FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Welcome to the TransGen Frequently Asked Questions

This document contains solutions to the most frequently asked questions and issues raised by TransGen users.

If you have a problem with a particular module or workflow, select the appropriate link from the list below.

Installation Instructions

TransGen Hardware & Software requirements
Installing TransGen
Installing a compiler for the Solaris version
Installing a TransGen license

Getting Started

Starting TransGen
Problems when starting TransGen

Importing data

Eclipse format data requirements

Viewing the model

No graphics viewer window
Moving the model (Mouse button actions)
Missing items (cells and/or faults)
Checking the Model
Modifying fault properties
Viewing the model without fault calculations
Viewing results without re-calculations

Batch processing

Running ViewGen module without graphics viewer
Starting modules from command line
Running Two-PhaseGen in "batch" mode

Scientific Methodology questions

Why use SGR-based methods?
Why not use a single transmissibility multiplier value per fault?
Does TransGen need to predict small-scale variations in fault-rock permeability?