Versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7 - Structural Changes

Structural Changes to Geotechnical Data Types - Versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7

With the release of object type versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7, both minor and major adjustments were made to the object type Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018) [ENISO002] and its associated geotechnical data types.

These changes include:

• Adaptations to DIN 18196 (2023)

• Adaptations to DIN 4023 (2023)

• Structural changes to the geotechnical data types

This page describes only the structural changes. Information on further, non‑structural adjustments is documented in a separate Help Centre article.

Structural Changes to the Geotechnical Data Types

To avoid future conflicts with the GeoDin object type Location [G1BORLOG], the short names of several geotechnical data types belonging to the object type Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018) had to be adapted.

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Changes to Data Type Short Names

Data type / Data type group	New short name	Old short name
(G) Chemical analysis	CHA	CHL
(G) CD‑triaxial	GCD	CDT
(G) Laboratory samples	GLS	LSM
(G) Oedometer	GOT	OED
Measurement data OE	XGO	XOE
(G) Particle size distribution	GPS	PSD
Measurement data PS	XGP	XPS
(G) Shearbox	GSB	SBT
(G) UU‑triaxial	GUU	UUT
Measurement data UU	XHU	XUU

To clean up the GeoDin configuration and correct any affected databases, corresponding routines were implemented in GeoDin versions 10.1 and 15.

For this reason, installation or update to object type versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7 is limited to these GeoDin versions.

If the affected data types are used in layouts and/or queries, these must be updated manually after an object type or database update.

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What Happens When Updating to Object Type Version 9.0.7?

To install object type version 9.0.7, clean up the GeoDin configuration, and correct affected databases if required, GeoDin version 10.1 or 15 is mandatory.

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Determining Your GeoDin Version

To check the GeoDin version currently in use:

• Click the Info (i) button in the top‑right corner of the GeoDin user interface

• Select “Info to GeoDin…”

Determining the Object Type Version in Your System

The installed object type version can be checked as follows:

• Open the System tab

• Navigate to System configuration → Object types

• Select Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2008)

• Open Properties

Backup Recommendation Before Updating

Before updating the object type, it is strongly recommended to:

• Back up the Syslib directory, usually located at:

  • C:\ProgramData\GeoDin

  • C:\ProgramData\Fugro\GeoDin

• Back up the affected geotechnical data types via:

  • System → System configuration → Data types

  • Use the Export data types method

Determining the Object Type Version in Your Database

The object type version registered in a database is displayed during a database update in the dialog:

“Database structure: [DATABASE NAME]”

A backup of the relevant database is strongly recommended before updating.

Cleaning Up the GeoDin Configuration

Changes to the System Configuration

Case 1

EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.5 or older installed

When updating to version 9.0.7:

• Short names of affected geotechnical data types are updated automatically

• Self‑created data type parameters are retained

Case 2

EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.5 or older Location [G1BORLOG] also installed

When updating to version 9.0.7:

• Object type Location [G1BORLOG] and all associated data types are uninstalled

• EN ISO 22475 geotechnical data types are uninstalled and re‑added with new short names

• Self‑created data type parameters are lost

If the Location object type is still required, please contact [email protected].

Case 3

EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.6 installed Location [G1BORLOG] may also be installed

When updating to version 9.0.7:

• Short name UUT of (G) UU‑triaxial is changed to GUU

• Short name XGU of Measurement data UU is changed to XHU

• Self‑created data type parameters are retained

• Object type Location [G1BORLOG], if present, is also retained

Database Correction During Update

Changes to Databases

Case 1

Database with EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.5 or older

When updating the database to version 9.0.7:

• Measurement table names are changed according to the new short names

• Measurement data is written into the new tables

Case 2

Database with EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.6

When updating the database to version 9.0.7:

• Table names for (G) UU‑triaxial and Measurement data UU are adapted

• Measurement data is written into the new tables

Case 3

Database with EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.5 or older Location [G1BORLOG] also registered

When updating to version 9.0.7:

• Affected measurement tables are not corrected automatically

• Reason: mixture of data type parameters prevents automation

Case 4

Database with EN ISO 22475 (2018) version 9.0.6 Location [G1BORLOG] also registered

When updating to version 9.0.7:

• Table names for (G) UU‑triaxial and Measurement data UU are adapted

• Measurement data is written into the new tables