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The MINFILE/pc and MINFILE/www Readme.doc File
MINFILE User's Manual: Appendix J
MINFILE/pc Version 5.0 (Information Circular 2007-5)
British Columbia Geological Survey
Victoria, BC
June, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of the MINFILE/pc System
3. Purpose of the MINFILE/www System
4. System Requirements
5. Downloading MINFILE/pc
6. Code Table Maintenance
7. General MINFILE Information and Availability
a) MINFILE/pc System
b) MINFILE Data
c) MINFILE/www Searches
| In 2006,
MINFILE/pc Version 5.0 was released. This version was converted to an MS Access application that is downloadable from the web. Due to the large
file size MINFILE/pc is a compressed (zipped) file. Version 5.0 is not
compatible with older versions of MINFILE/pc. At this time, a new component called MINFILE/www was introduced to provide
online data entry and online access to the MINFILE database.
FEATURES OF VERSION 5.0
 | Georeferencing changes: new electoral district and forest district fields. |
| New extract files and formats: in ASCII, dBASE and Worksheet formats; see Section 9 for details. |
| System configuration changes: ability to modify Code Tables (see Section 7); configure own editor; select datums; specify coordinate
working areas; see also Section 4 for details.
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| All search screens now have code table lookups. |
| Report and print enhancements: dBASE and Worksheet formats; set default
print device; and report preview feature with single page print.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This document describes the MINFILE/www and MINFILE/pc systems,
their configuration and installation and additional information on MINFILE.
MINFILE/www and MINFILE/pc are intended for use with the MINFILE database, which is a
computerized mineral inventory of over 12,300 metallic, industrial mineral and coal
occurrences in British Columbia. For further information on the use of MINFILE refer to
the following supporting documents:
1. MINFILE V. 5.0 Coding Manual, June
2007, Information Circular 2007-4
now available on the Web (http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/mining/geolsurv/minfile/manuals/coding_5.0/codetoc.htm).
2. MINFILE V. 5.0 User Manual, June 2007, Information Circular 2007-5 now
available on the Web
(http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/mining/geolsurv/minfile/manuals/user_5.0/usertoc.htm).
2. PURPOSE OF THE MINFILE/pc SYSTEM
MINFILE/pc is a tab-driven search and report
program for the IBM
PC-compatible computer. The system may be used to search, sort and manipulate MINFILE data
and report on the results of searches. The data can be exported for use in other programs
such as word processors and plotting packages. Editing mineral occurrences is possible
with the data entry part of the program. With the ability to modify MINFILE data, users
are warned that this will create incompatibilities with the Corporate (B.C. Geological
Survey) MINFILE Database.
The previous 4.5 version of MINFILE/pc also contained a module,
designed for the Ministry's Regional Geologists to track exploration and development
activity in B.C. Projects and directly link them to associated MINFILE occurrences. Note
that this exploration data is not distributed. However, the system may be used to enter
and track your own data.
3. PURPOSE OF THE MINFILE/www SYSTEM
MINFILE/www is an on-line tab-driven search
and report program for the Internet. The system may be used to search, sort and manipulate MINFILE data
and report on the results of searches. The data can be exported for use in other programs
such as word processors and plotting packages. Editing mineral occurrences is possible
with the MINFILE Coding Card part of the program. Users interested in data entry
capabilities must first obtain a BCeID and contact the MINFILE
Team for authorized access.
Users are encouraged to obtain new data as previous versions of
the data are no longer compatible with Version 5.0.
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
5. DOWNLOADING MINFILE/pc
The MINFILE/pc program and data is downloadable from
http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/Mining/GeolSurv/Minfile/minfpc.htm
6. CODE TABLE MAINTENANCE
| The Code Table Maintenance option is only available to Ministry staff
with the highest security level access. Code tables are a very important
component of table driven systems, such as MINFILE/pc and MINFILE/www. Code tables allow the
flexibility to accommodate the changing needs of system users. System administration involves
updating the code tables. The code tables contain information that controls various system
functions, such as:
| suggesting possible values for data entry fields. |
| controlling input to the data entry screens. |
| allowing different users to access the system. |
IMPORTANT: Modifications and deletions to the code
tables can result in system inconsistencies. Since persons with limited MINFILE/pc system
knowledge can inadvertently corrupt the database, please contact the
Victoria MINFILE office to alert them of a new or possible code change.
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7. GENERAL MINFILE INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY
a) MINFILE/pc System
MINFILE/pc Version 5.0 software is downloadable from
the Web. Version 5.0 of the User's Manual (Information Circular 2007-5) has currently been
developed for download and viewing on the web. See User's Manual
on the Web.
MINFILE is very interested in receiving your comments and suggestions regarding
MINFILE/pc Version 5.0, its documentation, ease of installation and use, and possible
improvements. After becoming familiar with the program and documentation, please take some
time to write comments and send them to us. We will consider them in the development of
future releases.
Comments and requests for MINFILE information, MINFILE Coding Manual, MINFILE
User's Manual, MINFILE/pc or MINFILE/www should be directed to:
MINFILE
BC Geological Survey
Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources
P.O. Box 9333 STN PROV GOV'T
VICTORIA BC CANADA V8W 9N3
Office location: 5th Floor, 1810 Blanshard Street
Contacts:
b) MINFILE Data
MINFILE is a comprehensive, computerized mineral inventory of over 12,300
metallic, industrial mineral and coal occurrences in British Columbia. The MINFILE
computer database contains a unique record of each documented mineral occurrence in the
province, including operating mines. Each record includes extensive detail on location;
mineralogy and alteration; geology and host rocks; assay data, reserves and production
records; and further references and information on any given occurrence. Included as part
of each record is a variable-length text description of the geology and setting of each
occurrence. The data is useful for geoscience research, mineral exploration, prospecting,
land-use management and a host of related applications requiring data on the Province's
mineral resources and production.
As of January 2000, 95 per cent of the total database has been updated and
entered into the computer. Of this, 92 per cent or 97 of the 105 map areas have been
formally released. Professional geologists constantly maintain and expand on the
information which is posted daily.
c) MINFILE/www Searches
MINFILE/www
is an online search site of the MINFILE database. Simple queries include MINFILE Name, Number, NTS map location, Status, Commodity, Deposit Type, Tectonic Belt, Terrane,
Latitude/Longitude, Mineralogy, Deposit
Character/Classification, Formal/Informal Host, Rock Type/Lithology and
Stratigraphic Age. Results are reported as a table and each occurrence is linked to a
Capsule Geology and Bibliography report. Each result is linked to a MapGuide window
with the map centred on the occurrence. Results can be progressively queried and a list of
occurrences can be saved to a file. Numerous MINFILE data sets can also be downloaded based on search results. This list or a custom list can be imported back
into MINFILE/www for additional queries and extracts.
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