File

The File menu controls the ipManager ini file. This file stores the responses to each section of the ipManager program for future use. The ini file associated with an IP-Set can be stored in the database so that different IP-Sets can have different ini files in a single project.

Available Tokens

Tokens are utilised on all three interface tabs and are the element that allows users to control the MSIP-ARM functions. The syntax of a token is standard Python syntax and must be followed exactly (including case) except for the "s" which can be substituted in numeric fields to define the number of floating points returned. eg.

%(TONNES)s = 19242.4115345 can be substituted for %(TONNES)0.2f = 19242.4

or

%(d)s = 6 can be substituted for %(d)02i = 06

There are four segments to the Tokens view:

Description

The Attribute tab controls the actions of the ipAttribute program and any site specific attribution scripts that have been developed for an individual site.

Cut Calculations

Users can setup calculations based on Available Tokens and constants and write the results back to user defined Attributes. The calculations are performed in a top down order so lower calculations can utilise the results of earlier calculations.

The calculation string can utilise internal () brackets and the standard + - / * symbols. Tokens must be written correctly utilising the Python %(xxxx)s syntax.

More complex calculations are possible in this section, through the use of #eval and #exec statements.

An #eval statement can be written on a single line whilst an #exec statement can be generated from a popup dialog box (right click in the calculation line). Both of these options require an understanding of Python. For more information please contact your local technical support office.

Material Classification

Multiple material classification for each cut can be generated using any of the available tokens. This classing can be written to two Attributes. The reason we allow two is so that you can generate an Alpha code for cut labelling and reporting while a Numeric code can also be generated for writing back to the Block Model.

These classification calculations can be very complex and it is important that no gaps are left otherwise material can be incorrectly classified. It is recommended that a 'DEF' or 'WASTE' type with no item limits is set as the last material any material that is classified as DEF or WASTE has slipped through the cracks and you must re-evaluate your settings.

Material Class templates are processed in the order defined in the list box, this allows clascification results to be used in subsequent classifications.

New items to classify by can be selected by double clicking in the grey header row. It is recomended that you select the %(grdAU)s item over the %(AU)s item in most situations though both will work.

Alpha items can be entered singularly or multiple values can be entered separated by a comma. Wildcards can also be used by using a *

Numeric items can ranged on, based on a single number or on a sequence of numbers (sequential or not). The syntax used is:

The range bar at the top of a numeric item class is based on the model items min/max values. The range selected for that item is shown by the red portion of the bar and is intended as a guide to aid generation of the classification index.

Site Specific Attribution

The MSIP-ARM suite are a generic series of grade control MSIP programs suitable for most operations. However it is understood that some sites and operations have very complex site specific requirements not done elsewhere.

Minesight Applications can develop custom scripts upon request please contact your local technical support office for more information.

Verbose Output

If this box is ticked then all attribution information is printed to the MS3D message window. This can slow down operation slightly but is a good audit tool as anything recorded in the message window is saved to the msAudit.txt file.

Disable Automatic Grades Attribution

The ipAttributer program can be used to perform calculations on all the cuts in an IP-Set if run from the Additional Scripts area (and no current cut). This is very useful when you want to update historical cut information however you may not want to attribute grade values (these are done automatically by default!). Ticking this box prevents this happening.

Activation

ipAttribute should be set as an accumulation script in the IP Cut Design panel, Scripts tab. It can be set as an Autorun script or manually activated. It can also be set as an Additional script to perform calculations on historical cuts. To utilise this secondary option:

• Setup a new ini file based on your calculations;
• Place the script in the Additional scripts area;
• Ensure that there is no current cut; and
• Run script.

Other

When run the ipAttribute script will write cut attributes to the Design tab and print them out to the MineSight 3D message window (if Verbose Output is ticked) along with any errors or warnings.

Description

The Release tab controls the actions of the ipAttribute program and any site specific attribution scripts that have been developed for an individual site.

Release Formats

Write Attribute to Block Model

It is possible to write multiple attribute values back to the blocks encompassed by the cut. The attribute must be numeric and the item in the block model must have min/max and precision values capable of storing the value being exported.

The user can define the percentage of a block that must be inside the cut before it is written to, by default this value is 50%.

Attribution can be controlled by the release concept via the tick box.

Site Specific Release

The MSIP-ARM suite are a generic series of grade control MSIP programs suitable for most operations. However it is understood that some sites and operations have very complex site specific requirements not done elsewhere.

MineSight can develop custom scripts upon request please contact your local technical support office for more information.

Verbose Output

If this box is ticked then all release information is printed to the MS3D message window. This can slow down operation slightly but is a good audit tool as anything recorded in the message window is saved to the msAudit.txt file.

Description

The Templates tab enables users to define multiple templates for labels and reports, point file exports and polygon exports. The release and use of these templates is controlled on the Release tab (see above).

%(pointX)s,%(pointY)s,%(pointZ)s,%(pointSeq)s,%(CUTID)s

%(CUTID)s
%(TONNES)s
%(grdAU)0.2f
%(grdSTOT%)0.2f

1930_003_SHGHS
22029.0
12.03
3.82

%(CUTID)s
%(TONNES)s t
%(grdAU)0.2f g/t
%(grdSTOT%)0.2f %

1930_003_SHGHS
22,029 t
12.03 g/t
3.82 %

Activation

ipRelease should be set as an additional script in the IP Cut Design panel, Scripts tab. It can be set to run on Save or manually activated.

Other

When run the ipRelease script will generate multiple files and save them to the defined locations. It will also print a report to the MineSight 3D message window (if Verbose Output is ticked) along with any errors or warnings.