Fault Cuts

Petra stores well fault cuts in the database.  Fault cuts can be useful for restoring missing section on stratigraphic cross-sections.

To modify an existing fault cut, highlight the old fault cut, change the information, and select the button.

To add a new fault cut, enter the desired information and select the "+" button.

To drop an existing fault cut, highlight the desired fault cut and select the "-" button.

Name - This entry sets the fault cut's name.

Source - This entry sets the fault cut's source.  Generally this will be the user's initials.

Depth of Fault Cut - This entry sets the depth of the fault cut.  Note that this depth can be in MD or TVD.

Amount of Section Missing - This entry sets the amount of section missing.

Color - This sets the color of the fault cut.  To change the fault cuts's color, select the colored box.

All - This option applies the currently selected color to all fault cuts in the well.

Name or Comment - This entry stores remarks or comments about the fault.