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Windows Vista Compatibility

Geosoft is pleased to announce full support for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system with Oasis montaj and Target 7.0.1.

For further information about Geosoft products and Windows Vista, review the Vista FAQ.

Software Update

The Oasis montaj 7.0.1, Target 7.0.1, and Target for ArcGIS 3.0.1 release is a software update that addresses software improvements and corrects reported issues.

  Download your update today.

Updated Global Data Sets for Explorers

Geosoft is pleased to make the SRTM30 Plus version 4 dataset available for download via Geosoft Public DAP Server at no charge. (Data provided by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, University of California).

The SRTM 30 Plus version 4 dataset represents the latest processing and editing including coastal & ridge multibeam and estimated topography. The dataset resides with a Geosoft grid format and can be used with any of the Geosoft interpretation environments. Please bear in mind all copyright and confidentiality terms when using this dataset.

  Explore the Geosoft DAP Server.

Upcoming Geosoft Events

Visit Geosoft at these international trade shows and conferences to discuss your software needs, and to view live demonstrations:

• July 5 - 10: SEG-GSSA 2008, Johannesburg
• July 20 - 24: AESC 2008, Perth
• September 15 - 17: EAGE - Near Surface, Krakow
• September 29 - October 3: XIII Congresso Latinoamericano de Geologia, Lima

  More about Geosoft Events.

Find out more about what Geosoft can do for you

Geosoft simplifies the life of today's earth explorer by providing access to data and a powerful set of mapping and analysis tools, within one dynamic environment. Find out more about Geosoft's solutions, history, and how explorers are solving their data challenges.

  Start Exploring with Geosoft.

July 2008 Issue

Explorer Headlines

Windows Vista Compatibility

Software Update

Updated Global Data Sets

Upcoming Events

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Tools

Are you getting the most out of your Geosoft solution?

Geosoft's online demos can help get you working smarter, so you spend more time exploring!

Get started with:

• ESRI Integration
• Oasis montaj Tips and Tricks
• Target for ArcGIS

  View More Geosoft Demos.

FAQ

Can I reduce the size of my database (GDB)?

To reduce the GDB size for Oasis montaj, Target, and Target for ArcGIS:

1. Select Database > Save Database As.
2. To reduce the overall file size, select Database > Maintenance > Defragment to reduce the file size.

Notes on Target and Oasis montaj:
If the procedure above does not help, check the Database Properties (Database > Properties). The More tab displays how many lines and channels out of the allotment are actually being used.

The more lines and channels a GDB has (set when you create the GDB), the larger the GDB is. If these lines and channels are not being used, there is a lot of unused space in the GDB. Removing the unused lines and channels reduces the GDB size, however, the number of lines and channels in GDB can only be modified when creating a new GDB. You can export the current GDB to XYZ or CSV, then create a new GDB with 10-20 lines and channels and re-import the data. The new GDB will be much smaller.

Notes on Target for ArcGIS:
You can only create GDB by importing DH data. You cannot set the number of lines and channels in a GDB, unless you have grown the GDB through Geosoft Data > Maintenance > Grow.

If you imported the DH data regularly, you should not have many unused lines and channels.

To see the answers to other FAQs, visit the Geosoft Support FAQ.

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