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Add Block Models to a 3D Slide [Beta]

Learn how to add a Block Model to a 3D Slide and customize its appearance.

Overview

Block Models are 3D representations of a mineral deposit made up of small blocks, where each block stores data such as metal grade, rock classification, or economic value. Each Block Model appears as a collection of coloured blocks representing how values are distributed throughout the deposit.

In VRIFY Present, you can add a Block Model to a 3D Slide and control how it displays by selecting an attribute and adjusting value ranges and colours.

Note: This article applies to VRIFY Present Beta, which includes features not available in VRIFY Present Legacy. View legacy instructions at Building 3D Presentations.

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Step by Step Instructions

Note: Only files with Accepted status appear in the Objects & Files panel when building a 3D Slide. If an object or file is missing, check its status on the Files page. Learn more in Understanding File Statuses.

Adding a Block Model to a 3D Slide:

Add a Block Model

  1. Open the Block Models folder in the Add Objects & Files panel.

  2. Click the + icon beside the Block Model you want to add:

    Plus icon

    • After clicking +, the Block Model will begin to load. A blue loading indicator may appear in the Object Settings panel if the model is large:

      Blue loading indicator

  3. Most Block Models load underground and may not be immediately visible.To locate the Block Model, right-click it in the Object Settings panel and select Focus:

    Focus option

Customize the Block Model

To open the Properties panel:

  1. Open the Block Model folder in the Object Settings panel.

  2. Click the block model name to open the Properties panel:

    Properties panel

Add and Customize a Legend

  1. Click the Legend icon:

    Legend

    • (Optional) Update the legend title and subtitle.

  2. The legend will populate in the lower right corner of the slide:

    Legend in lower right

Change the Attribute

  1. Click the Select Attribute dropdown:

    Select attribute

  2. Select the attribute you want to display.

Adjust Ranges and Colours

The Block Model will default to a single colour for the entire range. Additional ranges can be added to add contrast within the model.

  1. Click + Add to create a new value range.

  2. Click - to remove a value range.

  3. Click the colour box beside a range to change its colour.

  4. Adjust value ranges by:

    • Entering numeric values, or

    • Dragging the markers on the colour scale

  5. Toggle the eye icon to hide and show ranges.

  6. To return to the default single colour, click Reset.
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    Adjust ranges and colour in Block Model

Additional Notes

  • Loading time varies depending on the size of the block model.

  • Object customization saves automatically. To save the initial slide view, click Save Changes in the upper right when you are finished editing

Learn More

Still Have Questions?

Reach out to your dedicated VRIFY contact or email support@vrify.com for more information.

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