To start with the actual question: What software was used to create these cross sections? (PDF, aprox. 10MB)
Background:
I have been really struggling to find a good software package that can generate professional cross sections. Most software focuses on 3D visualization but analysts want to see actual cross sections. I've already asked a similar question here but this time my requirements are more complex. Where before I only cared about visualization of straight-line boreholes now I need to visualize mining drillhole survey data within section slices of variable thickness. These drillholes are mostly inclined and curved, often slightly spiraled in attempts to intersect subsurface mineralized zones.
Basic Parameters:
- Import drillhole and visualize drillhole surveys & data; collars, surveys, assays, lithology, etc.
- Must support deviated and inclined drill holes
- Create subsurface geology models from drillhole data and display on sections
- Import and visualize 3D DXF and other 3D (Leapfrog) subsurface models in sectional view
- Define section slices (variable thickness) in plan view
- able to view sections from various directions (Looking North, South, any azimuth)
- Edit completed section output (adjust labels, colors, layout)
- 3D view and navigation is NOT necessary
It seems that the above linked sections satisfy all or most of these parameters. I would really appreciate If someone can suggest software that has these capabilities.
I've already tried and dismissed: Gemcom GEMS, Geosoft Target, CrossView for ArcGIS
Here is an example from the linked document. (Detour Gold Corporation):