Version History

Version

Release Date

Database Version

Update Details

2024.1.1.1

1/1/2024

56

Bug Fix: Fixed error that could occur when resizing a diagram with a bull plug.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Well Shadow.exe wasn't shuting down everytime on close.

2023.8.28.1

8/28/2023

56

New Feature: Add the "Copy to New Row" option when right clicking on a row in a detail gride (Holes, Tubulars, Cement, etc.).

New Feature: Added "Mid" depth options to the Comment Builder for placing comments halfway between the top and bottom depths.

New Feature: Add the ability for user to hide reports from the report list.

Update: Sand Screen tool is now drawn transparent instead of a white background.

Bug Fix: Fixed error that would occur when deleting a row with a reference line value.

Bug Fix: Fixed error that occurred when clicking the Create Survey button.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue that could occur when closing a diagram and choosing to not save.

2023.3.17.1

3/17/2023

56

Other: Adjusted how holes are drawn if they are chosen to not be drawn on the diagram.

Bug Fix: Perf Date error that occurred when importing from a WSD has been fixed.

Bug Fix: Delete Before Append/Cement Plug PID error that was occurring has been fixed.

Bug Fix: Fixed error that could occur when inputting a Tool that is not in the tool list.

Bug Fix: Fixed error that could occur if the perf color is null.

Bug Fix: Fixed error that could occur when zoomed out on a horizontal well with a bull plug.

2022.11.29.1

11/29/2022

56

New Feature: Added "Diagram Only w/ Details" report.

Bug Fix: Fixed perf draw order so they are sorted and drawn by date then by stage.

Bug Fix: Fixed Casing Cement import error that would occur if Draw On WBD value is null in the CSV.

2022.10.23.1

10/23/2022

56

New Feature: Added the Reference Line Abbreviation field to the Reference Line tab. This abbreviation is added to the Detailed Report to identify which reference line a particular tubular, cement, tool, etc. is referred to.

New Feature: Added the Jet Pump to the tools list.

2022.8.31.1

8/31/2022

55

Other: Updated .Net Framework to v4.8 as Micorosft no longer supports v4.6.1.

Bug Fix: Fixed Behind Pipe Cum Oil and Gas issue with null value check.

Bug Fix: Fixed short PC Pump causing errors.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Elevation and Footages in header were incorrect and changing when using meters as the units.

2022.8.5.1

8/5/2022

55

New Feature: Added Fiber Optic Cable to the tools list.

New Feature: Add Cum Oil and Cum Gas fields to the Behind Pipe section.

2022.4.19.1

4/19/2022

54

New Feature: Added PropNum and Other fields to Export dialog filter.

New Feature: Add Other fields to search dialog.

Bug Fix: Fixed TargetAz, WellType, and PlugDate not exporting to WSD file.

Bug Fix: Fixed WSD import issue with Perfs.

2022.4.13.1

4/13/2022

54

Bug Fix: Fixed save issue that sometimes occurred related to Footage From, Dir N/S, or Dir E/W fields.

2022.4.5.1

4/5/2022

54

Bug Fix: Fixed import from WSD issue on perforations.

2022.3.29.1

3/29/2022

54

Bug Fix: Fixed a few Export to PDF issues.

  • CalGem Simple Report was missing.
  • Grid Sort order wasn't being applied.
  • Added hide/show vertical/horizontal comments to sync with selection on form.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where new row was added and focus moved when working on the current row.

2022.3.7.1

3/7/2022

54

New Feature: Added the <MD @ FT Top> option as a comment for the Formation Tops rows.  Now you can display in the comments the MD that the Formation Top is encountered in addition to the TVD.

2022.2.28.1

2/28/2022

54

New Feature: Added more detailed Top of Cement calculations and drawing options for cement.

  • Cement can now be drawn using an Auto feature or by the dimensions input by the user (Draw On WBD).
  • TOC calculations can be exported to an excel file that outlines the details of the calculations.
  • There are cement new options in the “Other Options” section of the options dialog.

