Users Manual Rift TD (1.2.3.265)

Rift TD User's Manual
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RIFT TD
USER'S MANUAL
by Rift Software
Rift TD is an advanced Digitial Terrain Model specifically

devleoped to model tailings deposition.
Our goal is proivde state of the art tools to engineers to
acfurately modle tailngs facility development.

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Printed: May 2015 in Australia
Publisher
Rift Software
Dedication:
My amazing family; my gorgeous wife Erin and our three litlte ones,
Kian, Morgan and Hannah.
You are the world to me.
Managing Editor
Rob Truby
Product Version
Rift TD Version 1.2.3
Table of Contents
Section I Rift TD Features
Section II Glossary
Section III Licensing
1 Registration
................................................................................................................................... 5
Softw are Registration
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Agreem ent
6
User/Com pany
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Logon
7
Com pany Data/Account
.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
User Data/Account
.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Licence
...................................................................................................................................
Exchange
9
3 Licence
...................................................................................................................................
Release
10
4 Licence
...................................................................................................................................
Expiry
11
5 Licence
...................................................................................................................................
Status
12
6 Account
...................................................................................................................................
Details
13
7 Maintenance
................................................................................................................................... 14
8 Update
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Check
14
9 Internet
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Connection
15
10 Proxy
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Data
16
Section IV Environment
17
1 Menus
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File Menu.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Edit Menu.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Data Menu
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View Menu
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String Menu
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Surface Model
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Menu
22
Run Menu.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Tools Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Survey Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Window Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Help Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
2 Toolbars
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File Toolbar
.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Graph
.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Navigation.......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Data Type.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Strings .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Node
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Identify Nodes
.......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Elem ent .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Surface Model
.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Deposition
.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Wizard .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
3 Clipboard
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Copy Data..........................................................................................................................................................
to Clipboard
36
Copy Im ages
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to Clipboard
37
Paste Data
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from Clipboard
38
4 Data
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Page
39
5 Graph
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Page
40
6 Status
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Bar
40
7 Error
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Page
41
8 Shortcut
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Keys
42
Section V Views
44
1 DTM
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(2D) View
44
Data Navigation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
View Options
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Axes ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Grid ......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Label ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Node ......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Element
......................................................................................................................................................... 49
String......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Pond ......................................................................................................................................................... 51
View Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 51
Zoom......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Pan ......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Lighting
......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Object Snap
.......................................................................................................................................................... 55
2 Three
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Dimensional (3D) View
57
View
.......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Node ......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Element
......................................................................................................................................................... 59
String......................................................................................................................................................... 60
Pond ......................................................................................................................................................... 61
View Settings
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Perspective
.........................................................................................................................................................
View
62
View Parameters
......................................................................................................................................... 62
View To ................................................................................................................................... 63
View From ................................................................................................................................... 63
View Data ................................................................................................................................... 64
Manual Data.........................................................................................................................................
Entry
65
Track-bars ......................................................................................................................................... 65
Plan View ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Lighting
......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
3 Result
...................................................................................................................................
View
71
View Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Zoom......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Pan ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
View Options
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73
Axes ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
Grid ......................................................................................................................................................... 74
Label ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
Axis Parameters
......................................................................................................................................................... 75
Section VI Data
77
1 Data
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Types
77
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Beach Profile
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Data Fields
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Editing......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Linear/Non-Linear
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Beach.........................................................................................................................................................
Profile Types
83
Beach.........................................................................................................................................................
Profile Models
83
Defined Profile
......................................................................................................................................... 84
Master Profile
......................................................................................................................................... 84
Beach.........................................................................................................................................................
Profile Extent
84
Complex
.........................................................................................................................................................
Beach Profile
85
Deposition
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Line
86
Data Fields
......................................................................................................................................................... 87
Editing......................................................................................................................................................... 88
Deposition
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Node
90
Data Fields
......................................................................................................................................................... 91
Editing......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Deposition
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Sequence/Elevation
93
Automatic
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Deposition
93
Manual
.........................................................................................................................................................
Deposition
93
Simultaneous
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Deposition
94
Deposition
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Vector
94
Elem ents.......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Data Fields
......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Operations
......................................................................................................................................................... 95
Add
......................................................................................................................................... 96
Delete
......................................................................................................................................... 96
Refine
......................................................................................................................................... 98
Sw ap Diagonal
......................................................................................................................................... 98
Materials .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Data Fields
......................................................................................................................................................... 99
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 100
Flow.........................................................................................................................................................
Parameters
102
Nodes .......................................................................................................................................................... 103
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
103
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 104
Operations
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Adjust Elevations
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Duplicate Node
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Check
105
Audit
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Inside Area
................................................................................................................................... 107
Outside Area
................................................................................................................................... 108
All
................................................................................................................................... 110
Delete
......................................................................................................................................... 111
Inside Area
................................................................................................................................... 111
Ouside Area
................................................................................................................................... 112
Identified ................................................................................................................................... 113
Node.........................................................................................................................................................
Values
113
Copy Elevations
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to Values
114
Copy Values
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to Elevations
115
Delete
......................................................................................................................................... 116
Delete All ......................................................................................................................................... 117
Value Shading
......................................................................................................................................... 117
Value Manager
......................................................................................................................................... 118
Identify
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and Manipulate
119
Identify
......................................................................................................................................... 120
Inside Area
................................................................................................................................... 120
Outside Area
................................................................................................................................... 121
Below Surface
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Above Surface
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Elevation ................................................................................................................................... 123
No Element................................................................................................................................... 124
All
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Invert
................................................................................................................................... 125
Clear
................................................................................................................................... 125
Manipulate ......................................................................................................................................... 126
Adjust Coordinates
................................................................................................................................... 126
Set Elevations
................................................................................................................................... 127
Delete
................................................................................................................................... 127
Show
......................................................................................................................................... 128
Raise Data
.......................................................................................................................................................... 128
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
128
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 129
Examples
......................................................................................................................................................... 131
Results (Depostion)
.......................................................................................................................................................... 133
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
133
Customise
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Output
134
Results (Em
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bankm ent)
135
Strings .......................................................................................................................................................... 135
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
136
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 136
Operations
......................................................................................................................................................... 136
Open/Close......................................................................................................................................... 137
Join
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Parallel
......................................................................................................................................... 138
Drape
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Extend to Surface
......................................................................................................................................... 139
Cross Sections
......................................................................................................................................... 140
Longitudinal.........................................................................................................................................
Section
141
Surface Slope
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Interpolate .........................................................................................................................................
Nodes
143
Toe Points ......................................................................................................................................... 144
Supernatant
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Pond
146
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
146
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 146
Vector Slope
.......................................................................................................................................................... 147
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Fields
148
Editing
......................................................................................................................................................... 148
Project Inform
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ation
149
Propety ..........................................................................................................................................................
Editor
149
2 Editing
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Im port Data
.......................................................................................................................................................... 151
ASCII......................................................................................................................................................... 151
DXF ......................................................................................................................................................... 152
Rift Surface
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File
154
Export Data
.......................................................................................................................................................... 154
ASCIII
......................................................................................................................................................... 155
DXF ......................................................................................................................................................... 155
Rift Surface
.........................................................................................................................................................
File
156
Data Tabs
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Deposition
.........................................................................................................................................................
Line
157
Material
......................................................................................................................................................... 158
Beach
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Profile
158
Data Grid.......................................................................................................................................................... 159
Edit Data
......................................................................................................................................................... 160
Insert.........................................................................................................................................................
Data
160
Delete
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Data
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DTM View
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Add .........................................................................................................................................................
Data
162
Insert.........................................................................................................................................................
Data
162
Delete
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Data
163
Drag.........................................................................................................................................................
Data
163
3 Translate
................................................................................................................................... 163
4 Verification
................................................................................................................................... 164
5 Data
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Formats
166
Default .......................................................................................................................................................... 166
Custom .......................................................................................................................................................... 167
6 Units
................................................................................................................................... 168
Unit System
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Conversion
168
Imperial/Metric
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Conversion
169
Data.........................................................................................................................................................
Scaling
169
7 Data
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Lists
170
Navigate.......................................................................................................................................................... 171
Manage .......................................................................................................................................................... 172
Section VII Surfaces
173
1 Triangulation
................................................................................................................................... 173
2 Break
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Lines
174
3 Surface
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Shading
175
Graph Options
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Dialog
175
Property..........................................................................................................................................................
Editor
176
4 Operations
................................................................................................................................... 177
Slope Analysis
.......................................................................................................................................................... 178
Area
.......................................................................................................................................................... 179
Volum e ..........................................................................................................................................................
Calculations
180
Grid .........................................................................................................................................................
Area Volume
180
Grid .........................................................................................................................................................
Volume
182
Tin Volume
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Merge .......................................................................................................................................................... 185
5 Ponds
................................................................................................................................... 186
Section VIII Survey

Section IX Environment Options
188
189
1 Environment
...................................................................................................................................
Data
190
2 Proxy
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Data
191
Section X Model Options
192
1 Run
................................................................................................................................... 193
2 Node
................................................................................................................................... 194
3 Deposition
...................................................................................................................................
Line
195
4 Deposition
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Node
196
5 Supernatant
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Pond
197
6 Surface
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Development
199
7 Result
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File
199
Section XI Deposition Modelling
201
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1 Deposition
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Surface
201
2 Model
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Run
202
Manual Run
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Mode
202
Autom atic
..........................................................................................................................................................
Run Mode
204
Load Previous
..........................................................................................................................................................
Run Results
206
Clear Previous
..........................................................................................................................................................
Run Results
207
Results .......................................................................................................................................................... 207
Summary
......................................................................................................................................................... 208
Detailed
......................................................................................................................................................... 209
Material
......................................................................................................................................................... 211
Raise.........................................................................................................................................................
Surface
212
Run Im ages
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3 Deposition
...................................................................................................................................
Embankment
213
Manual .......................................................................................................................................................... 215
Autom atic
.......................................................................................................................................................... 216
Results .......................................................................................................................................................... 217
4 Cyclone
...................................................................................................................................
Deposition
217
Beach Cyclone
..........................................................................................................................................................
Deposition
217
Dow nstream
..........................................................................................................................................................
/Centreline Cyclone Deposition
220
5 Model
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Performance
222
Boundary
..........................................................................................................................................................
String
223
6 Multi-Material
...................................................................................................................................
Deposition
223
7 Supernatant
...................................................................................................................................
Pond
224
Section XII Wizards
226
1 Deposition
................................................................................................................................... 226
2 Embankment
................................................................................................................................... 234
Section XIII Dialogs
239
1 Graphic
...................................................................................................................................
Editors
239
Colour .......................................................................................................................................................... 239
Font
.......................................................................................................................................................... 240
Pen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 240
Elem ent ..........................................................................................................................................................
Shading
241
2 Data
...................................................................................................................................
Input
242
Pond
.......................................................................................................................................................... 242
Coordinate
..........................................................................................................................................................
Editor
244
Define Line
.......................................................................................................................................................... 245
Define Area
.......................................................................................................................................................... 246
Select Data
..........................................................................................................................................................
Types
247
Select Beach
..........................................................................................................................................................
Profile Type
248
Select Vector
..........................................................................................................................................................
Slope
248
Select Models
.......................................................................................................................................................... 249
Select Model
.......................................................................................................................................................... 249
Node Spacing
.......................................................................................................................................................... 250
Select String
.......................................................................................................................................................... 250
Select Strings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 250
Value .......................................................................................................................................................... 250
3 Reporting
................................................................................................................................... 251
Volum e ..........................................................................................................................................................
Report
251
Section XIV FIle Types
252
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Rift TD Features
Rift TD Features
Rift TD is an advanced three-dimensional Digital Terrain Model
specifically developed to model tailings deposition.
Rift TD:
Is independent and not reliant on other software packages.
Has a sophisticated editing environment that supports both manual and
visual data entry.
Data is easily copied to the clipboard for reporting or for use in other software.
Tailings Deposition Features include:
Model tailings flow down valleys and around obstacles.
Model upstream, centreline or downstream deposition.
Model cyclone deposition.
Define multiple deposition nodes and/or deposition lines.
Define cyclone, sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beach profiles.
Define non-linear beach profiles.
Define multiple materials.
Deposition points move in space as they are raised.
Regenerate deposition surfaces following a deposition model run.
Automatic or manual deposition modes.
Surface Modelling Features include:
Import ASCII or DXF data files.
Multiple surface support.
Embankment Wizard to facilitate embankment modelling.
Pond Wizard to generate pond elevation/area/volume curves.
String operations to facilitate complex model development.
Extract longitudinal and cross sections.
Volume calculations between terrain models.
Merge terrain models.
View Models in three dimensions using the Three Dimensional View:
View the model from any vantage point.
Set surface shading colours.
Rotate models vertically and horizontally.
Adjust lighting parameters to accentuate surface features.
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Glossary
Basin (Tailings):
A basin into which tailings is deposited. It may natural or

constructed.
Beach Profile:
The linear or non-linear profile (longitudinal section)

along a tailings beach. Rift TD defines three Beach Profile
types:
Cyclone Beach Profile (applicable to upstream cyclone
deposition)
Sub-aerial Beach Profile
Sub-aqueous Beach Profile
These are combined to form a complex beach profile that
defines the entire beach from the deposition point to the
pond base.
Beachhead:
The location at which deposition occurs i.e. the start of

the tailings beach.
Complex Beach Profile (Complex Profile):
The profile describing the tailings beach from the

deposition point to the pond base. It comprises one or
more beach profiles. Rift TD defines three beach profile
types:
Cyclone Beach Profile (applicable to upstream cyclone
deposition)
Sub-aerial Beach Profile
Sub-aqueous Beach Profile
Consolidation (Tailings)
The process during which the tailings mass decrease in

volume due to an applied stress; soil particles are packed
more tightly together. During tailings consolidation this is
generally accompanied by water expulsion.
Cyclone/Hydrocyclone
A device used to classify or separate tailings particles.

The incoming stream is divided into to streams:
Underflow comprising coarser particles with a lower
water content than the incoming stream.
Overflow comprising finer particles with a higher
water content than the incoming stream.
Cyclone Beach
The section of beach developed using tailings underflow

from a cyclone during upstream cyclone deposition. These
beaches tend to be relatively steep and short.
Cyclone Deposition
The process whereby tailings is classified into underflow

(coarser/dryer) and overflow (finer/wetter) components
prior to, or during tailings deposition. Cyclone deposition
may be:
Upstream;
Centreline; or
Downstream.
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Glossary
Deposition (Tailings)
The process whereby tailings is deposited as a slurry. The

slurry typically flows down a tailings beach to a
supernatant pond. Material segregates along the beach,
with coarser material settling closer to the beachhead
(deposition point). The beach-material typically becomes
progressively finer along the beach in the direction of the
supernatant pond.
Centreline Deposition
Deposition points are raised vertically. A downstream

embankment is constructed to contain tailings; this
embankment may be constructed of tailings. A centreline
embankment contributes significant to facility stability.
Downstream Deposition
Deposition points move in the opposite direction to which

tailings is deposited. A downstream embankment is
constructed to contain tailings; this embankment may be
constructed of tailings. A downstream embankment is
often a containment structure that provides facility
stability.
Upstream Deposition
Deposition points move in the direction that tailings is

deposited. A small embankment may be constructed to
contain discharged tailings; it has little or not contribution
to facility stability.
Deposition Line
Rift TD definition: A line used to generate a series of

Deposition Vectors. Deposition Lines are lines in space
through which Deposition Vectors pass. Deposition Points
are generated along the Deposition Vectors as elevations
are raised.
Deposition Node
Rift TD definition: A node that is used to generate a

Deposition Vector. The Deposition Node is a point in space
through which the Deposition Vector passes. Deposition
Points are generated along the Deposition Vector as
deposition elevations are raised.
Deposition Point
A point in space from which tailings deposition occurs.
Deposition Vector
A line in space along which deposition points are

generated. Deposition Vectors are generated using
Deposition Points/Deposition Lines and Vector Slopes.
Lift (Raise)
Rift TD definition: A complete deposition cycle from all

active Deposition Vectors.
Raise (Lift)
Rift TD definition: A complete deposition cycle from all

active Deposition Vectors.
Raise Data
Rift TD definition: Data that defines how deposition

elevations are incremented along a Deposition Vector.
Raise Elevation
Rift TD definition: A defined elevation that deposition

points will be raised to. A number of Raise Elevations may
be defined for each Deposition Vector. Deposition Points
are raised from a start Raise Elevation to an end Raise
Elevation in a number of Raise Intervals.
Raise Intervals
Rift TD definition: The number of intervals between two
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Deposition Elevations. Deposition Points are raised from a

start Raise Elevation to an end Raise Elevation in the
specified number of Raise Intervals.
Sub-aerial Beach
The section of tailings beach above the supernatant

pond.
Sub-aqueous Beach
The section of tailings beach below the supernatant pond.
Overflow
The fine, wet tailings stream generated by a

hydrocyclone.
Supernatant Pond
The pond formed on a tailings storage facility due to

supernatant release from a tailings slurry.
Tailings
Mine ore residue.
Underflow
The coarse, dry tailings stream generated by a

hydrocyclone.
Vector Slope
Rift TD definition: A line that defines how deposition

points move in the X-Y Plane (horizontally) as they are
raised in the Z Plane (vertically).
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Licensing
Rift Software licensing is flexible, allowing licences to be exchanged between computers via an
internet connection.
The following limitations are imposed:
Computers must be on the same Internet Protocol (IP) network.
Computers must be on the same physical network.
You are required to register Rift TD when first running it following a new install. Information
gathered during registration is used for:
Licence validation.
Licence exchange.
User licence tracking.
To exchange an active Licence it is first released. By default licences are automatically released on
exiting Rift TD. They can however be locked to a computer and manually released as required; this is
useful you expect to use Rift TD remotely or you expect to lose your internet connection.
Following release the Licence is available to other users connected to the same Company Account.
NOTE:
Licences are purchased based on physical location i.e. licence cost is based on the number of
Licences that will be used primarily at the same physical location.
You are allowed to use licences remotely as long as you are working for the same office that
purchased the licence. This does not include long term secondments (in excess of three
months).
For up to date licence costs visit our website.
3.1
Registration
The Register Dialog is displayed when first activating a Rift Software product on a new computer.
Data gathered during registration:
Allows us to contact you when updates are available should you elect to receive product
information.
Allows Rift TD to assess active licence location(s) (for licence exchange).
Allows licences to be linked to Company Accounts (for licence exchange).
During registration you are required to provide User and Company data. Existing Users/Companies
should log on to their existing accounts.
Following registration an evaluation licence is generated and your Rift Software product is activated.
On expiry of the evaluation period it's possible to activate released full licences that are linked to the
Company Account. Alternatively it will be necessary to arrange for an extension of the evaluation
period or acquire a Full licence.
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IMPORTANT: EXISTING COMPANY ACCOUNTS

New Users to an existing Company Account should register their product using the Company
Account Logon data i.e. the Company User Name and Password provided when first registering
Rift TD. To obtain this information from an active copy of Rift TD click:
Tools
Licence
Logon Details
You are sent an email message with the log-on Information.

This ensures that the licence is linked to the Company Account, allowing licences to be
exchanged between Users linked to the account. Should you inadvertently generate a new
Company Account please contact us on info@riftxone.com. We will link the installation to the
Company Account once we have verified that the User is a member of the Company.
OUR PRIVACY COMMITMENT

All information submitted during registration is treated as strictly confidential. It is only used
when providing support, or during licence validation.
User information is under NO circumstances distributed to third parties.
Rift TD Privacy Policy
3.1.1
Software Registration Agreement

The Software Registration Agreement is displayed on starting a Rift Software product for the first
time on a new computer. You will need to accept this agreement to proceed.
You are notified that various data will be gathered during product registration.
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NOTE:
It is important that valid user and Company information is provided during product registration to
facilitate licence exchange and tracking. Information provided during registration is treated as
confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties.
Rift Software Privacy Statement
3.1.2
User/Company Logon
The Logon Dialog is presented if the software has not previously been installed on your computer.
Users and companies that have previously installed a Rift Software product can enter the logon
details they provided during their previous registration.
To obtain your logon details, start a previously licensed copy of Rift TD and click
Tools
Licences
Logon Details.
If the software was previously installed on your computer you are presented with the licence expired
dialog.
NOTE:
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Company Data/Account
Company data is gathered during Rift Software product registration.
This information is used to link subsequent Rift TD installations by the same Company and facilitate
licence exchange.
Subsequent software installations by Users from the same Company should logon to the Company
Account during software registration; this will link the new installation to the Company Account.
NOTE:
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Licensing
User Data/Account
User data is gathered during Rift Software product registration. This information is used assess the
location of active Rift TD licences and facilitate licence exchange.
Users who elect to Receive Product Information may from time to time receive Rift Software
related product information.
NOTE:
3.2
Licence Exchange
To exchange an active licence it is first released. This can be done manually or, should the User
choose, automatically on exiting Rift TD.
If a valid licence is not found on start-up, Rift TD attempts to contact our server to obtain a released
lcence:
If found, the released licence is activated on the your computer and Rift TD starts.
If no released licences are found, but Company full licences are available:
Existing Users with a full licence are notified of the licence request via e-mail.
You are presented with a Licence Expired dialog showing Users with active licences; generate
an email message by double clicking a Users name.
You are notified via e-mail as licences are released or activated.
If no full licences are associated with the Company Account it will be necessary to purchase a full
licence. You may also request an evaluation period extension by contacting us.
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NOTE:
An internet connection is required to release a licence.
For the licence exchange system to be effective it is essential that valid User information, and in
particular a valid email address, is provided during registration.
3.3
Licence Release
Licences are released either automatically or manually. Once released, the licence is available to
other Users linked to the Company Account.
AUTOMATIC LICENCE RELEASE

By default licences are automatically released on exiting Rift TD; this is useful if you are going to be
working remotely, or if you expect to lose your internet connection. . This behavior can be changed by
changing the Auto Release Licence Environment variable.
Click Edit
Environment Options
Uncheck the Auto Release Licence check box
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Licensing
Licences are locked to a computer if they are not auto-released.
MANUAL LICENCE RELEASE

To manually release a licence:
Click Tools
Licence Release to manually release a licence.
If an internet connection is available the licence is released and Rift TD exits.

