Known Issues/Fixes

Resolved all issues with the ERCB PAS editors.

There are a few remaining issues with the ERCB PAS certify messages. These are intended to be preliminary alerts. All final error checking should be done through the ERCB website.

Known Issues/Fixes

Resolved AEUB PAS updating issues for several parameters.

Remarks in the new reports (accessed through the reports tab) now support multiple lines. (Note: the test information” section and “reports” may not function if additional lines are added and all comments are removed).

Old reports (accessed through the File menu) are limited to one comment line.

All parameters previously displayed in the old reports have been restored.

The date/time in the data table is now updated when the gauge date/start time is changed in the gauge information editor.

Resolved issues with the Merge Recorders dialogue.

Resolved issues when saving a PAS file after using AEUB PAS certify.

Resolved issues with new file defaults.

Gradient plot titles are now saved.

New Features

Enhanced functionality of gradient analysis. When multiple points are selected at the same depth, either the first or last point can be selected to establish/represent the pressure at the specified datum depth.

Improved functionality of AEUB PAS editors. Data entered in “test information” or established from static gradient analyses are automatically transferred to the required PAS fields. If changes are made to the test
information or gradient analyses, the corresponding PAS fields are automatically updated and identified with blue text.

Known Issues/Fixes

Data entered directly into PAS editors are displayed as black text, and will not be updated until they are deleted by the user. The PAS fields in a previously created file will not update automatically until they are deleted by the user.

Functionality of the ‘merge’ feature has been improved.

Functionality of the AEUB PAS ‘certify’ feature has been improved.

Some items in the old reports (accessed through the file menu) do not update. Therefore, the new reports (accessed through the reports tab) should be used to avoid omission of critical information.

Please ensure the gauge start time is correct when importing data (including XML files). Changes made after importing will not be reflected in the reports.

After synchronizing pressure gauges, the comments column from one gauge must be copied to all other gauges to ensure all data is properly aligned on the data table listing.

New Features

A new data interchange has been incorporated to import production data directly from any .fld file or PRD.PAS file created with F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ V. 3.000 (or higher). To enable the new data interchange, you must either have an active license of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ 3.XXX or a copy of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes Viewer™ 3.XXX (included in the WellTest installation). This is part of an interoperability initiative to share more information between F.A.S.T applications.

Data entry fields for General Info, Well Info, and Test Data have been consolidated into one data entry field entitled Test Information. Information entered into this section is automatically transferred to the AEUB PAS editors and relevant reports.

A new enhanced report system has been implemented, which is accessed from the Reports tab. Several general report templates are included. Pages can be re-arranged, and any of the general reports can be combined to create one report for printing hardcopies or PDF formats. Any of the general report templates can be modified and saved as custom report templates or new custom reports can be generated from scratch. For tips on incorporating company logos and creating templates, go to Help, Getting Started, Creating Reports.

Known Issues/Fixes

The Representative Gradient in the new reports does not update properly. To update this item, either print preview the Alternate Gradient Report, which is accessed through the file menu, or save and reopen the file.

When the print filter is used on multiple gauges, the comments may not be displayed on the correct row of the data table listing within the new reports. It is recommended that the old reports be used to print the data table.

For AEUB PAS users, the information from the Test Data tab (production intervals, tubing/casing pressures) must be edited in PAS. If this information is edited in the Test Information data entry field, it is not transferred to PAS or saved.

Known Issues/Fixes

TVD and MD fluid levels are now supported.

Previous versions of F.A.S.T. ValiData™ had the ability to directly read files created with version 2.XXX of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™. A new version of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ (3.XXX) is expected to be released in January 2007. Version 3.XXX of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ includes new technology to support Fekete’s interoperability initiative to share more information between F.A.S.T. software applications. In order to read files created with version 3.XXX of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™, an installation of F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ 3.XXX or F.A.S.T. FieldNotes Viewer™ 3.XXX (available for no charge) is required.

Known Issues/Fixes

An alert is triggered if a gradient analysis is attempted on the same gauge for the same time period.

