Studio RM 3.0 introduces a wide range of enhancements, including a new Datamine file format, major plotting improvements, and usability upgrades across drillhole coding, 3D visualisation, and data importing workflows.
At the core of this release is the introduction of Datamine’s new .dmx file format, replacing the legacy .dm format that has underpinned Studio products for over three decades. The .dmx format supports up to 2048 columns and significantly smaller file sizes, enabling you to handle large and complex geological data more efficiently. The format integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, supports table tagging to embed metadata, and includes a batch conversion utility to upgrade legacy files. Studio products now generate .dmx files by default, while retaining the ability to read both formats.
Plotting has been completely overhauled with dedicated ribbons for each plot item, such as projections, title boxes, and north arrows, making formatting and content management more intuitive. The Plots (Manage) and Plots (View) ribbons have been combined for easier navigation, and new features like cell managers improve editing within title boxes. Additionally, new commands allow you to combine up to 20 wireframes in one process, convert text files to Datamine files via INTEXT, and clip strings to wireframe surfaces or volumes.
This release also enhances drillhole coding with the Assign Lithology command’s new Paint mode, allowing interactive application of attribute values to multiple drillhole segments. Coding changes now update instantly in implicit modelling displays, and new shortcuts accelerate lithology assignment workflows. The COMPDH process has been expanded to support residual outputs, while the 3D window now uses Render on Demand and smart clipping options to optimise performance when working with large datasets.
Other notable improvements include the Text Importer for streamlined multi-file ASCII imports with scenario saving, a preview release of filled wireframe intersection visualisation to better emulate solid volumes in cross section, and a wide range of interface updates such as a new dark theme, updated icons, and a refined New Project Wizard. Overall, Studio RM 3.0 lays a strong foundation for handling increasingly demanding projects while improving day-to-day productivity and data management flexibility.
About Studio RM
Studio RM is a leading geological modelling and resource estimation solution designed to meet the diverse needs of consulting geologists, production geologists and resource geologists. Known for its customisability and versatile feature set, Studio RM excels in handling complex geological settings and large data sets with ease. Its interactive design and powerful evaluation tools support a wide range of workflows, from grade control to resource estimation, ensuring that geologists can build and update robust geological models that comply with industry reporting standards such as JORC, SAMREC, NI 43-101, and Guide 7. Studio RM’s implicit and explicit modelling techniques, combined with comprehensive block modelling and advanced grade estimation workflows, make it an indispensable tool for meeting the day-to-day needs of geologists.
About Studio EM
Studio EM supports the entire mine planning cycle, from exploration to mining, by providing essential tools for geologists and mining engineers. It enables users to efficiently import, export, visualise, and manage data, with core features like 3D viewing, CAD functionality, wireframing, block modelling, and evaluation. Designed for ease of use, Studio EM simplifies common data processing tasks, improving collaboration across exploration and mine technical departments. With MineTrust ensuring seamless data connections, users always have access to accurate and timely information. Studio EM bridges the gap between geology and mining, and is the ideal partner product to the Studio solution portfolio.
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