If an internet connection is not available the licence is not released. You are notified that the
licence has not been released and Rift TD does not exit.
3.4
Licence Expiry
The Licence Expired Dialog is displayed if you attempt to start a Rift Software product and a valid
evaluation or full licence is not found.
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The dialog provides you with the licence expiry date and a list of active Users linked to the Company
Account.
Email messages are automatically generated and sent to Users with an active licence notifying them
of a licence request. You will be notified via email if a licence is released.
You may also:
Double click on an active User's name to generate an email addressed to them.
Select upgrade if you wish to purchase a licence; an email with licence purchase information will
be sent to your email address. You are permitted one licence extension; it is activated
automatically if you elect to obtain licence purchase information. Update your email address in
the Confirm email address entry box if required.
3.5
Licence Status
Click Tools
Licence
Status to review your licence status.
A dialog providing the licence status is displayed. Information provided depends on the licence type.
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Licensing
It may include:
Licence Number.
Company Number.
Number of full licences allocated to the Company.
User name.
Licence type - Evaluation or Full Licence.
Licence date.
Licence purchase date (Full Licence).
Maintenance Contract (Full Licence).
Contract expiry date (Full Licence).
3.6
Account Details
Click Tools
Licences
Logon Details Details to obtain User and Company Logon details.
An email message with the information is sent to your email address. Logon information includes:
User name.
User password.
Company User Name.
Company Password.
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These details should be used should you register Rift TD on a different computer.
NOTE:
New Users should use the Company Logon details when registering a new Rift TD installation to
facilitate licence exchange.
3.7
Maintenance
When purchasing a Rift TD licence you have the option of purchasing a Maintenance Contract.
The Maintenance Contract provides:
Product support following the first 30 days.
Free upgrades to new Rift TD releases during the maintenance period.
Pricing and additional details are provided on our web site.
3.8
Update Check
Rift TD automatically checks for updates on starting. If an update is found you are notified and
provided with with a download link.
You can change the default update check behavior by changing the appropriate environment variable.
Click Edit
Environment Options and Check or Uncheck "Check for Updates on Starting".
You can check for updates manually by clicking Help

Update Check. The results are displayed on
the screen. You are also notified of your current maintenance status.
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3.9
Licensing
Internet Connection
Rift TD requires an internet connection for the following operations:
Product registration.
Licence exchange.
Licence release.
Licence status checks.
Update checks.
If an internet connection cannot be established the internet connection dialog is displayed. It provides
an error of the description; additional details are available on the Microsoft support site.
Depending on your IT policy It may be necessary to provide Proxy Data to complete an internet
connect. This information is entered on the Connection Settings panel. Data required includes:
Proxy User name
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Proxy Password
Proxy Proxy server
The Proxy User Name and Proxy Password are the Proxy Connection details; they are not in any way
related to your Rift Software logon details. Your IT department should be able to assist if you do
not know these details.
Company policy may restrict your ability to connect to the internet. Should this occur, either contact
your IT department, or alternatively, we can provide you with a custom build that will run on your
computer without requiring an internet connection. Please contact us if you would like us to provide
you with a custom Rift TD install file.
3.10
Proxy Data
Proxy data may be required if Rift TD can't connect to the Internet.
Proxy data comprises:

Proxy User Name
Proxy Password
Proxy Server
Proxy Port
You can attempt to obtain this information automatically by checking the
Automatically Detect Settings check-box.
The Proxy User Name and Proxy Password are the Proxy Connection details; they are not in any way
related to your Rift Software logon details. Your IT department should be able to assist if you do
not know these details.
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Environment
Environment
Rift TD has a sophisticated editing environment including:
Keyboard editing.
Visual editing.
Clipboard Support.
Major environment elements are:

Main Menu
Toolbars
Data Page
View Page
Status bar
Show/Hide Data/View Pages.
To show/hide the Data/View Pages click View
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Resize the Data/View Pages
To resize the Data/View Pages drag the splitter bar separating them.
4.1
Menus
The Main Menu is used to access to Rift TD operations. Main Menu items are:
File
Edit
Data
View
Strings
Surface Model
Run
Tools
Survey
Window
Help
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4.1.1
Environment
File Menu
Use the File Menu to undertake file related activities. Functions include:
Open and save data files.
Load and clear results.
Open and save result files.
Print data and views.
Import data.
Export data.
Start a new project.
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Edit Menu
Use the Edit Menu to:

Copy data to the clipboard.
Paste data from the clipboard.
Set deposition intervals.
Set a boundary string.
Scale data.
Translate data.
Convert the unit system.
Set the active data type.
Set model options.
Set Environment Options.
Set data formats.
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4.1.3
Environment
Data Menu
Use the Data Menu to:

Set a visual data manipulation function.
Navigate data lists (previous and next data lists).
Add and delete data lists.
4.1.4
View Menu
Use the View Menu to:

Set Data and View Page visibility.
Set the DTM View Zoom function.
Set the DTM View Pan function.
Set Toolbar visibility.
View properties.
View the Result Detail window.
View the Result Summary window.
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String Menu
Use the String Menu to access String related functions. These include:
Extract Longitudinal Sections.
Extract Cross Sections.
Extend Stings to a Surface.
Drape Strings to a Surface.
Open/Close Strings.
Join Strings.
Generate Parallel Strings.
Interpolate nodes along a String.
Generate String Toe Points.
Set the Surface Slope.
4.1.6
Surface Model Menu
Use the Surface Model Menu to access surface related functions. These include:
Surface slope analysis.
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Environment
Calculate the active model surface area.

Generate surface volumes
Generate and view ponds.
View or delete break lines.
Access Node operations.
Access Element operations.
Merge surfaces.
Show the deposition or model boundaries.
4.1.7
Run Menu
Use the Run Menu to:

Set raise elevations for Manual Run mode.
Generate deposition vectors.
Generate deposition embankments or merge them into the surface.
Set the Run Mode.
Run the deposition model.
4.1.8
Tools Menu
Use the Tools Menu to access:

The Beach Profile Generation Tool.
The Wizards.
Licence Related Functions including:
Licence Release.
Licence Status.
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Logon Details.
Project Information.
4.1.9
Survey Menu
Use the Survey Menu to access Survey functions. At present only Joins are supported.
4.1.10 Window Menu
Use the Window Menu to view Rift TD windows that are open. These may include the following:
Long Section Window.
Cross Section Window.
Volume Elevation (Pond) Window.
4.1.11 Help Menu
Use the Help Menu to:

Check for updates.
Access Rift TD online help.
Open the Rift TD User's Manual.
Obtain Product information.
Contact us.
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Environment
Access RiftXone, the Rift Software web site.
4.2
Toolbars
Toolbars are used to access Rift TD functions; they are located at the top of the Rift TD window.
Toolbars in the Main Toolbar Area are always visible and accessible.
Click the appropriate tab to access toolbar(s) in the Data Specific Toolbar Area.
Toolbars implemented in Rift TD are:
MAIN TOOLBAR AREA

File Toolbar
View Toolbar
Navigation Toolbar
Data Type Toolbar
DATA SPECIFIC TOOLBARS

Node Toolbar
Identify Node Toolbar
Element Toolbar
Surface Model Toolbar
Deposition Toolbar
Wizard Toolbar
TOOLBAR VISIBILITY
To set toolbar visibility Right Click on the Toolbar Area and select Toolbars.
Set the visible toolbar in the Visible Toolbar Dialog.
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File Toolbar
Use the File Toolbar to access file related operations. These include:
Generating a new project.
Opening Files
Saving Files.
Printing data and/or views.
The Property Editor tool-button is also located on the File Toolbar.
4.2.2
Graph
The View Toolbar provides access to visual data manipulation and zoom/pan functions.
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Environment
DATA MANIPULATION
Add Data
Insert Data
Delete Data
Drag Data
ZOOM/PAN
Zoom Window
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom Extents
Zoom Previous
Pan
4.2.3
Navigation
Use the Navigation Toolbar to navigate and manage the data. Active buttons depend on the Data
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Type being edited.
Previous Data List

Next Data List
Add Data List
Delete Data List
Insert Row (Data Grid)
Delete Row (Data Grid)
Data can also be navigated using various shortcut keys.
ACTIVE BUTTONS
The Previous, Next, Add and Delete Data List buttons are disabled for data types that
support only one list. These include:
Deposition Nodes
Raise Data
Supernatant Pond
Deposition Vectors/Vector Sequence.
Deposition Results
Embankment Results
4.2.4
Data Type
Use the Data Types Toolbar to:

Activate a Data Type for editing or visual manipulation.
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Environment
Verify model data.

Run a model.
Data types implemented by Rift TD are listed below.

Strings
Surface
Deposition Line
Deposition Nodes
Vector Slope
Beach Profile
Raise Data
Deposition Pond
Vector Sequence
Deposition Results
Embankment Results
Verify Data
Run Model
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Strings
Use the String Toolbar to access String related operations. These include:
Extracting sections.
String manipulation.
Generating nodes.
Extract Longitudinal Section

Extract Cross Section
Open/Close String
Join Strings
Drape String to Surface
Extend String to Surface
Generate a Parallel String
Interpolate Nodes Along a String
Generate Toe Points
Set the Surface Slope
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4.2.6
Environment
Node
Use the Node Toolbar to access Node related functions. These include:
Duplicate node check.
Deleting Nodes.
Node Auditing.
Duplicate Node Check

Delete Nodes Inside Area
Delete Nodes Outside Area
Delete Identified Nodes
Audit Nodes Inside Area
Audit Nodes Outside Area
Audit All Nodes
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Identify Nodes
Use the Identify Node Toolbar to identify nodes. Identified nodes are used during various
operations.
ID Include
ID Exclude
ID Clear
Identify Nodes - Inside Area
Identify Nodes - Outside Area
Identify Nodes - Elevation
Identify Nodes - No Element
Set Node Elevations
Adjust Coordinates
Invert
Show Identified Nodes
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Environment
Delete
NOTES:
Each Surface has its own ID Node Set.
ID functions affect the Active Surface Nodes.
4.2.8
Element
Elements define the Surface Model. Use the Element Toolbar to:
Add Elements.
Delete Elements.
Refine Elements.
Triangulate
Add
Swap Diagonal
Delete
Delete Line
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Delete Area
Delete All
Refine Inside Area
Refine All
4.2.9
Surface Model
Use the Surface Model Toolbar to:

Merge models.
Calculate volumes.
Set the Active Surface Model.
Merge Models
Calculate Grid Area Volumes
Calculate Grid Volumes
Calculate TIN volumes
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4.2.10 Deposition
Use the Deposition Toolbar to:

Generate Deposition Vectors.
Set the Deposition Surface.
Load lift results into the the DTM and Three Dimensional Views.
Generate Deposition Vectors

Generate Deposition Vectors (Data Changed)
Set the Deposition Surface using the Deposition Surface Drop Down Box.
Load deposition lift results for a particular lift using the DTM Lift Drop Down Box.
View the results for a particular material using the Material Drop Down Box.
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4.2.11 Wizard
Use the Wizard Toolbar to access the various Wizards implemented in Rift TD.
Embankment Wizard
Pond Wizard
Deposition Wizard
4.3
Clipboard
Rift TD has extensive clipboard support; you can copy Data or Images to the clipboard.
Data can also be pasted from the clipboard into Rift TD.
4.3.1
Copy Data to Clipboard
Rift TD has extensive clipboard support. Click Edit
Copy to Clipboard or right click on the Data
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Environment
Grid and select Copy to Clipboard.
Copy data from:

The Active Cell.
The Active Data List.
All Data Lists for the active Data Type.
SHORTCUT KEYS
4.3.2
Copy active cell to clipboard
Ctrl + Alt + C
Copy active data list to clipboard
Ctrl + C
Copy all Data List for the active Data type to clipboard
Ctrl + Shift + C
Copy Images to Clipboard
Click Edit
Copy to Clipboard to copy images to the clipboard. Views that can be copied include:
DTM View.
Three Dimensional View.
Result View.
Alternatively, right click on the DTM, Three Dimensional, or Result View and select Copy to
Clipboard.
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Paste Data from Clipboard
Data can be pasted from the Clipboard into the Rift TD Data Grid.
Activate the Data Grid row in which you wish to paste data and:
Click Edit
Paste; or
Press Control V; or
Right click on the Data Grid and click Paste.
If the selected cells contains data, you are required to confirm that the data can be overwritten.
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Environment
Clipboard data must be space or tab delimited.
4.4
Data Page
The Data Page comprises:

Data Grid.
Additional Data Input Tabs depending on the Active Data Type.
The Data Grid is primary means for data input into Rift TD. Depending on the data type, data can
also be visually entered on the DTM View.
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Graph Page
The View Page Contains:

DTM (2D) View:
View and edit data.
Three Dimensional
(3D) View:
Three dimensional perspective views
Result View:
View Deposition Model results.
Error Sheet:
View Model Errors.
These are viewed by clicking the appropriate tab.
4.6
Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the Rift TD window.
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Environment
The status bar provides:

Rift TD status information.
User hints.
Cursor coordinates when it is over the DTM View.
4.7
Error Page
The Error Page provides information on model status following data verification. The page is
automatically displayed if errors are encountered; it can also be accessed by clicking the Error Tab
on the View Page.
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Shortcut Keys
Shortcut keys implemented in Rift TD; these include keys to:
Navigate Data
Manage Data
Edit Data
General
DATA NAVIGATION SHORTCUT KEYS

Move to Next Data List
Ctrl Right Arrow
Move to Previous Data List
Ctrl Left Arrow
Move to First Data of Current Data

List
Ctrl Up Arrow
Move to Last Data of Current Data

List
Ctrl Down Arrow
DATA MANAGEMENT SHORTCUT KEYS

Add Data List
Ctrl Plus
Ctrl Insert
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Environment
Delete Data List
Ctrl Minus
Ctrl Delete
DATA EDITING SHORTCUT KEYS

Copy Active Cell to Clipboard
Ctrl + Alt + C
Copy Active Data List to

Clipboard
Ctrl + C
Copy all Data List for the Active

Data type to Clipboard
Ctrl + Shift + C
Accept defined Line or Area
Ctrl + Enter
Delete defined Line or Area
Ctrl + Del
GENERAL
Run a Deposition Model
F9
HINTS
Click close to a Data Point on the DTM View to activate it on the DTM Grid.
Press Control and click close to a Data Set on the DTM View to activate it.
Insert Row on the Data Grid: Shift Plus, or Shift Insert.
Delete Row on the Data Grid: Shift Minus, or Shift Delete.
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Views
Views are displayed on the View Page. They comprise:
DTM View (Two D View)
Three Dimensional View
Result View
Set View Options using the Property Editor or the View Options Dialog.
5.1
DTM (2D) View
Use the DTM View (Two Dimensional View) to:

Generate a plan view of the Model.
Edit data visually.
Navigate data visually.
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COPYING OR SAVING THE DTM IMAGE

Right click on the DTM View and select:
Copy to Clipboard to copy the DTM Image to the clipboard.
Save Image to save the image.
5.1.1
Data Navigation
Navigate Data and Data Lists using the DTM View.

To navigate data within Visual Data Sets:
Activate the Data Set.
Left click close to the data point to select it.
The data is activated on the Data Grid.
To Navigate Visual Data Sets:
Press the Control key.
Left click close to a data element in a Data Set.
5.1.2
View Options
Use the View Options Dialog to set View Options.
Right click on the DTM or Three Dimensional Views and select View Options; or
Click Edit
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You can set the following:

Axes.
Grid.
Axis Labels.
Nodes.
Elements.
Strings.
Ponds.
View Options - Axes
Use Axes Options to set:
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Axes
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show the axes.
Pen: Set Pen Options.
Y-Axis Direction: To accommodate some survey systems the Y-axis can be set to be vertically
up or vertically down.
Tick Marks
X-Axis: Check the Check Box to show the X-axis tick marks.
X-Axis Pen.
Y- Axis: Check the Check Box to show the Y-axis tick marks.
Y-Axis Pen.
View Options - Grid
Use Grid Options to set:

X Grid Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the X-Grid.
X-Grid Pen.
Y-Grid Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the Y-Grid.
Y-Grid Pen.
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View Options - Label
Use Label Options to set:

X-Axis Label Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the X-Axis Label.
X-Axis Label Font.
Y-Axis Label Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the Y-Axis Label.
Y-Axis Label Font.
View Options - Node
Use the Surface No. Drop down Box to select the Surface Nodes to edit.
Use Node Options to set:
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Visibility: Check this Check Box to show the Nodes for the Node Set being edited.
Colour: Set the Colour for the Node Set being edited.
The following operations apply to the Nodes for all Surfaces:
Hide All: Nodes for all surfaces are hidden.
Show All: Nodes for all surfaces are shown.
View Options - Element
Use the Surface No. Drop Down Box to select the Surface Elements to edit.
Use Elements Options to set:
Visibility:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show Elements.
Hide All: Elements for all surfaces are hidden.
Show All: Elements for all surfaces are shown.
Shading:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to shade the elements when rendering them.
Set: Set the surface shading colours.
Copy To: Copy the shading colours to all other surfaces.
Border:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show surface borders.
Pen: Set the Border Pen.
Contours:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show contours.
Minor Contour Interval: Set the minor contour interval; enter the minor contour interval in the
Edit Box.
Minor Contour Interval Pen.
Major Contour Interval: Set the major contour interval; enter the major contour interval in the
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Edit Box.
Major Contour Interval Pen.
Copy To: Copy the Contour Intervals to all other models.
View Options - String
Use the String No. Drop Down Box to select the string to edit.
Use String Options to set:
Visibility: Check the Visible Check Box to show the string.
Pen: Set the pen used to draw the the string.
The following operations apply to all Strings:
Hide All: All strings are hidden.
Show All: All strings are shown.
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Views
View Options - Pond
Use the Pond No. Drop Down Box to select a Pond to edit.
Use Pond Options to set:
Visibility:
Visibility: Check the Visible Check Box to show the Pond.
Hide All: All Ponds are hidden.
Show All: All Ponds are shown.
Shading:
Set Shading: Set the shading colours for the active pond.
Auto Shading: The shading is set using the Rift TD in-built shading algorithm.
Copy Shading to All: The shading for the pond being edited is copied to all ponds.
5.1.3
View Settings
You can set the DTM View view by:
Zooming in our out of an area.
Panning.
You can also set DTM View Lighting to accentuate surface features.
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View Settings - Zoom
To access DTM View zoom functions:

Use the Main Menu View item.
Use the View Toolbar.
Right click on the DTM View and activate a zoom function using the DTM View Pop-up
Menu.
The DTM View supports the following zoom functions:
Zoom Window: Draw a box on the DTM View to define the zoom window.
Zoom In Two Times: Click on the DTM View to zoom in two times. The clicked
location becomes the centre of the DTM View window.
Zoom Out Two Times: Click on the DTM View to zoom out two times. The clicked
location becomes the centre of the DTM View window.
Zoom Extents: Zoom to the visible item extent.
Zoom Previous: Restore the previous Zoom Window.
View Settings - Pan

To access DTM View pan function:
Use the Main Menu View item.
Use the View Toolbar.
Right click on the DTM View and select Pan.
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Views
Drag on the DTM View to set the Pan Window. A rectangle on the DTM View defines the window.
View Settings - Lighting

Use lighting to accentual DTM surface features.
To enable lighting:
Right click on the DTM View and select View Settings.
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Parameters are set on the View Settings Dialog.
Check the Lighting Enabled check box.

