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Cross-sections are used to depict the geology and stratigraphy of the subsurface. Typically cross-sections intersect several Borings/Wells, and possibly other cross-sections, that may or may not be along a straight line. The stratigraphic information from the Borings/Wells and intersecting cross-sections is combined with other knowledge of the area to generate the cross-section.

 

The program can automatically generate the cross-section. This is done using artificial intelligence (AI) built-into the program. When determining how to connect the strata between Borings/Wells and intersecting cross-sections the program looks at the similarities in the lithologies, thicknesses, and occurrence of the strata. This methodology works well with most geologies; except, where the geology is very complicated or there are faults. In addition, the program’s AI will not be able to determine mineralization zones, hydrocarbon zones, contamination zones and alteration zones. However, these zones can be added and the strata can be edited after the cross-section has been generated.

 

The sections below describe how to:

 

1.Create a new cross-section

2.Open an existing cross-section

3.Edit a cross-section

4.Save a cross-section

5.Print a cross-section

6.Delete a cross-section