The following steps are provided as familiarisation with SHOTPlus T.
Set up preferences (File | Preferences)
- Hole Types – assign names to the different hole types you may use eg. Lifter, Cut, Perimeter, Side, Back, Knee, Floor, etc.
- Database – set region for local products to take effect
Start a New Design (File | New)
- Specify required Advance (shotholes will drill to this plane)
- Select the products you wish to use for tunneling applications in Edit/Product Visibility
Establish a Tunnel Perimeter
- Use the Tunnel profile tool.
Add Blast Holes
- Add holes using the Tunnel hole tool.
Design, Add and Ungroup Cut
- Use the Tunnel cut tool
- Use Tools/Ungroup Cut Holes
Load Blast Holes
- Use the Edit Loading Rules tool
- Then use the Loading Tool
Time and Tie Blast Holes
- Use the Inhole Detonator Tool
- OR the E-Dev Timing Tool
- Optionally tie LP detonators with the Harness tool
Check the Design
- Simulate and test the design using the various rotational viewing options and the Calculations menu
Place the design onto a Tunnel Line
- Use the Project Overview to load a Centreline
Print the design and reports
- Use the Print Reports tool
- Use the Print Plan tool
