Geochemistry

The geochemistry tools enable geoscientists to efficiently import, validate, and analyse surface geochemical data. Designed with field and project geologists in mind, these tools offer interactive, visual features that support a seamless workflow. The system for importing, editing, reviewing, and analysing geochemical data provides a versatile environment where you can apply your expertise—while maintaining a clear connection to the original data and integrating insights from multiple disciplines.

These tools are available under the Geology package and are organized into five main categories:

  • Geochem Import

  • Geochem Map

  • Geochem Analysis

  • SEM-Data

  • SEM-Plot

For more information on working with the geochemistry tools, check the Geochemistry learning paths.

Working in Oasis montaj requires a Project (*.gpf). A project encompasses all items in your workspace, including:

  • Data files such as databases, grids, maps, voxels, geosurfaces, and 3D views

  • Visualization tools like histograms and scatter plots

  • Project settings, including the menus currently displayed

This structure ensures that your entire working environment is saved and easily restored.

To begin working with geochemistry tools, we recommend opening a new project and then loading the corresponding menus.

Open a New Project

  1. On the Project menu select New. The New Project dialog will open.

    You can also select Create new project from the startup dialog that appears when you launch Oasis montaj.

  2. In the New Project dialog, specify the name and location for your new project file (*.gpf), then click Save.

  3. The new project will open, enabling the main menus, toolbar icons, and the Project Explorer. These visual indicators confirm that the system is ready for use.

Load the Menus

  1. On the Project menu, select Manage Menus, or click the Manage Menus icon on the Project Explorer toolbar. The Manage Menus dialog will appear.

  2. In Base Menus, expand the Geology node, select any of the geochemistry options, and click OK. The menus related to the selected items will now appear on the main menu bar.

The menu system is designed to provide quick access to a variety of tools and guide you through the primary processing and filtering workflows.

To automatically load these menus in future projects, specify them in the Default menus field of the General Settings dialog.

Accessing Help

Once the menus are loaded, click the Help button in any dialog opened from these menu items:

  • The reference topic for the current dialog will be displayed.

  • Use the Help Topics tab to navigate to other topics of interest.

  • Use the Search tab to find specific topics by entering keywords.