Enter values on the Grid or drag the Track Bars.
Lighting parameters include:
Vertical Angle.
Horizontal Angle.
Diffuse Lighting.
Ambient Lighting.
The File Menu allows you to save or load Two Dimensional View Settings. View settings are saved
with the .2DV extension. This is useful if you with to save and restore lighting settings or transfer
lighting settings to another model.
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Views
DEFINITIONS
Vertical Angle
The light source vertical angle.
0 is on the horizon i.e. sunrise or sunset.
90 is from vertically above i.e. midday.
Horizontal Angle
The light source horizontal angle measured relative to the Cartesian coordinate system.
0 is from the East.
180 is from the West.
Diffuse Lighting
Diffuse lighting defines degree to which light is scattered on being reflected from the surface. It
is a function of material properties. Set large values to accentuate surface detail.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting defines the scene lighting intensity. It is analogous to night/day or sunny/cloudy.
HINT
To accentuate surface detail:
Use a small vertical angle to simulate sunrise or sunset.
Use large diffuse lighting values.
Use mid-level ambient lighting values.
5.1.4
Object Snap
Object Snap allows you to snap to existing Visual Data Types when left clicking on the DTM View.
Right click on the DTM View and select Snap to activate object snap.
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Object Snap Settings are set on the Object Snap Settings Dialog.
Right Click on the DTM View and click Snap Settings.
Set Snap Options for:

View Settings: Object snap will occur when setting a DTM View view. Rift TD view setting
object snap supports the following view operations:
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom Window
Pan
General: Snap setting for general visual data types. These include:
Nodes
Two dimensional lines
Three dimensional lines
DTM Objects: Snap settings for Digital Terrain Model Data Types. These Data Types
extend from General settings and include:
Surface Nodes
Strings
Check the check boxes for Snap Settings that you want to enable.
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Views
Click OK when done.
5.2
Three Dimensional (3D) View
Use the Thee Dimensional (3D) View to generate three dimensional perspective views of the
model(s).
Use the DTM View to edit data.
5.2.1
View
Use the View Options Dialog to set View Options.
Right click on the DTM or Three Dimensional View and select View Options; or
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You can set the following:

Nodes.
Elements.
Strings.
Ponds.
View - Node
Use the Surface No. Drop down Box to select the Surface Nodes to edit.
Use Node Options to set:
Visibility: Check this Check Box to show the Nodes for the Node Set being edited.
Colour: Set the Colour for the Node Set being edited.
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Views
The following operations apply to the Nodes for all Surfaces:

Hide All: Nodes for all surfaces are hidden.
Show All: Nodes for all surfaces are shown.
View - Element
Use the Surface No. Drop Down Box to select the Surface Elements to edit.
Use Elements Options to set:
Visibility:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show Elements.
Hide All: Elements for all surfaces are hidden.
Show All: Elements for all surfaces are shown.
Shading:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to shade the elements when rendering them.
Set: Set the surface shading colours.
Copy To: Copy the shading colours to all other surfaces.
Border:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show surface borders.
Pen: Set the Border Pen.
Contours:
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show contours.
Minor Contour Interval: Set the minor contour interval; enter the minor contour interval in the
Edit Box.
Minor Contour Interval Pen.
Major Contour Interval: Set the major contour interval; enter the major contour interval in the
Edit Box.
Major Contour Interval Pen.
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Copy To: Copy the Contour Intervals to all other models.
View - String
Use the String No. Drop Down Box to select the string to edit.
Use String Options to set:
Visibility: Check the Visible Check Box to show the string.
Pen: Set the pen used to draw the the string.
The following operations apply to all Strings:
Hide All: All strings are hidden.
Show All: All strings are shown.
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View - Pond
Use the Pond No. Drop Down Box to select a Pond to edit.
Use Pond Options to set:
Visibility:
Visibility: Check the Visible Check Box to show the Pond.
Hide All: All Ponds are hidden.
Show All: All Ponds are shown.
Shading:
Set Shading: Set the shading colours for the active pond.
Auto Shading: The shading is set using the Rift TD in-built shading algorithm.
Copy Shading to All: The shading for the pond being edited is copied to all ponds.
5.2.2
View Settings
You can:
View the Three Dimensional View from any perspective.
Set lighting to accentuate surface features.
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View Settings - Perspective View
Set the Three Dimensional View perspective view using the Perspective View Dialog. To view
the Perspective View Dialog:
Left click on the Three Dimensional View; or
Right click on the Three Dimensional View and select 3D View Options.
The perspective view is defined by three sets of view parameters.

Set Views:
Manually.
Using track-bars.
Using the Perspective Dialog Plan View.
View Settings - Perspective View - View Parameters
Three sets of view parameters are required to define a view:
View To
View From
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Views
View Data
Set Views:
Manually.
Using track-bars.
Using the Perspective Dialog Plan View.
View Settings - Perspective View - View Parameters - View To
The View To data fields define your focal point i.e. the point in space that you are viewing.
Fields comprise:
X Coordinate
Y Coordinate
Z Coordinate
View Settings - Perspective View - View Parameters - View From
The View From data fields defines your location in space.
Fields comprise:
Horizontal Angle.
Vertical Angle.
Distance.
HORIZONTAL ANGLE
The Horizontal Angle is defined relative to the Cartesian coordinate system with zero degrees being
along the horizontal X-axis.
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VERTICAL ANGLE
The Vertical Angle is defined as:

-90
View from vertically above
View along the plane.
90
View from vertically below.
DISTANCE
Distance defines your distance from the View To position.
HINT
Reduce the distance to Zoom-in on the View To location.
Increase the distance to Zoom-out from the View To location.
View Settings - Perspective View - View Parameters - View Data
Use View Data to define:

The View Angle.
The Vertical Exaggeration.
VIEW ANGLE
The View Angle is your field of view.
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Views
HINT
Reduce the View Angle to Zoom-in on the View To location.
Increase the View angle to Zoom-out from the View To Location.
VERTICAL EXAGGERATION
Vertical exaggeration defines the vertical exaggeration relative to the horizontal plane scale; this
allows topographic features to be accentuated.
View Settings - Perspective View - Manual Data Entry
Manually set the perspective view by entering values on the Three Dimensional Perspective View
Dialog Data Grid.
Parameter include:
View To
View From
View Data
View Settings - Perspective View - Track-bars
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Use the vertical and horizontal angle track-bars to set the:

View From Horizontal Angle.
View From Vertical Angle
The view is rotated around the View To location.
View Settings - Perspective View - Plan View
Use the Plan View on the Perspective View Dialog to set the Thee Dimensional View
perspective view.
The Plan View has four operating modes:
No Action. View changes o the Plan View have no effect on the Thee Dimensional
View.
View From: Click on the Plan View to set the View From Location.
View To: Click on the Plan View to set the View To location.
3D View: Changes to the Plan View are implemented on the Three Dimensional
View.
Available view operations are:
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Views
Zoom Window
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom Extents
Zoom Previous
Pan
View operations can also be accessed via the Plan View Pop-up Menu. Right click on the Plan
View to access these operations.
The Zoom Extents operation is also accessible via the Perspective View Dialog menu items.
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View Settings - Lighting
Use lighting to accentual DTM surface features. These are edited using the Perspective View
Dialog; to activate it:
Left click on the Three Dimensional View; or
Right click on the Three Dimensional View and select 3D View Options.
Click the Lighting Tab to view and edit lighting parameters.
Check Lighting Enabled to enable lighting.

Lighting parameters include:
Vertical Angle.
Horizontal Angle.
Diffuse Lighting.
Ambient Lighting.
Enter values on the Grid or drag the Track Bars.
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Views
DEFINITIONS
Vertical Angle
The light source vertical angle.
0 is on the horizon i.e. sunrise or sunset.
90 is from vertically above i.e. midday.
Horizontal Angle
The light source horizontal angle measured relative to the Cartesian coordinate system.
0 is from the East.
180 is from the West.
Diffuse Lighting
Diffuse lighting defines degree to which light is scattered on being reflected from the surface. It
is a function of material properties. Set large values to accentuate surface detail.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting defines the scene lighting intensity. It is analogous to night/day or sunny/
cloudy.
HINT
To accentuate surface detail:
Use a small vertical angle to simulate sunrise or sunset.
Use large diffuse lighting values.
Use mid-level ambient lighting values.
View Settings - Menu
Menu items include:

File
Zoom Extents
Options
Help
FILE
The File Menu provides the ability to save and load view settings. View settings are saved with the
.3DV extension. This is useful if you with to save and restore a view or transfer a view to another
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model.
ZOOM EXTENTS
The model is scaled to view its full extent. This function is also accessible via the Plan View, or by
right clicking on the Plan View and selecting Zoom Extents.
OPTIONS
The Options Menu allows you to set the Plan View operating mode. These include:
No Action. View changes o the Plan View have no effect on the Thee Dimensional
View.
View From: Click on the Plan View to set the View From Location.
View To: Click on the Plan View to set the View To location.
3D View: Changes to the Plan View are implemented on the Three Dimensional
View.
HELP MENU
The Help Menu provides access to Rift TD online help.
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5.3
Views
Result View
The Result View presents deposition model results following a model run.
Results are presented on all four view quadrants.
You can set the plotted parameter for each axis.
Positive X-axis
negative X-Axis
Positive Y-Axis
Negative Y-Axis
5.3.1
View Settings
You can set the DTM View view by:
Zooming in our out of an area.
Panning.
You can also set DTM View Lighting to accentuate surface features.
View Settings - Zoom

To access Result View zoom functions:
Right click on the Result View and activate a zoom function from the Result View Pop-up
Menu.
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The Result View supports the following zoom functions:

Zoom Window: Draw a box on the Result View to define the zoom window.
Zoom In Two Times: Click on the Result View to zoom in two times. The clicked
location becomes the centre of the Result View window.
Zoom Out Two Times: Click on the Result View to zoom out two times. The clicked
location becomes the centre of the Result View window.
Zoom Extents: Zoom to the visible item extent.
Zoom Previous: Restore the previous Zoom Window.
View Settings - Pan

To pan on the Result View:
Right click on the Result View and select Pan.
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Views
Drag on the Result View to set the Pan Window. A rectangle on the Result View defines the
window.
5.3.2
View Options
Use the Result View Options Dialog to set Result View Options.
Right click on the Result View and select View Options.
You can set:

Axes.
Grid.
Axis Labels.
Axis Parameters
View Options - Axes
Use Axes Options to set:
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Axes
Visible: Check the Visible Check Box to show the axes.
Pen: Set Pen Options.
Tick Marks
X-Axis: Check the Check Box to show the X-axis tick marks.
X-Axis Pen.
Y- Axis: Check the Check Box to show the Y-axis tick marks.
Y-Axis Pen.
View Options - Grid
Use Grid Options to set:

X Grid Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the X-Grid.
X-Grid Pen.
Y-Grid Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the Y-Grid.
Y-Grid Pen.
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View Options - Label
Use Label Options to set:

X-Axis Label Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the X-Axis Label.
X-Axis Label Font.
Y-Axis Label Visibility: Check the Check Box to show the Y-Axis Label.
Y-Axis Label Font.
View Options - Axis Parameters
Use Label Options to set the parameters plotted against each of the axes:
Select the Axis on which you wish to operate:
Positive X-axis.
Negative X-axis.
Positive Y-axis (primary).
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Positive Y-axis (secondary).

Negative Y-axis.
Select a parameter to plot along the axis.
indicate if the minimum range is to be scaled automatically; if not provide a minimum value.
Indicate if the maximum range is to be scaled automatically; if not provide a maximum value.
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Data
Data
Rift TD implements various data types:
Visual data types and can be edited using the DTM View.
Non-visual types are edited using the Data Grid or Dialogs.
Two internal, non-editable data types are defined.
Data may be:
Edited visually (visual data types), or via the Data Grid.
Imported or exported.
Translated.
Rift TD provides:
Data verification tools.
Data navigation tools.
Data unit conversion Tools.
Rift TD is dimensionally stable and is not reliant on a particular unit system.
6.1
Data Types
Rift TD implements both visual and non-visual Data Types. Two internal data types are also
implemented.
VISUAL DATA TYPES

Strings
Nodes
Deposition Lines/Boundaries
Deposition Nodes
Elements (Triangles)
NON-VISUAL DATA TYPES

Materials
Vector Slopes
Beach Profiles
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Raise Data
Deposition Ponds
Deposition Sequence
Deposition Results
Deposition Vectors
INTERNAL DATA TYPES

Elements (Triangles)
Deposition Vectors
NOTES
Activate a Data Type using the Data Type Toolbar.
Navigate Data Sets using the Navigation Toolbar.
6.1.1
Beach Profile
Beach Profiles define a longitudinal section along a tailings beach. They are used during
deposition modelling to generate the tailings deposition surface.
Rift TD defines three Beach Profile Types:
Cyclone Profiles
Sub-aerial Profiles
Sub-aqueous (or general) profiles
Beach Profiles may be linear or non-linear.
During material definition a combination of these profiles are strung together to form a Complex
Beach Profile.
Rift TD defines two Beach Profile Models:
Master Profile
Defined Profile
The Profile Models define how non-linear beaches are developed during deposition modelling.
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Data
Beach Profile - Data Fields

Beach Profile data fields are:
X (Chainage)
Y (Beach Elevation)
Description
Slope
Use the chainage and beach elevation to specify non-linear beach profiles.
Beach Profile parameters are discussed below:
X (CHAINAGE)
The Chainage is a length measure from the beach profile head into the deposit i.e. in the direction of
the supernatant pond. Typically the following convention is adopted:
Zero chainage is entered at for the beachhead.
The total beach length is entered as the maximum chainage.
The Chainage is entered in the x-column on the Data Grid.
For Master Profiles, chainage is a dimensionless value; the following convention is typically applied:
The beachhead has a chainage of 0.
The maximum beach extent has a chainage of 1.
For both Master and Defined profiles, interim values are entered to define the beach profile shape.
Y (ELEVATION)
The elevation is the relative beach elevation along the beach profile. Typically the following
conventions are adopted:
A value corresponding to the total beach fall is entered at Zero chainage.
Zero elevation is defined for the lowest beach elevation; it corresponds to the maximum
chainage.
The Elevation is entered in the y-column on the Data Grid.
For Master Profiles, elevation is a dimensionless value; the following convention is typically applied:
The beachhead has an elevation of 1.
The maximum beach extent has an elevation of 0.
For both Master and Defined profiles, interim values are entered to define the beach profile shape.
DESCRIPTION
An optional description can be entered to assist with profile identification when defining a complex
profile on the Material Data-tab.
Enter the description on the Beach Profile Data-tab.
BEACH PROFILE MODEL

Master Profile
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Defined Profile
These define how the X (Chainage) and Y (Elevation) values are used when generating a beach.
BEACH SLOPE
The Beach Slope is only relevant to Master Beach Profiles; the edit boxes are disabled for the
Defined Beach Profile model.
Enter the Beach Slope on the Beach Profile Data-tab.
Beach Profile - Editing

To edit beach profiles:
Click Edit
Beach Profiles; or
Click the Beach Profile Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
Data is entered either on the:

Data Grid; or on the
Beach Profile Data Tab.
DATA GRID
The chainage (x) and beach elevation (y) are entered on the Data Grid. Generally the downstream
beach extent has a beach elevation of zero.
For Defined Profiles these are the physical beach length and elevation along the beach. For Master
Profiles chainage and elevation are dimensionless values; a User defined Beach Slope is used to
determine where the profile intersects topography.
BEACH PROFILE DATA TAB
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Data
Edit the following parameters on the Beach Profile Data-tab:

Beach Profile Model
Description
Beach slope
NOTE
The Beach Slope parameter is only relevant to the Master Profile model. the Slope edit boxes
are disabled if a the Defined Profile Model is selected.
See Data Fields for additional information on these parameters.
Beach Profile - Linear/Non-Linear
Rift TD incorporates a non-linear beach profile generation tool; it can be used to generate both
Master and Defined Beach Profiles.
The non-linear beach profile tool is based on the Blight and Bental's dimensionless beach profile
(Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineering, Jan 1994, " M aster Profile for Hydraulic Fill
Beaches"):
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To generate a non-linear profile using the Non-linear Beach Profile Tool:

Click Tools
Generate Beach Profile.
Select the Profile Type:

Defined Profile; or
Master Profile.
Enter the Profile Definition.
Number of Points: The number of points to use to define the beach.
Shape Factor:
Shape factors of less than one result in a convex beach.
Shape factors greater than one result in a concave beach.
Beach Length (Defined Profile Only): The beach length from its beachhead to its downstream
extent.
Beach Fall (Defined Profile Only): The fall along the beach length.
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Data
Beach Profile - Beach Profile Types
Rift TD defines three Beach Profile Types:

Cyclone Profiles
Sub-aerial Profiles
Sub-aqueous profiles
During modelling these profiles are strung together to form a Complex Beach Profile.
When generating a new beach profile you are prompted for the profile type.
CYCLONE PROFILES
Cyclone profiles are only used to during upstream cyclone deposition. It's extent is iteratively
calculated during a deposition model run using a user defined underflow percentage.
SUB-AERIAL PROFILE
Sub-aerial profiles are used to define the beach from either the deposition point, or the cyclone beach
downstream extent, to the edge of the supernatant pond. It's downstream extent is defined either by
its intersection with natural topography by the supernatant pond definition.
SUB-AQUEOUS (GENERAL) PROFILES

The sub-aqueous profile defines the section of the beach that is submerged by the supernatant pond.
It's downstream extent is defined by the profile's intersection with topography.
The sub-aqueous beach type may also be defined in the sub-aerial beach profile field if one profile is
to define the sub-aerial/sub-aqueous portions of the complex beach profile.
Beach Profile - Beach Profile Models

Master Profile
Defined Profile
These define how the X (Chainage) and Y (Elevation) values are used when generating a beach.
For a Master Beach Profile the defined profile is fitted to a User defined the beach slope.
For a Defined Beach Profile the profile as entered on the Data Grid.
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Beach Profile - Beach Profile Models - Defined Profile

For a Defined Beach Profile the profile as entered on the Data Grid.
The beach is generated from the beachhead until it reaches its maximum extent, or it intersects
surface topography.
If necessary, the final beach profile segment is extended to the topography if no intersection is
found within the defined profile length.
Beach Profile - Beach Profile Models - Master Profile
For a Master Beach Profile the defined dimensionless profile is fitted to a User defined beach
slope.
Master Beach Profiles are based on Blight and Bentals dimensionless beach profile model
(Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineering, Jan 1994, " M aster Profile for Hydraulic Fill
Beaches").
A used defined slope is used to generate a linear profile between the Beach Profile beachhead
and its downstream extent.
The non-linear profile is draped between the beachhead and its downstream extent.
BEACH EXTENT
The beach toe is defined by the beach slope and the Beach Profile Extent.
The Beach Profile Extent is defined by Beach Profile Type.
Beach Profile - Beach Profile Extent

The Beach Profile Extent is governed by the Beach Profile Type.
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Data
CYCLONE PROFILES
The cyclone beach profile maximum extent is defined by:
The volume of cyclone underflow material; or
The cyclone beach profile's intersection with surface topography.
NOTE:
For volume estimation an iterative algorithm is used to define the cyclone profile extent.
Surface topography overrides if the surface intersection is encountered prior to the
desired tailings underflow percentage being achieved.
Cyclone profiles may extend below the pond surface; if this occurs the sub-aerial profile
will not be generated.
SUB-AERIAL PROFILES
The sub-aerial beach profile maximum extent is defined by:
The supernatant pond elevation; or
The sub-aerial beach profile's intersection with surface topography.
NOTE:
Surface topography overrides if the surface intersection is encountered prior to the
supernatant pond elevation being reached.
SUB-AQUEOUS PROFILE
The sub-aqueous beach profile maximum extent is defined by its intersection with surface
topography.
Beach Profile - Complex Beach Profile

A Complex Profile may comprise:
A cyclone profile (if upstream cyclone deposition is being modelled)
A sub-aerial profile (above the supernatant pond water level)
A general (sub-aqueous) profile (below the supernatant pond water level)
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The profiles defining a complex profile are set on the Material Beach Definition Tab-sheet, which is
active when editing Materials.
NOTE
The entire beach profile can be defined using only the General (Sub-aqueous) Profile type. Enter
it as the first profile when defining the Material Complex Profile.
6.1.2
Deposition Line
Deposition Lines are lines along which deposition occurs; their definition is used to generate
Deposition Vectors. Deposition Vectors are generated based on:
Deposition Line Coordinates
Deposition Material
Vector Slope
Raise Data
Deposition Direction (relative to the Deposition Line)
Vector Direction (relative to the Deposition Line)
Vector Spacing
Parameters are edited on the Data Grid and Deposition Boundary/Line Options Tab-sheet.
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Data
NOTE:
Deposition Lines define a line in space through which the Deposition Vectors pass.
Deposition Line - Data Fields

Deposition Line data fields are:
Coordinates:
X-Coordinate Value.
Y-Coordinate value.
Z-Coordinate value.
Material
Vector Slope
Raise Data
Deposition Direction
Vector Direction
Vector Spacing
COORDINATES
A series of coordinates, at least two, are used to define a line in space through which the deposition
points will move.
Coordinates are entered on the Data Grid; enter the coordinates on the Data Grid; these can also be
specified visually.
MATERIAL
The material defines the:
Deposition rate.
Material densities.
Complex beach profile.
The Material is specified on the Data Grid; enter the Material index on the Data Grid.
VECTOR SLOPE
The vector slope defines how the deposition vectors move as they are raised.
The Vector Slope is specified on the Data Grid; enter the Vector Slope index on the Data Grid.
RAISE DATA
Raise data is used to define the maximum deposition elevation and the interval at which deposition
will take place.
The Raise Data is specified on the Data Grid; enter the Raise Data index on the Data Grid.
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DEPOSITION DIRECTION
The deposition direction:
Specifies the direction that deposition takes place from a deposition point.
Is measured relative to the deposition line, when looking along it from its start point.
Possible values are:
Left of Line
Right of line
360 degrees
VECTOR DIRECTION
The Vector Direction:
Specifies the direction that the deposition points will move as they are raised.
Is measured relative to the deposition line, when looking along it from its start point.
Possible values are:
Left of Line
Right of Line
On line (vertical)
VECTOR SPACING
The vector spacing defines the spacing between deposition points. You can specify either:
A fixed number of deposition points per line segment; or
A deposition point spacing.
NOTE: DEPOSITION POINT SPACING

Measurement starts at the start of each line segment.
At least one deposition point is generate between line segments regardless of the
specified spacing.
Deposition points are generated at the start and the end of line segments.
Deposition Line - Editing

To edit Deposition Lines:
Click Edit
Deposition Lines; or
Click the Deposition Line Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
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Data
Data is edited either via the:

Data Grid; or the
Deposition Line Data Tab.
DATA GRID
Edit the following parameters using the Data Grid:
Coordinates. Coordinates can also be edited visually.
Material: Enter the Material index.
Vector Slope: Enter the Vector Slope index.
Raise Data: Enter the Raise Data index.
NOTE
Deposition Lines are a visual data type. Coordinates can be edited using the DTM View.
DEPOSITION LINE DATA-TAB

Edit the following parameters using the Deposition Line Data-tab:
Deposition Direction
Vector Direction
Vector Spacing
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NOTE:
The Deposition and Vector Directions are the direction of deposition/movement relative to
the Deposition Line when looking along the line from its start point.
The Deposition Line Data-tab provides links to:

Model Options
Deposition Embankment Definition
See Data Fields for additional information on Deposition Line parameters.
6.1.3
Deposition Node
Deposition Nodes are used to generate Deposition Vectors.
They define a points in space through which Deposition Vectors pass.
Deposition Vectors are generated based on:
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Data
Deposition Node Coordinates

Deposition Material
Vector Slope
Raise Data
Angle
360 deposition takes place from Deposition Vectors generated by Deposition Nodes resulting in a
classic deposition cone.
Deposition Node - Data Fields

