The Geotec Log software from Sobek is, in our opinion, the gold standard for borehole logging software. Metro Testing and Engineering switched from gINT to Geotec at the beginning of 2023 and have been very pleased so far. While we have found several aspects which we prefer over our previous software, we have been particularly impressed with three primary improvements: developer support, customization, and work flow optimization options.
Technical support from developers at Sobek has been incredible. From private training sessions, to helping build a borehole log template, to the quick and efficient email replies helping with small
problems throughout workflows. Our team has felt supported since day one and have thoroughly enjoyed the process of getting to know the software more and more.
Another aspect of Geotec that we’ve found incredibly useful is the software’s ability to be customized. Both of our Geotechnical and Environmental divisions have created personalized borehole log templates showing exactly the information we want to show and have the ability to change things as required. While some customization features are not initially intuitive, with the support of the development team an email away and consistent software setting options, we’ve found the ability to customize a critical advantage of Geotec.
With any team, different people find their own favourite way to complete tasks. We found that Geotec Log has many features to allow achieving the same task through different avenues. For example, entering borehole data can be completed through several slightly different built-in forms, each with their own advantages, allowing the user to choose the way they want to work. Additionally, data can be entered in Excel and then imported directly to the software.
Generally, the friendliness of the folks supporting the software and architecture of the program’s features has made Geotec a staple of our workflow and a truly enjoyable experience for our team.