New Feature: Added a “Draw On WBD” field to each of the wellbore items. This allows you to show (Yes) or hide (No) each item on the diagram.

New Feature: Added Yield and Volume inputs to the cement plugs so the calculated top or bottom will be more accurate.

Added a “Well Type” and “Plug Date” (Date3) to the header section. You will need to right click on the header section and add them to your layout.

New Feature: Added a “Bridge Plug” to the tools list.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue with triangle perfs drawing as lines when zoomed out.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when adding first new perforation interval the row would move out of sight.

Bug Fix: Several other minor bug fixes are included in this release.

2022.1.20.1

1/20/2022

53

New Feature: Added the ability to draw perforations as rectangles or triangles.  You can now set this in Options->Other Options->Perforation Options.

New Feature: The API (serial no) input mask set for the input will now be used to format the API number on the reports (if the API value is numeric).

Bug Fix: Several bug fixes were included in this release. 

2022.1.10.1

1/10/2022

52

New Feature: Added the Reference Lines tab and Reference Line filed to the Tubulars, Casing Cement, Cement Plugs, Tools, and Perforations tabs.  This allows you to input multiple completion strings in a wellbore.  The Reference Lines is used to define a centerline that the items will reference when drawn.

New Feature:  Removed the Target N and Target E inputs on the directional survey tab and replaced them with Target Azimuth.  This is more of an industry standard and the old Target N and Target E were only used to calculate a Target Azimuth.  This value is only used if the MD, Inc., and Azimuth are input and then the other values are calculated using the "Calc. From MD, Inc, Az" button.

Bug Fix:  Several bug fixes were included in this release. 

2021.11.2.1

11/2/2021

51

Bug Fix: Fixed a few minor bugs.

2021.10.21.1

10/21/2021

51

Bug Fix: Fixed issue with Customize Header not saving.

Other: Added subscription license types.

2021.7.2.1

7/2/2021

51

Bug Fix: Fixed issue with Customize Header buttons not visible.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue with perforation comments.

2021.2.4.1

2/4/2021

51

Bug Fix: Fixed depth decimal issue on the diagram comments for perforations.

2021.1.26.1

1/26/2021

51

Update: Decimal precision chosen in the Options dialog is now shown on the reports and diagram comments.

Bug Fix: Sort order on PDF reports now matches that of the sorting of the input grid views.

2020.12.16.1

12/16/2020

51

New Feature: Added options for CalGEM Simple report to the Diagram Options tab of the options dialog

New Feature: Added the Vertical Comment Padding to the Diagram Comment Options tab of the options dialog

2020.9.21.1

9/21/2020

51

New Feature: Added the CalGEM Simple report

Bug Fix: A few minor fixes

2020.8.29.1

8/29/2020

51

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where ribbon couldn't be shown after minimizing.

2020.8.16.1

8/16/2020

51

New Feature: Added Description field to the Cement Plugs table.

New Feature: Added Cement Plug color to report table output.

New Feature: Changed footage call inputs in the header section to allow for additional customization. Can now input directions as absolute N, S, E, or W in addition to FNL, FSL, FEL, FWL.

Other: Set a maximum resizing width for auto resizing of csv imported columns.

Other: Synchronized the Header customization form visibility with the Customize Dialog.

2020.6.6.1

6/6/2020

50

Bug Fix: Fixed error that would occur if double clicking white space in the list boxes on the Comment Builder form.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where scroll bar was not properly synchronized to the grid view on the import form.

2020.5.25.1

5/25/2020

50

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when re-adding rows to details after a detail row has been deleted.

2020.5.11.1

5/11/2020

50

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when re-adding a perforation row and ToolOD error is displayed.

2020.5.3.1

5/3/2020

50

New Feature: Word wrapping added to the vertical diagram.

New Feature: Added ability to paste directional survey data directly into the survey grid.

New Feature: Added a “Best Fit All” button to the toolbar and this will automatically best fit all the grid columns for the well.

New Feature: Added a “Diagram Comment Appearance” tab to the options dialog. This allows you to specify font, border, and fill color for the comments.

