PolyMap is an interactive graphical input and display program for both geologic data and open pit mine design. Although MicroMODEL has a basic set of digitizing programs that are sometimes sufficient, PolyMap adds powerful interactive graphics capabilities to MicroMODEL. PolyMap is currently available as a Windows 95/98/2000/NT application.

PolyMap allows the user to digitize and display complex geology. Geology can be digitized in sections or plans, and the intercepts from one set of maps can be easily transferred to another set (for example, section to plan). A direct interface exists which allows the user to update the MicroMODEL 3-D geology model from either section outlines or plan view outlines. PolyMap allows the geologist to work in the more traditional environment of 2-D sections and plans rather than using the more complicated and sometimes wasteful practice of trying to create 3-D wireframe models.

The interactive pit design program in PolyMap allows the user to design open pits using single or multiple benching, variable slopes (by rock type), and variable road grades and widths. A background display of color-coded blocks can be used to show grade values or net profit values. The user may also display floating cone outlines, or the outlines of previous mining phases.

Geology plots and pit plots from PolyMap are 100% compatible with MicroMODEL. For example, overlays of drillhole section plots and geology, or grade block values with pit outlines are easily created.