Studio UG 4.0 delivers a major update with a new Datamine file format, a revamped Plots system, and integration with the all-new Datamine Task Scheduler (DTS) 4.0 to support future-ready scheduling workflows.
The updated file format is a long-anticipated upgrade that introduces support for extended attributes, Unicode characters, and integrated metadata—plus the potential for reduced file sizes. It has been designed for seamless compatibility with your existing projects and custom scripts, allowing you to adopt the new format at your own pace. These enhancements provide greater flexibility and more efficient handling of complex underground mining datasets.
Responding to your feedback, the Plots system in Studio UG has been significantly overhauled to make report generation and visualisation more intuitive. With context-sensitive ribbons, keyboard shortcuts, and a range of usability improvements, working with plots is now much faster and more streamlined. This update lays the groundwork for continued enhancements to reporting and visual tools in future releases.
Studio UG 4.0 also introduces support for Datamine Task Scheduler (DTS) 4.0, which is now required to export and synchronise schedule data. Replacing the previous EPS system, DTS marks the beginning of a new direction in underground scheduling solutions. It’s available for download from the Datamine Customer Portal and forms the foundation for an evolving set of capabilities aimed at improving your planning workflows.
Together, these updates make Studio UG 4.0 a powerful step forward in underground mine planning—combining performance improvements, smarter data handling, and a more modern, responsive interface.
About Studio UG
Studio UG is an integrated underground design and scheduling solution that provides mine engineers a streamlined experience from data preparation to scheduled activities. Its intuitive workflow supports long- and short-term planners, offering powerful tools for stope/reserves optimisation, mine design, planning, evaluation, and reporting. Studio UG features a unique single-step process for generating all scheduled activities from source data, ensuring efficiency and robustness for underground operations. Studio UG incorporates mine standards into templates, allowing multiple mine planners to work simultaneously and avoid redundancies, while synchronised block model views and point cloud representations help them visualise all aspects of the underground mine. Integrated scheduling features enable rapid updates with design changes, preserving manual interventions and enhancing productivity.
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