Create a Sidetrack in Seconds with the New WSX Sidetrack Wizard

Wish you could create a sidetrack in seconds instead of minutes? Now you can.

The Sidetrack Wizard is the latest feature in Well Seeker X (WSX), designed to dramatically reduce setup time and streamline the sidetrack planning process. Whether you're creating a new sidetrack or tying onto an existing plan, this tool makes it faster, easier, and more consistent than ever.

Why It Matters

What used to take 5 minutes can now be done in just 5 seconds. With the Sidetrack Wizard, setting up a sidetrack is no longer a multi-step process - it’s a fast, intuitive task that frees you up to focus on more strategic decisions.

How It Works

Using the Sidetrack Wizard is simple:

1. Right-click on any existing well in your project tree

2. Select ‘Create Sidetrack’

3. Enter the sidetrack depth, name, and choose whether to transfer reporting data

4. That’s it - WSX handles the rest

No duplicate data entry. No guesswork. Just clean, accurate sidetrack creation in seconds.

Key Benefits

• Speed: Generate sidetracks in seconds, not minutes

• Accuracy: Automatically copies key reference data from the parent well or plan

• Simplicity: Ensures alignment across reports, surveys, and planning tools

Why It Works for Real-World Drilling

Whether you're pre-planning future activity or making live updates on-site, this feature eliminates complexity and reduces opportunities for error. The Sidetrack Wizard ensures your planning is aligned with operational data and reporting standards - effortlessly.

Learn More

Want a deeper dive? Our full technical guide walks you through everything you need to know about using the Sidetrack Wizard in WSX. View the Sidetrack Guide in our Technical Documentation