How to Quickly Enter Standardized Lithologic Layers in WinLoG
Lithology macros are used to insert previously defined text, titles and symbols into lithologic layers on logs. By using lithology macros, logs can be created faster and more consistently. The lithology macros can adhere to standardized soil classifications; such as USCS. In addition, the use of a unified naming system of layers makes the automatic…
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How to Create a Well Diagram in WinLoG
WinLoG can display a wide variety of well diagrams at varying levels of detail and complexity. Monitoring, extraction, injection, and almost any other type of well can be displayed on the log. Well completion details and data can be displayed graphically in one or more columns of the log. Almost all of the well information…
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How to Import Boring and Well Data from Excel in WinLoG
Data from Excel spreadsheets can be imported into an existing boring or well log or be used to create new borings or wells in WinLoG. This data can be collected in Excel on laptops, tablets, and I-Pads that support the Excel “xlsx” format. Several types of data for a log can be imported from an…
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How to Import Multiple Boring and Well Locations from Excel to WinLoG
Multiple boring and well locations can be imported into an existing project from an Excel spreadsheet by going to File > Import > Excel Data > Boring/Well Locations. The Import Excel Project Data form will be displayed. This form is used to specify the Excel file to be imported and the cell correspondence between the…