GEOVIA Software Training

Official GEOVIA Training Partner in Indonesia

PT Arnoc Indonesia Energi is the official partner of Dassault Systèmes for GEOVIA solutions in Indonesia and an official provider of GEOVIA training software. We are licensed by Dassault Systèmes University, ensuring that every training program we deliver meets global standards and the needs of the modern mining industry.

Our training is led by trainers from PT Arnoc Indonesia Energi who are certified by Dassault Systèmes. They have expertise in modelling, design, scheduling, data management, automated workflows, and system configuration.

We help your team use GEOVIA software more effectively and efficiently to support your mining operations. Explore our training syllabus below, or contact our team directly for further information.

Available GEOVIA Software Training Programs

Duration

5 days

Description

This training is designed for geologists to build a comprehensive understanding of resource modelling and estimation using GEOVIA Surpac. It covers the fundamental concepts, from database management and geological modeling to resource estimation and reporting.

Details

Chapter	Course
Foundation	Introduction (licensing, UI, profile, help) Surpac Concept (data type, string, planes) Interface Concept (view, select, move, layers) Constraint Creating data Triangulated Surface (DTM, 3DM) File Tools Export data
Geology Database	Overview and Concept Create a Surpac Database Create and import data View and audit data Display Drillhole Create drillhole display style Manipulate drillhole Identify and edit drillholes Drillhole Section Digitize ore outline Create geology solids Section Plotting Simple section plot
Geostatistics and Domains	Overview and Concept Domain Definition Clip solid Assign domains Geostatistics Concept in Surpac Sample data Extract sample data Report statistic Composites Extract composite Histogram & Scatter Diagrams Transformation & Probability Plot Report statistics Domain Validation Histogram, Probability Plot Report statistics and Domain Validation Variography Overview & Concept Downhole Variography Omni Directional Variography Directional Variography
Resource Estimation	Block Model Definition Create a Block Model Add Attributes Create & Apply Constraints Assign Values Report a Block Model Estimation Methods Nearest Neighbour Inverse Distance Ordinary Kriging Estimation Model Validation Domain Statistics Visual & Spatial Validation Swath Plots Point Kriging Variogram Validation Classification and reporting Classify a mineral resource Report resources

Duration

5 days

Description

This course covers the technical workflow of GEOVIA Surpac for string modeling, DTM, block modeling, reserve calculation, and pit and disposal area design based on geological data.

Details

Chapter	Course
Overview	Software installation and licensing Surpac concepts (and data type) Block Value The Surpac interface (graphics) Forms and help
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Managing data in layers Saving your project settings into profiles Setting up customized icons and shortcuts
Working with data	String, segment and point information String concepts and file structure Object properties Using the selection and orbiting tool Displaying your data Styles for strings Editing data
Create menu	Creating new points and gradients Basic digitizing techniques Creating a grid Breaklines and file preparation Normalizing the data Creating DTMs Intersection Contouring Extracting sections under a surface Draping Reporting volumes Cut and fill Cutting planes Viewing data on planes
File tools menu	String summary / change string directions String maths Applying a boundary string Classifying strings Polygon intersections
Surfaces	DTM concepts Breaklines and file preparation Normalizing the data Validating
DTM Modelling	Creating and sectioning DTMs Generating volumes Contouring DTM trimming Colour DTM functions Draping (strings and imaged)
Plotting	Basic autoplot Plot sheet setup
Block model setup	Block modelling concepts
Creating a block model	Attributes Creating attributes
Constraints, dispalying, sectioning, plotting, creating	Creating / applying constraints graphically Display / colouring a model by any single attribute type Partial percentages using constraints
Reporting	By elevations By geometric groupings
Daughter block models	Constrained block models Creating a sub model from a parent model
Open pit design overview	Concepts Basic design tools
Open pit design	Setting up ramps Slope design Designing a switchback Designing to a DTM
Waste dump design	Designing a waste dump Autoplot Entities Plotting sheet set up

Duration

3 days

Description

This course focuses on utilizing GEOVIA Surpac features for mining survey work, from measurement data processing and digital terrain modeling (DTM) to presenting survey results in accurate and integrated 3D visualizations.