Deposition Node data fields are:
Coordinates:
X-Coordinate Value.
Y-Coordinate value.
Z-Coordinate value.
Material
Vector Slope
Raise Data
Angle
COORDINATES
A series of coordinates, at least two, are used to define a line in space through which the deposition
points will move.
Coordinates are entered on the Data Grid. They can also be specified visually on the DTM View.
MATERIAL
The material defines the:
Deposition rate.
Material densities.
Complex beach profile.
The Material is specified on the Data Grid; enter the Material index.
VECTOR SLOPE
The vector slope defines how the Deposition Vectors move as they are raised.
The Vector Slope is specified on the Data Grid:
Enter the index for the Vector Slope.
Enter a Vector Slope of zero to raise the Deposition Vector vertically.
RAISE DATA
Raise data is used to define the maximum deposition elevation, and the interval, at which deposition
will occur.
The Raise Data is specified on the Data Grid; enter the Raise Data index.
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ANGLE
Angle defines the angle, in the horizontal plane, that the deposition vectors move as they are raised.
The angle is measured relative to the Cartesian coordinate system i.e. anti-clockwise with zero
degrees along the positive x-axis.
Deposition Node - Editing

To edit Deposition Nodes:
Click Edit
Deposition Nodes; or
Click the Deposition Node Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
Deposition Lines are a visual data type and can be edited using the DTM View.
Data is edited either on the Data Grid.
Data Grid:
Coordinates.
Material: Enter the Material index.
Vector Slope: Enter the Vector Slope index.
Raise Data: Enter the Raise Data index.
Angle
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6.1.4
Data
Deposition Sequence/Elevation
The Deposition Sequence/Deposition Elevation data functionality varies depending on whether
manual or automatic deposition is selected:
Manual Deposition: Manage manual deposition elevations.
Automatic Deposition: Set the sequence in which deposition occurs.
Deposition Sequence/Elevation - Automatic Deposition

When the Automatic Deposition Run Mode is set, the Deposition Sequence sets the order in
which deposition will occur from deposition vectors.
Click the Vector Sequence Tool-button.
Deposition Vectors are generated; their Coordinates and Deposition Order are displayed on
the Data Grid.
Enter the Deposition Order on the Data Grid.
NOTES:
Coordinates cannot be edited.
Deposition is always sequential. If two vectors have the same sequence deposition will
initially occur from the vector higher in the order (lower No.).
Refer to simultaneous deposition guidelines for multi-material simultaneous deposition.
Deposition Sequence/Elevation - Manual Deposition

When the Manual Deposition Run Mode is set, the Deposition Elevation is used to set
deposition vector elevations prior to a model run.
Click the Deposition Elevation Tool-button.
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Deposition Vectors are generated; their Deposition Order and Deposition Elevation are on
the Data Grid.
Enter the Deposition Order and Deposition Elevations for each Deposition Vector on the
Data Grid.
Deposition will occur in the specified order at the specified elevation.
NOTES:
Deposition is always sequential. If two vectors have the same sequence deposition will
initially occur from the vector higher in the order (lower No.).
Refer to simultaneous deposition guidelines for multi-material simultaneous deposition.
Deposition Sequence/Elevation - Simultaneous Deposition

Deposition Vectors with the same deposition order are considered to have simultaneous
deposition; deposition is however still sequential with the vector higher up in the list (i.e. with the
lowest No.) being deposited from first. This may have significant impact on calculated deposition fill
times during multiple material deposition.
We recommend that simultaneous (parallel) deposition guidelines are followed when modeling
simultaneous (parallel) deposition of multiple materials.
6.1.5
Deposition Vector
Deposition Vectors are an internal data type that are used to generate Deposition Points from
which deposition occurs.
Deposition Lines and Deposition Nodes are used to generate Deposition Vectors. Required
geometric data includes:
Coordinates
Vector Slope
Direction Data (Deposition Direction, Vector Direction or Angle)
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Data
The following non-geometric data are required to complete their definition:

Raise Data
Material
Deposition Vectors are generated automatically prior to a model run, or when editing the
Deposition Sequence. They can also be generated manually:
Click:
Run
Changed Vectors; or
Run
All Vectors.
These operations are also accessible via the Deposition Toolbar.

During Deposition Modelling:
Deposition Vectors are raised from a start elevation to an end elevation using the defined
Raise Data.
Deposition Points are generated as the Deposition Vectors are raised; deposition occurs
from these Deposition Points.
NOTE
The Deposition Line Normal is used to define Deposition Vectors.
Deposition Vectors are perpendicular to the Deposition Line Normal.
The Deposition Line Normal is calculated using the Node and Raise Data elevations.
You are advised if a desired geometry cannot be satisfied; try setting Node elevations to similar
values should this occur.
6.1.6
Elements
Elements (Triangles) are plane structures comprised of three Nodes. They are generated during
Surface Triangulation; they form the Surface Triangles.
They are a visual data type; they are however different to other visual data types in that no manual
edit options are available.
Elements - Data Fields

Elements are comprised of three connected Nodes.
Elements - Operations
Rift TD provides the following Element Operations:
Add Elements
Delete Elements
Refine Elements.
Swap Element Diagonal
These operations can be access via the:
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Elements Menu, or
The Element Toolbar.

Elements - Operations - Add
You can either:
Add Single Elements; or
Triangulate Nodes to define a Surface.
ADD SINGLE ELEMENT

To add a single Element:
Activate the DTM View.
Click Surface Model
Elements
Add; or
Click the Add Element Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.

On the DTM View, either:
Use three Open Nodes:
Click on three open Nodes; or
Use and Open Element side and an Open Node:
Click inside an open Element, close to the side that will be used as the new Element root.
Click on a node to close the new element.
Click inside an Element to delete it.
NOTE
Elements edges are not allowed to cross.
The Element status is displayed on the Status Bar when adding single elements.
TRIANGULATE
To triangulate a surface:
Activate the Surface Nodes that define the Surface to be triangulated.
Click Surface Model
Elements
Triangulate; or
Click the Triangulate Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.

Elements - Operations - Delete
Various Element Delete Operations are available:
Delete a Single Element
Delete Elements Cut by a Line
Delete Elements Inside an Area
Delete Elements Connected to Identified Nodes (see Identify Nodes)
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Data
Delete All Elements
DELETE SINGLE ELEMENT

To delete a single Element:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Delete
Single; or
Click the Delete Single Element Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.

Click inside an Element to delete it.
DELETE ELEMENTS - LINE

To delete Elements cut by a User defined Line:
Either:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Delete
Line; or
Click the Delete Elements Cut by Line Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.
Define the area using the Define Area Dialog.
Click the Accept Button to confirm the area and delete the Elements.
DELETE ELEMENTS - AREA

To delete Elements inside a User defined area:
Either:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Delete
Area; or
Click the Delete Elements Inside Area Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.
Click the Accept Button to confirm the area and delete the Elements.
DELETE ELEMENTS - IDENTIFIED NODES

To delete Elements connected to identified nodes:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Delete
Identified Nodes; or
Click the Delete Elements Connected to Identified Nodes Tool-button on the Element
Toolbar.
DELETE ELEMENTS ALL

To delete all Elements:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Delete
All; or
Click the Delete All Elements Tool-button on the Element Toolbar
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Elements - Operations - Refine

Refine Elements (Triangles) by adding additional Nodes at their centroid.
Two Refine Operations are available:
Refine Elements Inside an Area
Refine All Elements
REFINE ELEMENTS - AREA

To refine Elements inside a User defined area:
Either:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Refine
Area; or
Click the Refine Elements Inside Area Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.
Click the Accept Button to confirm the area and refine the Elements.
REFINE ELEMENTS ALL

To refine all Elements:
Click Surface
Model Elements
Refine
All; or
Click the Refine All Elements Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.

Elements - Operations - Swap Diagonal
You can edit Elements by swapping their diagonal.

This may be necessary following to ensure that the model accurately reflects the surface following
Triangulation; or a
Surface merge.
To Swap Element Diagonals:
Either:
Click Surface Model
Elements
Swap Diagonal
Click the Swap Element Diagonal Tool-button.

Click on the DTM View close to the diagonal that you wish to swap.
6.1.7
Materials
Materials define:
Deposition Rate: The rate at which solids is deposited (dry solid tonnage per day).
Material behaviour (flowable or not).
Cyclone deposition parameters.
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Beach Data:
Material Densities: The consolidated tailings dry density.
Complex Beach Profiles: The Complex Beach Profile may comprise a number of Beach Profiles.
Materials are specified by:
Deposition Lines
Deposition Nodes
Materials - Data Fields

Material data fields are:
Throughput.
Flowable
Cyclone Deposition
Cyclone Deposition to Embankment
Cyclone Data
Sub-aerial Data
Sub-aqueous Data
THROUGHPUT
Deposition rate parameters define the daily dry solids throughput (dry tonnes per day).
It may be varied over the modelling period; throughput values apply from their start date to the next
throughput start date.
Parameters are:
Start Date.
Daily Throughput (dry tonnes per day).
Values are entered on the Data Grid.
ENABLE FLOW
The Enable Flow parameter specifies whether the material will flow or not; set this value using the
Enable Flow Check-box on the Material Data-tab sheet.
Flow Sensitivity Parameters are set using the Flow Parameter link on the Material Data-tab sheet.
CYCLONE DEPOSITION
Specify whether cyclone deposition will occur. This can be upstream, centreline or downstream
cyclone deposition.
The Cyclone Deposition data field is set on the Material Data-tab.
This option is used to specify:
Beach cyclone deposition; or
Downstream or centreline cyclone deposition (cyclone underflow is used to construct a
downstream or centreline embankment):
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Downstream of Centreline Cyclone Deposition: Select this option. Cyclone underflow is

used to construct a defined embankment.
Upstream Cyclone Deposition: Deselect this option.
Cyclone deposition to embankment is set on the Material Data-tab.
CYCLONE DATA
Cyclone beach data comprises:
The cyclone material dry density (following deposition and consolidation).
The cyclone Beach Profile.
Underflow percentage.
The underflow percentage defines the quantity of underflow material that is used for upstream,
downstream or centreline embankment construction.
For upstream deposition an iterative algorithm is used to determine the cyclone beach extent.
A constant cyclone material dry density is assumed throughout facility development.
Cyclone data is set on the Material Data-tab.
SUB-AERIAL BEACH DATA

Sub-aerial beach data comprises:
The sub-aerial material dry density (following deposition and consolidation).
The sub-aerial Beach Profile.
A constant sub-aerial material dry density is assumed throughout facility development.
Sub-aerial data is set on the Material Data-tab.
NOTE
A sub-aqueous (general) beach profile can be specified in the sub-aerial beach profile
field.
The general profile will define the entire beach profile from the sub-aerial beach head to
the profile's intersection with topography.
The sub-aerial beach profile selection box is disabled.
SUB-AQUEOUS BEACH DATA

Sub-aqueous beach data comprises:
The sub-aqueous material dry density (following deposition and consolidation).
The sub-aqueous Beach Profile.
A constant sub-aqueous material dry density is assumed throughout facility development.
Sub-aqueous data is set on the Material Data-tab.
Materials - Editing
To edit Materials:
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Click Edit
Materials; or
Click the Material Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
Data is edited either via the:

Data Grid; or the
Material Data Tab.
DATA GRID
Edit the Tailings throughput on the the Data Grid. Parameters are:
Start date
Throughput (dry tonnes per day)
The throughput remains valid:
From its start date until the start date for the next throughput; or
Until the Raise Data maximum elevation is reached.
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MATERIAL DATA-TAB
Edit the following Material parameters on the Material Data-tab:

Enable Flow
Cyclone Deposition
Cyclone Data
Sub-aerial Data
Sub-aqueous Data
Flow parameters are set vial the Flow Parameters Link.
See Data Fields for additional information on Material parameters.
Materials - Flow Parameters

Flow parameters define a Material's sensitivity to flow. The Flow Parameter Dialog is
accessed via the Material Data-tab.
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Flow Parameters are:

Elevation Sensitivity
Sample Point Spacing
These parameters may significantly impact on a Deposition Model's run time.
ELEVATION SENSITIVITY
Defines the elevation difference between the deposition surface and the topography; flow points are
generated if the elevation difference is greater than this value.
As a guide the Elevation Sensitivity should be less than the deposition height increment.
SAMPLE POINT SPACING

The sample point spacing defines a distance between flow sample points along a deposition edge.
6.1.8
Nodes
Nodes form are the base data type for all Surfaces.
Nodes are typically imported from ASCII or DXF data files. They can also be generated:
Manually by entry on the Data Grid; or
Visually.
Nodes are triangulated to form Elements (triangles) that define a surface.
Nodes - Data Fields

Node data fields are:
X-Coordinate Value.
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Y-Coordinate value.
Z-Coordinate value.
Nodes - Editing
To edit Nodes:
Click Edit
Nodes; or
Click the Node Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
Node coordinates are edited on the Data Grid or visually on the DTM View.
Coordinates can also be imported from ASCII or DXF files.
Nodes - Operations
Various Node operations are available:
Adjust Node elevations.
Check for and delete duplicate Nodes.
Audit Nodes.
Delete Nodes.
Nodes - Operations - Adjust Elevations
Node elevations (z-coordinate) can be adjusted using

Activate Adjust Node Elevations:
Activate the Nodes (surface) that you wish to operate on using the Data Type and Navigation
Toolbars.
Right click on the Data Grid and select Set Node Elevations.
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Indicate the desired operation:

Adjust Elevation: Node elevations are adjusted by the indicated value.
Constant Elevation: Node Elevations are set to the indicated constant elevation.
Surface Elevation:
o Set to Surface Elevation: Nodes are set to the indicated surface elevation.
o Adjust Using Surface Elevation: The elevation obtained from the indicated surface is added to
the node elevation.
o Three options are available for nodes that do not overly the indicated surface:
Retain the existing node elevation.
Set the elevation to Not a Number (NAN).
Apply elevation: The node elevations are set to the indicated elevation.
Click OK.
Nodes - Operations - Duplicate Node Check
Use the Duplicate Node Check Operation to check for and delete duplicate nodes. This
operation occurs automatically when triangulating nodes to generate a surface.
Activate the Adjust Node Elevations Operation:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Duplicate Node Check; or
Click the Duplicate Node Check Tool-button.
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The Duplicate Node Dialog is displayed if duplicate nodes are found:

The elevation of each duplicate nodes is provided in the List Box.
Click on the Node Elevation to retain.
Click OK.
Nodes other than that selected are deleted.
DEFINITION:
Duplicate nodes are defined as nodes that have identical, or near identical, x and y coordinate
values.
Nodes - Operations - Audit
Audit Nodes to reduce the surface Node density using a User defined distance; nodes closer
than the specified distance are deleted. This operation is particularly useful when importing contour,
or Lidar ASCII data, if an extraordinarily number of data points is imported.
Three Node Audit operations are available:
Audit All Nodes.
Audit Nodes Inside and Area.
Audit Nodes Outside an Area.
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NOTES:
Excessive surface nodes may compromise model performance.
Break Line nodes are not deleted during Node Auditing.
You can selected whether to include Identified Nodes in the Node Audit operation.
Nodes - Operations - Audit - Inside Area
Use Audit Nodes Inside Area to audit the active surface nodes inside a user defined area.
Activate Audit Nodes Inside Area:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Audit
Inside Area; or
Click the Audit Nodes Inside Area Tool-button.
You are notified that this operation will result in a re-triangulation of the surface; click Yes to
proceed.
Define the Area on the DTM View ; click the Ok to accept the area.
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Enter the desired Node Spacing on the Node Spacing Dialog.
Check the Exclude Identified Nodes Check Box to if you wish to exclude Identified Nodes
from the Node Audit Operation; these Nodes must be identified prior to Node Auditing.
Click OK.
Nodes inside the defined area are audited and the surface re-triangulated.
Nodes - Operations - Audit - Outside Area
Use Audit Nodes Outside Area to audit the active surface nodes outside a user defined area.
Activate Audit Nodes Outside Area:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Audit
Outside Area; or
Click the Audit Nodes Outside Area Tool-button.
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proceed.
Define the Area on the DTM View; click the Ok to accept the area.
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Click OK.
Nodes outside the defined area are audited and the surface re-triangulated.
Nodes - Operations - Audit - All
Use Audit All Nodes to audit all the nodes in the active surface.
Activate Audit All Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Audit
All; or
Click the Audit All Nodes Tool-button.
proceed.
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Click OK.
The Nodes are audited and the surface re-triangulated.
Nodes - Operations - Delete
Rift TD provides the following node deletion operations:

Delete Nodes Inside Area.
Delete Nodes Outside Area.
Delete Identified Nodes.
Nodes - Operations - Delete - Inside Area
Use Delete Nodes Inside Area to delete nodes inside a User defined area.
Activate Delete Nodes Inside Area:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Delete
Inside Area; or
Click the Delete Nodes Inside Area Tool-button.
Define the Area on the DTM View; click Ok to accept the area.
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Nodes inside the defined area are deleted; elements connected to these nodes are also deleted.
Nodes - Operations - Delete - Ouside Area
Use Delete Nodes Outside Area to delete nodes outside a User defined area.
Activate Delete Nodes Outside Area:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Delete
Outside Area; or
Click the Delete Nodes Outside Area Tool-button.
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Nodes outside the defined area are deleted; elements connected to these nodes are also deleted.
Nodes - Operations - Delete - Identified
Use Delete Identified Nodes to delete nodes that have been previously identified.
Activate Delete Identified Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Delete
Identified; or
Click the Delete Identified Nodes Tool-button.
Identified Nodes are deleted; elements connected to these nodes are also deleted.
Nodes - Node Values

Node Values allow you to store node elevations (z-coordinate). They can then be restored at a alter
date. This is useful should you wish to record of node elevations prior to altering a surface; the
values can be restored following modelling to restore the original surface. Node Values can also be
used to highlight model change via elevation shading.
Node Values may be a parameter other then elevation. This may be useful should you wish to plot
environmental parameters e.g. groundwater elevation, element concentrations etc.
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There is no programmatic limit to the number of values that can be stored.
Node Value operations are:

Copy Node Elevations to Node Values.
Copy Node Values to Node Elevations.
Delete Node Values.
Delete All Node Values.
Set Value Shading.
Node values are managed using the Node Value Manager.
TIP:
Node Elevations are stored as Node Values prior to a Deposition Model Run. This allows
you to easily restore the original surface following a run.
Nodes - Node Values - Copy Elevations to Values
Use the Copy Node Elevations to Node Values Operation to store the current Node Elevations as
a Node Value Set.
Activate Copy Node Elevations to Node Values:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Values
Copy Node Elevations to Node Values.
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Enter a description for the new Node Values on the Node Value Description Dialog.
Click OK.
The Node Elevations are copied as Node Values.
Nodes - Node Values - Copy Values to Elevations
Use the Copy Node Values to Node Elevations Operation to restore a previously stored Node
Values.
Activate Copy Node Values to Node Elevations:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Values
Copy Node Values to Node Elevations.
Select a Node Value Set from the Node Value List Box.
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Click OK.
The Node Values are copied as Node Elevations.
Nodes - Node Values - Delete
Use the Delete Node Values Operation to delete a previously stored Node Value Set.
Activate Delete Node Values:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Values
Delete Node Values.
Select a Node Value Set from the Node Value List Box.
Click OK.
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The Node Values are copied to the Node Elevations (Node z-coordinate).
Nodes - Node Values - Delete All
Use the Delete All Node Values Operation to delete all stored Node Values.
Activate Delete All Node Values:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Values
Clear/Delete All Node Values.
All Node Values are deleted.

Nodes - Node Values - Value Shading
Use the Node Value Manager to set Node Value shading. Shading is determined using the elevation
difference between the Node Elevations (z-coordinate) and the Node Values.
Activate the Node Value Manager:
Click Surface Model
Select a value set.
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Set Colour.
Set Elevation Shading using the the Element Shading Dialog.
NOTES:
1. Elevations on the Element Shading Dialog are the elevation difference between Node
Elevations and the Node Values.
2. Specify the Main Menu to specify that Node Elevation Shading is to be used:
Surface Model Elements
Use Value Colour.
Nodes - Node Values - Value Manager
Use the Node Value Manage to manage Node Values.

Activate the Node Value Manager:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Values
Manage Node Values.
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All operations are on the Active Node Value set; select a value set using the Value List Box.
The Node Value Manager Dialog is displayed; available operations are:

Set Colour.
Delete Node Values.
Delete All Node Values.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate

Rift TD provides the ability to identify Nodes. Various node identification operations are available:
Identify nodes inside an area.
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Identify nodes outside an area.

Identify nodes based on elevation.
Identify nodes that are not connected to an element.
Identify all nodes.
The following operations are available to manipulate identified nodes:
Adjust coordinate.
Set elevation.
Delete.
NOTE:
Each surface has its own Identified Node set. Operations area always specific to the active
surface.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify
Nodes can be identified based on:

Whether they fall inside an area.
Whether they fall outside an area.
Their elevation.
Whether they are connected to an element.
You can also identify all nodes.
Use the Identify Nodes Toolbar or the Surface Model Menu item to activate a node identification
function.
Nodes can be included or excluded from the identified node set:
Selected nodes will be added to the
identified node set.
Selected nodes will be removed from
the identified node set.
Use the ID View Tool-button to
view identified nodes.
Clear selected nodes using the
ID Node Clear Tool-button. Nodes
are removed from the identified node
set; they are not deleted. Use the
ID Node Delete Tool-button to
delete nodes.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Inside Area
Use Identify Nodes Inside Area to identify nodes inside a user defined area.
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Activate Identify Nodes Inside Area:

Click Surface Model
Nodes
Identify and Manipulate
Identify
Inside Area; or
Click the Identify Nodes Inside Area Tool-button.
Nodes on the active surface that are inside the defined area are identified.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Outside Area
Use Identify Nodes Outside Area to identify active surface nodes inside a user defined area.
Activate Identify Nodes Outside Area:
Click Surface Model
or
Nodes
Click the Identify Nodes Outside Area Tool-button.
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Nodes on the active surface that are outside the defined area are identified.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Below Surface
Use Identify Nodes Below Surface Operation to identify nodes on the active surface that are
below a User indicated surface.
Activate Identify Nodes Below Surface:
Click Surface Model
or
Nodes
Identify
Below Surface;
Indicate the surface on the Select Surface Dialog; select the desired surface from the
Drop Down Box.
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Click OK.
Nodes on the active surface with elevations less than the indicated surface are identified.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Above Surface
Use Identify Nodes Below Surface to identify nodes on the active surface that are above a User
indicated surface.
Activate Identify Nodes Above Surface:
Click Surface Model
or
Nodes
Identify
Above Surface;
Indicate the surface on the Select Surface Dialog; select the desired surface from the
Drop Down Box.
Click OK.
Nodes on the active surface with elevations greater than the indicated surface are identified.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Elevation
Use Identify Nodes Elevation to identify nodes based on their elevation.

