Data Management (seismic, links, projects)

Knowledge is power. Learn how to handle your data in DUG-Insight, whether it’s loading SEGY or transferring data from another software this section has you covered.   


Workflows   How-To Video

Transform your processing flows by getting up to speed with DUG Insight’s workflows! Organise and archive common workflows to share between sessions and projects. You’ll wonder how you lived without these!

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The DUG Insight Guide to SEG-Y   Article

This guide answers the most common SEG-Y questions and provides information useful to anyone who deals with SEG-Y format data on a regular basis. It is aimed at non-data specialists, described in layman’s terms.

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Loading 3D SEG-Y   How-To Video

Importing 3D SEG-Y data can be a little daunting. Watch this video to get you off to a flying start!

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Loading 2D SEG-Y   How-To Video

Got multiple 2D SEG-Y files, but arent sure how to start loading them? Want to get it right the first time? Heres a quick video on loading 2D SEG-Y into DUG Insight.
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ASCII Loader part 1 - VELF format   How-To Video

Working with ASCII velocity files? DUG-Insight’s ASCII loader has got you covered. In the first part of our two part series, learn how to load VELF formatted velocity files.
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ASCII Loader part 2 - Column format   How-To Video

Working with ASCII velocity files? DUG-Insight’s ASCII loader has got you covered. In the second part of our two part series, learn how to load column formatted velocity files.
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Surveys vs Volumes   Article

Getting used to different software can be a challenge, especially when it comes to terminology. A key misunderstanding when moving to DUG Insight is the difference between Surveys and Volumes.

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High speed views using optimised volumes   Quick Tip!

Even on regional datasets DUG Insight is pretty fast, but if you’re not using this trick, you’re missing out on the fastest displays ever. Scrolling through inlines, crosslines, time slices, and even offset planes from gathers can be nearly instant. 
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How it works (Optimising Volumes)   Article

We all want to work fast and there’s nothing more frustrating than clicking on a section and waiting, waiting, waiting for it to display. With so many 3D surveys at our fingertips, we could get used to the idea that digging through thousands of inlines and crosslines will take a while.

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Sharing seismic between projects   Quick Tip!

To save space, Insight can share one DUGIO volume between multiple projects, with multiple users reading from the same data. DUG’s efficient DUGIO format is designed for shared access across networks, enabling super-fast speeds.
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Installing the Petrel Link   How-To Video

DUG Insight and Petrel get along great using the Petrel Link… and now it supports Petrel 2017! Here’s a quick walkthrough on installing the Link… Follow these steps and you’ll have them working together in no time! 
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How to use the Petrel Link (2016)   How-To Video

Looking for fast amplitude extraction and gather interrogation? Want to propagate 3D horizons through gathers for AVO analysis? Why not try DUG Insights Petrel Link, now compatible with Petrel 2016!
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Using the Kingdom Link   How-To Video

DUG Insight’s Kingdom Link transfers data from Kingdom to Insight in a flash. Get ahead of the game with our quick video on using the Kingdom Link. Learn how to connect, transfer data for viewing or make local copies of the data in Insight. More knowledge is only a click away!

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Importing SEGY Gathers   How-To Video

Make quick work of loading huge SEG-Y gather files using DUG Insight’s SEG-Y loader. Find out how to investigate trace headers, determine the geometry and get everything loaded correctly the first time.

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Finding Data with the Project Explorer   How-To Video

Juggling projects? Need a quick way to track down a specific well or horizon? Dive into your projects with DUG-Insight’s Project Explorer and find volumes and the most up-to-date interpretation. Use the handy export tool to create spreadsheet-friendly reports. It’s always a good time for a Spring clean!

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Using copy objects for data rooms (and more!)   How-To Video

Build new DUG Insight projects from existing projects using the Copy Objects tool. It’s great for setting up data rooms and also for taking a project on the road. With a few clicks you can transfer entire sessions or pick and choose items from your project.

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Keyword Tagging for Easier Searches   How-To Video

Finding your data is a breeze if you take advantage of DUG Insight’s keyword filtering. Just like tags online, keywords are flexible and easy to adapt to any system.

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Restoring Projects from Backups   How-To Video

In any software system, backups are a safety net we all depend on. If the worst happens, then it’s good to know that DUG Insight has your back. Find out how to fix a troubled project: from a one-click repair for simple issues, all the way to a full project restore. With backup, repair and restore, it’s easy to get things running as good as new.

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Back Up a Project   How-To Video

With a combination of automatic and manual backups, it’s tough to lose data with Insight. Find out how DUG Insight has your back (up) and how to keep your projects safe.

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Update Wells in Bulk   How-To Video

QC wells via our Well Manager tool and update existing wells in bulk.

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Import a Well   How-To Video

Discover the tricks to importing single wells in 5.1.

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Create a Well   How-To Video

Creating wells in DUG Insight for the first time? Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a simple, vertical well and how to display it in your views.

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