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''A site can have multiple formations that it allocates to. Its important to keep a consistent naming convention for the surface land form.''
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''Formations, also referred to as reservoirs or pools define what rock formation a site produces from. This process allows you to manage the formations that are available to be assigned to sites.''
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◄ [[Site]]
 
◄ [[Site]]
  
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Formation Names are kept in a specific list to maintain a consistent spelling for all reports generated within  PRAMSX2.
 
  
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A warning will appear if a misspelled Formation name (as compared to the entered list) is entered in any module.
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[[File:FormationEditorX3.png|right|border|500px]]
  
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Click on the Site heading from the main menu list at the top of every display and then click on Formation Editor.
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==== Where can I find it? ====
  
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The following panel will appear where Formation Names can be added, edited or removed.
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You can find this process on the main menu under Site | Formation Editor or by using the screen search at the top of the screen.
  
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[[File:Formation editor.png]]
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==== How do I use it? ====
  
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The following windows will open if you click add or select an existing formation to edit.  
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When the formation editor screen is displayed it will list all of the currently defined formations. You may add, edit, and/or remove formations and their codes by using the buttons at the top of the screen. You may also click the column headers to sort by any of the columns.
  
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[[File:Add New Formation.png]][[File:Editing Existing Formation.png]]
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==== Adding a formation ====
  
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Enter the desired Formation Name, the state the Formation resides in and any unique agency assigned code for that Formation.  Click on Add/Save Changes to save this setup.
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*Click the button labeled 'Add' at the top of the screen to open the Add Formation popup window.
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*Specify the name of the formation, the regulatory code if needed and select the state the field is in from the dropdown.
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*Click the button labeled 'Add' at the bottom of the popup window to add the formation.
  
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The Formation Editor may be opened during the building of a Site record.
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==== Editing an existing formation ====
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In the Site Maintenance, [[General]] tab, Enter a name that is not in the Field list and then click on the spyglass icon next to the Field data item.
 
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[[File:General Formation.png|border]]
 
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Click Jump to Field Editor at the bottom of the display. This action allows you to enter the Formation Editor.
 
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After entering all of the desired Formation names, a listing will appear on the right. You may sort by State, Assigned Code, and Formation Name. Clicking on any heading will alphabetize the listing.
 
  
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*Select the formation you wish to edit and click the button labeled 'Edit' at the top of the screen to open the popup edit window.
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*Make the necessary changes to the name or code. The state may not be changed.
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*Click the button labeled 'Save Changes' in the popup window to save your changes.
  
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==== Remove an existing formation ====
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*Select the formation you wish to remove and click the button labeled 'Remove' at the top of the screen.
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*Click 'Yes' in the removal confirmation dialog that is displayed.
  
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==== Usage Notes ====
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:The name of the formation must be unique within a state.
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:Formation codes should be assigned based on the agency requirements
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:You may not remove a formation record unless no sites are currently assigned that field.
  
  
 
Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.
 
Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Latest revision as of 16:12, 3 June 2026

Formations, also referred to as reservoirs or pools define what rock formation a site produces from. This process allows you to manage the formations that are available to be assigned to sites.

◄ Site


FormationEditorX3.png

Where can I find it?

You can find this process on the main menu under Site | Formation Editor or by using the screen search at the top of the screen.

How do I use it?

When the formation editor screen is displayed it will list all of the currently defined formations. You may add, edit, and/or remove formations and their codes by using the buttons at the top of the screen. You may also click the column headers to sort by any of the columns.

Adding a formation

  • Click the button labeled 'Add' at the top of the screen to open the Add Formation popup window.
  • Specify the name of the formation, the regulatory code if needed and select the state the field is in from the dropdown.
  • Click the button labeled 'Add' at the bottom of the popup window to add the formation.

Editing an existing formation

  • Select the formation you wish to edit and click the button labeled 'Edit' at the top of the screen to open the popup edit window.
  • Make the necessary changes to the name or code. The state may not be changed.
  • Click the button labeled 'Save Changes' in the popup window to save your changes.

Remove an existing formation

  • Select the formation you wish to remove and click the button labeled 'Remove' at the top of the screen.
  • Click 'Yes' in the removal confirmation dialog that is displayed.

Usage Notes

The name of the formation must be unique within a state.
Formation codes should be assigned based on the agency requirements
You may not remove a formation record unless no sites are currently assigned that field.


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