#GEM4D

Frans Basson

Dec 8, 2019
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.6 available for download

Things have been a bit hectic, and I have uploaded GEM4D updates without notice. I backdated this post to the date when Version 1.8.2.6 was published. Most coding changes to Version 1.8.2.5 were made to prepare for major extensions and optimisations in future updates. These changes introduced bugs and Version 1.8.2.6 corrected the bugs, thanks to the feedback from many users. This post discusses the changes to both Versions 1.8.2.5 and 1.8.2.6, and a new version (1.8.3.0) wil

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GEM4D Version 1.8.2.4 and geotechnical block models

Frans Basson

Jul 28, 2019
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.4 and geotechnical block models

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.4 has many improvements for adding data to a scene, which can then be saved as data files to record observations as points or lines type data. The PPV (or PGV) function from seismic or blasting vibrations was also improved and extended. New functionality Added a quick measurement line that is automatically deleted after the measurement as "Top toolbar => Lines => Single measurement". By default, the "TOGGLE: Delete lines" is checked and the lines automatic

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GEM4D Version 1.8.2.2 available for download

Frans Basson

Apr 28, 2019
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.2 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.2 has a few bug fixes and the main additions are: Colour a mesh on the vertical distance to other meshes. Added Marker interpolation method options. Copy improvements from meshes and data statistics. Support for Virtual Reality Modelling Language (WRML) files. Ribbon behaviour improvements for quick access to selected functionality, see "Discussion: Ribbon behaviour" below. New functionality "Top toolbar => Color Palette 1 => Colour on vertical distance fr

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GEM4D Version 1.8.2.1 available for download

Frans Basson

Jan 12, 2019
6 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.1 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.1 is a small update with three additions: PrisVec now correctly handles different date formats such as UK (Day/Month/Year) and US (Month/Day/Year); PPV can be shown as mm/s or m/s; Object center coordinates can be exported as a CSV-file. I accidentally removed some of the columns from "Ribbon => Marker => Marker actions => Distance => Add grid distance column" in the previous version, which is used by many open pits for toe and crest reconciliation - apolo

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GEM4D Version 1.8.2.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Nov 24, 2018
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.0 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.8.2.0 is compiled with the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 4.5.2, as the previous version used is not supported by Microsoft any longer. This unfortunately means that Windows XP is no longer supported, and I hope not many users are affected by the transition. GEM4D is advanced visualisation software, which will always require reasonably up-to-date hard and software. This GEM4D version fixes three long-standing annoyances: Occasional scene blackouts that requi

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GEM4D Version 1.8.0.2 available for download

Frans Basson

Oct 28, 2018
5 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.0.2 available for download

The main addition to GEM4D Version 1.8.0.2 is the ability to retain data changes made to filtered data sets; as this ability enables the assignment of a default value, with subsequent changes to filtered extractions. A geotechnical or risk model can thus be easily created from a grid of data points as indicated in Discussion - Building geotechnical/risk models. Seems everyone now transitioned to the 64-bit version of GEM4D, and the 32-bit download was removed. Let me know if

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Frans Basson

Sep 28, 2018
3 min

Version 1.8.0.8 and required feedback

Version 1.8.0.8 is a minor update, with picking improvements and a bug fix. More importantly, please provide feedback on changes that I am considering that will directly affect all users. If I am not receiving feedback to the contrary, I will be moving forward with the proposed changes, and reverting back will not be possible. Please respond before the end of October if any of the following will create difficulty, so I can gauge the number of affected users: Microsoft has dro

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GEM4D Version 1.8.0.7 available for download

Frans Basson

Sep 16, 2018
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.0.7 available for download

Version 1.8.0.7 is an update with significant functionality additions, improvements and bug fixes. Background coding changes were made to Version 1.8.0.4, and I broke some of the functionality in the process - sorry about that. This version should be fully functional again, please let me know ASAP if bugs are discovered. The background changes made to Version 1.8.0.4 was done to accommodate an easy method of creating geotechnical databases, but more about that in the coming m

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GEM4D Version 1.8.0.4 and training videos now available

Frans Basson

Aug 19, 2018
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.0.4 and training videos now available

This update contains many small improvements that significantly improve the user experience, thanks for the feedback from many users. I skipped the Blog-entry for Version 1.8.0.3 due to time constraints, and this entry covers the update for both versions. I got many requests for GEM4D training lately, but have little free time at the moment, and decided to start a series of training videos. Due to time constraints, I record each training video once, compile and publish. The v

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GEM4D Version 1.8.0.1 available for download

Frans Basson

Jun 9, 2018
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.8.0.1 available for download

This is a small update, but some long standing annoyances were eventuality corrected - such as the mouse events that did not always release, sorting of objects (also on colour), and the mouse wheel scrolling that did not work in data control. A new mesh cutting functionality was also added that will make life easy in many situations. Thanks this time to JP, RLP, WG, KdP, CB, GK, KB, EM, OW, CH, AB, LH, SE, RT, PN, FC, FN, JV, PE and SW. New functionality Added "Top toolbar =>

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GEM4D Version 1.7.7.3 available for download

Frans Basson

Mar 24, 2018
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.7.3 available for download

