What is IDA-framework?

IDA-framework is a tool for event-based cultural historical documentation and (later) for virtual reconstruction.

Main features:

  • Event-based documentation model
  • Semantically aware system (CIDOC-CRM/FRBR)
  • Very flexible data structure
  • Aims for long-term preservation (open file formats)
  • Free and open-source system
  • Research project

How does it work?

IDA-framework is a server-side application written in PHP and it is used through AJAX-api with a good web-browser (good=non-M$).

Design principles

Keep it simple and flexible

News

Added CIDOC 2008 paper and fixed missing links in previous papers.
22.9.2008