Activate Identify Nodes Elevation:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Click the Identify Nodes Elevation Tool-button.
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Indicate the selection criterion:

Elevation less than an indicated value.
Elevation between an upper and lower bound.
Elevation greater than an indicated value.
Click OK.
Nodes are identified based on the elevation criterion.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - No Element
Use Identify Nodes not Connected to Element to identify nodes that are not connected to an
element.
Activate Nodes not Connected to Element:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Identify
No Element; or
Click the Identify Nodes No Element Tool-button.
Nodes not connected to an element are identified.
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Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - All
Use Identify All Nodes to identify all nodes.

Activate Identify All Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Identify
All; or
Click the Identify All Nodes Tool-button.
All nodes in the active surface are identified.

Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Invert
Use Invert Identified Nodes to invert identified and non-identified nodes.

Activate the Invert Identified Nodes Operation:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Identify
Invert; or
Click the Invert Identified Nodes Tool-button.
Identified and non-identified nodes are inverted.

Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Identify - Clear
Use Clear Identified Nodes to clear identified nodes. Nodes are removed from the identified
node set; they are not deleted. Use Delete Identified Nodes to delete nodes.
Activate the Clear Identified Nodes Operation:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Click the Clear Identified Nodes Tool-button.
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The identified nodes set is cleared.

Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Manipulate
Nodes can be manipulated after they are identified. Manipulation operations are:
Adjust coordinates.
Set elevations.
Delete.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Manipulate - Adjust Coordinates
Use the Adjust Identified Node Coordinates to adjust the coordinates of identified nodes.
Activate Adjust Identified Node Coordinates:
Click
Surface Model
Nodes
Manipulate
Adjust Coordinate; or
Click the Adjust Identified Nodes Coordinates Tool-button.
Enter the coordinate adjustments on the Adjust Coordinates Dialog; values are added to all
identified node coordinates.
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Click OK.
The Identified Node coordinates are adjusted.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Manipulate - Set Elevations
Use the Set Identified Node Elevations to set the elevations (z-coordinate) of identified nodes.
Activate Set Identified Node Elevations:
Click
Surface Model
Nodes
Manipulate
Set Elevation; or
Click the Set Identified Node Elevations Tool-button.
Enter the node elevation on the Set Node Elevation Dialog.
Click OK.
The Identified Node elevations are set to the specified value.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Manipulate - Delete
Use the Delete Identified Nodes to delete previously identified nodes.

Activate Delete Identified Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Nodes
Click the Delete Identified Nodes Tool-button.
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Identified Nodes are deleted; elements connected to these nodes are also deleted.
Nodes - Identify and Manipulate - Show
Use the Show Identified Nodes Operation to show previously identified nodes.
Activate Show Identified Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Nodes Identify and Manipulate
Show; or
Click the Show Identified Nodes Tool-button.
Identified Nodes are shown on the DTM or Three Dimensional View.
6.1.9
Raise Data
Rift TD is elevation driven, raising Deposition Vectors from a start elevation to an end elevation in
a defined number of increments. Raise Data defines these raises and the raise increments.
Raise Data is used by the following Data Types:
Deposition Lines
Deposition Nodes
Raise Data can vary at each Node; when applied to Deposition Lines, linear interpolation is used to
interpolate Raise Data between Deposition Line Nodes. This results in a slopes beachhead
between along the Deposition Line segment.
Input data on the Data Grid.
Raise Data - Data Fields

Raise Data Data Fields comprise:
Start and End Elevations.
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Raise Increments.
RAISE ELEVATIONS
Raise Elevations define the elevation to which the deposit will be raised. At least two elevations are
required per Raise Data record; more can be defined for more complex models.
RAISE INCREMENTS
Deposition intervals are set for each raise data record. Deposition takes place from the start elevation
to the end elevation in the defined number of Raise Increments. A
Raise Data - Editing

To edit Raise Data:
Click Edit
Raise Data; or
Click the Raise Data Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
Parameter Include:
Raise Elevations
Deposition Intervals
Raise Data examples are provided below.
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RAISE DATA ELEVATIONS

Raise Data Elevations specify the elevation to which the Deposition Vectors will be raised.
Enter values on the Data Grid.
NOTES
Deposition Vectors are extended to Surface if the lower raise elevation is above the
Surface. Deposition Vectors start depositing from the Surface.
Additional elevations can be defined by setting the Number of Raise Elevations on the
Model Options Dialog.
RAISE INCREMENTS
Deposition Vectors are raised from the Start Elevation to an End Elevation in a specified number
of Raise Increments.
Raise Increments are set on the Raise Increment Data Grid. To edit Raise Increments:
Activate the Raise Data.
Right click on the Data Grid and select Raise Increments on pop-up menu.
Enter the number of Raise Increments for each Raise Elevation Step. There is one less
Raise Increment record than there are Raise Elevations.
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You can set the Default Number of Raise Increments using the Model Options Dialog.
Raise Data - Examples
EXAMPLE 1
Example 1: Data Start Elevation (El. 1) at Surface Elevation
Assuming:
A Deposition Vector surface intersection of 100 m.
An initial elevation, El. 1, of RL 100.0 m.
An interim elevation, El.2, of RL 125.0 m.
A final deposition elevation of RL 135.0 m.
2.5 m lifts.
For this example:

Set El. 1 to RL 100.0 m
Set 10 Deposition Intervals between El. 1 and El. 2
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This yields a 2.5 m Raise Height:
(RL 125 m - RL 100 m) / 10 = 2.5 m
(RL 135 m - RL 125 m) / 4 = 2.5 m
Similarly, for 5.0 m Raise Heights, specify 5 Deposition Intervals.
EXAMPLE 2
Data Start Elevation (El. 1) Above Surface Elevation
Assuming:
A Deposition Vector surface intersection of RL 97.0 m.
An initial elevation, El. 1, of RL 100.0 m.
An interim deposition elevation, El. 2, of RL 125.0 m.
A final deposition elevation, El. 3, of RL 145.0 m.
2.5 m lifts between El. 1 and El. 2.
4.0 m lifts between El. 2 and El. 3.
Rift TD increases the number of Deposition Intervals internally, maintaining the specified Raise
Height of 2.5 m.
For this example:

(RL 125 m - RL 100 m) / 10 = 2.5 m
(RL 145 m - RL 125 m) / 5 = 4.0 m
During Modelling:
The number of Deposition Intervals for the first deposition elevation, El. 1 to El. 2, is
increased from 10 to 12 internally.
El. 1 is to an elevation of RL 95.0 m internally to ensuring that it is below the surface.
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For this vector first deposition occurs at an elevation of RL 97.5 m (0.5 m above the surface).
The number of Deposition Intervals between El. 1 and El. 2 is increased to 12 for all
Deposition Vectors to ensure raise compatibility.
Deposition only takes place once the Deposition Point Elevation is above the Surface.
6.1.10 Results (Depostion)

Click the Deposition Results Tool-button to view Deposition Results:
Deposition Results are generated during Deposition Model run.
They comprise various data fields that you can customise for display on the Data Grid.
Results (Depostion) - Data Fields

Rift TD generates various Deposition Result Records during a deposition model run:
Date/Time:
Deposition End Date
Fill Time
Elevation:
Rate of Rise
Maximum Deposition Elevation
Minimum Beach Head
Maximum Beach Head
Beachhead:
Cyclone Beachhead
Sub-aerial Beachhead
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Sub-aqueous Beachhead
Beach Length:
Cyclone Beach Length (horizontal length)
Sub-aerial Beach Length (horizontal length)
Sub-aqueous Beach Length (horizontal length)
Deposition Area (plan deposition area for the raise; i.e. not the total deposition area)
Deposition Volume:
Sub-Aerial Volume
Sub-Aqueous Volume
Total Volume (sum of the Sub-Aerial and Sub-Aqueous Volumes)
Cumulative Volume
Deposition Tonnage:
Sub-Aerial Tonnage
Sub-Aqueous Tonnage
Total Tonnage (Sum of the Sub-Aerial and Sub-Aqueous Tonnages)
Cumulative Tonnage
Results (Depostion) - Customise Output

To customise Result Output:
Use the Result Output Options Tab-sheet; or
Right click on the Data Grid and select Result Options.
Check the Data Records that you want to view and click Ok.
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6.1.11 Results (Embankment)

Click the Embankment Results Tool-button to view Embankment Results.
Output comprises:
End Date (downstream or centreline cyclone deposition).
Maximum Elevation
Plan Fill Area
Fill Volume
Embankments are automatically generated during Downstream of Centreline Cyclone deposition.
6.1.12 Strings
Strings are three-dimensional lines used to facilitate various modelling tasks:
Extract long sections.
Extract cross sections.
Interpolate nodes along a string and add them to a surface.
Generate toe-points and add them to a surface.
Strings are used by the Embankment Wizard to generate embankments.
Available String operations are:
Open/Close a String.
Join Strings.
Generate a parallel String.
Drape a String to a surface.
Extend a String to a surface.
Extract a longitudinal section.
Set the surface slope.
Interpolate surface nodes along a String.
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Generate toe points from a String.
Strings - Data Fields

String data fields are:
X-Coordinate Value.
Y-Coordinate value.
Z-Coordinate value.
Strings - Editing
To edit Strings:
Click Edit
Strings; or
Click the String Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
String node coordinates are edited on the Data Grid or visually on the DTM View.
Strings - Operations
Various String operations are available:
Open/Close a String.
Join Strings.
Generate a parallel String.
Drape a String to a surface.
Extend a String to a surface.
Extract a longitudinal section.
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Set the surface slope.

Interpolate surface nodes along a String.
Generate toe points from a String.
Strings - Operations - Open/Close
Strings can either be open or closed:

Open: The last String Node is not connected to the first String Node.
Closed: The last String Node is connected to the first String Node.
To change a Strings open/closed status:
Click Strings
Open/Close String; or
Click the Open/Close String Tool-button; or
Right Click on the Data Grid while editing the String and:
Check the Closed Menu Item on the pop-up menu to close the String.
Un-check the Closed Menu Item on the pop-up menu to open the String.
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Strings - Operations - Join
Use the Join Strings Operation to join two Strings.

Activate the Join Strings Operation:
Click Strings
Join Strings; or
Click the Join Strings Tool-button.
Click close to the two Strings to be joined on the DTM View to select them.
Indicate which Nodes are to be connected.
Click OK to join the Strings.

Strings - Operations - Parallel
Use the Parallel String Operation to generate a String that is parallel to an existing String.
Activate the Parallel String Operation:
Click Strings
Parallel; or
Click the Parallel String Tool-button.
If only one String is defined it is automatically selected; if more than one String is defined click
close desired String on the DTM Grid to select it.
Enter the Offset Distance.
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Click on the DTM View to select a String side.

Click Done when finished to close the Offset Distance Dialog.
Strings - Operations - Drape
Use the Drape String Operation to drape a String to the Active Surface.
Activate the Drape String Operation:
Click Strings
Drape; or
Click the Drape String Tool-button.
If more than one String is defined, click close to the desired String on the DTM View to select
it; if only one String it defined it is automatically selected.
The String is draped to the surface; additional String Nodes are added at all String/Element
intersections.
Strings - Operations - Extend to Surface
Use the Extend String to Surface Operation to extend a String to a Surface.
Activate the Extend String to Surface Operation:

Click Strings
Extend to Surface; or
Click the Extend String to Surface Tool-button.
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If more than one String is defined, click close to the desired String on the DTM View to select
it; if only one String it defined it is automatically selected.
If only one end of the String above the surface it is automatically extended to the active surface;
if both String ends are above the surface click close to the desired String end that you wish to
extend.
Strings - Operations - Cross Sections
Use the Extract Cross Section function to generate cross sections along a String.
Activate the Extract Cross Section Operation:
Click Strings
Extract Cross Section; or
Click the Extract Cross Section Tool-button.
close desired String on the DTM View to select it.
Enter the Cross Section Parameters on the Cross Section Data Dialog:
Add Section String to DTM: A String is created at each section location and added to the
Model.
Add Segment End Sections: Are cross sections extracted at the String start and end points.
Model Number: The surface that is to be used to extract the sections.
Left offset: The section offset to the left of the String.
Right Offset: The cross section offset to the right of the String.
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Spacing: The cross section spacing along the String.
Click OK.
The extracted cross sections are displayed on the Cross Section Form.
Note:
Left and right are defined from the String start point looking along the the String.
Strings - Operations - Longitudinal Section
Use the Extract Longitudinal Section function to generate a longitudinal section along a
String.
Activate the Extract Long Section Operation:
Click Strings
Extract Long Section; or
Click the Extract Long Section Tool-button.
Indicate the surface along which the Longitudinal Section is to be extracted.
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Click OK.
The extracted long sections is displayed on the Long Section Form.
Strings - Operations - Surface Slope
Use the Set Surface Slope Operation to set surface node elevations (z-coordinate) based on a
positive or negative slope from a String.
Activate the the Set Surface Slope Operation:
Click Strings
Set Surface Slope; or
Click the Set Surface Slope Tool-button.
Indicate the surface on which you wish to set the Surface Slope.
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Click OK.
Enter the Surface Slope on the Surface Slope Dialog.
Click OK.
All surface node elevations are updated.
Strings - Operations - Interpolate Nodes
Use the Interpolate Nodes Operation to generate surface nodes along a String. The nodes are
added to a user defined surface.
Activate the the Interpolate Nodes Operation:
Click Strings
Interpolate Nodes; or
Click the Interpolate Nodes Tool-button.
Enter the Interpolate Nodes Parameters on the Interpolate Nodes Dialog:
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String Number: The String to be used to interpolate nodes.

Add Nodes to Surface No.: The surface that the interpolated nodes will be added to.
Node Elevations: The function to be used to define node elevations (z-coordinate value).
o From String: Node elevations are obtained from the String.
o Defined: A User define constant elevation.
o From Surface: The elevations are obtained from the selected surface.
Node Spacing: The spacing function used to interpolate nodes.
o Node Spacing: A set distance between nodes.
o Total number of Nodes: The total number of nodes along the String.
o Nodes per segment: The number of nodes per segment i.e. between two String Nodes.
Click OK.
The surface nodes are generated and added to the selected surface.
Strings - Operations - Toe Points
Use the Generate Toe Points Operation to generate toe point nodes along a String. The
nodes are added to a User defined surface.
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Activate the the Toe Point Operation:
Click Strings
Toe Points; or
Click the Toe Point Tool-button.

Enter the Toe Point Parameters on the Toe Points Dialog:
Consider String Points Below Surface: String points located below the surface are not used
to generate toe points.
Consider String Points Above Surface: String points located above the surface are not
used to generate toe points.
Intersection: String Intersection Parameters.
o String No.: The String to be used to generate the toe points.
o Intersection Surface No.: The surface that is intersected to generate the toe points.
o Add Nodes to Surface No.: The surface that the toe point nodes are added to.
Node Spacing Function: The spacing function used to generate toe point nodes.
o Node Spacing: A User defined distance between nodes.
o Total number of Nodes: The total number of nodes along the String.
o Nodes per segment: The number of nodes per segment i.e. between two String Nodes.
Slope: Slope parameters used to define the toe points.
o Indicate whether the slope will be up or down from the String.
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o 1V in ...H: The slope from the String.

NOTE:
You are required to enter the up/down side on the DTM View prior to generating the toe
points.
Click OK.
Click on the DTM View to indicate the String Up/Down Side.
The surface nodes are generated and added to the selected surface.
6.1.13 Supernatant Pond

The Supernatant Pond defines the interface between the sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beaches.
Enter the Supernatant Pond elevation as a function of the Deposition Elevation if the
Supernatant Pond elevations are fully defined.
The Supernatant Pond Tool-button is disabled if the Supernatant Pond elevation is
freeboard controlled.
Supernatant Pond - Data Fields

Supernatant Pond Data Fields comprise:
Deposition Elevation
Pond Elevation
RAISE ELEVATIONS
Raise Elevations define the elevation to which the deposit will be raised. At least two elevations are
required per Raise Data record; more can be defined for more complex models.
RAISE INCREMENTS
Deposition intervals are set for each raise data record. Deposition takes place from the start elevation
to the end elevation in the defined number of Raise Increments.
Supernatant Pond - Editing

To edit the Supernatant Pond Elevations:
Click the Supernatant Pond Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar.
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Edit the Deposition and Supernatant Pond Elevations on the Data Grid.
6.1.14 Vector Slope

Vector Slopes define how Deposition Vectors move horizontally as they are raised vertically.
They are used in the definition of:

Deposition Boundaries/Lines
Deposition Nodes
Vector Slopes are specified on:
Deposition Lines
Deposition Nodes
The Vector Slope can vary at each Deposition Node or at each Node along a Deposition Line. For
Deposition lines the Vector Slope is constant along the Deposition Line segment connecting the
Deposition Node to the next Node.
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Vector Slope - Data Fields

Vector Slope data fields comprise:
Chainage (x)
Elevation (y)
The Vector Slope pattern is repeated if the Vector Slope definition does not extend over the
entire Raise Data extent.
Vector Slope - Editing

To edit Vector Slopes:
Click Edit
Vector Slopes; or
Click the Vector Slope Tool-button on the Data Type Toolbar. 0
Parameter Include:
x (Chainage)
y (Elevation)
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Enter values on the Data Grid.
6.1.15 Project Information

The Project Information Dialog provides information on loaded Rift TD models and Data Types.
Click
Set the Active Surface using the Surface Model Drop Down Box.
6.1.16 Propety Editor

Use the Property Editor to view and set data properties.
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Either:
Click View
Properties; or
Click the Property Editor Tool Button.
Property fields depend to the Data Type being edited.

Enter values in the Grid or used the Drop Down and Ellipse boxes.
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6.2
Data
Editing
Rift TD has a sophisticated editing environment that includes:
Keyboard entry via the Data Grid.
Visual editing via the DTM View.
6.2.1
Import Data
Rift TD supports data import from the following file formats:
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format)
Import Data - ASCII

Rift TD provides the ability to import ASCII Data Files.
Data is required to be space or tab delimited.
Data columns must correspond to the Rift TD Data Grid columns.
To import ASCII Data:
Activate the Data Type that you want to import the data into.
Click File
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Select a file using the File Open Dialog.

Click Open.
If the active node set has data you will be prompted whether to retain existing data:
Click Yes to append the imported data to the data set.
Click No to overwrite existing data.
The data is imported into into the active data set.
NOTES:
All editable data types support ASCII data import.
An excessive number of nodes may be generated when importing ASCII data files.
Excessive surface nodes may compromise Rift TD performance.
Surface nodes can be audited to reduce the data set size.
Import Data - DXF

Rift TD provides the ability to import DXF Data Files into the surface node data type. Rift TD scans
the DXF file for vertices and imports them as nodes.
To import a DXF Data File:
Activate the surface nodes that you want to import the data into.
Click File
Import
DXF.
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Select a DXF Data File using the File Open Dialog.

Click Open.
Provide import options on DXF Import Dialog:
Import 3-D Faces: If the model contains three dimensional faces Rift TD will import them as
elements.
Interpolate Nodes: Additional nodes are added to long DXF lines. This increases model
definition and improves triangulation. This is particularly relevant to straight embankments that
have contour lines with a single vertex at either end. Enter the Node Spacing in the Node
Spacing Edit Box; additional nodes are added along the line at the specified spacing.
Skip Nodes: For large files you may wish to not import all nodes. Enter the number of nodes to
skip in the Node Count Edit Box.
If the active node set has data you will be prompted whether to retain existing data:
Click Yes to append the imported data to the data set.
Click No to overwrite existing data.
Point vertices from the DXF File are imported into the active surface as nodes.
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NOTES:
All surface nodes support DXF data import.
An excessive number of nodes may be generated when importing DXF data files.
Excessive surface nodes may compromise Rift TD performance.
Surface nodes can be audited to reduce the data set size.
Import Data - Rift Surface File

Rift TD provides the ability to export previously generated surfaces as Rift Surface Files. These can
be imported into another model.
To import a Rift Surface File:
Activate the surface nodes that you want to import the data into.
Click File
Import
Rift Surface File.
Select Rift Surface File using the File Open Dialog.

Click Open.
The surface is imported into Rift TD.
6.2.2
Export Data
Data can be exported to:
ASCII Format.
DXF Format.
Rift Surface File Format.
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Export Data - ASCIII

Rift TD provides the ability to export ASCII Data Files.
To export ASCII Data:
Activate the Data Type that you want to import the data into.
Click File
Export
ASCII.
Provide a file using the File Save Dialog.

