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On MiningMath's interface, you will find the Marvin block model and its scenarios (Figure 1). It is possible to preview the scenario and its parameters before opening it (Figure 2).

Choose and open Base Case, click the "Overview" tab (Figure 3) to check the parameters, and then click on "Run" to run the optimization (Figure 4).

After that, a short report with the results will be generated. To view it, check all the boxes on the "Load Options" window and click on "Load" (Figure 5).

2.1. Viewer

The 3D viewer enables the view of your model from different angles. The block colors are defined accordingly with each property displayed, varying from blue to red (smallest to largest), due to destinations, periods, or any other parameter. Therefore, it's possible to filter the blocks by the period in which they were mined or processed, for instance. In addition, it also allows you to compare multiple scenarios by loading different cases and using the left bar to change from one to another.

2.2. Output Files

After optimizing your block model and running your scenario(s), MiningMath generates standard output files with detailed reports. The main files have a universal format (.csv), which allows you to easily import them onto other mining packages to start your mine design and further steps of your projects.

To open the project folder, click on the scenario's name with the right button of your mouse and choose "Show in the Explorer". The optimization's main output files are:

• Scenarioname.xlsx: Short report with the main results.

• MinedBlocks.csv: Detailed report which presents all the blocks that have been mined.

• Surface.csv files: Grid of points generated through the pit each period.