Leapfrog Geo 3.0
Major new features.................................................................................................................................. 3
Drillhole correlation tool ......................................................................................................................... 3
Offset mesh in geological models .......................................................................................................... 4
Stratigraphic sequence improvements ................................................................................................... 4
Geophysics ........................................................................................................................................... 5
User requests .......................................................................................................................................... 6
ioGAS link improvements ...................................................................................................................... 6
Cross section improvements ................................................................................................................. 6
Subfolders ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Exact mesh clipping............................................................................................................................... 8
Set elevation of points ........................................................................................................................... 9
Query filter drillhole surface data ....................................................................................................... 109
Add contour polylines to indicator interpolants ....................................................................................... 9
Reload GIS data .................................................................................................................................... 9
Fast copy the geological model ............................................................................................................. 9
GIS line from mesh intersections ........................................................................................................... 9
Build surface from interval midpoints ................................................................................................... 10
Set background lithology ..................................................................................................................... 10
Improved project tree controls ............................................................................................................. 10
Unshare polylines ................................................................................................................................ 10
System requirements............................................................................................................................ 11
Drillhole correlation tool
The new drillhole correlation tool is a ‘Leapfrog take’ on a very common workflow across many deposit-styles.
Quickly select and view drillholes and other required data. Re-arrange drillholes and data columns, zoom,
and scroll with intuitive controls. Save and share templates and styles across to other projects.
Being able to view and compare data is only half the story. Leapfrog Geo 3.0 introduces a new way of working
with drillhole data - the interpretation table. Open a table and move the start and end of intervals, re-assign
and create brand new intervals. Rapidly compare previous logging to other measurements (assays,
geochemistry and geophysics) and re-interpret.
To learn more about the correlation tool, see the Drillhole Correlation Tool help topic.
Offset mesh in geological models
The new Offset Surface Tool is useful for modelling stratigraphic deposits where surfaces share a common
deformation history and have a similar overall shape. Define and constrain the reference mesh from a
particularly well drilled area and therefore constrained unit. Alternatively define the reference mesh using any
other input option such as polylines, structural data and structural trends. Constrain the thickness of the
volumes with minimum/maximum offset or a fixed offset distance.
To learn more about the offset surface tool, see the Deposits and Erosions from an Offset Surface and
Surfacing Options for an Offset Surface help topics.
Stratigraphic sequence improvements
Reduce the number of polyline edits needed. Constrain stratigraphic sequence surfaces by drillhole intervals
and contact points.
To learn more about using stratigraphic sequences, see the help topic.
Geophysics
UBC grids
Import UBC geophysical grids for evaluation of geological and interpolant models. Evaluate models and
export UBC format. Visualise geophysical models alongside drilling and geological models. Use the workflow
to make constrained inversions directly from Leapfrog geological models.
To learn more, see the UBC Grids help topic.
Colour gradients
Enhance data visualisation with the colour gradient import/export. Import colour gradients from various GIS
or geophysics packages (.tbl, .clr & .lut).
To learn more, see Colour Gradients in the Colourmaps and Colour Gradients help topic.
ioGAS link improvements
Enhanced ioGAS link simplifies bringing geochemical interpretations back to Leapfrog.
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Send data over the link with interval information (From, To, and Length)
Import intervals from ioGAS
Apply query filters - making it easier to work with data subsets.
Composit lithology intervals onto assay interval lengths.
To learn more, see the Geochemical Data help topic.
Cross section improvements
Display data on drillholes as bar graphs
Display assay data as bar and line graphs in section layouts.
Adding and Styling Drillholes and Planned Drillholes
Section Layouts
Evaluate block models on a section
Evaluate block models on cross sections and add to section layouts. Includes sub-blocked, MODFLOW,
FEFLOW and UBC models.
To learn more, see Adding and Styling Models in the Section Layouts help topic.
Add sections in the 3D scene
Section layouts can be added to the 3D scene.
Export section layouts as GeoTIFF
Export section layouts as GeoTIFFs, using the top corners of the section pane, use the bottom left corners
as georeference points.
To learn more, see Exporting Section Layouts in the Section Layouts help topic.
Subfolders
Create subfolders to sort and file objects in projects.
To learn more, see Subfolders in the help topic The Project Tree.
Exact mesh clipping
Switch on exact clipping for meshes - remove tags that overhang the clipping mesh.
To learn more, see:
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Surface Generation Options in the Edit a Geological Model help topic
Output Settings for a Numeric Interpolant in the Edit a Numeric Interpolant help topic
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Output Options in the Multi-domained Interpolants help topic
Indicator Interpolant Surfacing and Volume Options in the Edit an Indicator Interpolant help topic
Set elevation of points
Project onto a surface and overwrite the elevation/z value for points. Set the elevation of points that don’t
project onto the surface.
To learn more, see the Setting Elevation for Points help topic.
