What's New

The following is a list of major feature additions which have been made in the latest release of RSLog.

For a complete list of changes and bug fixes since the initial release of RSLog, see the RSLog Updates History page.

March 4, 2024

For Depth Scale log column, you can now set depth label intervals as well as frequency of tick marks.
On Header/Footer Designer, added a new item Groundwater Notes to the list of Source options for Database Field objects. This Groundwater Notes is entered on borehole data entry page > General tab > Groundwater dialog box.
Added a feature to allow import/export of borehole log templates; The main purpose of this feature is to allow sharing log templates between Departments of Transportation (DoT’s) with consultants. During importing a log template, if Extra Tags, field tests or lab tests included in that template do not exist in your account, RSLog automatically adds them for you.

On borehole data entry page, added more details about the Extra Tags data type.
In CSV import dialog box the list of columns is now sorted in the dropdown. Also marked all mandatory columns properly.
On the header/footer of borehole logs:
- The Groundwater Depth/Elevation (Database Field object) now prints the unit next to the value (e.g. "2.3 m" instead of "2.3").
- Sub-header font is now consistent with the header font style.
On Cross-Section Designer page:

Made several performance improvements.
The Samples menu for a borehole now selects items by clicking on labels.
Fixed Help button URL.
Improved performance of 3D zoom and rotate.

Made multiple minor improvements in gINT import feature.

February 3, 2024

On Settings > Theme tab, user can now select separate map markers for drill holes and test pits.
Added an Archived tab on Projects page to allow archiving the completed projects (see more).
Added online transfer feature that allows transferring a project from one RSLog account to another. This is specifically useful for sending a project to your clients (e.g. to Department of Transportation / Ministry of Transportation).
In Cross-Section Designer page, on Profile view:
- the list of all cross-sections of the project is shown on the top-right portion of screen. This allows for an easier switching between cross-sections.
- lab tests results can now be plotted alongside the boreholes. This can be done by selecting a borehole and using the Test Results property.
- samples can now be shown alongside the borehole. This can be done by selecting a borehole and using the Samples property.
- graph data can be shown in tabular format by selecting a graph and using the Display Options property.
- user can import a polyline or polygon from a CSV file (Import menu).
In Cross-Section Designer page, on Plan view:
- user can add geometric shapes to the map and set their color and height to represents structures.
- user can import a cross-section polyline from a CSV file (latitude / longitude data).
In Cross-Section Designer page, on 3D view the export to Wavefront Object format now includes all colors and texture files.
Added Elevation log column to log templates.
Added customizable Graph log column to log templates (overlay multiple parameters on the same graph).

November 20, 2023

The data structure of Project and Test Hole is now extended by introducing Extra Tags. This way user can add any additional data entry field to projects and test holes.
In Header/Footer designer page user can add an Extra Tag to the template. The value of the Extra Tags will be written in the borehole log.
Added a built-in role View Only to RSLog. Users under this role won’t be able to edit or delete data. Use this feature to grant access to your contractors or clients.
On Stratigraphy modal, added shortcuts to layer description textbox for changing selected text to bold, italic or underlined.
On Test Holes page > Map View user can export the map to PNG.

October 7, 2023

The user-interface has been updated to offer a more user-friendly experience. Major changes are in the left navigation panel and in tables.
Plan for your next site investigation using the new Pre-Investigation Planning feature.
Added export borehole data to Civil3D.
New features on project data entry page:
- RSLog now supports State Plane Coordinate System (SPCS) and over 7500 EPSG coordinates.
- New properties for a project (see Additional Settings on project data entry page): Structure Name, Structure Number, County, Route, Postmile.
New features on test holes page:

In addition to viewing the list of boreholes, user can view them on the map using the new Map View.
User can now make n copies of a test hole with one click! Previously this was limited to 1 copy at a time.

New features on test hole data entry page:

New properties for a borehole: Horizontal Survey Benchmark, Horizontal Survey Method, Elevation Survey Benchmark, Elevation Survey Method.
Samples now have Sample Recovery (%) and RQD (%) properties.
User can select which column is plotted on Field Tests tab.
Added AASHTO soil classification to Stratigraphy tab.
On Drill Runs tab added new properties for Solid Core Recovery (SCR %) and Total Material Recovery (TMR %).
On Stratigraphy tab a new Detailed Mode is added for visual description (after ASTM 2488) according to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of Caltrans Soil and Rock Logging, Classification, and Presentation with major options for:
- Detailed description of each soil and rock components,
- Borderline Symbols
- Interbedded and Isolated Layers
- Using Munsell Color Codes
- Entering Drilling Observations
- Entering ‘Interim Changes’

The new version of Cross-Section Designer comes with several new features:
- In Plan mode (map):
- In Profile Mode (cross-section design):
- In 3D Mode:
- Optimized export of section polygons.
- Expanded the import/export features.
Added import from Wincore files.
Added several new properties to borehole and project objects in Header / Footer Designer.
The following features were added to the GIS page:

Import KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, WKT and Shapefiles to the GIS map.
Ability to show all boreholes on the map (previously this was limited to projects).
Ability to show projects only, but turn on the borehole of a specific project.
Add geology maps to the GIS page (US, Canada, Australia, Europe).
User can add any external OGC data source (WMS and WMTS) to the GIS page.
External projects now use geocoding to obtain the project coordinates (i.e. if coordinates are unavailable but a civic address is available).
Improved the export to KML feature. Added export to PNG.

