- SHOTPlus™ Variant:
- Surface
- Version:
- 6.20.1 and above
- KBA Summary:
- This article provides a guide on how to create a template in SHOTPlus™, utilising the migrated product database introduced in SHOTPlus™ version 6.20.1, as detailed in this KBA.
Introduction
Starting from version 6.20.1, SHOTPlus™ allows the use of site-specific explosive products in designs. Managed via the BlastIQ™ Admin portal, this article provides guidance on how to incorporate this workflow into creating a SHOTPlus™ template.
- Launch SHOTPlus™ and select 'New blast' from the dialog box that appears.
- After 'New blast' is selected, another dialog box will appear for defining template details.
- Enter the project information. SHOTPlus™ will then guide the user to select a site for loading a site-specific product list.
- If no site is selected, SHOTPlus™ will alert the user. Upon selecting 'Yes', log in to BlastIQ™. After successful authentication, select a site for SHOTPlus™ to retrieve the assigned products. Refer to this KBA for further instructions on online and offline loading of product data.
Information
If the user selects 'No' when asked to retrieve a product list, the template file is created with only inert products (air, stemming, and backfill) which can be used in loading designs.
- The product list can be viewed via 'Edit'>'Available Resources'.
- A product list can be retrieved at any time via 'BlastIQ' > 'Set Site and resources'.
Information
Retrieving a product list from BlastIQ™ prompts SHOTPlus™ to create a local copy. This ensures that the product list remains accessible for use, even in situations where an internet connection is unavailable.
The Blast Property dialog box can be accessed by navigating to the ‘Edit’ menu and selecting ‘Blast Properties’.
When editing the blast properties, several key pieces of information need to be set up for a starting template. These include:
- Blast Header Information: Essential for blast identification and organisation.
- BlastIQ™ Options: Provides settings for customising and controlling the interaction between SHOTPlus™ and the BlastIQ™ system.
- Hole Profile Logging: Includes options for Measure While Drilling (MWD), if applicable to the site.
- Hole Types: Allows for the definition of specific names for different types of holes (e.g., front row, body, pre-split), if required by the site.
- Loading Chart Options: Controls the appearance and functionality of the loading chart.
- Loading Rules: Enables the definition of backfill material, if this feature is utilised through the BlastIQ™ system.
- Loading visualisation options: Allows for the alteration of product colours from the default settings, enhancing the visualisation of hole diagrams.
Navigate to 'Design data' via the Edit menu.
Modify the design data as per the template requirements, design data is where the user establishes the hole type specifications. If the hole type information is available users can load the data via the following options:
- Load saved hole type data via the 'Load file (.hdv)'.
- Copy hole type designs from other hole types in the file.
- Load Blast Design Assistant (BDA) template.
- It is recommended saving this information using the 'Save file (.hdv)', for use in future designs.
For further information about setting hole tolerances please refer to this KBA.
Loading rules edit dialog can be access either by the icon on the tool bar or through the menu 'Tools' > 'Auto loading' > 'Edit loading rules'.
For further guidance on loading rules please refer to this KBA.
Set up any monitoring points required in the template, this can be access via the icon on the tool bar.
Import any required files for the template by navigating to the import menu list via 'File' > 'Import'. This will allow the implantation of strips and blocks, points of interest to be added and saved to the template.
In SHOTPlus™, saving a template involves a few steps:
- Go to the ‘File’ menu.
- Choose ‘Save as template’, which opens the ‘Save template’ dialog box.
- This dialog box requires input for ‘Name’ and ‘Author’. Both fields are necessary for successful template saving.
Leaving these fields blank triggers an error pop-up in SHOTPlus™. Therefore, it’s important to fill in both the ‘Name’ and ‘Author’ fields to ensure the template is saved without any issues.
Selecting ok will send the file to C:\ProgramData\Orica\SHOTPlus6\Templates.
To load saved templates when opening a new SHOTPlus™ file select the three dots besides the template input which will open the file explorer to import the template to the new file.
Related Articles
- How to assign a product to my BlastIQ™ site
- How to view and edit users permissions for my BlastIQ™ site
- How to Create a New Blast Design Project Without a Template
- Loading Rules - Graphical Charging Rules
- Hole Types - Hole Type Tolerances
- SHOTPlus™: Explosive product database migration
- Resolve unsupported products
- FAQ - Product database migration
- 6.20.1 SHOTPlus™ Beta Release Notes