BlastIQ™ Insights - File Storage

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Release Date:

9th December 2020

KBA Summary:

This Knowledge Base Article describes the functionality of the File Storage in BlastIQ™ Insights.

Summary

This feature provides a centralized place to upload, store and download Site and Blast files to assist in managing the Drill and Blast processes.

To ensure the performance of this service to all users, we are introducing a usage cap of a total of 500GB of file storage per site, which includes deleted items, beyond which some charges may apply. However, based on current usage rates, we know most of our customers will not exceed this cap.

Note: Please see this article on How to configure "Required Blast Documentation"

Access Site Files

Site Files is recommended for storing templates and other documents relevant to the site, not only to a specific blast.

  1. Click ‘File Storage’, located on the left side (desktop version) or the top-left hamburger menu (mobile version).
  2. ‘Site files’ section shown by default; controlled by the tabs located on the top of the page.AccessSiteFiles.png
Access Blast Files

Blast File is the recommended location for storing documents and media related to a particular blast.

  1. Click ‘File Storage’, located on the left side (desktop version) or the top-left hamburger menu (mobile version).

  2. Click 'Blast files' tab.

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Blast File Filter

Blasts files can be filtered using the following filters:

  1. Group Filter

    • Allows users to toggle between two views and available for Underground sites.
      • By Blast: Displays all the blasts existing to site.
      • By Blast Group Name: Displays grouped blast data.
    • Search by 'Blast Name' option available for Surface.
    • Blasts shown are the one containing the typed in characters.
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  2. Search Field:

    • Dynamically adjusts based on the selected filter:
      • When By Blasts is selected, use the search field to search for a particular blast.
      • When By Plan Group Name is selected, use the search field to search for a particular group.
    • Search by 'Blast Name' option available for Surface only.
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  3. Blast Status Filter:

    • Select : All, Fired or Not Fired.
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  4. Date Range filter:

    • Select Created or Fired Date.
    • From and To fields are not mandatory.
    • If date range filter is not used the blasts shown are the latest created/fired for the site.
    • Maximum number of blasts shown is based on the Display Filter.
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  5. Elevation filter:

    • Applies for Surface only
    • Choose a minimum and/or a maximum elevation.
    • Select Collar or Grade.
    • If elevation filter is not used the blasts shown any elevation range.
    • Maximum number of blasts shown is based on the Display Filter.
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  6. Tags filter:

    • Click on the Tags icon.
    • Select the desired tags from each category.
    • Click Apply to apply the filter criteria.
    • Site Map will return the blasts containing the selected tags based on the following logic:
      • OR for tags within the same category.
      • AND for tags across categories.
    • Click on Clear and then Apply to clear all tags filters.
    • Click on the X on the top right to close the tags filter by , any edits to the filter criteria will be lost if not previously applied.
      Read more about Tags here.
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  7. Clear All filters - clears any filters that have been applied.

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  8. Display selection:

    • Choose 20, 30, 60, 90, 250, 500 and Newest or Oldest blasts from the dropdown list.
    • This dictates the limit of blasts that are shown from other filters criteria and whether these blasts are picked from oldest first or newest first.
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Download Files
  1. Click "Site files" tab.
  2. Click on the ‘Download’ icon located under the Actions column in the files list for the desired file.Download.png
View Files

Media Files - Images, Videos, PDF and text files - can now be viewed from the site and blast files.

  1. Click "Site files" tab.
  2. To view the media file, simply click on the 'View' icon found under the Actions column in the files list for the file you wish to access. This action will open a new tab where you can view the file.ViewFiles.png
Upload Files
Limits Upload a Site or a Blast File Replace an Existing File View File History
  1. Maximum size of 1.0 GB per file.
  2. Maximum 100 Site Files per site.
  3. Maximum 100 Blast files per blast, 70 defined documents.
Comment on Files

You can record and view multiple comments against any blast file.Comment.png

 

Send Email

To send an email notification after uploading a Blast File:

  1.  
    1. Click on the Send Email icon.
    2. Type in the desired email address(s) in Recipients and press the Tab key. You can add multiple email addresses.
    3. Type in any desired content in Message. Not mandatory.
    4. Click Send.SendEmail.png

The recipients will receive an email from noreply@blastiq.com with an automatically generated subject, your username (email address) and a link to the file storage page with the file highlighted.

 

All of the recipientes will be able to see the complete recipients list.

Delete Files
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      1. Click on the ‘Delete’ icon located under the Actions column in the files list for the desired file.
      2. This action is unrecoverable.Delete.png

Note: users with write or admin access can delete files.

Restore Deleted Files
  1. Click on the ‘Include Deleted’ check box. The list of Deleted files will be displayed.
  2. Click on the Restore button for the desired file.
  3. Confirm the action.Restore.png
Field Device Sync Status
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        1. If at least one defined document is enabled for sync, we show and indicator "Field Device Sync: True or False."

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        2. If defined documents exist but non are enabled for sync, a message appears next to the Defined Documents.

        3. If no defined documents exist, a message appears next to Other Documents.

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        4. Visual indicator help users identify which files are eligible for sync to field devices:

          • Green icon: File size is less than 20MB.
          • Red icon: File size is more than 20MB.
          • Tooltip on hover: Provides a brief description on the sync status.

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Note: You can enable or disable Field Device Sync through the Admin portal under Required Blast Documentation.  Read more here.

Site Permission
Read role:
  • Site Files:
    • Actionable buttons:
      • Download, View, Email, and Show History
  • Blast Files:
    • Actionable buttons:

      • Download, View, Comment, Email, and Show History

         

Write / Admin role:

  • Site Files:
    • Actionable buttons:
      • Upload, Download, View, Email, Show History, and Delete

  • Blast Files:

    • Actionable buttons:

      • Upload, Download, View, Comment, Email, Show History, and Delete

         

     

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