Version 1.7.7.3 should be a very stable version, as I received much feedback from users that resulted in small bug fixes and improvements, but no large additions were made that could introduce new errors. Many thanks to the feedback and suggestions from KdP, CL, GS, FB, AB, AC, JD, EG, MRP, KS, JP, RT, BE, BO, FC, MD, EJ, SW and PE. All BasRock software and associated installations are now Code Sign Certificated by Comodo (https://www.comodo.com/). A certificate is issued aft

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GEM4D Version 1.7.7.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Jan 7, 2018
4 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.7.0 available for download

Version 1.7.7.0 adds significant upgrades to various aspects such as the graphics engine, export support for OBJ-files with textures, picking accuracy, clipping improvements and data importing. Thanks for the support, suggestions and comments from DK, JS, CL, RC, KdP, DG, KD AJ, RT, JP, AJ, ND, KB, GB, FB, SC, SO, LH, DdC, GS, DR, BE, JS, IS, JV, KL, MB, KM, MC, JdS, TN, AM, EJ, AB, BM, FN, OW, ES and FC. New functionality Updated version of the graphics engine that improves

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GEM4D Version 1.7.6.1 available for download

Frans Basson

Dec 10, 2017
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.6.1 available for download

Version 1.7.6.1 adds the ability to filter data within closed surfaces, even when these surfaces are closely spaced and sub-parallel. Other improvements are interface response and stability improvements. Many thanks for the feedback from AJ, SF, RT, KB, KdP, RC, LH, KD, BB, JP, MD, DR, BE, JS, IS, JV, KL, KM, FB, MC, JdS, GS, GB, TN, AM, EJ, BO, JV, FN and AB. New functionality Filtering on polygon orientation with "Ribbon => Marker => Marker filters => Manual => Relative to

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GEM4D Version 1.7.6.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Nov 25, 2017
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.6.0 available for download

The main addition to Version 1.7.6.0 is in-scene text support for Marker, Mapping and drill hole Geotech data, but other improvements were made for a specific project I am currently working on. Many thanks this time for inputs from KdP, RT, GB, AM, FB, FC, GS, MC, JV, JdS, LH, KB, LC, KD, HA, JP, TN, GL, OW, GK, BTM and AB. Apologies for those that had difficulty downloading installation files, I had issues with my internet hosting service which changed some of their protocol

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Frans Basson

Nov 11, 2017
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.8 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.8 is largely a stability improvement version, with minor additions, changes and bug fixes requested by users. Other changes are personal preferences to better represent the functionality as initially envisioned. Many thanks the ideas from GB, LC, KdP, RT, MC, EJ, JV, GK, ES, GS, KB, KD, GL, AB, PM and FC. #GEM4D

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GEM4D Version 1.7.5.7 available for download

Frans Basson

Oct 18, 2017
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.7 available for download

Version 1.7.5.7 adds support for Datamine string and triangulation (*.dm) files. I much appreciate that Datamine made their SDK available to allow native file support - they are a great team to work with! The new version also contains small interface and behaviour changes and corrections. New functionality Load Datamine string and triangulation (*.dm) files with "Ribbon => Mesh => Load and import different file formats => Datamine (DM)". Stereonet segments that are coloured o

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GEM4D Version 1.7.5.6 available for download

Frans Basson

Sep 21, 2017
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.6 available for download

Version 1.7.5.6 contains functionality additions and enhancements. Please download the latest version, as there was an earlier Version 1.7.5.6 that contained errors. Many thanks this time to contributions and comments from JS, CB, LH, MB, JP, GB, NB, CHY, AJ, GB, KdP, MD, BD, WvH, SA, TN, GI, CH, IK, EJ, RT, HDL, SE, FM, JW, JB, MO, PS, EZ, SW, PE and AB. A very special thanks to JS, KdP and CB for their ideas and comments as indicated below. New functionality Use "Ribbon =>

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GEM4D Version 1.7.5.5 available for download

Frans Basson

Aug 13, 2017
3 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.5 available for download

Version 1.7.5.5 contains many functionality additions and significant enhancements to existing functionality. Please download the latest version, as there was an early Version 1.7.5.5 upload that contained errors. Many thanks this time to a bunch of contributions from AB, BB, TN, RT, AP, KdP, WG, CB, NT, SF, AJ, MD, GB, KA, ZT, JG, JP, JM, LH, JD and DJ. New functionality Drag-and-drop from Windows Explorer is now supported for all mesh formats - (AutoCAD) DXF, DWG, (Surpac)

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GEM4D Version 1.7.5.4 available for download

Frans Basson

Jun 20, 2017
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.4 available for download

Version 1.7.5.4 contains further stability improvements, interface changes, and functionality extensions when creating markers, mapping discs, and measurement lines. The changes in this version is largely due to input received from KdP, WG, LH, JP, PE, GS, EJ, RV, AJ, JD, CB and NT - many thanks. New functionality "Top toolbar => Manual Markers / Manual Mapping / Measuring Tool" now work slightly differently to previous versions. The "Shift" button was required in the past fo

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GEM4D Version 1.7.5.3 available for download

Frans Basson

May 27, 2017
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.7.5.3 available for download

Version 1.7.5.3 contain small improvements that could make large differences in productivity. Many thanks for the discussions and ideas from RT, KdP, GB, MS, CB, CV, FdB, NT, JP and KB. New functionality Add collar text that faces the camera by checking the "Drillhole => Collar => Show collar names" checkbox in the control to the left. Some components were updated to their latest versions which improve stability. The OpenGL interface was upgraded and is now producing even hig

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