Function was added to set “read only” mode (import files and view only).

New Auto Scale function under “curves” menu - triggers from on/off bottom and depth flags.

New automation to create a gradient analysis when importing data from an XML file (please contact us for further information).

Some well and gauge information is not available for creating reports.

Some well and gauge information is not automatically transferred to the required PAS fields.

When opening an AWS PAS file, the “true vertical depth liquid level” is displayed as “measured depth liquid level.”

Known Issues/Fixes

Problems associated with importing PAS-TRG AWS files have been corrected.

Additional modifications have been made to the Static Gradient Alternate Report.

Gradient tabs now display the name of the gauge selected for analysis.

Known Issues/Fixes

In previous versions, creating a PAS 4.0 file before specifying a gauge serial number caused the wrong gauge to be reported on the Static Gradient Alternate Report. The gauge serial number can now be specified at any time without causing errors in the reports.

GL, KB, CF are no longer occasionally deleted.

Multiple pages can now be printed to one PDF with ValiData's new printing option.

The static gradient alternate report has been enhanced.

Multiple appends can now be performed in one file.

Files that have date and clock time in the same column can now be appended.

Lock points in gradient analysis have been modified.

PAS certify has been updated to comply with recent changes to AEUB PAS files.

The last annotation arrow now prints the selected colour.

In the Gradient Analysis, the pressure at MPP or Datum depth can now be calculated from either the gradient line or the closest gradient stop.

New Features

Printing tab has been added.

Autoscale within range and autoscale options has been added.

Known Issues/Fixes

If CF is not provided, the program will now default to use GL for KB to CF calcs.

MPS server error fixed, when opening a file.

A problem with arrows sometimes moving has been fixed.

Highlighted row occasionally does not match actual data in Depth Entry column.

Now calculates negative temperature gradients.

Deviated wells were getting the wrong depth put into the static gradient pas file for the representative stop depth (LOG). This has now been fixed.

Run depth now subtracts KB to CF distance (instead of adding it). Only overwrites default value.

Water gradient annotation automatically added to gradient plot when adding water gradient.

Fixed troubles adding arrow to zoomed plots.

Fixed unselected start line on import.

Fixed Merge on Time in Save as WellTest for fluid levels.

Known Issues/Fixes

Now displays and loads most recently used files correctly.

Fixed append gauge data.

Can now load, import and save read only files.

Can now open old .val files.

Can now open help file inside F.A.S.T. ValiData™.

Copies tubing data to F.A.S.T. WellTest™.

PAS: The transfer of data between F.A.S.T. ValiData™ and PAS editors is improved.

PAS: Corrected several certify messages that were not consistent with EUB validate messages.

PAS: Removed option to save DTINRPR table (now always saves).

PAS: Correctly offset DTINRPR times when submitting previous production history and no gauge information.

PAS: Corrected error when entering measured depth data in deviated static gradients (it used to occasionally disappear).

PAS: Corrected importing of PAS-PRD 4.0 files.

New Features

Can perform PAS-GRD single shot AWS submissions to the AEUB (if you have a calculated bottom hole pressure).

Saving data to F.A.S.T. WellTest™ selections now include condensate rate, fluid level and gas/oil/water gradients.

Known Issues/Fixes

Copy and paste functionality between all editors has been improved.

Correcting errors in static gradient analysis has been improved for deviated wells.

Functionality of drop down lists has been improved.

Data transfer between F.A.S.T. ValiData™ and PAS editors has been improved.

Can now delete a gauge in F.A.S.T. ValiData™.

Corrected invalid parameter error when clicking on the main Pas tab.

Corrected multiple gauge creation in PAS.

A Recertify button has been added to PAS certify status window.

Corrected error in transferring top and bottom of interval from PAS 2.1 to PAS 4.0 in PAS-GRD.

Added link to AEUB Digital Data Submission and a link to the most recent PAS 4.0 specifications.

Surface data from PAS 4.0 now transfers correctly to F.A.S.T. WellTest™.

Changed PAS certify message for initial pressure (static gradients) to be 2 hours on bottom.

