What is IDA-framework?

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

Main features:

  • Concept-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 standards compliant web-browser.

Design principles

Keep it simple and flexible

News

New demo! Maps and Drawings demos.php
5.8.2009
Demos updated! More demos coming soon. demos.php
6.6.2009
Download available! download
22.2.2009

Demos updated! demos.php
22.2.2009

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