Object Types Overview

GeoDin uses object types to represent various standards for recording drilling data or general geodata. An object type can be regarded as a data entry schema for the GeoDin database. It includes:

• Predefined database tables

• A predefined set of input forms

• Dictionaries for standardized terminology

• Fill patterns and symbols for standardized representation

These components are tailored to meet relevant standards and configured for specific use cases.

Features

In GeoDin, the acquisition of drilling data or general geodata is always linked to an object type. The object type determines:

• Which input forms and dictionaries are available

• The fill patterns and symbols used for visualization

• The structure of associated tables in your GeoDin databases

Each object type is configured for specific purposes and based on recognized standards such as EN ISO 22475, ISO 14688/14689, or BS 5930:1999.

Handling Object Types

The System tab with Object types expanded under System configuration: the installed object types (DOC and G1 families) are listed on the left, and the Install, Deinstall object types, and Export method buttons are on the right.

• GeoDin includes predefined object types by default.

• Additional object types can be installed via the System tab.

• Installed object types can be updated or removed in the application.

• Files for each object type are stored in the Syslib directory.

• Properties (version, dictionaries, input forms, symbols) are visible under System.

• Dictionaries can be customized or extended for most object types.

Choosing an Object Type

• Object types cannot usually be converted - Please note to choose carefully before data acquisition.

• Explore demo databases to check suitability.

• Discuss the choice with clients before starting.

• For corrections or change requests to existing object types, or to discuss a custom object type, please contact GeoDin Client Success at [e-mail]

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Reference: Available object types

The table below lists the object types GeoDin can record against and the capabilities each one supports (multilingual dictionaries, layer data, EPSG coordinate references, samples, well design, data sequences, meta data, customisability, and Fugro-supplied types), grouped by domain — Standard, Environment, Geotechnical, Water, and Documents.

Object type	Multilingual	Layer data	EPSG	Samples	Well design	Data sequences	Meta data	Customisable	Fugro
Standard
BS 5930	x	x	x	x	x
EN ISO 22475	x	x	x	x	x	x
KAS	x	x	x	x	x
SEP 1	x	x	x	x	x
SEP 3	x	x	x	x	x
Environment
Contaminated site investigation	x	x	x	x		x
Climate measurement station									x
Geotechnical
UGS	x	x	x	x
GTS	x	x	x	x		x
AGS
Water
Well	x	x	x	x	x
Groundwater Well gallery	x	x	x	x	x			x
Waterworks	x	x	x	x
Documents
Document									x
GeoDIN graphic									x
GeoDIN map									x
GeoDIN map layer									x
Photo									x
Report									x
Image with depth information									x