Enhancement: Converted the toolbar to a ribbon toolbar.

Enhancement: Made the logo size bigger on the reports.

Several bug fixes and minor improvements.

2020.1.20.1

1/20/2020

49

Bug Fix: PDF reports generated using PDF button now sort the same as the grid sort order.

2020.1.6.1

1/6/2020

49

Misc: Updated so perf interval row would apply even if you don't move to a new perf interval row.

2019.11.13.1

11/13/2019

49

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where at times the comment wasn't drawn on the diagrams for wells that were created before this feature was added.

Misc: Removed the Parameter pane from the reports.

2019.10.10.1

10/10/2019

49

Bug Fix: Fixed error that would occur when deleting a Tubular, Tool, or Perforation row.

2019.9.13.1

9/13/2019

49

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where vertical diagram wasn't updating immediately for Tubular, Tools, and Perforation updates.

2019.9.2.1

9/2/2019

49

New Feature: Added column sort synchronization between the input grid tables and the report grids. Now, the sorting on the input grids will be applied to the reports.

Bug Fix: Comment and Comment Depth values will be updated immediately after the Comment Expression and Comment Depth Expression values are changed manually.

Bug Fix: File Links buttons will now work with a single click instead of a double click.

2019.7.25.1

7/25/2019

49

Bug Fix: Fixed issue that occurs when in the comment builder and the Auto buttons are pressed but the cursor location in one of the expression boxes is not at the beginning

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when grouping items in the search dialog and then trying to use navigation buttons within the main form

2019.7.11.1

7/11/2019

49

Minor fixes

2019.5.23.1

5/23/2019

49

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where save dialog was shown when not needed.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where diagram wasn't redrawing after a new row was added.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue with arrow navigation.

Other: Updated the default color for the Cement Plugs.

2019.5.6.1

5/6/2019

49

New Feature: Added a depth expression used to automate the depth at which comments appear on the diagrams.

New Feature: Added undo Scaling to horizontal and vertical diagrams.

Bug Fix: Fixed a few known issues.

2018.10.29.1

10/29/2018

48

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Diagram Comment Location wasn't getting imported from a CSV

2018.10.25.1

10/25/2018

48

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Diagram Comments tab Comments and the Well History tab Comments columns were disabled

Bug Fix: Made it so the Memo, Diagram Comments, and Description columns in the detail tabs are centered vertically if the row size is increased

2018.10.8.1

10/8/2018

48

New Feature: Comment Builder added to add flexibility and efficiency to adding comments to the diagrams. Visit https://youtu.be/mmxs0CUnxMU for more details on this feature.

New Feature: Add "Stage" column to perforation tab. The stage field replaces the Comment field as one of the unique identifiers for a perforation row.

New Feature: Add "Memo" column to detail grids. This field replaces the old "Comment" field.

Bug Fix: Format Perforation Top value to include a comma on the reports.

2018.3.7.1

3/7/2018

47

Bug Fix: Resolved issue where "Footage From" value was not being displayed on the Horizontal Report.

2018.1.31.1

1/31/2018

47

Bug Fix: Resolved report printing issue that was introduced with version 2018.01.18.1

2018.1.18.1

1/18/2018

47

New Feature: Added MD(TVD) legend to vertical diagram.

Other: Formatted perforation comment depths to include commas.

Bug Fix: Corrected TOC / BOC calculations if the volume units are something other than cuft.

2017.11.10.1

11/10/2017

47

Bug Fix: Fixed PerfOD export to Excel issue.

2017.10.23.1

10/23/2017

47

New Feature: Added "To WBD Location" feature.

New Feature: Added Options button to toolbar.

Other: Changed the drawing order so that perfs are drawn after tools.

Other: Renamed the "Hole OD" to "Hole Size" for clarification.

Other: Renamed the "Perf OD" to "Csg OD" for clarification.

2017.5.6.1

5/6/2017

46

New Feature: Added Sand Fill, Other Plug, Radioactive, Cement Tag, Casing Hole, Casing Damage to the tools list.

