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There are several ways to edit Unified Soil Classification System data, either:

 

•click on the data column on the log

•double click on the data object on the sidebar

•select Edit > USCS Classification

•or select Popup > USCS Classification

 

After this the USCS form will be displayed.

 

 

The following information can be edited on this form:

 

Top Depth: This is the top depth of the text interval.

 

Bottom Depth: This is the bottom depth of the text interval.

 

USCS: This is the USCS classification to display in the interval.

 

Line Type: This is the line style to be used for the top and bottom boundaries of the text interval. When the line is clicked on the  Line Properties form is displayed. This form is used to set the line style, thickness, and color. The line style can be set to none to display no line at the boundary

 

Calculate: Click on this column to use the USCS Calculator as described in the next section, to specify the classification. The classification inserted will either be the full description or only the group code depending on the column customization specified in the template.

 

At the bottom of this form there are buttons to Pick, Add and Delete intervals. When the Pick button is pressed you can specify the depth on the log by holding down the left mouse button and then moving the mouse to the desired depth and releasing the button. While the mouse is being moved a red line will be shown across the log at the currently selected depth.