Cutting logs

Cut a section from a log and then either lower the start depth or raise the stop depth so that either the tops below or above the cut maintain accurate depths.

You can also insert a constant value log section the same thickness as the section removed. For details, see Related topics below.

To cut logs:

1. From the Edit menu, select Log editing ().

OR

Double-click the log

OR

Right-click the log and select Log editing.

The Log Editor dialog box opens.

2. In the toolbar beside the Log Editor, click the Cut tool ().

The Cut dialog box opens.

3. Do one of the following:

Drag the cursor () on the Log Editor log display pane to select a range to cut.

Type more precise values in the Depth range pane for the start and stop depth and click Update

Click either Top or Bottom to accept the absolute depth from the log.

Click Depths from tops to display the Depth Range from Tops dialog box and then select the formation tops that signify your zone of interest from the drop-down lists and click OK.

4. Click Apply.

Related topics