Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018) - version 9.0.6 and 9.0.7: Structural changes to the geotechnical data types

With the release of the object type versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7, minor and major adjustments were made to the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' [ENISO002] and the associated geotechnical data types. Among other things, the changes include adaptations to the current standards DIN 18196 (2023) and DIN 4023 (2023) as well as structural changes to the geotechnical data types.

Below you will find more detailed information on the structural changes to the geotechnical data types (please note when updating the object type!).

Information on further adjustments to the object type can be found in this Help Centre article.

Structural changes to the geotechnical data types

In order to avoid future conflicts with the GeoDin object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG], it was necessary to adapt the data type short names for the geotechnical data types of the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' (see table).

To clean up the GeoDin configuration and correct any affected databases, corresponding routines have been implemented in GeoDin versions 10.1 and 15. An installation or update to object type versions 9.0.6 and 9.0.7 is therefore limited to these GeoDin versions by the software.

If you use the above data types in layouts and/or queries, you must adjust them accordingly after an object type or database update.

What happens when I update to the object type version 9.0.7?

You will need GeoDin versions 10.1 or 15 to install object type version 9.0.7, to clean up your GeoDin configuration and, if applicable, to correct affected GeoDin databases.

Determining your GeoDin version

You can find out which GeoDin version you are currently using by clicking on the info button in the top right corner of the GeoDin user interface and selecting the menu item 'Info to GeoDin...' (see screenshots).

Determining the object type version in your system

The version of the object type available in your GeoDin installation can be found via the 'System' tab under System configuration > Object types at the node 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2008)' using the GeoDin method 'Properties' (see screenshot below).

We recommend that you back up your Syslib directory (usually located at C:\ProgramData\GeoDin or C:\ProgramData\Fugro\GeODin) and/or the above-mentioned geotechnical data types before updating the object type. You can back up the data types via the 'System' tab under System configuration > Data types using the GeoDin method 'Export data types' (see screenshot).

Determining the object type version in your database

The object type version registered in your database is displayed during a database update in the 'Database structure: [DATABASE NAME]' dialogue box (see screenshot below). We recommend creating a backup of the relevant database before updating it.

Cleaning up the GeoDin configuration (changes to the system configuration)

Case 1: You have installed the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' in version 9.0.5 or older.

When updating to object type version 9.0.7, the short names of the affected geotechnical data types are changed in your GeoDin configuration (see table above). Self-created data type parameters in the affected data types are retained.

Case 2: In addition to the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' in version 9.0.5 or older, you have also installed the object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG].

When updating to object type version 9.0.7, the object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG] and all associated data types are uninstalled. The corresponding geotechnical data types of the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' are also uninstalled and added again with the current short names (see table above). Self-created data type parameters in the affected data types are lost.

If you require the object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG] going forward, please contact us at support@geodin.com.

Case 3: You have installed the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' in version 9.0.6. The 'Location' object type [G1BORLOG] may also be installed.

When updating to object type version 9.0.7, the short name UUT of the data type '(G) UU-triaxial' is changed to GUU and the short name XGU of the corresponding data type group 'Measurement data UU' is changed to XHU. Self-created data type parameters are retained.
The object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG], if present, is also retained.

Database correction during the update process to object type version 9.0.7 (changes to databases)

Case 1: The object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' is registered in the GeoDin database in version 9.0.5 or older with or without any data.

When the database is updated to object type version 9.0.7, the table names of the corresponding measurement value tables are changed according to the new data type short names (see table above). The actual measurement data is also written into the new tables.

Case 2: The object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' is registered in the GeoDin database in version 9.0.6 with or without any data.

When the database is updated to object type version 9.0.7, the table names of the data type '(G) UU- triaxial' and the associated data type group 'Measurement data UU' are adapted. The actual measurement data is also written into the new tables.

Case 3: In addition to the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' in version 9.0.5 or older, the object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG] with or without any data is registered in the GeoDin database.

When the database is updated to object type version 9.0.7, the affected measurement tables are not corrected, as this cannot be automated due to the mixture of data type parameters.

Case 4: In addition to the object type 'Geotechnical investigation EN ISO 22475 (2018)' in version 9.0.6, the object type 'Location' [G1BORLOG] with or without any data is registered in the GeoDin database.

When the database is updated to object type version 9.0.7, the table names of the data type '(G) UU- triaxial' and the associated data type group 'Measurement data UU' are adapted. The actual measurement data is also written into the new tables.