Corrected several messages in PAS - certify.

Pressure selections within the data importing routine, and pressure labels for reports, have been modified to identify the appropriate pressure source (i.e. Tubing Pressure, Casing Pressure, Sandface Pressure, Calculated Sandface Pressure).

New Features

Compliant with AEUB PAS version 4.0 formats for GRD, TRG and DST. Converts AEUB PAS version 2.1 files (GRD, TRG and DST) to AEUB PAS version 4.0 format.

Interface for gradient analysis includes deviation survey for deviated/horizontal wells, and more flexibility in identifying liquid interfaces. Four new gradient and wireline reports.

Enhanced data importing interface, which includes an option for importing multiple gauges simultaneously.

Auto importing is activated when properly structured text files are detected with columns identified using common data headings.

Communication can be established with databases via XML file format.

The method of calculating static gradients, used in ValiData version 4.000 and earlier, is still accessible.

Known Issues/Fixes

All depths used for calculations in ValiData are referenced to KB, as in previous versions. However, in AEUB PAS version 4.0, depths are referenced to CF. Therefore, the KB and CF elevations (or KB-CF offset) are now required as data entries.

When importing multiple gauges simultaneously, the columns for each gauge are displayed in random order. This will be resolved in a service upgrade.

Although a huge effort was made to test the new AEUB PAS formats, some test submissions indicated potential errors in the WTC system, which were not corrected in the AEUB beta test site at the time of releasing ValiData version 5.000. Therefore, testing will continue and changes to the software will be forwarded as necessary, until all problems are resolved.

New Features

Compliant with AEUB PAS version 4.0 formats for GRD, TRG and DST.

Converts AEUB PAS version 2.1 files (GRD, TRG and DST) to AEUB PAS version 4.0 format.

Interface for gradient analysis includes deviation survey for deviated/horizontal wells, and more flexibility in identifying liquid interfaces.

Four new gradient and wireline reports.

Enhanced data importing interface, which includes an option for importing multiple gauges simultaneously.

Auto importing is activated when properly structured text files are detected with columns identified using common data headings.

Communication can be established with databases via XML file format.

Known Issues/Fixes

The method of calculating static gradients used in ValiData prior to version 4.000 is still accessible.

All depths used for calculations in ValiData are referenced to KB, as in previous versions. However, in AEUB PAS version 4.0, depths are referenced to CF. Therefore, the KB and CF elevations (or KB-CF offset) are now required as data entries.

When importing multiple gauges simultaneously, the columns for each gauge are displayed in random order. This will be resolved in a service upgrade.

Although a huge effort was made to test the new AEUB PAS formats, some test submissions indicated potential errors in the WTC system, which were not corrected in the AEUB beta test site at the time of releasing ValiData version 5.000. Therefore, testing will continue and changes to the software will be forwarded as necessary, until all problems are resolved.

Known Issues/Fixes

Status report, with an interactive error locator, for removing “time out of sequence” errors.

Data from one gauge can be merged with another gauge.

Easy to use wizard for performing a gradient analysis, which incorporates a graphical interface to select gas, oil and water gradients.

Multiple fluid interfaces are now calculated.

Comprehensive wizards guide the user through routine procedures.

Data Chart and Gradient Analysis now have multiple plots.

Data files with one-second flow rate readings are now accommodated.

AWS pas file problems have been corrected.

Add / Remove curves has multiple curve selection.

Tab views are incorporated to help navigate between different plots and analyses.

Data selection wizard for creating files to be analyzed in F.A.S.T. WellTest™ has been expanded to include multiple data types (i.e.: surface pressures, bottom hole pressures, gas/oil/water rates).

The old gradient calculations are still used if gradient lines are not incorporated for a gradient analysis.

Importing has been simplified and modified. You can now import dates in the format "August 21, 2003" (in previous versions, the comma would cause errors).

Importing now strips out quotes for strings. This enables ValiData to import .csv files from WellTest. In addition, selected columns can be imported.

Importing leaves program in default units. Recent versions were showing data in the same units that were imported.

