How to combine two or more block models into one with a custom extension

This allows for 2 or more block models to be merged.

1. Settings

Within the Options menu, navigate to Block Model Merger Mode, access the drop-down menu, and select "Fill Remainder with Parent Values." Furthermore, please confirm that the "Use Extensions" checkbox is checked.

2. Extension Source

In this step, please click on the folder icon to import the scripts.

3. Extension Parameters

It is necessary to specify certain extension parameters at this stage.

Name: Please provide the name you wish to assign to the merged block mode.

Origin: The origin coordinates are utilized to define the corners of the subdivisions (sub-blocks).

Parent Cell: Please enter the dimensions of the primary blocks within the block model.

Block Models: Please input the names of the block models that are to be merged. It is essential that the names entered here match exactly with the names of the block models.

 

4. Block Model

Please select the edit icon to import the block models. It is essential to ensure that the block model names correspond with those specified in the Extension Parameters. 

Upon completion of the import process, please click on Generate. This action will result in the creation of a .resModel file, and the merged model will be generated accordingly.

The merged model will subsequently be categorized under block models.

5. Phase Details

Upon the creation of the merged block model, it may now be designated as the block model for multiple phases that were originally associated with separate block models.

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