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Tutorial 2: Working with Data
To a use Oasis montaj effectively, you will need to understand a bit about databases,
spreadsheets, profiles and maps. The “window” to the database in Oasis montaj is a
specialized earth science spreadsheet that appears automatically when you open a
database. This spreadsheet provides access to a wide range of data management and
profile viewing capabilities. Maps have special properties that you will learn about in later
tutorials.
The purpose of this tutorial is to provide you with an overview of how you can use this
data management system effectively.
Oasis montaj Databases
One of the fundamental technologies in Oasis montaj is its unique database architecture.
This architecture is designed to let you display many kinds of data formats (ASCII and
binary) in high-performance Oasis montaj databases.
Oasis montaj provides the ability to add compression to a database. You can choose to
compress for speed, size or use no compression at all. The type of compression you use
depends on which type better suites your needs. We recommend that you use speed, as it
provides the fastest access to your data with a good compression rate.
Opening a Database
Geosoft databases store and organize your survey data. Databases are displayed and
organized in Oasis montaj in the Spreadsheet Window.
TO OPEN A DATABASE
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On the Data menu, click Open, and then click Open database. The Open
Database dialog is displayed.