New Feature: Added a color input column for the Cement Plugs.

Other: Database update wizard now only requires that the SQL Server Login has DB_Owner permissions.

2017.3.27.1

3/27/2017

45

New Feature: Added Rod Part, Tubing Leak, and Fish to the tools list.

New Feature: Added Guided Rods to the tubular type list.

Bug Fix: Fixed color "C" on the Casing Cement report section. Made is so the color would show up as the default dark gray unless another color was specified.

Bug Fix: Fixed the sort order of the perforation on the detailed section of the reports.

Other: Removed the input warning message that would occur if you input a formation top TVD that was greater than the deepest TVD in the directional survey tab.

2017.3.6.1

3/6/2017

44

New Feature: Modified design of PerfType, TubularType, and ToolType tables to more easily allow for the addition of new items.

New Feature: Added "Washout Factor" to "Other Options." This is used to apply a washout when using the calculation TOC/BOC on the Casing Cement tab.

Other: Added a warning dialog when pressing the "Use Last Survey Point" on the directional survey tab.

2017.1.29.1

1/29/2017

43

Bug Fix: Fixed the way "Junk" was drawn on horizontal diagrams.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where surveys were recalculated after import, even if they imported all of the necessary data.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when importing data from a CSV when there are multiple header rows.

2016.12.5.1

12/5/2016

43

New Feature: Added the Diagram w/ Abbreviated Details report.

New Feature: Added backcolor to the report headings.

New Feature: Increase font size on Chrono Report.

New Feature: Added the following tools: Casing Adapter, Collapsed Casing, Drillable Bridge Plug, Crossover, Casing Patch, Landing Collar, Pressure Disc, Frac Sleeve (open/closed), PC Pump.

New Feature: Made the following tools transparent: Fill, Junk, Whipstocks.

New Feature: Made the bottom of the whipstock tool draw at the specified top.

Bug Fix: Fixed error when trying to perform advanced searches.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when deleting a well the child table data was not deleted.

2016.8.23.1

8/23/2016

42

New Feature: Added Perf Closed Date to Detailed Report.

Bug Fix: Fixed duplication issue where Casing Cement Description field wasn't getting duplicated.

Bug Fix: Fixed batch exporting PDF feature so that if the Well Name has an illegal character it is replaced with a dash.

2016.7.20.1

7/20/2016

42

New Feature: Added auto save (and load) grid settings.

New Feature: Added drop down box batch editor that can be used to edit values in the auto-populated drop down boxes (Field, Lease, Operator, etc.).

New Feature: Added ability to add a small custom logo to the reports.

New Feature: Mud now draws transparent.

New Feature: Added option to choose another license type if the ticket file isn't found.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where comments were hidden on form, but not hidden on the report.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Cmt Yield was giving a red X error.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where Export Dialog Select Updated in the Last X Days button wasn't working properly.

2016.4.24.1

4/24/2016

41

New Feature: Added the following tools: Cavity Shot, Cut & Pull, Steel Plate, and Wood Plug.

Bug Fix: Fixed save issue with the "Other" fields.

2016.4.12.1

4/12/2016

40

New Feature: Added the " @ Depth" to the Formation Top comment.

New Feature: Added feature to allow a "Display Name" to be specified for display in Prepared By and Updated By fields.

Bug Fix: Fixed Diagram Only report font sizes weren't being applied to the report.

Bug Fix: Fixed batch PDF printing issue.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where license was released if the Auto Add new user feature was turned off.

2016.3.10.1

3/10/2016

39

Bug Fix: Added Coupling to the Tubular section of the detailed report.

2016.3.6.1

3/6/2016

39

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where you weren't able to manually type in survey data.

2016.2.15.1

2/15/2016

39

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where error occurred when using the blue arrows to navigate between wells.

Bug Fix: Fixed bug that allowed the user to duplicate a well immediately after it was created and before the required inputs had been provided.

2016.1.26.1

1/26/2016

39

New Feature: Added a feature that allows you to apply the filter/sort from the search dialog to the list of wells on the main form.

