A. Software Downloads
Problem: How do I install MINFILE/pc in Windows 95, 98 or Windows 2000?
Solution: Download it from our website at http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Geoscience/MINFILE/ProductsDownloads/Pages/default.aspx
Look In: Your Windows 95 manual or Help system; Chapter I, Section B3: Installing MINFILE/pc or Appendix J: The MINFILE/pc Readme.doc File
Problem : I don't have enough memory to install MINFILE.
Solution: Try to close other programs and remove TSRs to free memory.
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B. Searches
Problem: How do I create a custom set of data to extract or report on that cannot be created by a search.
Solution: Use a text editor to create a .TXT file with a list of the occurrences you would like; then import the file via the Import Numbers Tab and run a search. Make sure that the syntax for MINFILE numbers is correct. (e.g. 094E 004 with 2 spaces between 094E and 004).
Problem: Where do I find the codes for the search.
Solution: These may be viewed in the Appendices to both the Coding Manual and this User Manual on the MINFILE website.
Look In: Appendices A1: Mining Division Codes, A2: Tectonic Belt Codes, A3: Terrane Codes, A4: Physiographic Area Codes, A5: Region Table, A6: Electoral District Code Table; A7: Forest District Code Table; B: MINFILE Commodity Codes, C: MINFILE Mineral, Rock and Modifier Codes, D: Stratigraphic Age Codes. E: Mineral Deposit Profiles, F: Bibliographic Codes
Problem: My longitude/latitude does not work.
Solution: The left column should have the northwest corner and the right column should have the southeast corner of the search area.
Look In: Chapter II, Section G: General Comments on Searches in MINFILE and Chapter III: Searching the MINFILE Database.
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C. Utilities
Problem: How do I get a file that I can use for plotting.
Solution: Create your subset through the search menu; from the Search Results Report you can download several types of files in digital format.
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D. Data Entry
Problem: How do I get access to the MINFILE Coding Card for data entry/coding?
Solution: Contact the MINFILE Team to obtain free access. You must also apply for a free Basic or Business BCeID.
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E. Printing and Reports
Problem: This message shows up: "Printer unavailable".
Solution: The printer may not be turned on. Check printer connections.
Problem: How do I generate a report on a random selection of occurrences.
Solution: Do a search, then print the report.
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F. Miscellaneous
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G: Contact
| If the above problems and solutions have not helped you, or if you need more information, please contact any member of the MINFILE Project: |
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