- Application:
BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop
- Version:
1.1.0 and above
- KBA Summary:
This article describes how to manage projects within the BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop application.
What is a Project file?
An .fse project file is a saved file used by BlastIQ™ Underground. It enables users to store a blast along with its contextual information, making it easy to share and open by other users. The file includes details about the BlastIQ™ site being worked on and can contain:
- Blast designs
- DXF solids such as drives, stope shapes, and CMS scans
- Evaluator shapes
Starting a Project
To begin a new project in BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop:
- Select 'NEW PROJECT' from the main screen after starting BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop.
- Select the appropriate site from the drop down box in the 'Select a Site' dialog.
- Select 'Next'.
BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop will open a project assigned to the selected BlastIQ™ site.
Saving a Project
To save a project in BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop:
- Navigate to the 'Project' tab on the main ribbon.
- Select 'Save', or 'Save As'.
- Use windows explorer to navigate to the correct directory.
- Define the project name.
- Select 'Save'.
Opening an Existing Project
To open an existing Project File from the main screen:
- Select 'OPEN PROJECT'.
- Use windows explorer to navigate to the correct directory.
- Select the correct .FSE project file.
- Select 'Open'.
To open an existing Project File from within BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop:
- Navigate to the 'Project' tab on the main ribbon.
- Use windows explorer to navigate to the correct directory.
- Select the correct .FSE project file.
- Select 'Open'.
Regardless of the BlastIQ™ site that was selected when opening the project, BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop will revert to the BlastIQ™ site associated with the selected .FSE project file.