LOGitEASY created web-based boring log software (called the LOGitEASY eForm) that can be used both in the field for logging soil borings and in the office for transferring field notes. The software is hosted on a secure website that users access with a password. Data is entered into the software, either in the field or office, and from the entered data, logs are produced in LOGitEASY PDF templates or in third-party boring log software (gINT, LogPlot). Unlike with licensed software, there are no license, support, maintenance, or version upgrade costs associated with use of the LOGitEASY eForm.
Please see the LOGitEASY Technical Specification for additional information and system requirements.
Lithology and Graphics
The LOGitEASY eForm offers the following features which may or may not be available with your current boring log or other software used to produce logs:
- Soil, rock, and frozen soil descriptions are entered through a series of automated menus containing descriptor fields and labelled option buttons. This ensures lithologic descriptions that are complete and consistent, and entered in the most efficient way possible.
- Lithologic descriptions are based on industry-recognized standards:
- Soil - ASTM Visual-Manual standard;
- Rock (and Fractures) - International Society of Rock Mechanics and the US Bureau of Reclamation; and
- Frozen Soil - ASTM Description and Classification of Frozen Soils.
- Munsell colors are added to lithologic descriptions by entering the color code into a calculator that determines the color name and inserts it, along with the code, into the lithologic description.
- Lithology graphical patterns are automatically displayed on logs based on entered soil and rock types.
Field Logging Capability
The benefits of using the LOGitEASY eForm in the field for logging soil borings include:
- By capturing field data electronically, it becomes possible to instantly create report-quality logs, without having to manually transfer field data from paper. Digital field data is also available for use in data analysis.
- The field and desktop versions of the LOGitEASY eForm are one and the same. Users learn only one software which then allows them to both log soil borings in the field and create boring logs in the office.
- The LOGitEASY eForm is designed to look like a paper field logging form so that users can more easily transition from paper to electronic data entry. As on paper, the field log is always visible during logging, and there are no delays or programs required to view the log in progress.
- The LOGitEASY eForm can be accessed from any location where there is an internet connection. It can also be used without an internet connection (in remote locations or without a data plan). Once field data is entered into the form and saved to the cloud, it can be viewed from the office or from any other location.
- The LOGitEASY eForm is adapted for use on iOS, Android, and Windows tablets.
Future Enhancements
The evolution of the LOGitEASY eForm, since its creation, has been, and will continue to be, one of turning user feedback into reality. New users bring new ideas and existing users bring new requirements. Our job is to improve the software, so that it meets your evolving needs and you can use it out-of-the-box without spending time on customization and setup.
