| Introduction |
The Custom Data Element concept is not simply a feature, it's the foundation of Generwell. The application is installed with data elements from industry standard templates, but every client has different processes and data requirements. Creating a system with a place holder for every conceivable item of data is not possible, so we created a tool to provide maximum flexibility. With that in mind, our Data Designer module provides the ability to create any number of custom data elements created to your specifications. |
| Definition |
What do we mean by a "custom data element"? A data element is a holder of data, or more specifically, a field in the Generwell database. These data holders include dates, times, personnel, text, checkboxes and dropdown boxes with custom dictionaries. They can be created by us or your system administrator using our Data Designer module. If you were to relate this concept to a spreadsheet, a data element would be a column in the spreadsheet. Once a data element is created, it is available for sharing, filtering, reporting and scheduling. |
| Example |
Let's say you want the ability to assign a "Widget" category to jobs in your database so users can search, sort and report based on the field. Also, you don't want a free-format field, you want users to select from a dropdown list of Widget options. A reasonable request, but since your list of Widget options is specific to your company, your list must be created. Here are the steps:
1. Create a new dictionary containing the Widget options
2. Create a new dropdown box field associated with the dictionary
3. Place the field on the desired tab(s)
All jobs in the database now have a place holder for the Widget category and are ready to accept data. It's that easy! The new field is now also available for schedules, reports and searches. |
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| Custom Data Element Ideas |
Our clients are a great resource for ideas! Over the years, our clients have configured their Generwell databases with hundreds of data elements based on their business requirements. Have a look at the list below for some of their ideas for Generwell data: |
| Geology |
geological tops (formations, depths, lithology) ~ expected products ~ depths ~ pay ~ rates ~ reservoir parameters ~ reserves ~ logging, sampling and analysis requirements ~ coordinates ~ spacing ~ horizontal leg specifications |
| Engineering |
wellsite equipment and specifications (casing, tubing etc.) ~ H2S data ~ tie-in specifications ~ capital ~ AFEs ~ economic indicators ~ approvals ~ budget parameters |
| Drilling |
license dates and numbers ~ regulatory data, dates and numbers ~ milestone dates ~ office personnel ~ field personnel ~ coordinates ~ equipment ~ drilling program ~ vendors ~ depths ~ elevations |
| Mineral Land |
partners and interests ~ encumbrances ~ rights ~ unit information ~ expiries ~ milestone dates ~ partner obligations (IONs, Mail Ballots etc.) ~ partner communications |
| Surface Land |
crown, federal and freehold data ~ file numbers ~ applications and approvals ~ land owner details ~ broker info ~ costs ~ payment dates ~ road use data ~ notification letters ~ survey information ~ permissions ~ approvals ~ milestone dates |
| Environmental |
surface casing vent flows ~ base groundwater protection ~ porous zones ~ cement tops ~ inspections ~ Alberta ERCB D13 data (direct export to the DDS system) |
| Document Management |
date of incoming and outgoing transfers to partners, government and internal ~ surveys ~ pre-spud packages ~ logs ~ well files ~ reports for drilling, completions, workovers, abandonments ~ pressure surveys ~ fluid analysis |
| Construction |
~ initial rates ~ tie-in info ~ facility data and specs |
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