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

Open a New Project

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

  • Data files (for example, databases, grids, maps, voxels, geosurfaces, and 3D views)

  • Visualization tools (for example, histograms and scatter plots)

  • Project settings, including the menus currently displayed

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

To begin working with the geochemistry tools, open a new project and then load the corresponding menus.

  1. On the Project menu, select New. The New Project dialog opens.

    Alternatively, select Create new project from the startup dialog 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 opens.

  2. In Base Menus, expand the Geology node, select any of the relevant options, and click OK. The related menus are added to the main menu bar.

The menu system is designed to provide quick access to a variety of tools and guide you through key processing and interpretation 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 is displayed.

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

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