Details

Chapter	Course
Overview	Software installation and licensing Surpac concepts (and data type) The Surpac interface (graphics) Forms and help
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Managing data in layers Saving your project settings into profiles
Working with data	String, segment and point information String concepts and file structure Object properties Using the selection and orbiting tool Displaying your data Editing data
Styles	Creating new points and gradients Basic digitising techniques
Create Menu	String summary / change string directions String maths Applying a boundary string
Maths Function	Applying expressions to data
Surfaces	DTM concepts Breaklines and file preparation Normalizing the data Creating DTMs Intersection Contouring Extracting sections under a surface Draping Reporting Volumes Cut and fill
Solids Modelling	Use the different methods to create a solid Validate solids Edit solids
Sections and planes	Interactive method Cutting planes Viewing data on planes
File tools menu	String summary and directions Applying a boundary 2D transformation
Survey database	Create new database Importing text files Displaying database
Plotting	Autoplot Plot sheet setup
Advanced tools	Recording a macro

Duration

3 days

Description

This training covers the complete mine scheduling workflow using block models including setting production targets, defining haulage constraints, and integrating with Surpac for seamless planning.

Details

Chapter	Course
Data Preparation	Define Geology Setup Development
Schedule Set-up	Block Model Parameters Locations Material Flow Production Parameters Precedences Production Parameters Targets Create Schedule Target Parameters
Schedule Edit	Schedule Analysis and Update
Publish Results	Graphical Results Custom Reports Export to Surpac
Additional Chapter	Haulage Calculation

Duration

3 days

Description

This training focuses on pit limit optimization using Lerchs-Grossmann and Pseudoflow algorithms for strategic mine planning and maximizing project value.

Details

Chapter	Course
Overview	Pit Optimization Theory and Algorithms Slopes Block Value Whittle Concepts Cost Revenue Factors Ore Selection Discussion Block Model Concepts Block Model Dimensions Block Model Attributes
Optimization in Whittle	Project Creation Block Model Import Validation Grade Tonnage Graphs Reblock Node Slope Set Node Pit Shell Node Operational Scenario
Basic Pit Shell in Whittle	Spider Diagram Pit by Pit Graph Schedule Graph and Bench Schedules Reporting in Whittle
Import	Importing of pit shells and schedules into Surpac
Long-term scheduling	Discounting Milawa Algorithm Pushback Chooser Mining Width Mining Direction

Duration

5 days

Description

This training is designed for geologist to build a comprehensive understanding of stratified resource modelling and estimation using GEOVIA Minex. It covers the fundamental concepts, from borehole database management and seam modeling to resource estimation and reporting.

Details

Chapter	Course
Starting with Minex	Familiarise with Minex interface Using the Minex Explorer
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Using the project manager
Working with triangles and grids	Minex data and file types Triangles and grids Creating and displaying surfaces as solids Manipulating grids and triangles Editing grids and triangles using arithmetic Grid and triangle volumetrics Creating and plotting contours
Creating string data in 3D	Overview of geometry file Reporting grid and traingle statistics Creating strings and points Displaying and querying geometry data Manipulating data with string functions Area functions
Creating sections in 2D	Creating a section mount Methods for creating a section pplan Displaying triangles, grid, and seam on a section Creating and retrieving plot archives
Seams Interpretation and Correlation	Creating a plan map Plotting boreholes in plan mount Creating a cross section Plotting boreholes in cross sections Plotting Topography & weathering using grid cross section Controlling data using the mount control panel How to add/edi/rename/delet seampick
Creating Seam Model	Seam modeling concept in Minex Reporting collar within topographic surfaces Concept of splitting/merging method Concept of father and son method Concept of interpolation Exporting seam intervals Compute seam floor and thickness grids Concept of washout on grids
Seam model validation	Plotting seams in cross section
Creating Quality Model	Selecting seam/sample compositing parameters Statistics of quality attributes Compute coal quality grids
Resources	Insitu Resource Reporting

Duration

5 days

Description

This module focuses on open pit and dump design and scheduling in Minex, including equipment setup, mining sequences, haulage routes, dump simulation, and productivity analysis.

