#GEM4D

Frans Basson

Jun 30, 2014
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.6.0.0 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.6.0.0 is a MAJOR upgrade from Version 1.5.2.2: Compiled in Visual Studio 2013 (previously VS 2008). Require the dotNET 4.0 Framework (previously dotNET 2.0). Major changes to the OpenGL Graphics Layer. Major feature additions as discussed below (mesh-mesh splitting, surface colour mapping on data, coordinate grid upgrade, marker visualisation upgrade). Although I tested the new version on a few computers, I will be very surprised if something was not broken in

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Frans Basson

Jun 7, 2014
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.2.2 available for download

The previous version contained smaller but significant changes and I warned their could have been some introduced errors. Unfortunately, this did occur and Version 1.5.2.2 largely contains bug fixes and extended DXF support. New functionality DXF support now includes more entities - text is not yet supported, but will be added soon. Changes New expiry date extended to 1 October 2014. Bug fixes The camera occasionally rotated unexpectedly in plan view. Mapping in the scene did

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GEM4D Version 1.5.2.1 available for download

Frans Basson

May 18, 2014
4 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.2.1 available for download

Version 1.5.2.1 contains smaller but significant updates to the markers and iso-surface capabilities, and adds the ability to do structure mapping with 1, 2, 3 and N mouse pick points. I also made some small interface changes to ensure the "Information" text box is always displayed. Many thanks for the useful feedback I received from many users. New functionality Mapped structural planes can be added with 1, 2, 3 or N points and their orientations are displayed on a polar plo

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GEM4D Version 1.5.2.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Apr 25, 2014
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.2.0 available for download

Version 1.5.2.0 is a major update with optimisations and the addition of an iso-surface capability (implicit modelling). I tested the functionality thoroughly, but this addition is complex and will probably misbehave under certain conditions, please let me know and also forward troublesome data files if possible. New functionality Iso-surface capability that is further discussed in the "Iso-surfacing of data" section below. Addition of a mesh colour picker button that allows

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GEM4D Version 1.5.1.1 available for download

Frans Basson

Apr 6, 2014
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.1.1 available for download

Version 1.5.1.1 contains three functionality additions, changes, and bug fixes. New functionality Meshes can now be split on the clipping plane and is further discussed at the bottom of this post. A "Surface reconstruction" option was added (directly below "Delaunay3D") that could be attempted when the Delaunay options do not provide satisfactory results. Measure lines (not cylinders) can now be exported as CSV-files and loaded as points or lines. The exported file format is

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GEM4D Version 1.5.1.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Mar 1, 2014
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.1.0 available for download

Version 1.5.1.0 is major update with some interface changes and many additions. Interface related changes: The buttons of the top toolbar were rearranged and are now grouped on function. The "New" button functionality is replaced with "Scene - Reset scene". A button was added to the top toolbar for the mapping functionality. Add button was added under "Help" to reset the docking of windows. An information window was added to the bottom where information and graphs are display

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Frans Basson

Jan 18, 2014
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.0.3 available for download

Many thanks for the feedback after publishing Version 1.5.0.0. This new version contains bug fixes (thanks KdP & CG), a long outstanding oversight (thank PS), and small improvements: The markers column values were accidentally limited to 0 to 100 and corrected. Large marker datasets previously loaded slowly and was corrected. The layers grid can now be sorted by clicking on the header columns. Multiple measurements can be made as either lines or cylinders and saved as a DXF-f

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GEM4D Version 1.5.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Dec 30, 2013
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.5.0 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.5.0 is a major update, as many optimisations and additions were made from the previous version. Version 1.4.4 added marker point functionality to GEM4D, but the implementation was not yet mature and easily broken. These shortcomings are now addressed and new options added that should make this very useful when analysing point data. The file format for point data should be Easting (X), Northing (Y), mRL (Z), Data1, Data2, etc. and can be read from a comma- or t

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Frans Basson

Dec 29, 2013
1 min

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Windows 8.1 forces a change to installation folders

I bought a new laptop with Windows 8.1, and some of the new security features forces a change to the installation folder. Keeping the software installations under "C:|Program Files" now require administrator rights, and will complicate installations on work computers. I decided to go with "C:|BasRock|XYZ", which will keep all BasRock software packages in a single directory. Please uninstall previous software versions manually before installing the latest versions, this can be

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GEM4D Version 1.4.4 available for download

Frans Basson

Oct 20, 2013
2 min

GEM4D Version 1.4.4 available for download

If you still have GEM4D Alpha (Version 1.3.3 or earlier) installed, please manually uninstall the old version from your computer, as the Beta installation will not automatically uninstall the Alpha version. Do this with one of the following methods: Control Panel => Programs => Uninstall "GEM4D Alpha". In Windows Explorer, double click on "C:Program FilesGEM4D AlphaUninstall.exe". On 64-bit computers "C:Program Files (x86)GEM4D AlphaUninstall.exe". GEM4D Version 1.4.4 is addi