Click Save.
The data is exported; data is space delimited.
Export Data - DXF

Rift TD provides the ability to import DXF Data Files into the surface node data type.
To export a DXF Data File:
Activate the surface that you want to export.
Click File
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Provide a DXF Data File name using the File Save Dialog.
Click Save.
Surface nodes and contours are written to the DXF Data File.
Export Data - Rift Surface File

Rift TD provides the ability to export previously generated surfaces as Rift Surface Files. These can
be imported into another model.
To export a Rift Surface File:
Activate the surface nodes that you want to export.
Click File
Export
Rift Surface File.
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Provide a Rift Surface File name using the File Save Dialog.
Click Save.
The Rift Surface File is saved.
6.2.3
Data Tabs
The following data types have additional edit tabs:
Deposition Lines
Materials
Beach Profiles
Data Tabs - Deposition Line
Deposition lines are used to generate Deposition Vectors. The Deposition Line Tab-sheet is used
to provide data required for the generation of the Deposition Vectors.
These data include:

The deposition direction.
The vector direction.
Vector spacing.
For additional information on the data fields see Deposition Line Data Fields.
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Data Tabs - Material

Materials are used to define:
Deposition rates.
Material deposited dry density.
The beach profiles (cyclone, sub-aerial and sub-aqueous) that define material complex beach
profile.
The material Deposited Dry Density and Complex Beach Profiles are defined on the Material
Tab-sheet.
For additional information on the data fields see Material Data Fields.
Data Tabs - Beach Profile

Beach Profiles define the longitudinal section along the beach. Rift TD provides the following beach
profile models:
Defined Profile.
Master Profile.
indicate the desired profile model on the Beach Profile Data Tab.
For Master Profiles a beach slope is required; this is entered on the Beach Profile Data Tab-sheet.
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The slope has no relevance to Defined Profiles. A beach description can also be provided to facilitate
profile identification on the Material Data Tab-sheet when defining a complex beach profile.
For additional information on the data fields see Beach Profile Data Fields.
6.2.4
Data Grid
The Data Grid is used:

Display Data.
Edit Data.
Insert Data.
Delete Data.
DATA GRID SHORTCUT KEYS
Control Right Arrow
Next Data Set
Control Left Arrow
Previous Data Set
Control Up Arrow
First data of Current Data Set
Control Down Arrow
Last Data of Current Data Set
Control Plus
Add Data Set
Control Minus
Delete Data Set
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Data Grid - Edit Data
Use the Data Grid to edit data; data fields vary depending on the Active Data Type.
Enter or edit data values on the Data Grid.
The DTM and Three Dimensional View are updated as visual data types are edited.
Set data properties using the Property Editor.
NOTE: Not all data types can be edited.
Data Grid - Insert Data

To insert Data on the Data Grid:
Click the Insert Row Tool-button; or
Right click on the Data Grid and select Insert Row from the Pop-up Menu.
A new data row is inserted on the Data Grid.
NOTE: Not all data can be edited. You can only insert data for editable data types.
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Data Grid - Delete Data

You can use the Data Grid to delete either:
A single row; or
All data the active data set.
NOTE: Not all data can be edited. You can only delete editable data.
DELETE SINGLE ROW

To delete a data row on the Data Grid:
Click the Delete Row Tool-button; or
Right click on the Data Grid and select Delete Row from the Pop-up Menu.
The active data row is deleted.
DELETE ALL DATA

To delete all data in the active data set:
Click the Delete Data Drop-down button and click Delete All Data; or
Right click on the Data Grid and select Delete All Data from the Pop-up Menu.
All data in the active data set is deleted.
6.2.5
DTM View
Edit visual Data Types using the DTM View. Edit operations include:
Add Data
Insert Data (along a line element)
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Delete Data
Drag Data
These commands are accessible from:

The Main Menu: Click Edit
Visual Data Manipulation
The Graph Toolbar

The DTM View Pop-up Menu: Right click on the DTM View and select Data
DTM View - Add Data

ADD DATA
To add data:
Click Data
Add on the Main Menu; or
Add Data Tool-button; or

Right click on the DTM View and select Data
Add.
Left click on the DTM View to add the data.
DTM View - Insert Data

INSERT DATA (ALONG A LINE SEGMENT)
To insert Data (along a line segment):
Click Data
Insert on the Main Menu; or
Click the Insert Data Tool-button; or

Insert.
Click close to the line segment where the data is to be inserted.

Move to the new data location.
Left click to add the new data.
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DTM View - Delete Data

DELETE DATA
To delete data:
Click Data
Delete on the Main Menu; or
Click the Delete Data Tool-button; or

Delete.
Left click close to the data to be deleted.
DTM View - Drag Data

DRAG DATA
To drag data:
Click Data
Drag on the Main Menu; or
Click the Drag Data Tool-button; or

Drag.
Left click close to the data to be dragged and hold the mouse button down.
Drag the data to its new location.
Release the mouse button.
6.3
Translate
Rift TD provides routines to translate linear data. This operation is applied to all data sets of
indicated data types.
To translate linear data:
Click Edit
Translate.
Select the Data Types that you wish to scale using the Data Types Dialog.
Click OK.
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Enter the X, Y and Z translation values in the Coordinate Editor Dialog.

Click OK.
The selected data types are translated.
6.4
Verification
Data Verification ensures that entered data is valid; errors are displayed on the Error Page.
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Data Verification occurs automatically prior to a model run.
Click the Verify Data Tool-button to verify all data manually.
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Use the Verify Tool-button drop down menu to access additional options; these include:
Verify Run Data: Verify only data that is relevant to the model run.
Verify Data: Verify all data, including data not relevant to the model run.
Collapse All: Collapse all categories on the Error Page.
Expand All: Expand all categories on the Error Page.
6.5
Data Formats
Data Formats define how Rift TD presents and stores data, in particular the date format and the
number of decimal places for various data types. Two data format levels are defined:
Default Data Formats define the Data Formats for new projects.
Custom Data Formats define the Data Format for a particular data set.
6.5.1
Default
Default Data Formats define the Data Formats for new projects.
To edit Default Data Formats:
Click Edit
Data Formats.
Edit the Data Formats on the Data Formats Dialog.
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Click OK.
6.5.2
Custom
Custom Data Formats define the Data Format for a specific Data Set.
To edit Custom Data Formats:
Right Click on the Data Grid and select Data Formats.
The Custom Data Format Dialog displays editable formats; these vary by Data Type.
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Edit the Data Formats.

Click OK.
6.6
Units
Rift TD is dimensionally stable; data can be input in any Unit System provided that data is
dimensionally consistent.
Certain linear data types can be:
Converted between linear/imperial systems
Scaled
Typical Data Units
LENGTH, AREA, AND VOLUME

Assuming a length measurement [L]:
Areas are reported in units [L]2 e.g. m, ft2
Volume is reported in units [L]3 e.g. m3, ft3
DENSITY
Density is input in units Mass [M] per Unit Volume [L]3 i.e. [M]/[L]3 e.g. Tonnes/m3 , lb/ft3.
RATE OF RISE
Rate of Rise is output in units Length [L] per Annum e.g. m/year, ft/year.
DEPOSITION RATE
Deposition rate in input in units Mass per Day e.g. tonnes/day, lb/day.
6.6.1
Unit System Conversion

For certain Data Types Rift TD provides the ability to:
Convert liner data between metric and imperial units.
Scale linear data.
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NOTES:
Only linear data types are scaled.
Deposition results are NOT scaled.
Embankment results are NOT scaled.
Deposition rates are NOT scaled.
Unit System Conversion - Imperial/Metric Conversion
Use the Imperial/Metric conversion routines to convert linear data:
IMPERIAL TO METRIC CONVERSION
To convert data from Imperial Units to Metric Units click Edit

System
Convert Unit
Imperial to Metric
METRIC TO IMPERIAL CONVERSION
To convert data from Imperial Units to Metric Units click Edit

System
Metric to Imperial
NOTES:
Unit System Conversion - Data Scaling
Use the scaling routines to scale linear data:

To scale linear data:
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Scale.
Select the Data Types that you wish to scale using the Scale Data Types Dialog.
Click OK.
Enter scale values in the Coordinate Editor Dialog.
Click OK.
Data types are scaled relative to the X = 0, Y = 0 Coordinate.
NOTES:
6.7
Data Lists
Data Lists allow allow the definition of more than one data structure.
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The following Data Types implement Data Lists:

Strings
Nodes
Deposition Lines
Materials
Vector Slopes
Beach Profiles
Rift TD provides tools to navigate and manage Data Lists. These tools are accessed using the
Navigation Toolbar.
6.7.1
Navigate
Rift TD implements various data navigation tools. These include:

The Navigation Toolbar
Short cut-keys
The DTM View
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Manage
Rift TD implements various tools to delete data sets. These include:

The Navigation Toolbar
Short cut-keys
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Surfaces
Surfaces
Surfaces model ground topography; they comprise elements (triangles) that are composed of three
nodes.
Surface topics are:
Triangulation
Break Lines
Surface Shading
Surface Operations
Active a surface by activating its Node Set.
7.1
Triangulation
Triangulate a Node Set to generate Elements.
Activate the Node Data Type:
Click Edit
Nodes; or
Click the Node (Surface)s Tool-button.
Either:
Navigate to an existing Node Set; or
Add a new Node Set.
If necessary add or import nodes.
Triangulate the Nodes:
Click Surface Model
Elements
Triangulate; or
Click the Triangulate Tool-button on the Element Toolbar.
If duplicate nodes are found you will be prompted for a node to retain.
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NOTE: Nodes can be imported from various data file formats.
7.2
Break Lines
Use Break Lines to constrain a triangulation:
Break Lines are defined by surface nodes.
Element diagonals do not cross Break Lines.
Break Line operations are access via the Surface Model
Break Lines menu item.
Available operations are:

Show Active Model Break Lines (DTM and Three Dimensional View).
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Show All Break Lines (DTM and Three Dimensional View).

Delete Active Model Break Lines.
Delete All Break Lines.
NOTES:
Break Lines were introduced as a preview feature in Rift TD Version 1.2.3.258;
they are only generated when generating an embankment model using the Embankment
Wizard.
Break Lines are transferred to other models during a surface merge.
Additional Break Line functionality, including the ability to manually edit Break Lines, will
be incorporated into future Rift TD versions.
7.3
Surface Shading
Surface shading colours are set using:
The Property Editor; or
The Elements tab on the View Options Dialog.
7.3.1
Graph Options Dialog

To set Surface Shading using the View Options Dialog:
Click Edit
View Options; or
Right Click on the DTM or Three Dimensional View and select View Options.
Click Set on the Shading Group-box.

Set element shading using the Element Shading Dialog.
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Click Apply to view result.

Click OK.
7.3.2
Property Editor
To set Surface Shading using the Property Editor:
Click the Property Editor Tool-button; or
Right Click on the Data Grid and select Properties.
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Enter Element Shading Parameters:
Start Colour: Set the Start Elevation Colour sing the Colour Picker.
End Elevation.
End Colour: Set the End Elevation Colour using the Colour Picker.
The DTM and Three Dimensional View shading updates as values are changed.
If desired close the Property Editor when done.
7.4
Operations
Rift TD provides the following Surface Operations:
Slope Analysis
Area Calculations
Volume Calculation
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Model Merge
Various Element Operations are also available:
Add Elements
Delete Elements
Refine Elements.
Swap Element Diagonal
7.4.1
Slope Analysis
Use the Slope Analysis Operation to measure the active surface plan area based on upper and
lower bound surface slopes.
Click Surface Model
Slope Analysis.
Enter the Upper and Lower Bound slopes.

Indicate whether data should be copied to the clipboard.
Click OK.
The analysis result is presented on the Slope Analysis Results Dialog.
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7.4.2
Surfaces
Area
Use the Surface Areas Operation to measure the Plan and Slope Areas of the active surface:
Click Surface Model
Areas.
The areas are displayed on the Surface Area Dialog.
Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the areas and the descriptors to the clipboard.
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Volume Calculations
Use the Surface Volume Operations to calculate cut and fill volumes between two surfaces. Rift
TD incorporates the following volume calculation operations:
Grid Area Volumes (define an area)
Grid Volumes (entire model)
TIN Volumes (entire model)
Volume Calculations - Grid Area Volume

Use the Grid Area Volume Operation to calculate cut and fill volumes between two surfaces:
Within a User Defined Area.
Using a grid pattern.
This operation is useful if you require cut and fill volumes within a specific area.
Activate the Grid Area Volume Operation:
Click Surface Model
Volumes
Grid Area Volume; or
Click the Grid Area Volume Tool-button.
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Enter the volume calculation parameters on the Grid Area Volume Dialog.
Volume Model.
Base Model.
Grid Spacing.
Click OK.
Volumes are calculated between the Volume Model and the Base Model.
Results are presented on the Volume Result Dialog.
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Click Copy to copy the volumes and descriptions to the clipboard.

Click on any of the volume results to copy it to the clipboard.
Click OK to close the Volume Results Dialog.
Volume Calculations - Grid Volume

Use the Grid Volume Operation to calculate cut and fill volumes between two surfaces using a User
specified grid pattern.
Activate the Grid Volume Operation:
Click Surface Model
Volumes
Grid Volume; or
Click the Grid Volume Tool-button.
Enter the volume calculation parameters on the Grid Volume Dialog.

Volume Model.
Base Model.
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Grid Spacing.
Click OK.

Volume Calculations - Tin Volume

Use the TIN Volume Operation to calculate cut and fill volumes between two surfaces using surface
elements (triangles).
Activate the Tin Volume Operation:
Click Surface Model
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Click the TIN Volume Tool-button.
Enter the volume calculation parameters on the Grid Area Volume Dialog.
Volume Model.
Base Model.
Click OK.
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7.4.4
Merge
Use the Surface Merge Operation to merge a source surface model into a destination surface
model.
Click Surface Model
Merge Surface Models; or.
Click the Surface Merge Tool-button.
Enter the Model Merge Parameters on the Model Merge Dialog:

Nodes to be Merged:
All Nodes: All source model nodes are merged into the destination model.
Merge Elevation > Base Elevation: Only source model nodes with an elevation greater
than the destination model are merged.
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Merge Elevation < Base Elevation: Only source model nodes with an elevation less than
the destination model are merged.
Source Model: Select the Source Model from the Drop-down Box
Destination Model: Select the Destination Model from the Drop-down Box.
Click OK.
The Source Model is merged into the Destination Model.
Source Model Break Lines are copied to the Destination Model.
TIP: For good results ensure good node coverage in both the source and destination models;
refine elements if necessary.
7.5
Ponds
Use the Pond Wizard to generate ponds.
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Rift TD generates Elevation/Area/Volume Data.

Click Surface Model
curves.
Pond
View Volume Elevation Curves to view data and show
Ponds are rendered on the DTM and Three Dimensional Views.

Edit Pond View Properties using the DTM or Three Dimensional View Options Dialog.
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Survey
Rift TD provides the ability to calculate a join between two points:
Click Survey
Join.
Provide From and To Coordinates:

Enter values on the Join Dialog; or
Click Get Coordinate on the Join Dialog and click on the DTM View to indicate the
coordinate.
Results are presented on the Join Dialog.

Click OK when done.
HINT: Set object snap settings to snap to visual elements when getting coordinates visually on
the DTM View.
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Environment Options
Environment Options
Environment Options control Rift TD functionality and are edited via the Environment Options
Dialog.
Click Edit
Environment Options to open the Environment Options Dialog.
Information is entered on the:

Environment Data; and
Proxy Data Tab-sheets.
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Environment Data
Click on the Environment Data Tab to edit Environment Data.
Environment parameters include:

Check for updates on starting.
Auto release licence
Ask before deleting data lists
Confirm before saving over an existing file
Confirm before generating deposition vectors
Auto Shade Ponds
ShowResult Summary on Run
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9.2
Environment Options
Proxy Data
Rift TD may need to connect to the internet to complete various operations. You may need to
provide Proxy Data to complete the connection; click on the Proxy Data Tab to edit proxy data.
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Model Options
Model Options define various parameters used during surface and Deposition Modelling; they are
set on the Model Options Dialog.
Click Edit
Model Options to edit Model Options.
Model Option Categories are:

Run
Node
Deposition Line
Deposition Node
Supernatant Pond
Surface Development
Result File
These are accessed via the various tabs on the Model Options Dialog.
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10.1
Model Options
Run
Select the Run Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Run Options.
Run Options are:

Refine Tailings Dam Footprint Area (only applicable to closed, upstream deposition,
deposition lines):
Yes: The tailings facility footprint elements are refined prior to a model run. Enter the node
spacing in the Node Spacing Edit-box.
No: The tailings facility footprint elements are not refined prior to a model run.
NOTE:
Enabling this option may increase run times. We recommend that you:
Disable this option.
Refine element manually in the base surface.
Image Output:
Save DTM Images: A DTM View image is saved to the specified folder following deposition.
Save 3D Images: A Three Dimensional View image is saved to the specified folder following
deposition.
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Prompt Before Saving Images: Prior to a model run you are prompted whether to save run
images.
Show Result Summary: Include or exclude the Result Summary Information in the image
capture.
Directory Name: The directory in which the Run Images are saved. Enter the Directory Name
in the Directory Name Edit-box. The directory is located in the data file folder; if necessary a
new directory is created.
NOTE:
Saving Run Images my increase model run times significantly.
Toe Points (generated during deposition modelling):
Generate Break Lines: Add additional nodes where the tailings facility perimeter crosses
elements.
Add All Intersection Nodes: All nodes generated during deposition are added to the base
surface.
Add All Toe Points: All toe points generated during deposition modelling are added to the
base surface.
Add Cyclone Deposition Toe Points: All cyclone deposition toe points generated during
deposition modelling are added to the base surface.
NOTE:
Adding toe points may:
Increase run times significantly.
Increase the result file size significantly.
10.2
Node
Select the Node Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Node Options.
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Model Options
These options are used when new nodes are added visually using the DTM View. Options are:
Elevation from Surface: New nodes obtain their elevation from the active surface.
Know Elevation: A user specified elevation is used when adding new nodes. Enter the values in
the Elevation Edit-box; this edit-box is only visible when Known Elevation is specified.
10.3
Deposition Line
Select the Node Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Deposition Line Options.
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These options are used when new nodes are added visually to a Deposition Line using the DTM View.
Options are:
Elevation from Surface: New nodes obtain their elevation from the active surface.
Know Elevation: A user specified elevation is used when adding new nodes. Enter the values in
the Elevation Edit-box; this edit-box is only visible when Known Elevation is specified.
10.4
Deposition Node
Select the Deposition Node Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Deposition Node Options.
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Model Options
These options are used when new Deposition Nodes are added visually using the DTM View. Options
are:
Elevation from Surface: New Deposition Nodes obtain their elevation from the active
surface.
Know Elevation: A User specified elevation is used when adding new Deposition Nodes. Enter
the values in the Elevation Edit-box; this edit-box is only visible when Known Elevation is
specified.
10.5
Supernatant Pond
Select the Supernatant Pond Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Supernatant Pond Options.
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These options define the Supernatant Pond that is developed during deposition modelling; the
Supernatant Pond defines the interface between the sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beaches
(complex beach profile).
Options are:
Pond Elevation:
Freeboard: The pond elevation is calculated using a User Defined Freeboard.
Defined Elevation: You specify the Supernatant Pond elevation as a function of the Deposition
Point Elevation.
Pond Elevation Control:
Minimum Deposition Point Elevation: The minimum deposition point elevation is used to
calculate the pond elevation.
Average Deposition Point Elevation: The average deposition point elevation is used to
Maximum Deposition Point Elevation: The maximum deposition point elevation is used to
NOTE: Freeboard is defined as the elevation from the beachhead to the pond elevation.
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10.6
Model Options
Surface Development
Select the Surface Development Tab on the Model Options Dialog to set Raise Data Options
Options include:
The default minimum elevation for new Raise Data records.
The default maximum elevation for new Raise Data records.
The number of raise elevations; this will set the number of columns on the Data Grid when
editing Raise Data.
The default number of increments between raise points for new Raise Data records.
10.7
Result File
Select the Result File Tab Model Options Dialog to define Result File Options.
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Options include:
Auto write file: Write the Result File automatically during a deposition model run.
Always Prompt for File Name: The data file root is used as the Result File Name.
Prompt for File Name if File Exist: Prompt for a file name if a file with the Result File name
exists.
Lift Write Interval: The frequency that results are written to the Result File. The frequency is
based on lift cycles where one cycle is defined as deposition, or attempted deposition, from all
deposition vectors.
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11
Deposition Modelling
Rift TD is elevation driven; deposition surfaces are generated by raising Deposition Points from a
start elevation to an end elevation in User defined raise increments. Deposition occurs at each raise
increment providing detailed deposition results over facility development.
Various data types define a deposition model:
Deposition Lines and Deposition Nodes are used to generate Deposition Vectors.
Deposition Vectors are raised from an initial elevation to a final elevation using in raise
increments; Raise Data defines the raise increments.
Deposition Vectors generate Deposition Points as they are raised; deposition occurs from the
Deposition Points.
Deposition Vectors can move in space as they are raised; Vector Slopes define this movement.
Deposition Nodes also require a Horizontal Angle.
Cyclone, sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beach profiles define a Complex Beach Profile; the Complex
Beach Profile defines the tailings beach surface.
Materials define:
Deposition Rates.
Material Dry Densities.
The combination of Cyclone and/or Sub-aerial and/or Sub-aqueous beach profiles that define
the Complex Beach Profile.
Fill volumes and fill times are calculated during deposition using Material dry densities.
Deposition Results are presented graphically and on the Data Grid following a model run.
11.1
Deposition Surface
The Deposition Surface is the base surface on which deposition takes place. Set the Deposition
Surface on the Deposition Toolbar using the Deposition Surface Drop Down Box.
The Deposition Surface is updated during a deposition model run to reflect the tailings deposition
surface.
HINT: Node Elevations are copied as Node Values prior to a deposition model run. Yon can use
these Node Values to restore the pre-deposition surface following a deposition model run.
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Model Run
Deposition Models can be run in one of two modes:

Manual Mode; or
Automatic Mode.
In Manual Run Mode you set deposition elevations for each deposition vector prior to running the
deposition model run.
In Automatic Run Mode deposition elevations are automatically set using Raise Data; the model is
run from the Deposition Vector surface intersection to the maximum Raise Data elevation in User
defined elevation intervals. By default models are set to run in automatic mode.
Data verification occurs prior to a model run; you are notified of any data errors. These must be
corrected prior to a deposition model run.
For complex models it's possible to load previous run results. This allows you to model staged
Tailings Storage Facility development, with deposition parameters being varied between each run.
11.2.1 Manual Run Mode

In Manual Run Mode you set deposition elevations for each deposition vector prior to running the
deposition model.
Activate Manual Run Mode:
Click Run
Run Mode
Manual; or
Click Manual on the Run Tool-button Drop Down Menu.
Activate the Deposition Sequence/Elevation Data Type:

Click Edit
Deposition
Sequence; or
Click the Deposition Sequence Tool-button.