Details

Chapter	Course
Starting with Minex	Familiarise with Minex interface Using the Minex Explorer
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Using the project manager
Working with triangles and grids	Minex data and file types Triangles and grids Creating and displaying surfaces as solids Manipulating grids and triangles Editing grids and triangles using arithmetic Grid and triangle volumetrics Creating and plotting contours
Creating string data in 3D	Overview of geometry file Reporting grid and traingle statistics Creating strings and points Displaying and querying geometry data Manipulating data with string functions Area functions
Creating sections in 2D	Creating a section mount Methods for creating a section pplan Displaying triangles, grid, and seam on a section Creating and retrieving plot archives
Overview Open Pit Scheduling	Concepts and objectives of scheduling Types of scheduling within Minex
Preparing for Scheduling	Creating and editing the calender file The schedule wizard Defining equipment and production rates
Detailed Scheduling	Defining Scheduling rules Review of the equipment file and properties Detailed interactive scheduling Target monitor setup Creating movement files and sequence files
Target Scheduling	Nominating targets and time periods Creating the sequence file and schedule path Running a target schedule
Reporting and schedule results output	Details schedule report Residual reserves report Creating face positions surfaces Equipment productivity Schedule calender report Exporting face positions Create pit schedule playback
Overview Dump Scheduling Material Classing	Understanding dump scheuling workflow Overview dump design process Create reserve database and generate reserve for dumps
Material Classing	Assign waste material classification in Pit Reserve Set the class material for Dump
Dump Schedule Scenario	Create a dump schedule & dump equipment database Create and configure dump scenario Assign infitite dump for overflow material Define routes between pits and dumps Create dump sequence Ranking the dump priority
Open Pit Dump Schedule	Interactive dump schedule Replay an open pit schedule & complete a dump schedule
Generations of Haul Roads	Concept of haul roads, haul road segments, & haul routes Create haul roads segment strings Define haul road speed limits Create haul roads and haul routes Generate ramps distance
Cycle time calculation	Configure loaders parameter Configure truck parameter Calculate truck cycle times
Reporting and schedule result output	Detailed dump schedule report Generate truck cycle time & haulage selection report Exporting dump face positions Create pit and dump schedule playback

Duration

4 days

Description

This training covers pit limit optimization in Minex using Lerrchs Grossman algorithms based on economic value, slope constraints, and block configuration.

Details

Chapter	Course
Starting with Minex	Familiarise with Minex interface Using the Minex Explorer
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Using the project manager
Working with triangles and grids	Minex data and file types Triangles and grids Creating and displaying surfaces as solids Manipulating grids and triangles Editing grids and triangles using arithmetic Grid and triangle volumetrics Creating and plotting contours
Creating string data in 3D	Overview of geometry file Reporting grid and traingle statistics Creating strings and points Displaying and querying geometry data Manipulating data with string functions Area functions
Creating sections in 2D	Creating a section mount Methods for creating a section pplan Displaying triangles, grid, and seam on a section Creating and retrieving plot archives
Overview of Pit Optimisation	Pit optimisation Theory
Geological model validation	Methods for checking the geology model for validity before optimizing
Create the merged model	Rationalise the geological model into a mining model Create merged model
Identify optimisation parameters	Identify mining and physical constraint Establish revenue & sale price on quality variable Setup fixed cost model for mining/processing Setup variable cost model for mining/processing
Pit Optimisation	Optimiser menu introduction Run pit optimiser
Reporting results	Create report template Report pit optimiser result
Advance pit Optimisation	Using MNX file Control optimum pit slopes by zone Control haulage cost by area and depth Creating price and cost model

Duration

5 days

Description

This Training is designed for Engineering division to build a comprehensive understanding of creating design and reserve calculation and reporting using GEOVIA minex. It covers fundamental concept, pit designing,drill and blast design, report and validation.

Details

Chapter	Course
Starting with Minex	Familiarise with Minex interface Using the Minex Explorer
Organising your data	Recommended project folder configuration Using the project manager
Working with triangles and grids	Minex data and file types Triangles and grids Creating and displaying surfaces as solids Manipulating grids and triangles Editing grids and triangles using arithmetic Grid and triangle volumetrics Creating and plotting contours
Creating string data in 3D	Overview of geometry file Reporting grid and traingle statistics Creating strings and points Displaying and querying geometry data Manipulating data with string functions Area functions
Creating sections in 2D	Creating a section mount Methods for creating a section pplan Displaying triangles, grid, and seam on a section Creating and retrieving plot archives
Overview	Rationalise the geological model Examine outcrop / subcrop of seams Calculate the merged model Create cross sections through merged seams Identify design constraints Geotechnical parameters (wall angles and berms)
Create bench grids	Identify bench surfaces, bottom seam, bench height Create bench grids Define the bench list
Pit design	Generate benches Generate pit shell Generate strips and blocks Incorporate ramp into design Using mask polygon to vary the slope angle Create pit design with bench elevation Block validation and editing Displaying pit geometry data
Building reserves	Create a reserves database Defining codes and layers Add quality variables Generate Insitu reserves Update quality variables from quality model Report reserves
Reserves validation	Methods for validating reserves Examine layers in the reserves database
ROM reserve manipulation	Waste and merge layers Apply losses and dilutions Edit the database using SQL’s Display reserve blocks in 3D
Reporting and validating	Report using other methods Use face position surface as dump base
Creating dump surfaces using earthworks	Create waste dump surfaces Create final dump profiles
Drill and blast	Setup blast pattern Generate drillers reports Create blast plan