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After the boring/well data has been entered it can then be used to create cross-sections. The cross-section module represents a major upgrade of our WinFence program. The cross-section module can be used to graphically create detailed, full-color, cross-sections quickly and easily. The program can be used to interpret and map soil and rock layers, contamination, fossils, minerals and hydrocarbons.

 

Cross-sections are created by specifying the pathline on the location map for the project. The location map shows all of the wells and any existing cross-sections. Pathlines can be straight or bent.

 

When the cross-section is created the strata can be automatically generated using the program’s built-in intelligence or they can be created manually. A wide variety of strata can be used to create cross-sections; including layers, faults, uncomformities, lenses, intrusions, mineralization zones, hydrocarbon zones, contamination zones and alteration zones. Very detailed and complicated stratigraphy can be represented and easily drawn. Layers can contain multiple segments to represent uncomformities and erosion in highly faulted zones.

 

A unique snapping approach can be used to add strata boundaries. This approach allows the boundary of one strata to be fixed to the boundary of another strata. Making the input of strata boundaries quick and accurate. Boundaries can be partially drawn and partially snapped. Snapped boundaries can include one or more different strata. In addition to snapping, strata boundaries can be assigned to the strata above or below.

 

The format of the cross-section is controlled by a cross-section style that can be easily edited and customized. Styles are used to specify the format and position the cross-section. Once the style is created it is available to all projects. The program comes with several previously created styles, that can be further customized.