Overview
This guide lists every field VRIFY accepts across the block model CSVs: Block Model Parameters and Block Model Data.
Fields are split into two tiers:
Required: Core attributes VRIFY needs to validate, transform, and render your block model in 3D.
Recommended: Additional attributes that unlock spatial filtering, richer presentation tools, and compatibility with new features as they roll out.
Following these guidelines ensures smooth processing in VRIFY Explore and accurate 3D modelling in 3D Slides.
Note: Upload your block model as two CSVs, Block Model Parameters (grid definition) and Block Model Data (block values). Both files are required, one without the other can't be rendered.
Required and Recommended Fields
Block Model Parameters
Field | Notes |
Required |
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Block Reference Points | Indicates whether the origin of the model is the corner or the center of the first block. |
Parent Block Size X (m or ft) | Parent block dimension in X, in metres or feet. |
Parent Block Size Y (m or ft) | Parent block dimension in Y, in metres or feet. |
Parent Block Size Z (m or ft) | Parent block dimension in Z, in metres or feet. |
Rotation (Azimuth) | Rotation of the block model grid, in degrees azimuth. |
Recommended |
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Block Model Name | Name of the block model — use file name if no block model name present. |
Software used |
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Dip |
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Pitch |
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Model Extent X Axis Easting - Min |
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Model Extent X Axis Easting - Max |
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Model Extent Y Axis Northing - Min |
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Model Extent Y Axis Northing - Max |
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Model Extent Z Axis Elevation - Min |
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Model Extent Z Axis Elevation - Max |
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Model Extent X Axis Easting - Min |
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Model Extent X Axis Easting - Max |
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Subcell size X (m) |
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Subcell size Y (m) |
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Subcell size Z (m) |
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Anchor Point X |
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Anchor Point Y |
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Notes
If you have more than one Block Model you can enter the Parameter Details for each one into a single .csv file, ensuring the Block Model Name accurately matches the actual Block Model files. Otherwise provide the Parameters for each Block Model as separate .csv files and upload via the File Uploader.
If you are using the Prepare processing tool, you can fill the Parameter Details via the form for each associated Block Model Data.
Block Reference Point: Are the block coordinates provided in the related Details file the corners or centres of each block:
Only use one set of X, Y, Z columns for the min/max coordinates.
The default for Rotation is "0".
Example Block Model Parameters CSV
Block Model Data (CSV)
Field | Notes |
Required |
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X / Easting / Longitude | Block centroid easting (or longitude if geographic CRS). |
Y / Northing / Latitude | Block centroid northing (or latitude if geographic CRS). |
Z / Elevation (m or ft) | Block centroid elevation in metres. |
Attribute/Element Value |
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Recommended |
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Block Type (Parent or Subcell) |
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Block Size X (m) |
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Block Size Y (m) |
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Block Size Z (m) |
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Notes
Add attribute columns (e.g. grade, tonnage, classification, etc.) alongside the required fields.
Include as many attribute columns as needed.
Example Block Model Data CSV
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Still Have Questions?
If your data doesn't fit cleanly into the categories above, or if a file fails validation, get in touch before reformatting anything. VRIFY has ingested data from every major mining software ecosystem and can review your raw exports to confirm the best way to package them for upload.
Reach out to your dedicated VRIFY contact or email support@vrify.com.