Gas rate now correctly auto matches if the units are 10^3^m^3^ or e^3^m^3^

FLD files can now be appended to PRD PAS files and vice versa.

Append offset dialog box now works with the new import routines.

Deselecting columns while appending data has now implemented.

Added warning message when importing dates without clock times.

Known Issues/Fixes

All bugs reported in Version 3.000 have been fixed. Modifications have been incorporated to enhance data entry.

Many modifications have been made to F.A.S.T. ValiData™ to increase the efficiency and functionality of the program.

Print filter has been modified so each gauge is filtered independently.
The date/clock time functionality has been improved.

Synchronization of rates and pressures has been improved.

The process of appending files has been improved.

Transferring rate/pressure data from F.A.S.T. ValiData™ to F.A.S.T. WellTest™ has been improved.

As always, we appreciate feedback from users to report bugs and/or suggestions for improving the programs. A new version of F.A.S.T. ValiData™ (version 3.100) will be issued soon, which will include an "upgrade alert", and a facility to guide users directly to our website for accessing upgrades and reporting bugs/suggestions.

New Features

New Static Gradient Report with MPP calculations.

Ability to import F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™ files (".fld") directly.Enhanced PAS file generator for Alberta Government submissions.

Enhanced plotting/printing capabilities.

Many modifications that are transparent to the user have been implemented to improve the efficiency of the program, and allow future development to include new features that are continuously becoming available.

New Features

Continued PAS tuning.

New Recorder Report.

New Static Gradient Report.

MPP calculations.

Known Issues/Fixes

The basic function of the Static Gradient column has not changed.You still select the gradient using the specified gradient column. The system does not automatically determine where the interface is any more you have to do that. By shutting this automatic feature off we got rid of the system insisting on partial gradients.

MPP calculations require you to fill Top and Base (TVD) interval under the PAS TestData screen. You can directly access this pannel under gradient menu. Remember PAS requires KB elevations for stop depths. Givin Top and Base the program calculates the its mid point and applies the gradients to determine the pressure at MPP.

Known Issues/Fixes

In General and Well Information the UWI is displayed with four alternate systems of entering well location.

Added ability to enter recorder start date/clock when creating a PAS-TRG or PAS-SG file.

Solution Gas Indicator decimal value in PAS-GAN has been corrected.

Improved the integration when moving files back and forth between ValiData & WellTest™The source gauge serial number correctly transfers to the results summary.

In the certification of the "Pressure at stop depth" parameter of the result summery in PAS-TRG it is checked against source gauge for the closest value within 1 kPa before returning an error.

PAS-DST is now available.

Added the separate company list (PASDstCompany.txt) for the DST companies.

You can use the file open command to read/import recorders (*.pas, *.prn, *.fld, etc).

The Start Date/Clock time error dialog for Gauges entries when reading recorders has been removed when there is an actual date and clock time column existing in Data set.

Improvements to the filter dialog.

Added the ability to append PAS-PRD, PAS-TRG AND PAS-SG files.

Added the ability to append FieldNotes files *.FLD.

Known Issues/Fixes

WellTest™ and ValiData™ now share the file extension .Fkt and can be opened interchangeably.

PAS files can now be created completely in WellTest, completely in ValiData™ or partially in ValiData™and partially in WellTest.

ValiData™ and WellTest™ can now read FieldNotes™ files (*.FLD) and PRD.

PAS files for the purpose of importing surface pressures or rates. In order to edit or create a PRD.

PAS file you must use a separate program such as F.A.S.T. FieldNotes™.

ValiData™ can now create recorders (both acoustic recorders and regular pressure, temperature and rate recorders).

ValiData™ can now handle multiple static gradient analysis when writing static gradient PAS files.

Print outs now reflect which gauge was used to generate a gradient.

Manual reads allow you to choose the data type for the recorder.

ValiData™ and WellTest™ can both handle multiple Acoustic recorders.

Known Issues/Fixes

ValiData™ now creates GAN, OAN and WAN PAS files along with TRG, SG, AOF and AWS PAS files.