New tabs on Settings page
- Status options for boreholes and projects.
- Several new Rock Classification settings.
- Soil Classification for customization of layer descriptions.
- Layer Description Compiler settings.
- Geologic Units settings.
- In Hatch Design tab:

May 10, 2023

A new version of log template header/footer designer is released:
- Piezometer Readings: when linking a database label to borehole data, under the Groundwater group user can select Piezometer Readings. This will print a table with depth and elevation of all groundwater level measurements entered in Instrumentation tab of borehole data entry page.
- User can now set vertical alignment of texts.
A new version of Cross-Section Designer is released:
- Added Vertical Exaggeration to 3D mode to allow better visualization of larger sites,
- Added separate Borehole Display Sizes for 3D and Profile views,
- Added a new feature to export all cross-section polygons to JSON format (from Export button on the top toolbar > click List of Polygons menu)
- Pressing Esc button will no longer close the page; This prevents accidental closing of the Cross-Section Designer page,
- Clicking on a field test graph now allows customizing the appearance of the graph. The following properties were added to graphs:
  - Data Column: user can select the column to plot. For example for a CPT test you can select to plot qc, fs, u2 etc.
  - Style: allows user to select whether the field test data is shown as a graph or as a table.

March 20, 2023

A new version of RSLog Excel templates have been released. The new templates are fully compatible with the latest version of RSLog.
A new version of RSLog Offline application has been released which is fully compatible with the latest version of RSLog.
User can show/hide Sample Number sub-column in the Samples log column.
On Lab Tests page, user can now import Dry Density, Gs, Cc, and Cs from CSV file.
Several improvements and new features in Cross Section Designer:
- Added Vertical Exaggeration property to 3D mode to help visualizing the depth in large projects with several boreholes.
- New Pattern Type for a soil/rock layer allows easier selection of hatch pattern among USCS, AGS, Rock and Misc hatch types.
- Font sizes are now automatically adjusted for a new cross section.
- User can choose between hollow/filled groundwater symbols.
- Several stability fixes on Plan view and 3D view.
- Faster loading and saving of cross section models.
- Added anti-aliasing to 3D view.

March 1, 2023

Field tests now can have multiple test results; this was previously limited to one result for each test. For example, for SPT blow counts user can define multiple columns such as N1, N2, N3, N4 (blow counts per each 6 inches of penetration) in the Settings > Field Investigation page. For existing projects with field tests saved in a single column, the data is saved under the ‘Reporting Value’ column.
Bulk import for list of boreholes is now available from the Test Holes page by importing data from a CSV file.
Added drill run graphs to the borehole log for Strength, Alteration and Weathering levels.
Added a feature to allow duplicating a project. Use the top toolbar for Projects list to duplicate (copy) a project.
A new version of RSLog Offline application is released. This version is fully compatible with the latest updates of RSLog.
User can enter default text for boreholes Completion Notes (Settings > Data Entry page). Some pre-defined ‘placeholders’ such as {name}, {depth}, {elevation} can be used in Completion Notes.
New version of template Header/Footer Designer is released:
- a more user-friendly property grid,
- the list of available ‘fields’ for a Database Field is now properly grouped so you can find a field much easier,
- use these additional borehole properties in header/footer: Datum, Entered By, Location Description, Offset, Start Note, Termination Note, SPT Hammer,
- borehole geographic coordinate is now acting as hyperlink in PDF,
- select multiple elements and right click for more options,
- add tables to your log template,
- add list of Sample Types or Drilling Methods to your log template,
- specify Text Angle for a label.
Added a Groundwater Observations page to the borehole data entry (General tab) to allow entering more details regarding observation of groundwater level during drilling.
RSLog is now integrated with Geosetta and generates borehole logs based on DIGGS data generated on their website.
Added more fields to Boring Details tab. User can now specify drill hole diameter, casing diameter, type of drill bit and rod, backfill pattern and date/time. User can indicate if an instrument is installed in a section of the borehole. This additional data could be displayed in the borehole log.
Dashboard page is updated and now provides more relevant information.
The Role edit page now offers permission levels for each tab of the Settings page.
Added new hatch patterns for Water and for Wood.
When importing project data from gINT, DIGGS and AGS user can select to create a new project or import boreholes into an existing project.
User’s settings for the number of records to show in a table is now saved for every page of RSLog.
User can now create a cross section with one borehole. Previously, this was limited to minimum two boreholes in a cross section.
User can create a project that follows AGS data template.
Added a feature to allow preparation of a ‘Photo Report’ from selected photos of a project (Reporting > Figures > Photo Report menu).
When editing Sample data, user can define the list of moisture status options (Settings > Field Investigation page).
Added ‘Entered By’ (i.e. the name or initial of the person who enters borehole data into RSLog) to the borehole page (General tab).
When defining piezometer/well for a borehole, user can now choose the type of end cap, and enter pipe diameter and stickup (if applicable). In addition, three Casagrande piezometer types are added to the list of piezometers to choose from.
User can choose the marker size and label font size for how boreholes are shown on the maps (Settings > Theme page).
Added several pages to RSLog documentation (help pages).
KML Export feature on GIS Map page now includes both RSLog Projects and External Projects.

