Log Configurations

What is a Log Configuration

A Log Configuration is a template for what data you would like to store, how you want collect it and how you'd like to visualise.
Each log configuration is made up of a series of modules. TabLogs provides pre-configured modules tailored to Geotechnical and Environmental field logging. A log is essentially a GIS point and the configuration determines what field data is recorded.

How Log Configurations Work

TabLogs organizes your work into projects and logs. You can create as many logs as needed within each project, and each log is assigned a specific configuration.

For example, if you're working on a dam project, you can create different logs for various purposes, each with its own configuration that determines the data forms (modules) used for that log.

Creating a new Log Configuration

Go to "Settings" > "Log Configurations", then select "Add Log Configuration."

You'll then be able to choose from one of the predefined Log Configurations with built-in workflows and options. You may use these templates as-is or customize them to meet your specific logging requirements.

General Configuration Settings

Once you have selected your Log Configuration template, you can edit it by clicking the three dots under "Action" and select "edit."
The general settings define key parameters that affect how logs are structured and interpreted. These include:
Description: Provide a clear description of the log configuration.
Coordinate System: Select a coordinate system and decide whether it is fixed or flexible for the log. TabLogs has over 6000 coordinate plane systems that can be chosen
Measurement System: Choose the measurement system (Metric or Imperial) that will be applied to all logs within this configuration. This setting standardizes the unit of measurement, ensuring consistency across data entries.

Modules

The Modules section in "Log Configurations" allows users to manage the active modules used in their log configurations. This feature provides flexibility in managing active modules, adjusting data types, and customize how different modules and their data types are applied to logs across web and mobile platforms.

Module Status:
Active: The module is fully enabled and available for use inside your logs.

Inactive: The module will not appear in your logs, either on desktop or web. Data will not be deleted however

TabLogs includes various Modules that can be added in via the "Add Modules" tab. If you have any ideas for a module you'd like please reach out to us on support.

Templates

Templates inside of TabLogs are optimised for Bore and Corelog templates, inside of here you can choose your: header, footer, and any watermarks you want applied to your logs.

Description Builder

This tool gives you the flexibility to customise how material descriptions are displayed in the logs to seamlessly align with different standards for any project.

To customize material descriptions in logs:
Arrange Elements: Choose the order of elements such as Soil Name, Color, Moisture, Density, Plasticity, and more to meet your format requirements.
Set Format Style: Select separators and text styles to define how the information is displayed.

Classification Code Builder

This tool lets you customize classification codes to match your project's standards. You can add new names for soil, rock, or concrete types, assign abbreviations or unique codes, and upload matching graphics to fit your needs.

After creating a classification code, you can assign Classification Rules that define the logic that will determine if this classification is applied.

Updated on: 02/01/2025