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Frans Basson

Sep 20, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.4.3 available for download

If you still have GEM4D Version 1.3.3 or earlier installed, please manually uninstall the old version from your computer, as the Beta installation will not automatically uninstall the Alpha version. Do this with one of the following methods: Control Panel => Programs => Uninstall "GEM4D Alpha". In Windows Explorer, double click on "C:\Program Files\GEM4D Alpha\Uninstall.exe". On 64-bit computers "C:\Program Files (x86)\GEM4D Alpha\Uninstall.exe". This is a smaller update larg

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GEM4D Version 1.4.2 available for download

Frans Basson

Sep 1, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.4.2 available for download

GEM4D Version 1.4.2.0 is a reasonably large update with the following additions: Option to activate anti-aliasing on the Splash Screen. Anti-aliasing will slightly impact performance, but the graphics will be sharper with less jagged edges. Lines are affected most, but the benefit you experience will be a function of the graphics card capabilities and drivers. Reading support for Open Inventor IV-files. I sorely needed IV-support for a project I am working on, as Voxler seems

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Frans Basson

Aug 25, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.4.1.0 available for download & notice on Profu

This version is mostly bug fixes due to memory errors that occurred during specific combinations of actions. The logic of some functions were changed, the memory cleanup improved, and some changes made to the way coordinate systems are managed. GEM4D is now stable during all my tests, please let me know if you find any actions that still cause GEM4D to crash. I will not have much time for programming during the coming month, and also have to start working on the next software

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Frans Basson

Aug 18, 2013
2 min

GEM4D Beta Version 1.4.0 now available for download

GEM4D in now in a Beta state of development, and not in Alpha any longer. Please manually uninstall the Alpha version from your computer, as the Beta installation will not automatically uninstall the Alpha version. Do this with either: Control Panel => Programs => Uninstall "GEM4D Alpha". In Windows Explorer, double click on "C:\Program Files\GEM4D Alpha\Uninstall.exe". On 64-bit computers "C:\Program Files (x86)\GEM4D Alpha\Uninstall.exe". This version contains many updates

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Frans Basson

Aug 10, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.3.3 available for download

The latest changes to GEM4D were from feedback received: Loading Surpac STR-files was previously possible, but very inefficient as each line was treated as a separate object. The layers in Surpac are now maintained, and many other optimisations made to the STR-importer. When setting the view of the scene (Plan, N, S, E & W); the objects can now be fitted to the scene, or the original distance between the camera and focus point retained. Loading the first object did not always

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Frans Basson

Aug 1, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.3.2 available for download

I did not spend much time on GEM4D the past couple of months, as PhotoCoreLog took most of my time. The expiry date for Version 1.3.1 was set for 1 August 2013, so a new version was required to enable users to continue using GEM4D. Version 1.3.2 contains one correction and one addition: The vertical clipping did not work as expected and was corrected. DXF-support was added for the LWPOLYLINE entity sometimes exported by MineSight. PhotoCoreLog is near completion, and data vis

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GEM4D Version 1.3.1 available for download

Frans Basson

Jun 22, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.3.1 available for download

When adding support for the Rocscience software packages, I introduced an error that impacted all the "Toolbox" functions (see image below text). The reason a single error could impacts all the "Toolbox" functionality, is that these objects are saved as DXF-files after creation, and then normally loaded to form part of the scene. The error is now corrected, thanks for the feedback. #GEM4D

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GEM4D Version 1.3.0 available for download

Frans Basson

Jun 8, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.3.0 available for download

The additions to this version are a combination of user requests and preparation for future functionality (although immediately useful for Trajec3D): Support was added for the Rocscience software packages RS3, Phase2, Slide and Examine. All these software packages can import DXF section files if the section lines are rotated to the XY-plane, translated to the coordinate system origin, the layers correctly named, and the DXF-file written to the exact specification required by

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Frans Basson

May 26, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.2.8 available for download

Version 1.2.8 contains a bug fix, as the clipping functionality got broken with the improvements in Version 1.2.7. This is now fixed, many thanks for the feedback from you all. #GEM4D

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Frans Basson

May 18, 2013
1 min

GEM4D Version 1.2.7 available for download

I focused most of my programming efforts on Trajec3D the past couple of months, as some functionality were required for 2013 Slope Stability Symposium papers. The focus will now shift to GEM4D, as I want to explore many possibilities further. Most changes made to GEM4D Version 1.2.7 were to improve the user experience, and also the addition of "under-the-hood" functionality that will be exposed over time: The latest installation file is substantially larger as more dependency

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