Underground Menu

The Underground menu has commands for mine layout and timing. The Mining Project Manager command is described in the Geology section of the manual. There are several different methods for placing panels for the mine layout. The differences between these routines is outlined in the chart below.

Comparison of Panel Placement Methods

	Place Panel	Quick Place Panel	Pick & Place Panel	Auto Place Panel By Text
Level of details	Provides the high level of detail, allowing user to specify every setting for every panel during mine layout.	Assumes default panel settings except for name.	Provides the high level of detail, allowing user to specify every setting for every panel during mine layout.	Except for extraction options in the beginning all panel settings are default.
Layout speed	Moderate, depends on amount of settings edited.	Fast.	Slowest, but generates timing results as layout progresses.	Quickest, most streamlined.Very efficient in placing perim with direction.
Mine plan versatility	Creates a complete mine plan with "tree-like" connectivity, providing maximum information for timing precedence.	Creates a complete mine plan with "tree-like" connectivity, providing maximum information for timing precedence.	Generates mine plan consisting of separate panels with equipment already assigned. May be edited and replayed. Correct timing sequencing is user responsibility.	Generates mine plan consisting of separate panels with no equipment assigned. Correct timing sequencing is user responsibility.
Main application	Established mine plan with relatively minor modifications in future.	Established mine plan with relatively minor modifications in future.	Best for laying out a complicated mine plan with multiple units working and numerous unconnected panels.	Ideal for trial runs on large number of panels, where fast plan creation and extensive modifications are the must.