Troubleshooting: Verifying Petrel Link
Question: I have downloaded the Petrel Link module from DUG's website and ran the installation. The installation was successful, but I cannot find it on my desktop or the Start menu! Where is it and how do I know it is there?
Answer: Installation of the Petrel Link module will not create a desktop or Start menu shortcut. It is not a software by itself, but a module inside Petrel. Verification of successful installation can be done through Petrel's plug-in manager or by checking the Petrel directory in your local disk.
Verify from Petrel

For Petrel 2014 and later:
- Open the File menu.
- Select Options and click on Plugin Manager.
For Petrel 2013 and earlier:
- In Petrel, open the Help menu.
- Click on Ocean Plug-in Manager.

- In Ocean Plug-in Manager, verify that the DUG Insight Link is in the list of plug-ins.
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Click on DUG Insight Link to expand and view more information about the plug-in.
- Check the release date matches the Insight release you are currently using. The link will NOT work if the two builds are not the same.
- Make sure there is a green tick at the top right of the plug-in that lets you know that there are no problems with the plug-in.
Note: DUG Insight version numbers are set according the date it was released (year/month/day/version control) e.g. Insight version "702160" was released on the February 16, 2017.
Checking the Petrel Directory

- Use Windows Explorer and browse to C:\Program Files\Schlumberger\Petrel [version]\Extensions.
- The DUG Insight Link_0.0.1.0 folder is copied and installed here.
Now you can safely link a Petrel project in Insight (see Linking Insight and Petrel). If you are experiencing difficulties, do not hesitate to contact [email protected] for assistance.