September 2006
	In this issue:   Tips and Tricks - Using Pictures          Calgary Workshop        Software Q&A

Tips & Tricks - Using Pictures
In GeoStudio 2004, pictures can be imported directly into the software using the File Import command. You can use this feature to add company logos to personalize printouts and enhance presentations. In addition, detailed drawings from *.DXF files created by programs such as AutoCAD can be imported directly into the software, allowing the geometry to be automatically converted into soil regions completely discretized with finite elements (if desired).

It is important to note however, that the mindset that is usually required to create a detailed AutoCAD drawing, often conflicts with the mindset needed when developing a numerical model. A numerical model is intended to be a simplified abstraction of a complex physical reality. Incorporating a high level of detail when defining the geometry can often confuse the results, limit your understanding of the problem and cause a great deal of frustration. An interesting option is to simply import a schematic picture into the software, which can then be used as a guideline for developing the geometry within GeoStudio.

Watch a movie to see how to use pictures in your presentations and analyses.

Software Q&A - Using your office's Network license at home
Have you ever found yourself at home wondering what is happening with the simulation you left running on your work computer? Ever itched to continue your numerical modeling simulations at home, but didn't have a standalone license to bring home for the weekend? Check with your system administrator, because depending on your computer and network configuration, you may be able to use a GeoStudio network license from outside your office. If you have the option of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to connect to your office network from home, then there are two ways to use GeoStudio at home: you can install GeoStudio on your home computer and configure it to get its license from the license server back at the office; or you can use a terminal services client like Microsoft's Remote Desktop (built into Windows XP) to remotely run GeoStudio with all the functionality and power of your office computer.

The Calgary Workshop is Full!
Registration is now closed for the upcoming Calgary Workshop to be held October 16, 17, and 18, 2006. This year we have a full workshop with fifty participants attending from five different countries. All of us at GEO-SLOPE are looking forward to meeting you and working with you during the workshop.

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