block-model-flexible-structure
The block-model-flexible-structure component defines the structure of a flexibly-subblocked block model.
Subblocking divides each parent block into a fixed grid defined by n_subblocks_per_parent, then recombines
subblocks into larger cuboid chunks. The resulting subblocks can have different sizes within the same parent
block, but must remain cuboid and completely fill the parent block. This structure is suited to models that
need variable resolution (e.g., finer blocks near geological boundaries) while retaining efficient storage
through subblock recombination.
Used by: block-model.
See also: block-model-regular-structure, block-model-fully-subblocked-structure, block-model-variable-octree-structure (alternative structures).
Properties
block-model-flexible-structure (v1.0.0)
The structure of a flexibly-subblocked block model. Subblocking is carried out by dividing each parent block into a fixed grid of subblocks defined by n_subblocks_per_parent, before recombining the subblocks into larger chunks. The resulting subblocks can have different sizes within the same parent block, but must remain cuboid and completely fill the parent block.
| Property | Type | Description | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| model_type | String | The model geometry type. | ✅ |
| n_parent_blocks | Array[Integer] | The number of parent blocks in the model. [nx, ny, nz] | ✅ |
| parent_block_size | Array[Number] | The size of each parent block in the model. [dx, dy, dz] | ✅ |
| n_subblocks_per_parent | Array[Integer] | The number of blocks per axis in the underlying subblock grid in each parent block in the model. [nx, ny, nz] | ✅ |
| origin | Array[Number] | The coordinates of the model origin. [x, y, z] | ✅ |
| rotation | rotation | The orientation of the model. |
Legend
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| ⬆️ | Inherited property |
| ✅ | Required property |
