Quick Start

Quick Start

Run your first simulation

A short route through Slope Optimiser for new users: prepare data, import or create a section, define properties, run the simulation, review results, and export outputs.

1Prepare dataCheck geometry quality before importing or slicing sections. 2Create sectionImport a DXF section or slice one from 3D stratigraphy. 3Define propertiesSet bench, rock, general, and optional inputs. 4Run simulationConfigure account, folder, and submit the cloud job. 5Review and exportFetch results and export profiles or block models.
Step 1

Prepare input data

Clean input geometry improves slicing, material assignment, and simulation reliability.

Before creating a simulation, check that the imported DXF sections or 3D stratigraphy data are suitable for modelling.

Focus on:

  • clean and continuous section boundaries;
  • correct layer organisation;
  • minimal gaps or overlaps;
  • realistic geometry around the expected slope area;
  • consistent units and coordinates.

Recommended starting point: Review the Data Preparation page before working with new project data.

Open Data Preparation Review geometry quality, DXF preparation, layer organisation, gaps, overlaps, and input suitability.

Step 2

Import or create a section

Start from an existing DXF section or generate a section from 3D stratigraphy.

You can create the analysis section in two main ways:

  1. Directly import a DXF section using File -> Import Section -> DXF.
  2. Import 3D stratigraphy using File -> Import Stratigraphy -> DXF, then create a section using the slicing tool.

Use direct DXF import when your section is already prepared. Use slicing when the section must be generated from 3D geological solids or wireframes.

Workflow: Importing SectionsFollow the workflow step for importing or generating sections. SlicingCreate sections from imported 3D stratigraphy.
Step 3

Define properties

Set the inputs required for the selected section before running the simulation.

At minimum, check and define:

  • Bench properties such as bench height, bench face angle, berm width, and number of benches.
  • Rock properties using the appropriate strength model.
  • General section properties such as crest position, slope height, and target Factor of Safety.
  • Optional inputs such as water table, surcharge, roads, tension cracks, and faults if they apply.

Check the crest point: If the crest point is too close to the section boundary, the OSA search region may extend outside the available ground surface.

Open Properties Review bench, rock, general section, water table, and fault settings.

Step 4

Run the simulation

Submit the simulation after account, folder, and input checks are complete.

Before starting:

  1. Select the section of interest.
  2. Set a simulation folder.
  3. Configure the user profile under Tools -> Settings -> Account if this is the first cloud run.
  4. Review any warnings, especially geometry, gaps, overlaps, crest point, and OSA search region warnings.
  5. Start the simulation and fetch results when available.
Workflow: Running SimulationsSee the detailed simulation workflow. TroubleshootingCheck common issues before and after running simulations.
Step 5

Review and export results

Fetch simulation outputs, review the result plot and logs, then export downstream files.

After the simulation is complete:

  • review the result plot and logs;
  • export the optimized slope profile to DXF if it is needed for external workflows;
  • export a section block model when the section is associated with 3D stratigraphy;
  • use downstream import steps for RS2 or Datamine where relevant.
Export DXFExport the optimized slope profile for external analysis. Export Block ModelCreate a block model using optimized slope-angle results. Import into DatamineImport and combine exported block model data in Datamine.

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