LithoFrame samples
Sample LithoFrame models are available as free downloads in various formats.
Model data downloads
The sample downloads are also available to view in the virtual borehole and section viewer.
| Samples | 3D pdf | LithoFrame Viewer | Other formats | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assynt Culmination | Not available | Not available | Assynt Culmination Geological 3D Model | |
| Douglas Coalfield | Douglas Coalfield 3D pdf | Not available | Not available | Douglas Coalfield model information |
| Ipswich | Ipswich 3D pdf | Ipswich LithoFrame model | Not available | Ipswich model information |
| National Bedrock Fence Diagram (GB3D) | GB3D 3D pdf | GB3D LithoFrame model | GB3D individual sections (KMZ format) | Report describing the National Bedrock Fence Diagram |
| Thurrock | Thurrock 3D pdf | Thurrock LithoFrame model | Thurrock model information | |
| York | York 3D pdf | York LithoFrame model | Not available | York model information |
Two teaching models are also available.
| Model | LithoFrame Viewer | Educational material |
|---|---|---|
| Ingleborough | Ingleborough Lithoframe Viewer | Educational material for Ingleborough model |
| The Isle of Wight | Isle of Wight Lithoframe Viewer | Educational material for Isle of Wight model |
Third-party software is required to view these sample models.
LithoFrame Viewer download instructions
Download the LithoFrame Viewer:
- download the viewer and install (high spec graphics card required; details in the user manual that is included in the data download)
- download the model data from this page and save
- open the viewer software and use the file menu to open the model *.gsipre file
(this may take 3–5 minutes)
Known issue: in the 3D Window use a vertical exaggeration of X11 to view colours correctly for all attributes.
What is the LithoFrame Viewer?
The LithoFrame Viewer is a software tool which enables you to view and query complex 3D geological models constructed by the BGS.
It was developed jointly by the BGS and INSIGHT Geologische Softwaresysteme: GmbH using the GSI3D 3D modelling platform: see www.gsi3d.org.uk.
The software enables you to view 3D geological models in a GIS-style interface, presenting spatial and three-dimensional data in terms of maps, logs, cross-sections (profiles) and also 3D.
The LithoFrame Viewer presents pre-built 3D geological models as provided by the BGS. These data files are delivered in a proprietary, encrypted format, and can be opened in the Viewer just as one would open a document in a word processing application. The LithoFrame Viewer does not enable you to incorporate, view or model your own geological data, nor to edit, modify or export existing data.
The LithoFrame Viewer is designed to be used easily by both experts and by casual users; it is not specialist software. It provides a simple interface to investigate and query 3D geological models in meaningful ways.
Terms of use:
For more information about licensing from our full range of models, or for information about commissioning your own model, please contact enquiries.
These sample data are available for free for commercial, research and public use. Before accessing, please read our software disclaimer.
Where use is made of these sample LithoFrame models data you must acknowledge the material.
- Environment Agency, Holderness, 3D model pdf 240 KB
