"I am just in AWE that you added the Munsell color swatches... and my life is going to be 10 times easier now that I do not have to create the swatches myself.

GOLD STAR!!!!!!!!!!! On the new version."


Jacob Miller, TerraNext

QuickLog - Advanced Features

Fast, Standardized Description Entry

To speed entering soil and rock descriptions, you may set-up "pick-lists" of often used description phrases (ex. "SAND, Poorly Graded," "yellowish brown," "traces of silt," etc). Then, you simply click on these phrases to have them placed in the description text editor, above. Also, you can use this method to standardize description entry so that your logs become more consistent.

boring borehole well log soil rock descriptions


QuickLog Field Version

Originally, we aimed to replace the logbook with direct data entry into a field computer. But, most of our clients don't want to spend the extra money on ruggedized computers that usually cost $3000 or more. If you happen to own a ruggedized computer such as a Trimble Yuma or Panasonic Toughbook, you can save time by creating logs while in the field using the "field" version of QuickLog. This way, you leave the job site with your borehole logs complete - it saves a lot of "back and forth" time if you would otherwise be passing them off to a data entry person in the office. Whether you use a field computer, pencil/paper, or a cellphone to collect data in the field, using GeoWriter can save you a lot of time. Click here to read our article about using GeoWriter with these three methods.

boring borehole well log tablet field data entry


Create Custom Fill Patterns using any Paint Program

The program includes 65 fill patterns (click here to see the default fill pattern guide). Each fill pattern is a BMP file which you can open and modify using any paint program. This format enables us (and you) to create a wider variety of fill patterns than a CAD program can offer (since CAD can only use vector fill patterns). Any BMP file can be used as a fill pattern -- you could even take digital photos of your soil samples and use them as fill patterns. Below is the dolomite .BMP file in a paint program:

boring borehole well log geologic fill patterns


Export Logs to Other Graphics Programs & CAD, if Necessary

After you've completed your log, you can simply print it, or you can export it to one of the following graphic formats: DXF, BMP, WMF, EMF.


Easy to Use File Format, Export to ASCII Text or AGS Data Formats

Some borehole logging programs require you to save your data in a complex database/library system. With QuickLog however, you don't need a database programmer as each log is saved as a small ASCII text file (ending in ".BOR"). If you ever need to send it to a client or colleague, you just email the .BOR file. QuickLog also features database import/export via ASCII text and AGS data formats - so, it can be used with databases, if needed.

Using QuickGIS, you can also export QuickLog data into other modeling programs such as EVS, GMS, and Arcview.


Drawing Tools

QuickLog features a rich set of drawing tools that enable you to add lines, text, and objects using the mouse, directly on the preview screen. Need to add a special feature that is not pre-programmed in the software? You can do it quickly using the drawing tools.

boring borehole well log CAD drawing tools


Grain Size Analysis - Lithology Log

QuickLog offers the highly specialized grain size analysis graphic column - litholgy log. Below is an example featuring Grain Size Analysis, Porosity, Depositional Environment, Sedimentary Structures, Facies, and Oil Stain.

lithology log grain size profile

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