Deposition vectors and their Deposition Sequence are displayed on the Data Grid.
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Enter the Deposition Sequence and Deposition Elevation on the Data Grid.
Run the Deposition Model:
Click Run
Run Model; or
Click the Run Tool-button.
The deposition surface is generated and the results updated.

Click the Results Tool-button to view results.
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HINTS:
Right click on the Data Grid and select select Set Raise Elevations set a constant raise
elevation for all deposition points.
Elevations are be constrained by minimum and maximum bounds:

The minimum bound is defined by Deposition Vector's intersection with surface
topography.
The maximum bound is defined by the Raise Data.
11.2.2 Automatic Run Mode

In Automatic Run Mode deposition elevations are automatically set using Raise Data; the model is
run from the Deposition Vector surface intersection to the maximum Raise Data elevation in User
defined elevation intervals.
Activate Automatic Run Mode:
Click Run
Run Mode
Automatic; or
Click Automatic on the Run Tool-button Drop Down Menu.

Click Run
Run Model; or
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Click the Run Tool-button; or

Press F9.
Provide a file name for the Result File on the Save File Dialog.
Click OK.
You are prompted for an action if the Result File Exists:
Overwrite Existing File.
Select New File.
Don't Save.
Cancel Model Run.
The deposition surface is generated:
The Result Summary Dialog summarises deposition results.

The deposition surface is updated on the DTM and Three Dimensional Views.
Deposition Results are displayed automatically following the model run.
Click View Result Detail to view detailed results. Detailed results provide results from each
deposition point.
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NOTE:
Click the Run Tool-button or the Escape key to cancel a model run. The model cycles
between three modes:
Run.
Cancel Run following deposition cycle (lift).
Cancel Run following deposition vector.
11.2.3 Load Previous Run Results

For complex deposition models you may wish to load deposition results from a previous run;
deposition results from a subsequent run are appended to the loaded results. This is particularly
useful if the model is being developed in stages with deposition nodes and/or deposition lines being
adjusted between stages.
To load existing results:

Click File
Load Results.
Select a file from the File Open Dialog.

Click OK.
The results are loaded and fill times/dates recalculated using the material deposition rates/densities.
Prior to the new run you will be prompted whether to retain existing results; select Yes.
Results for the new run are appended to the loaded results.
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NOTES:
You cannot load/generate surfaces for the loaded results; to generate these surface you will
need load the original result file.
You can load/generate surfaces for the current model run; the surface numbers correspond to
the result numbers.
11.2.4 Clear Previous Run Results

Deposition Results are retained in memory following a deposition model run. This facilitates
incremental model development; you may however wish to clear previous deposition results prior to a
new deposition model run: Click File
Clear.
If results exist in memory, you are prompted whether you wish to retain them prior to a new
deposition model run.
11.2.5 Results
Deposition Results are output in various formats:
Result Summary
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Data Grid
Detailed Results
Result View
You can customise output on the Data Grid, Detailed Results Form, and the Result View.
Results - Summary
By default Result Summary Dialog is displayed during a Deposition Model Run. It provides a real
time Summary Results.
Click View
Result Summary to show or hide the Result Summary Dialog.
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Output comprises:
Date:
The run time deposition date.
Raise Volume:
The volume of material deposited during the modelled

deposition raise.
Raise Tonnage:
The tonnage of material deposited during the modelled

deposition raise.
Cumulative Volume:
The cumulative volume of material deposited during the

deposition run.
Cumulative Tonnage:
The cumulative tonnage of material deposited during the

deposition run.
Results - Detailed
Rift TD provides detailed results for each deposition point.
Click View Result Detail to view detailed results; results are presented on the Detailed
Result Form.
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Both Raise and Individual Deposition Point results are provided.

Click on a Raise to load the vector results for that raise.
Use the Material Drop Down Box to load material results for multiple material deposition
deposition.
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You can customise Raise and Vector Result Output:

Right Click on the Raise or Vector Results and select Options.
Check the data to display.
Click OK.
NOTE:
Raise and Vector Result Output Options differ.
Note the limitations associated with multi material deposition.
Results - Material
Rift TD supports mufti-material deposition; deposition results are generated for each material.
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Use the Material Drop-down Box on the Deposition Toolbar or the Detailed Result Form to view
deposition results for a particular material.
Multi-material deposition is complex; refer to multi-material modelling guidelines.
Results - Raise Surface
You can load the DTM Raise surface for any deposition raise following a Deposition Model Run. The
surface is uploaded to the DTM and Three Dimensional Views.
To load a DTM Raise Surface:
Activate the Deposition Toolbar.
Select the DTM Raise from the DTM Raise Drop Down Box.
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DTM Raise Results are loaded and the DTM and Three Dimensional Views updated.
NOTE: The DTM Raise Numbers correspond to the raise numbers on the Results Data Grid.
11.2.6 Run Images

Rift TD provides the ability to save images of the DTM or Three Dimensional Views during a model
run. On completion of the deposition model run these can be merged using a video production
software such as Microsoft Movie Maker.
Set Run Image save options on the Model Options Run Tab.
Save DTM Images: Save DTM View Images.
Save 3D Images: Save Three Dimensional View Images.
Prompt Before Saving Images: Prompt whether images should be saved on running a
deposition model.
Show Results Summary: Include the Result Summary Dialog in the image capture.
Directory Name: The directory that the run images will be saved to; this is a sub-directory is
located in the Data File directory. It will be created if it does not exist.
Additional DTM and Three Dimensional image sub-folders are created in this directory.
Sub-folders are created in the DTM and Three Dimensional Folders for each deposition model
run. They are named using the system date/time.
Image files are saved to these folders. They are names using the system date/time.
11.3
Deposition Embankment
Rift TD features the ability to develop Centreline or Downstream Deposition Embankments,
either manually, or automatically, during tailings deposition. Deposition Embankments are defined
using deposition line geometry.
For downstream or centre-line cyclone deposition, underflow material is directed to the embankment
until the embankment fill volume is achieved. Thereafter all tailings is directed to the tailings storage
basin.
DEPOSITION EMBANKMENT DEFINITION

Deposition Embankment definition is undertaken on the Deposition Line Data Tab-sheet.
Click Embankment on the Deposition Line Data-tab sheet.
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Enter Deposition Embankment Parameters on the Deposition Embankment Dialog:

Embankment
Crest Nodes
Elevations
EMBANKMENT TAB-SHEET
Embankment Tab-sheet parameters are:

Generate Embankment: Check the check box to generate an embankment using the deposition
line geometry during the deposition model run.
Crest width: The embankment crest width.
Upstream Slope: The upstream slope is defined using a defined Vector Slope; click on this link to
select a Vector Slope.
Downstream Slope: Enter the embankment downstream slope.
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CREST NODE TAB-SHEET
The Crest Node Tab-sheet is used to define crest node definition when generating a deposition
embankment. Options are:
Defined Spacing: Crest nodes are generated at the indicated spacing.
Total Number of Nodes: the specified number of crest nodes are generated along the entire
deposition line. Their spacing is calculated using the deposition line length.
Node per Segment: The specified number of crest nodes are generated in each deposition line
segment i.e. between two deposition nodes.
ELEVATION TAB-SHEET
The Elevations Tab-sheet defines the elevations at which embankments are generated.
Start Elevation: The first embankment elevation.
End Elevation: The final embankment elevation.
Raise Height: The vertical height increment for embankment generation.
11.3.1 Manual
Click Run
Embankments
embankments.
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The embankment(s) is/are generated and rendered on the DTM and Three Dimensional Views.
Click Run
Embankments
into the surface.
Merge into Surface if you want to merge the embankment(s)
Click the Embankment Results Tool-button to view Deposition Embankment results.
11.3.2 Automatic
Check the Generate Embankment Check-box on the Embankment Tab-sheet to generate
Deposition Embankments during a deposition model run.
Activate Automatic Run Mode:
Click Run
Run Mode
Automatic; or
Click Automatic on the Run Tool-button Drop Down Menu.

Click Run
Run Model; or
Click the Run Tool-button; or

Press F9.
Deposition Embankments are generated and merged into surface topography prior to
deposition commencing.
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Click the Embankment Results Tool-button to view Deposition Embankment results following
the deposition model run.
For cyclone deposition:

Adjust the Downstream or Centreline cyclone underflow percentage on the Material Data Tabsheet.
Click Run Fill to assess the impact on embankment and deposition results.
11.3.3 Results
Rift TD provides the ability to generate Deposition Embankments during deposition. Results are
presented on the Data Grid.
11.4
Cyclone Deposition
Rift TD is capable of modelling various cyclone deposition scenarios, including:
Beach Cyclone Deposition
Downstream Cyclone Deposition
Centre-Line Cyclone Deposition
11.4.1 Beach Cyclone Deposition

During Upstream Cyclone Deposition the deposition points move into the tailings facility, in the
direction that tailings is being deposited. Rift TD assumes that the cyclone beach toe is raised
vertically.
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To specify Beach Cyclone Deposition:

Activate the Material Beach Definition Tab:
Click Edit
Materials; or
Click the Materials Tool-button.

Click on the Material Beach Definition Tab.
Set the Cyclone Deposition Parameters:

Check the Cyclone Deposition Check-box.
Uncheck the Cyclone Material to Embankment Check Box.
Enter the Cyclone Underflow Material Dry Density.
Enter the Underflow Percentage.
Select the Cyclone Beach Profile.
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Activate Deposition Lines:

Click Edit
Deposition Line/Boundaries; or
Click the Deposition Line Tool-button.

For upstream cyclone beach deposition ensure that the Deposition Direction is the same as
the Vector Direction
Deposition Direction Left of Line and Vector Direction Left of Line; or
Deposition Direction Right of Line and Vector Direction Right of Line.
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HINTS:
Cyclone beaches typically are short and have a steep beach angle. Refining elements in
the cyclone beach area prior to modelling may produce better results.
The cyclone beach toe point is assumed to rise vertically. Increase the number of raise
intervals to mitigate against this.
BEACH CYCLONE DEPOSITION

Beach Cyclone Deposition is an iterative process:
A deposition surface is developed.
The cyclone underflow percentage is compared to the User specified value.
If not within a specified limit the process is repeated.
Note:
The cyclone deposition profile takes precedence over the sub-aqueous profile; it may
extend below the sub-aqueous profile (depending on the specified cyclone underflow
percentage).
Beach cyclone deposition results are included in the sub-aerial results regardless of
whether the cyclone beach extends below the specified pond elevation.
11.4.2 Downstream/Centreline Cyclone Deposition

Tailings underflow is used to construct a Deposition Embankment during Downstream or
Centreline Cyclone Deposition. Deposition vectors either:
Move up the embankment upstream face (downstream); or are
Raised vertically (centreline).
Tailings underflow is deposited in the basin upstream of the embankment.
Rift TD's implementation of Downstream/Centreline Cyclone Deposition:
Generates Deposition Embankments at User specified intervals prior to tailings deposition
commencing.
Merges the final Deposition Embankment geometry into the deposition surface.
Deposits tailings in the tailings basin upstream of the embankment.
Calculates the underflow volume; this material is directed to the deposition embankment until the
embankment volume is achieved. Thereafter all tailings is directed to the tailings basin.
To specify Downstream Cyclone Deposition:
Activate the Material Beach Definition Tab:
Click Edit
Materials; or
Click the Materials Tool-button.

Click on the Material Beach Definition Tab.
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Set the Cyclone Deposition Parameters:

Check the Cyclone Deposition Check-box.
Check the Cyclone Material to Embankment Check Box.
Enter the Cyclone Underflow Material Dry Density.
Enter the Underflow Percentage (percent tonnage).
Activate Deposition Lines:

Click Edit
Deposition Line/Boundaries; or
Click the Deposition Line Tool-button.

For Downstream Cyclone Deposition ensure that the Deposition Direction is the opposite
as the Vector Direction:
Deposition Direction Left of Line and Vector Direction Right of Line; or
Deposition Direction Right of Line and Vector Direction Left of Line.
For Centreline Deposition ensure that the Vector Direction is On the Boundary
(Vertical).
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Define the Deposition Line Embankment.
NOTE:
Following a deposition model run you can assess the underflow percentage impact on
Embankment and Basin Filling.
Activate the Material Beach Definition Tab.
Adjust the Underflow Percentage.
Click the Run Fill Active Text.
Embankment and basin deposition results are updated.
11.5
Model Performance
Model Performance is affected by:
Surface geometry complexity.
Data set size (number of nodes).
Manage these using:
Node Auditing to delete Nodes.
Define the deposition area using a Boundary String.
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11.5.1 Boundary String

You may be able to increase Deposition Model performance by defining a boundary string around
the deposition area; only surface nodes and elements within the Boundary String are considered
during deposition modelling.
To define a Boundary String:
Generate a string around the deposition area.
Set the String as a Boundary String:

Click Edit
Boundary String.
Select a string selection method:

Select on DTM View: Click close the string to the DTM View.
Select From List: Select the string from the Select String Dialog.
Click Edit
11.6
Boundary String
Clear to clear a previously defined Boundary String.
Multi-Material Deposition
Deposition in Rift TD is sequential. For multi-material deposition the throughput rate is that of the
material being deposited, and not the sum of all materials being deposited.
Fill times for deposition from a particular deposition point are calculated using:
Fill volume.
Material density.
Material deposition rate.
The deposition sequence may impact significantly on the fill volume at a particular deposition location.
In particular, it should be noted that:
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Deposition changes the base topography; earlier deposition may impact significant on deposition
later in a deposition cycle.
Fill times are dependent on the fill volume; the deposition order may have a significant impact on
deposition results.
The guidelines below were developed for simultaneous (parallel) deposition of multiple materials.
SIMULTANEOUS (PARALLEL) DEPOSITION GUIDE

For simultaneous (parallel) deposition, the total throughput is the sum of each material throughput
rate. For this scenario we recommend that:
All material are assigned the same deposition rate; equal to the sum of each material throughput
rate (for all materials being deposited).
Material densities for all materials are identical; equal to the weighted average density of all
materials being deposited.
As the deposition sequence has an impact on deposited material tonnage it is necessary to validate
that the surface can be developed at the proposed individual material throughput rates. To do this:
Run the model multiple times, ensuring that each material is deposited first and last (see
Deposition Sequence).
Model run results provide the minimum and maximum tonnage required for each material to
generate the deposition surface.
Ensure that the proposed material deposition tonnage for each deposition raise falls within the
minimum and maximum range.
If the proposed deposition tonnage for each material falls within the minimum /maximum range it
should be possible to generate the deposition surface.
SIMULTANEOUS DEPOSITION
Deposition Vectors with the same Deposition Order are considered to have simultaneous deposition.
Deposition is however still sequential, with the vector higher up in the list being deposited from first.
The longest fill time from each vectors is reported in the modelling results, which will affect the total
throughput to the TSF. This option may be useful if attempting to calculate a make up volume to
achieve a particular elevation during parallel deposition; in this case assign a very high throughput to
the make up material to ensure a short fill time. Detailed results provide data on fill from individual
vectors.
We generally recommend that the simultaneous deposition guidelines are followed.
11.7
Supernatant Pond
The Supernatant Pond defines the interface between the sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beaches. Define
the supernatant pond elevation using the Supernatant Pond Tab on the Model Options Dialog.
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Two Supernatant Pond elevation modes are defined:

Freeboard: The pond elevation is calculated using a specified freeboard. Freeboard is the
elevation difference from the beach head to the pond elevation.
Fully Defined: The pond elevation is entered on the Data Grid as a function of the deposition
elevation. Linear interpolation is used when necessary to define interim elevations.
Pond Elevations are relative to the the Deposition Point Elevation; three options are available:
The Minimum Deposition Point Elevation.
The Average Deposition Point Elevation.
The Maximum Deposition Point Elevation.
Deposition Point elevations are calculated during deposition using Raise Data during automatic
deposition; or are based on User entered values during manual deposition.
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Wizards
Rift TD's Wizards assist with complex operations.
Rift TD provides the following Wizards:

Embankment Wizard
Deposition Wizard
Pond Wizard
Access the Wizards via the Main Menu or the Wizard Toolbar.
12.1
Deposition
Use the Deposition Wizard assist you with Deposition Model set-up. You are taken thorough the
following steps:
Import Node Data
Audit Node Data
Refine Node Elements
Define Beach Profiles
Define Materials
Define Vector Slopes
Define Raise Data
Define the Supernatant Pond
Define Deposition Node
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Wizards
Define Deposition Lines

Set Model Run Options
To Start the Deposition Wizard:
Click Tools
Wizards
Deposition Wizard; or
click the Deposition Wizard Tool-button.
IMPORT NODES
Rift TD uses Nodes to generate Elements which define a surface.

The Import Nodes Tab provides links to:
ASCII Data Files: Import Node coordinates from an ASCII data file.
DXF Data Files: Import Node coordinates from a DXF data file.
Rift Surface File: Import a previously saved Rift Surface File.
Click Next when done.
AUDIT NODES
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Audit Nodes to set the maximum node spacing. Node audit operations decrease the model size and
increases model performance. You can identify nodes to exclude them from the node audit operation.
This is useful to ensure that important feature definition is not lost e.g. embankments.
The Audit Nodes Tab provides links to:
Audit Nodes:
Audit Nodes Inside Area
Audit Nodes Outside Area
Audit All Nodes
Identify Nodes:
Identify Nodes Based on their Elevation
Identify Nodes Within a User Defined Area
Delete Identified Nodes.
REFINE ELEMENTS
Refine elements to increase the surface node density in the deposition basin or along the
embankment perimeter. This operation may be necessary for surfaces with a sparse node density.
The Refine Elements Tab provides links to:
Refine Elements Inside Area: Refine the elements in a User defined area.
Refine All Elements: Refine all the elements in the surface.
Triangulate Elements: Re-triangulate the nodes that define the surface.
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Wizards
BEACH PROFILES
Beach Profiles define the tailings upper tailings surface. Rift TD defines the following beach profile
types:
Cyclone
Sub-aerial
Sub-aqueous
The Beach Profile Tab provides links to:
Edit Beach Profile: Edit the beach profile on the Data Grid.
Edit Beach Profile Definition: Provide a beach profile description, specify the beach profile model,
an in the case of Master Beach Profiles, the overall beach profile slope.
Add Beach Profile: Add a new beach profile to the beach profile list.
Generate Non-linear Profile Tool: Generate a non-linear beach profile using the non-linear beach
profile tool.
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MATERIALS
Materials Define:
Deposition Rates
Cyclone Deposition
Material Dry Density
The Complex Beach Profile
The Material Tab provides links to:
Edit Tailings Throughput: Edit the deposition throughput on the Data Grid.
Material Beach Definition:
Cyclone Deposition Definition: Define whether cyclone deposition will be undertaken and
whether material will be deposited in a deposition embankment.
Material Dry Density: The deposited dry densities for cyclone, sub-aerial and sub-aqueous
materials.
Complex Beach Profile: Specify the Beach Profiles that define the Complex Beach Profile.
Deposition Embankment: Define whether a deposition embankment will be generated.
Add Material: Add a new Material to the Material List.
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Wizards
VECTOR SLOPES
Vector Slopes define how Deposition Points move horizontally as they are raised vertically.
The Vector Slope Tab provides links to:
Edit Vector Slope: Edit Vector Slopes on the Data Grid.
Add Vector Slope: Add a new Vector Slope to the Vector Slope List.
RAISE DATA
Raise Data defines how deposition points are raised vertically.

The Raise Data Tab provides links to:
Edit Raise Data: Edit Raise Data on the Data Grid.
Edit Number of Raise Elevations: Set the number of elevations to be used when raising a vector
from its start to its end elevation.
Edit Number of Raise Increments: Edit the number of raise intervals between each set of Raise
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Elevations.
Add Vector Slope: Add a new Vector Slope to the Vector Slope List.
SUPERNATANT POND
The Supernatant Pond defines the interface between the sub-aerial and sub-aqueous beaches.
The Supernatant Pond Tab provides links to:
Supernatant Pond Elevation Mode:
Fixed Freeboard: The pond elevation is set using a freeboard (relative to deposition elevations).
Defined Pond Elevation: The pond elevation is fully User defined (relative to deposition
elevations).
Supernatant Pond Options: The Model Options Dialog Supernatant Pond Tab is opened.
Edit Supernatant Pond:
Fixed Freeboard: The Model Options Dialog Supernatant Pond Tab is opened.
Defined Pond Elevation: The Supernatant Pond Data Type is activated for editing.
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Wizards
DEPOSITION NODES
Deposition Nodes define points from which deposition occurs.

The Deposition Node Tab provides links to:
Edit Deposition Nodes: The Deposition Node Data Type is activated for editing.
Add Nodes (DTM View): The DTM View is activated and the DTM View Add Data Operation
activated. Click on the DTM View to add Deposition Nodes.
DEPOSITION LINES
Deposition Lines define lines from which deposition occurs.