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where Generate Surveys would throw an error if the TargetN or TargetE was null.

2016.1.23.1

1/23/2016

39

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where minimum perforation height was being incorrectly scaled up on the horizontal diagram.

2016.1.13.1

1/13/2016

39

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where decimal places for depth on Tools/Problems tab wasn't linked to the decimal place settings on the settings.

2015.12.13.1

12/13/2015

39

Bug Fix: Fix the horizontal diagram drawing to remove errant zig-zags with some survey data.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue when importing from WSD file the Preparedby and UpdatedBy fields weren't being updated correctly.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where formation tops weren't drawn on vertical diagrams.

2015.12.6.1

12/6/2015

38

New Feature: Added ability to import/input all survey data.

New Feature: Added letter (8.5" x 11") report options.

New Feature: Added a Chronological report to show the Well History information in chronological order.

New Feature: Added a Daily Cost field to the Well History inputs.

New Feature: Changed the way the login works. Now Well Shadow uses windows login and will automatically add users if they don't already exists. With this new login method IT administrators have more control how users get added and can specify if users are read-only or read-write.

New Feature: Added a show/hide comments button to vertical and horizontal diagrams.

New Feature: Added an auto zoom button at top of vertical diagram.

New Feature: Added click and drag zoom to the vertical diagram.

Bug Fix: Fix WBD issue where it doesn't fill the entire drawing area with some display zoom settings.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where you couldn't input "Shots" with text. Took the "Shots" summary out of the report.

2015.8.11.1

8/11/2015

37

New Feature: Well Shadow now Windows 10 compatible.

2015.4.22.1

4/22/2015

37

New Feature: Added "Change License Type" to licensing dialog in case a licensing error is encountered. Also added a way to change the license type from within Well Shadow (Help->Change License Type).

New Feature: Added the USB Dongle license type.

2015.2.24.1

2/24/2015

37

Bug Fix: Fix for long saves. Changed the way data is saved back to the database.

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where File Links would still print to PDF even if they weren't supposed to.

2015.2.10.1

2/10/2015

37

New Feature: Added "Append Surveys" option to detailed report.

Bug Fix: Fixed bug where conversions weren't applied to the Survey Report.

Bug Fix: Fixed import WSD bug when deleting surveys.

2015.2.4.1

2/4/2015

37

New Feature: Added 1:1 ratio button to horizontal diagram.

New Feature: Added Survey Report.

Other: Updated data connection dialog to newer version.

Bug Fix: Fixed code that is used to check for update.

2015.1.25.1

1/25/2015

37

Bug Fix: Fixed issue where tools were not showing up on the reports.

2015.1.23.1

1/23/2015

37

Bug Fix: Fixed issue that was causing horizontal scaling row to no longer get added correctly.

2015.1.20.1

1/20/2015

37

New Feature: Added "Clear Connection String" option to the connection dialog.

Other: No longer check registry for connection string information.

2015.1.4.1

1/4/15

37

New Feature: Eliminate login password

New Feature: Add Hide/Show Detail tab option

New Feature: Add set decimal places option

New Feature: Add 4 “Other” field to header

New Feature: Add “Color” input for casing cement

New Feature: Updated the help file

New Feature: Added new version notification

Bug Fix: Added validation for non-numeric inputs when calculating cement top, bottom, and perf shots.

Bug Fix: Fixed inconsistencies in multiline and grow options in reports.

Bug Fix: Disabled the User Visible options for the Name1, Name2, Name2, and SerialNo fields because they are required.

Bug Fix: Changed how the WSD file import version is checked.

Bug Fix: Fixed bug caused by Print Out in Well History tab when trying to duplicate or print a well.

2014.12.17.1

12/17/2014

36

Bug Fix: Fixed the Last Updated date update issue

Other: Changed the Serial No. input mask back so that it only saves the numbers and not the literal characters.

2014.09.12.1

9/12/2014

36

Bug Fix: Fixed the Survey and Well History tabs so that they will show the bottom rows

Test newsletter