I have a number of file types I need to convert into other file types. What is the easiest way to do this in Petrosys?

A good question! Petrosys has the unique ability to be able to convert a number of different file types (ranging from ascii files to connections to third party data sources) from one format to another. It also has the added bonus of being able to convert the output CRS (Coordinate Reference System) if it differs from the input CRS.

This great option can be found from within the main Petrosys launcher window under Exchange > Spatial Data Translator.

At present the input data sources can be selected from one of the following:

  • ArcSDE
  • Excel
  • File Geodatabase
  • IHS Kingdom culture file
  • IHS Kingdom polygon file
  • Oracle spatial
  • Paradigm-EPOS culture
  • Paradigm-EPOS fault
  • Petrel
  • Petrosys GIP file
  • Petrosys contour file
  • Petrosys culture file
  • Petrosys DbMap Culture
  • Petrosys fault file
  • Petrosys polygon file
  • Petrosys seismic data file
  • Petrosys well data file
  • Seisware culture
  • Shape file
  • Text file
  • Zmap

And the output data sources can be selected from:

  • File Geodatabase
  • IHS Kingdom culture file
  • IHS Kingdom polygon file
  • KML
  • Petrosys contour file
  • Petrosys culture file
  • Petrosys DbMap Culture
  • Petrosys fault file
  • Petrosys polygon file
  • Shape file
  • Zmap

For example, if a user wanted to convert a shape file from one CRS to another they would simply:

  • select the input data source (original shape file with known CRS)
  • set the output data source to also be a shape file
  • give it a new name and select a new CRS

The conversion to the new CRS is done on export.

Or, say, a user wanted to add shape files (or Petrosys polygon files) to their Petrel project as in the example below. They would simply fire up the option from within the Petrel framework (the direct connection module is needed for this) and select the relevant parameters. That’s it – job done!

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With the added ability of being able to filter the data by value (attribute value or shape) or by using a certain AOI (Area of Interest), whether it be a mapsheet or polygon, the user has the ability to pick and choose the parts of files they want to load into other sources.

Petrosys is constantly adding new data sources to the input/output lists so if you have need for a source not already listed, get in touch with Petrosys Support and let us know.