November 14, 2022

RSLog is now integrated with Slide2. Design the cross sections in RSLog and easily import it to Slide2 in a few seconds.

CVS import feature now allow filtering the records based on user-defined criteria.
On Test Hole Logs page, user can override the Page Depth without the need to edit a log template.
Upgraded toolbars at the top of tables. Users can now easily export a table to Excel, PDF and print them with a click on one button. In addition, user can search/filter the records in a table.
Now on the Test Hole Logs page user can see the username and time where a borehole log was ‘reviewed’ or ‘approved’. In addition, users can leave comments about each borehole log (e.g. fixed typo etc).
A list of all PDF borehole logs generated for a project will be shown on the Test Hole Logs page.
User can now determine if depth and elevation shown at the bottom of each layer in the borehole log to be printed “As Entered”, “Always in Feet” or “Always in Meters”.
User’s UTM zone is now automatically detected based on the device location.
On Settings page in Rock Classification tab user can re-order the items visually by drag & drop.
Added a feature on report template design page allowing user to see a preview of the template.
If UTM coordinates are entered for a borehole, it will be converted to latitude/longitude automatically to place the borehole on the map.
Total Core Recovery (TCR) can be automatically calculated based on entered Drill Run data. on borehole edit page, user can enter the “total length recovered” and the . Accordingly, the RQD will be calculated based on the “total length of pieces > 100 mm”. In addition, a new field was added for “Joint Spacing”.
Added Joint Roughness Coefficient (JRC) and its table.
Drill Runs can now be printed in the borehole logs with background colors associated to each Rock Strength, Alteration Level, or Weathering Level.

September 28, 2022

Added a feature that allows importing from AGS files.
Added 158 AGS legend codes to RSLog.
User can now import stratigraphy data from CSV files containing AGS legend codes.
Export all user's RSLog projects to Google Earth KML.
Added a feature that allows user to select foreground and background color for each hatch pattern.
Further integration between RSLog and other Rocscience programs.
In project edit page, user can draw polyline or polygon on the map to represent plan extent of the project.
User can now enter UTM coordinates for boreholes and they will be automatically converted to latitude/longitude.
User can view the list of field and laboratory tests within a soil layer.
User can download the groundwater monitoring graph both in PNG (raster) and SVG (vector) formats.
Show the preview of selected font family and date format.

July 5, 2022

Import from gINT is now available as beta version.
The entire data of a project can now be exported to JSON format.
Miscellaneous Data tab added. If the project data is imported from other database files (e.g. gINT, DIGGS, AGS), the tab provides the miscellaneous data that could not be mapped into the RSLog data entry pages.

June 3, 2022

User can specify the minimum, maximum and interval for the field test graphs in the borehole log.
Added a field to the log template to allow defining the height of borehole log column header area.
Added some validation rules to the CSV import feature for stratigraphy tab of borehole edit page.
Added the borehole log print scale to show the scale of log page (e.g. 1 cm: 1.5 m)
Added a dropdown to Settings page so user can show/hide all product tour pages. Added a product tour to the template edit page.
Added a new tab on borehole edit page > Instrumentation tab for Borehole Survey. This allows assigning any dataset (verticality log, sonar caliper, inclinometer, etc.) to a borehole.
User can now customize the lists for sample types, drill methods, field tests, and borehole survey.

April 12, 2022

Added a feature to duplicate a borehole (copy).
Allow user to change the column header text for depth scale log column.
Sample length will be shown in the borehole log as a rectangle, showing top and bottom depths of a sample.
Added a feature to GIS Map page to allow user importing the list of their old projects to RSLog GIS map by importing from CSV file.
Added a feature to GIS Map page to allow searching the map for a city, project title or project number.

March 21, 2022

Added a feature to duplicate a log template (copy).
Added product tour pages to log column edit modal.
Added a feature to allow tab customization on borehole edit page. User can hide/show certain tabs, and can change the order in which tabs are displayed.

February, 23 2022

Added drill run log column to the borehole log when a borehole is drilled in rock.
Added CSV import capability to stratigraphy tab of borehole edit page.
Added a new borehole log column to present discontinuities data.
Completion of the User Guide website for RSLog, and adding help links to all pages.
Added a feature to allow assigning users to a specific project (other users won't be able to see the project).
Adding a capability to role permissions, to create read-only permissions for a role.
Adding a format dropdown to Settings page to allow user select the date format used to display dates across the application.
In Drill Run and Discontinuities tabs, added links to Rock Classification tabs so user can customize the lists.
Added a Discontinuities tab to borehole edit page. This allows user to record all defects observed in a borehole.

January 31, 2022

RSLog launches.

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