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Well Data Importer

The Well Data Importer is a new format for importing well information into your project in *.txt and *.csv format.

General Properties

CSV Input Configuration Options

As you change the configuration options the data in the Preview window will change to reflect how the software will read the data.

Fixed Width Columns: The columns in the file are of a fixed width. If you open the file with a text editor the data in each column starts the same distance from the edge of the document. If the data is separated by a column separator, such as a comma, leave this unchecked.

First Row Contains Column Headers: The file contains column headers. When this is turned on the, any heading that is recognized by the software will be placed in the top row of the Preview window. If a heading isn't recognized it will display <Unknown> and you will need to click on the heading and select from a list of recognized data identifiers.

Drop Enclosing Quotation Marks: Remove quotation marks surrounding data.

Column Separator: Choose the separator that separates the columns in the file. This will be disabled if Fixed Width Columns is turned on.

Well Parameters

Specify the units for positional offsets and depths as they appear in the file.

Preview

The Preview window displays the data as it will be read by the software. Every column that you want to import should have a column heading with the data appearing below. When the data looks correct, click .

Menus

The menus at the top of the window contain tools to add, delete, and view files, access help information, and close the dialog.

Toolbar

The Edit Toolbar allows you to quickly add and delete files from import.

Edit Toolbar

Add File: Select files to bring into the importer.

Remove File: Removes the selected file from the importer.

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