The Deposition Line Tab provides links to:
Edit Deposition Lines: The Deposition Line Data Type is activated for editing.
Add Nodes (DTM View): The DTM View is activated and the DTM View Add Data Operation
activated. Click on the DTM View to add nodes to the Deposition Line.
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Add Deposition Line: Add a new Deposition Line to the Deposition Line list.
RUN
The Run Tab provides links to:

Deposition Model Run Mode:
Manual Run Mode: The deposition run is completely User controlled. You enter deposition
elevations for each deposition point prior to running the model.
Automatic Run Mode: Deposition occurs automatically using Raise Data to raise the deposition
points from their start elevation to their end elevation.
Edit Model Options: Open the Model Options Dialog.
Edit View Options: Open the View Options Dialog.
Click Finish when done.
12.2
Embankment
Use the Embankment Wizard to generate Embankments using Strings.

Start the Embankment Wizard:
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Wizards
Click Tools
Wizards
Embankment Wizard; or
Click the Embankment Wizard Tool-button.
Select the Surface on which the embankment will be generated from the Base Surface Model
Drop Down Box.
Click Next.
Define how the embankment will be generated:

Define the upstream and downstream crests: You are required to define both the
upstream and downstream crest strings.
Define only the Upstream crest: You are required to define only the upstream crest string.
The downstream string is defined by indicating a side and offset distance.
Define only the Downstream crest: You are required to define only the downstream crest
string. The upstream string is defined by indicating a side and offset distance.
Click Next.
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Define the strings and slopes that will be used to generate the embankment.
Select the crest string from the drop down box; or click Select String on DTM View and click
close to a string to select it.
Provide the embankment crest elevation; leave the box empty if the string elevations are to be
used.
Provide the embankment batter slope
Click Next to either:

Generate the embankment; or
Define the Parallel String (if only the upstream or the downstream crest is defined).
Additional String Tools
Open/Close Strings
Activate Strings for Editing
Add a New String
Add a Parallel String
Add String Nodes
Drag String Node
Insert String Nodes
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Wizards
Delete Nodes
Define the Parallel String (Only Upstream or Downstream String Defined)
Select the Crest Parallel Side:

Select the side for the opposite crest; or
Click Select Side on DTM View and click on the DTM View to indicate the string side.
Click Next.
Set the Offset Distance:

Enter the offset distance for the parallel string.
Click Next to generate the embankment.
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Following embankment generation you can:

Calculate the embankment volume; results are presented on the Volume Report Dialog.
Merge the embankment into the Base Surface.
Click Finish to close the Embankment Wizard.
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13
Dialogs
Dialogs
Rift TD implements various dialogs to obtain and present information. They can be classified into
three groups:
Graph Data Editors
Data Input Dialogs
Report Dialogs
13.1
Graphic Editors
Graphic Editor Dialogs are used to edit visual data properties. Rift TD incorporates the following
Graphic Editors:
Colour Dialog
Font Dialog
Pen Dialog
Element Shading Dialog
13.1.1 Colour
Use the Colour Dialog to pick a colour for a visual data type.
Pick a colour from the Colour Dialog and click OK.
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13.1.2 Font
Use the Font Dialog to select a text font.

Select a font from the Font Dialog and click OK when done.
13.1.3 Pen
Use the Pen Dialog to select a Pen Type for drawing Graphic Data Types.
Select a Pen Style from the Style Drop Down Box. Available Styles are:
Solid
Dash
Dot
Dash Dot
Dash Dot Dot
Clear
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Dialogs
Use the Width Spin Edit. to set the pen width.

Use the Colour Active Text to open the Colour Dialog and specify a pen colour.
13.1.4 Element Shading
Use the Elevation Shading Dialog to set surface shading properties.

Parameters are:
Start Elevation: Enter a Start Elevation.
Start Colour: Click the Start Elevation Colour Button to select a Start Elevation Colour
using the Colour Dialog.
End Elevation: Enter an End Elevation.
End Colour: Click the End Elevation Colour Button to select an End Elevation Colour using
the Colour Dialog.
If desired, click the Get Elevations Button to get the surface minimum and maximum elevations.
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Click OK when done.
13.2
Data Input
Rift TD incorporates the following Data Input Dialogs:
Coordinate Editor
Define Line Dialog
Define Area Dialog
Select Data Type Dialog
Select Beach Profile Type Dialog
Select Vector Slope Dialog
Select Model Dialog
13.2.1 Pond
Use the Pond Wizard to generate a Pond Elevation/Area/Volume curve.
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Dialogs
Start the Embankment Wizard:

Click Tools
Wizards
Pond Wizard; or
Click the Pond Wizard Tool-button.
BASIN POINT
Provide a coordinate point within the Pond Basin:

Enter values in the X and Y Coordinate Edit Boxes; or
Click Select Point and click on the DTM View to indicate a point.
Click Next.
POND ELEVATION DATA
Provide the elevation data that defines the pond:

Enter the Maximum Pond Elevation.
Enter the Volume Elevation Interval.
Select additional options following pond generation:
Check Copy to Clipboard if you wish to automatically copy results to the clipboard.
Check View Curve if you want to view the Elevation/Area/Volume Curve following pond
generation.
Click Finish.
The Elevation/Area/Volume Curve is generated and displayed on the DTM and Three
Dimensional Views.
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If you checked View Curve, the Pond Elevation/Area/Volume Curve and data are presented
on the Pond Volume/Elevation Window.
You can edit Pond Visual Properties on the View Options Dialog.
13.2.2 Coordinate Editor
The Coordinate Editor Dialog is used to obtain x, y and z coordinate values. Implementation examples
are:
Data scaling.
Data translation.
Enter coordinate values in the Edit Boxes and click OK.
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Dialogs
13.2.3 Define Line
Use the Define Line Dialog to define a line. A typical implementation is deleting elements cut by a
line.
To define the line:
Click on the DTM View to define the line; or
Enter values on the Define Line Dialog Data Grid.
Click the Accept Button to accept the line and close the dialog; or click the Cancel Button to
cancel the operation and close the dialog.
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13.2.4 Define Area
The Define Area Dialog in opened when you are required to define an area.
Typical implementation include:
Deleting nodes inside an area.
Deleting nodes outside an area.
Identifying nodes inside an area.
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Dialogs
Identifying nodes outside an area.

Deleting elements inside an area.
To define the area:
Click on the DTM View to define the area; or
Enter values on the Define Area Dialog Data Grid.
Click the Accept Button to accept the area and close the dialog; or click the Cancel Button to
cancel the operation and close the dialog.
13.2.5 Select Data Types
Use the Data Types Dialog to select data types on which to operate. Implementation examples are:
Data scaling.
Data translation.
Check the Data Types on which you wish to operate and click OK.
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13.2.6 Select Beach Profile Type
Use the Beach Profile Type Dialog to specify the Beach Profile Type when generating a new Beach
Profile.
Use the Radio Buttons to indicate the Beach Profile Type:
Cyclone
Sub-aerial
Sub-aqueous
Click OK.
13.2.7 Select Vector Slope
Use the Select Vector Slope Dialog to select a Vector Slope when defining Deposition
Embankments.
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Dialogs
Click on a Vector Slope to select it.

Right click on a Vector Slope to:
Set the overall slope.
Add a new Vector Slope.
Click OK when done.
13.2.8 Select Models
Use the Select Models Dialog to select two the surfaces to be used in an operation. Typical
implementations include volume calculations where an upper and a lower surface are required.
Select the Surface Models using the Drop Dow Boxes; click OK when done.
13.2.9 Select Model
Use the Select Model Dialog to select the a surface that will be used in an operation. A typical
implementation is extracting longitudinal sections.
Select the Surface Model using the Drop Down Box; click OK when done.
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13.2.10 Node Spacing
Use the Node Spacing Dialog to specify the node spacing to be used during a Rift TD operation. A
typical implementation is refining elements.
Enter the Node Spacing using the Node Spacing Edit Box; click OK when done.
13.2.11 Select String
Use the Select String Dialog to select a string to be used during a Rift TD operation. A typical
implementation is defining a boundary string to improve deposition model run performance.
Select the string using the String Drop Down Box; click OK when done.
13.2.12 Select Strings

Use the Select Strings Dialog to select tow strings to be used during a Rift TD operation.
Select the strings using the String Drop Down Boxes; click OK when done.
13.2.13 Value
Use the Value Dialog to enter a value to be used during a Rift TD operation.
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Dialogs
Enter the value in the Edit Box and click OK when done.
13.3
Reporting
Rift TD incorporates the following Reporting Dialogs:
Volume Report
13.3.1 Volume Report
The Volume Report Dialog displays volume results following a volume calculation. Results include:
Cut Area
Cut Volume
Fill Area
Fill Volume
Click on any of the results to copy its value to the clipboard.
Click the Copy Button to copy all results to the clipboard.
Click OK to close the dialog.
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FIle Types
FILE
FILE TYPE
EXTENSION
.2Dv
Two Dimensional View Settings File
.3DV
Three Dimensional View Settings File
.lsc
Rift Longitudinal Section File
.pnd
Rift Pond File
.res
Rift TD Result File
.rft
Rift TD Data File
.xsc
Rift Cross Section File
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Index
-2-
Break Lines
173, 174
-C-
Above Surface
123
Account
6
Account Details
13
Add
96
Add Data
162
Adjust Coordinates
126
Adjust Elevations
104
Agreement
6
All
110, 125
Area
179, 180
ASCII 19, 151, 155
Audit
106, 107, 108, 110
Audit Nodes
107, 108, 110
Automatic
204, 216
Automatic Deposition
93
Automatic Licence Release
10
Automatic Run
204
Axes
46, 73
Centreline
213, 220
Centre-line
213
Clear
125, 207
Clear Deposition Results
207
Clear Results
19
Color
239
Color Dialog
239
Colour
239
Colour Dialog
239
Company
6
Company Account
6, 8
Company Data
8
Complex
85
Complex Beach Profile
100
Complex Beach Profle
85
Complex Profile
100
Constrain
174
Contact us
24
Conversion
168
Coordinate Editor
244
Copy
20
Copy Node Elevations
114
Copy Node Values
115
Copy to Clipboard
36
Cross Section Data Dialog
140
Cross Sections
140
Custom
167
Custom Data Format
167
Customise
134
Cyclone
215, 216, 217, 220
Cyclone Deposition
213, 217
-B-
-D-
Beach Cyclone Deposition

217
Beach Cyclone Deposition Results
217
Beach extent
84
Beach Profile
79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 158, 248
Beach Profile Data Tab
80
Beach Profile Models
83
Beach Profile Type
248
Beach Profile Types
83
Beach Profiles
78
Below Surface
122
Bental
81
Blight
81
Boundary String
222, 223
Data
21, 77, 151, 152, 154, 155, 163
Data Editing
151
Data Fields
79, 87, 88, 91, 92, 95, 99, 100, 103,
104, 128, 129, 133, 136, 146, 148
Data Format
166, 167
Data Formats
20, 166
Data Grid
77, 159, 160, 161
Data Input Dialogs
242
Data List
171, 172
Data List Navigation
171
Data Lists
170
Data Management
151, 152, 154, 155, 164, 168
Data Menu
21
2D View
44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 71, 72
-33D View
57, 61, 63, 64
3D View Lighting
68
3D View Menu
69
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Data Tab
157, 158
Data Tabs
157
Data Type
20, 28, 103, 128, 146
Data Types
77, 78, 79, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93,
94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106,
111, 113, 117, 118, 119, 128, 129, 135, 136, 140,
141, 142, 146, 147, 148, 163, 247
Data Verification
164
Default
166
Default Data Format
166
Define Area
246
Define Area Dialog
246
Define Line
245
Define Line Dialog
245
Defined
81
Defined Beach Profiles
81
Defined Profile
83, 84
Delauney
174
Delete
96, 111, 112, 113, 127, 161, 163
Delete All
117
Delete Data
161, 163
113
Delete Node Values
116
Delete Nodes
111, 112, 113
Delete Nodes Inside Area
111
Delete Nodes Outside Area
112
Deposition
35, 93, 129, 133, 213, 217, 220, 226
Deposition Embankment
213, 215, 216, 217, 248
Deposition Embankment Resutls
217
Deposition Images
213
Deposition Intervals
129
Deposition Line
86, 87, 88, 92, 157, 195
Deposition Line Options
192
201, 202, 204, 209, 212,
217, 220, 222, 223
Deposition Node
90, 91, 196
Deposition Node Options
192
Deposition Point
129
Deposition Pond
224
Deposition Results
133, 134, 206, 207, 208
Deposition Resutls
133
Deposition Sequence
93
Deposition Surface
201, 212
Deposition Toolbar
35
Deposition Vector
86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93
Deposition Vectors
93, 94
Deposition Video
213
Deposition Wizard
226
Depostion Elevation
93
Detailed Results
209
Dialog
239, 240, 241, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248,
249, 250, 251
Dialogs
239, 240, 242, 251
Downstream
213, 220
Downstream/Centreline Cyclone Deposition
220
Drag
163
Drag Data
163
Drape
139
Drawing Exchange Format
151
DTM View
44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55, 71, 72, 77, 162,
212
DTM View Data Editing
161
DTM View Settings
51, 71
Duplicate Node Check
105
DXF
19, 151, 152, 154, 155
-EEdiiting
151
Edit
77, 162, 163
Edit Data
160
Editing
77, 80, 146
Element
33, 49, 59, 95, 96, 98
Element Operation
95, 96, 98
Element Operations
95
Element Shading
175, 176, 241
Element Toolbar
33
Elements
95, 103
Elevation
123
Elevation Shading
175, 176
Elevation Step
129
Elevations
129
Embankment
135, 213, 215, 216, 234
Embankment Results
135, 217
Embankment Wizard
234
Environment
17, 18, 25, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 36,
39, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 57, 58, 59,
60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 75, 149, 157,
159, 161
Environment Data
190
Environment Options
20, 189, 190
Error Page
41
Exchange
9
Existing Company Account
6
Expiry
11
Export
19, 77, 154, 155, 156
Export ASCII Data
155
Export DXF Data
154
Export DXFData
155
Extend
139
Extend to Surface
139
Extent
84
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-F-
-K-
Features
1
File
252
File Extensions
252
File Type
252
Flow Parameters
102
Font Dialog
240
Formats
166
Key
159
-L-
Generating
173
Glossary
2
Grid
47, 74, 180
Grid Area
180
Grid Area Volume
180
Grid Volumes
182
Label
48, 75
Licence
9, 10, 11
Licence Exchange
9
Licence Expiry
11
Licence Release
10
Licence Status
12
Licensing
5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16
Lighting
51, 53, 68, 71
Load Previous Results
206
Load Results
19
Long Section
141
Longitudinal Section
141
-H-
-M-
Help
Maintenance
14
Manage
172
Manage Data Lists
172
Manipulate
126
Manual
65, 202, 215
Manual Deposition
93
Manual Licence Release
11
Manual Run
202
Master Beach Profile
81
Master Profile
83
Master Profle
84
Materail Data Tab
100
Material
99, 100, 102, 158, 211
Material Results
211
Materials
98
Menu
21, 22, 23, 24, 69
Menus
18
Merge
177, 185
Metric
168, 169
Model Area
179
Model Options
20, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197,
199
Model Performance
106, 222, 223
Model Run
202
Model Volume
180
Multi Mateial Deposition
223
Multi Material
94, 223
Multi Material Deposition
224
Multi-material
94
-G-
24
-IIdentified
113
Identify
31, 32, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126,
127, 128
119
Identify Nodes
32
Imperial
168, 169
Import
19, 77, 151, 152, 154
Import ASCII Data
151
Import DXFData
152
Input
250
Insert
160, 162
Insert Data
160, 162
Inside Area
107, 111, 120
Internet
15
Internet Connection
15, 191
Interpolate
143
Interpolate Nodes
143
Intervals
129
Invert
125
-JJoin
138, 188
Join Strings
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Navigation
27, 171
No Element
124
Node
31, 48, 58, 104, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112,
113, 194
Node Elevations
114, 115, 116
Node Operation
104, 105
Node Operations
104
Node Options
192
Node Spacing
250
Node Spacing Dialog
250
Node Toolbar
31
Node Values
113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119
Nodes
32, 103, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125,
126, 127, 128
Non-linear
79, 81
Non-linear Beach Profile Tool
81
Object Snap
55
Object Snap Settings
55
Open
19
Open/Close
137
Operations
95, 104, 136, 177
Outside Area
108, 112, 121
Raise Data
128, 129, 199
Raise Data Elevations
129
Raise Data Options
192, 199
Raise Elevations
199
Raise Height
129
Raise Intervals
199
Refine
98
Registration
5
Registration Agreement
6
Registration Dialog
7
Release
10, 11
Reporting Dialog
251
Restore Node Elevations
115
Result File
199
Result File Options
192, 199
Result Summary
208
Result Surface
212
Results
19, 133, 135, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211,
217
Rift Surface
154, 156
Rift Surface File
154, 156
RiftXone
24
Run
23, 193, 202, 204
Run Menu
23
Run Options
192
-P-
-S-
Pan
52, 72
Parallel
138
Parallel Deposition
94, 223
Paste
20
Pen
240
Pen Dialog
240
Performance
106, 223
Perspective
61
Perspective View
62, 65, 66
Plan View
45, 62, 66
Pond
51, 61, 186, 224, 242
Pond Wizard
186, 242
Previous Results
206
Print
19
Profile
85
Profile Type
248
Project Information
149
Property Editor
175
Propety Editor
149
Proxy Data
16, 191
Save
19
Scale
168, 169
Scaling
168, 169
Select Model
249
Select Models
249
Select String
250
Select String Dialog
250
Select Strings
250
Select Vector Slope
248
Sequence
93
Serial Deposition
223
Set Elevations
127
Settings
55
Shortcut
159
Shortcut Keys
42
Show
128
Simultaneous Deposition
94, 223, 224
Slope
148, 178
Slope Analysis
178
Software Registration
6
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Status
40
Status Bar
40
Store Node Elevations
114
String
22, 50, 60, 139, 250
String Menu
22
String Operation
137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142,
143, 144
String Operations
136
Strings
30, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139
Summary
208
Supernatant Pond
146, 197, 224
Supernatant Pond Options
192
Surface
95, 174, 178
Surface Area
179
Surface Development
199
Surface Development Options
192
Surface Merge
185
Surface Model
22, 34, 178, 185, 249
Surface Model Menu
22
Surface Model Toolbar
34
Surface Modelling
1
Surface Modelling Features
1
Surface Models
249
Surface Operations
173, 177
Surface Property Editor
176
Surface Shading
173, 175, 176, 241
Surface Shading Dialog
175, 241
Surface Slope
142
Surface Volumes
180
Surfaces
149, 173, 175, 177, 180, 182, 183, 185
Survey
24, 188
Survey Menu
24
Swap Diagonal
98
-TTailings Deposition
1
Tailings Deposition Features
1
Tailings Surface
212
Thee Dimensional View
62, 65, 66
Three Dimensional View
57, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68,
212
Three Dimensional View Lighting
68
TIN Volume
183
Toe
144
Toe point
144
Toolbar
28, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36
Toolbars
25
Tools
23
Tools Memu
23
Track-bars
65
Translate
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96, 98
Triangle Shading
241
Triangulate
103
Triangulation
173
Two Dimensional View
44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 71, 72
Type
252
-UUint Scaling
169
Unit
169
Unit conversion
169
Units
168
Update
14
Update check
14, 24
Upstream
217
Upstream Cyclone Deposition
User Account
9
User Data
9
217
-VValue Dialog
250
Value Manager
118
Value Shading
117
Values
113, 114, 115
Vector
86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 148
Vector Slope
147, 148, 248
Vector Slopes
148
Vectors
93
Veiws
44
Verify
164
Video
213
View
21, 63, 64
View Options
20
View Data
64
View Editor
239
View Editor Dialogs
239
View From
63
View Menu
21
View Models
1
View Options
46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 58, 59, 60,
61, 73, 74, 75
View Options Dialog
45, 57, 175
View Page
40, 41
View Settings
62, 65, 66, 71
View To
63
Views
26, 51, 61
Visual Data Navigation
45
Visual Editing
162, 163
Volume
177, 180, 251
Volume Report
251
Volume Report Dialog
251
-WWindow
24
Window Menu
24
Wizard
36
Wizard Toolbar
36
Wizards
226, 234, 242
-ZZoom
52, 71
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Rift TD is an advanced Digitial Terrain Model specifically

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Section III Licensing

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Section VII Surfaces

Section VIII Survey

Section X Model Options

Section XI Deposition Modelling

Section XII Wizards

Section XIII Dialogs

Section XIV FIle Types

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A basin into which tailings is deposited. It may natural or

The linear or non-linear profile (longitudinal section)

The location at which deposition occurs i.e. the start of

Complex Beach Profile (Complex Profile):

The profile describing the tailings beach from the

The process during which the tailings mass decrease in

A device used to classify or separate tailings particles.

The section of beach developed using tailings underflow

The process whereby tailings is classified into underflow

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The process whereby tailings is deposited as a slurry. The

Deposition points are raised vertically. A downstream

Deposition points move in the opposite direction to which

Deposition points move in the direction that tailings is

Rift TD definition: A line used to generate a series of

Rift TD definition: A node that is used to generate a

A point in space from which tailings deposition occurs.

A line in space along which deposition points are

Rift TD definition: A complete deposition cycle from all

Rift TD definition: A complete deposition cycle from all

Rift TD definition: Data that defines how deposition

Rift TD definition: A defined elevation that deposition

Rift TD definition: The number of intervals between two

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Deposition Elevations. Deposition Points are raised from a

The section of tailings beach above the supernatant

The section of tailings beach below the supernatant pond.

The fine, wet tailings stream generated by a

The pond formed on a tailings storage facility due to

Mine ore residue.

The coarse, dry tailings stream generated by a

Rift TD definition: A line that defines how deposition

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