Query filter drillhole surface data
It is now possible to apply a query filter contact points, vein segments, intrusion values, and category
composite tables. This allows lithology segments or entire drillholes to be ignored for individual surfaces.
Add contour polylines to indicator interpolants
To learn more, see Add a Contour Polyline in the Edit an Indicator Interpolant help topic.
Reload GIS data
Reload GIS data to reflect changes during the project life-cycle. Automatically re-run and update dependant
surfaces and models.
To learn more, see the Reloading GIS Data help topic.
Fast copy the geological model
Rapidly copy the geological model for easier scenario testing.
GIS line from mesh intersections
Create a new GIS line from two intersecting meshes. Use for visualisation or as an input into models.
To learn more, see Creating a New GIS Line from Intersecting Meshes in the help.
Build surface from interval midpoints
Use extracted mid-points in the Points folder as inputs for surfaces.
Set background lithology
Set one of the lithologies as background for geological models and fault blocks. An alternative to using the
“Unknown” lithology and useful for faulted models.
Improved project tree controls
Display lines in the project tree to better show relationships. In the Preferences window, click on User
Interface and enable Show Tree Lines.
More options enable rapid opening or closing of folders. Collapse the entire project by right-clicking on the
top of the project tree and select Collapse All:
Hotkeys include:
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Ctrl + shift + left arrow collapses all folders
Right arrow expands a collapsed folder or object, but keeps child objects collapsed
Shift + right arrow expands a collapsed folder or object and child objects
Left arrow collapses an expanded folder or object, but keeps child objects expanded
Shift + left arrow collapses an expanded folder or object and child objects
Hotkeys work with more than one object selected.
Unshare polylines
Create a local copy of any polyline when it is no longer correct or useful to use the same polyline.
To learn more, see Unsharing a Polyline in the help topic The Project Tree.
Supported
Operating system
1, 2
Microsoft Windows 7 32bit (SP1)
Microsoft Windows 7 64bit (SP1)
Microsoft Windows 8 32bit
Microsoft Windows 8 64bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 32bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit
Microsoft Windows 10 32bit
Microsoft Windows 10 64bit
Recommended
Microsoft Windows 7 64bit (SP1)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit
Microsoft Windows 10 64bit
System memory
4GB (minimum)
16GB RAM
Free hard disk
Legacy spinning hard disk
128 GB capacity
Solid state disk drive
512 GB capacity
Display resolution
1280 x 720 (minimum)
1920 x 1080 (HD) or better
Graphics8
Nvidia TM (Desktop hardware)
GeForce 500 series3
GeForce 600 series3
GeForce 700 series3
Quadro 600 to Quadro 70003
Quadro K series3
GeForce GTX 550Ti7
GeForce GTX 650Ti7
GeForce GTX 7507
Quadro 50007
Quadro K20007
Nvidia TM (Mobile hardware)
GeForce 500M series3
GeForce 600M series3
GeForce 700M series3
GeForce 800M series3
Quadro M series3
Quadro K500M to Quadro K5000M3
Quadro K510M to Quadro K5100M3
GeForce GTX 560M7
GeForce GT 650M7
GeForce GT 735M7
GeForce 840M7
Quadro 4000M7
Quadro K3000M7
Quadro K2100M7
AMDTM / ATITM (Desktop hardware)
Radeon HD 6000 series3
Radeon HD 7000 series3
Radeon HD 8000 series3
Radeon R5 series3
Radeon R7 series3
Radeon R9 series3
Firepro V series3
Firepro W series3
AMDTM / ATITM (Mobile hardware)
Radeon HD 6000 series3
Radeon HD 7000 series3
Radeon HD 8000 series3
FirePro M20003
FirePro M40003
FirePro M60003
FirePro M41003
FirePro M51003
FirePro M61003
FirePro M89003
IntelTM Integrated Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 20004
Intel HD Graphics 30004
Intel HD Graphics 25005
Intel HD Graphics 40005
Intel HD Graphics 42006
Intel HD Graphics 44006
Intel HD Graphics 46006
Intel HD Graphics 50006
Intel HD Graphics 51006
Intel HD Graphics 52006
Notes:
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Running Leapfrog in virtualised environment is not supported
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Running Leapfrog via a remote desktop connection or other remote login system is not supported
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Hardware configuration must include 512MB Video RAM or greater
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Must be 2nd generation Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 or i7 CPU with 512MB Video RAM or greater
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Must be 3rd generation Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 or i7 CPU with 512MB Video RAM or greater
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Must be 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 or i7 CPU with 512MB Video RAM or greater
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Models with peak processing power greater than 600GFLOPS are recommended
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Touch-screen hardware is not supported
Radeon HD 65707
Radeon HD 77307
Radeon HD 86707
Radeon R7 2507
Radeon R9 2707
Firepro V39007
Firepro W50007
Radeon HD 6730M7
Radeon HD 7690M7
Radeon HD 8770M7
FirePro M40007
FirePro M60007
FirePro M51007
FirePro M61007
FirePro M89007