DOHM Software Suite

DOHM software is a suite of programs useful in digital archiving. The list in the main window shows the recommended assignment of archiving functions to the action buttons.

DOHM Software Suite Screen

When DOHM is configured it is possible to follow the logical archiving steps by clicking on the buttons next to numbers. The buttons activate programs that were assigned to them during setup.

DOHM suggested workflow

Preparation

1. Create digitisation plan. Catalogue and prepare objects. Scan or photograph them including QPCard target.

After capturing digital images (in RAW format)
2. Batch re-name all image files giving them unique names
3. Convert RAW image files to TIFF and DNG formats
4. Crop and rotate TIFF files as necessary
5. Colour correct TIFF images using QPcolorsoft software
6. Batch create JPEG images from corrected TIFF files. Further cropping may be necessary

7. Insert reference images and digital metadata into Digital Library software and create XML file with all metadata for the collection
8. Create checksums for the digital collection
9. Create web site for the collection
10. Create at least one backup for the entire collection (master TIFF and DNG images, XML metadata files, checksums, web site files)

 

When DOHM runs for the very first time, the setup window opens automatically.

Setup

DOHM Suite Setup Screen

The setup window allows assignment of different programs to the action buttons. As a default the following programs are assigned to the buttons on the first run:

  • Nomen Oblitum for file renaming
  • DRIFTT for RAW conversion
  • Checksumski for checksums creation and verification
  • Backupski for collection backup and verification

It is possible to re-assign these buttons to other programs.

To assign a program, click on “Select Path” button and select an EXE or BAT file of the program.

The Setup Help button opens a window with links to some recommended software. Apart from the programs listed above, all other software must be installed separately.

DOHM Help Screen

Recommended DOHM Software Elements

Object Cataloguing/
Management Software
File Renaming Software Nomen Oblitum
RAW Conversion Software DRIFTT
Image Manipulation Software
Colour management QPCard Software
Checksum Software
Web Site Creation Software JAlbum
Backup/Restore Software Backupski
Scanner Colour Profiling Software SIPC - Scanner ICC Profile Creator

DOHM Download
(including Nomen Oblitum, DRIFFT, Checksumski, Backupski and SIPC programs)

DOHM_setup.exe - 8.6 Mb 

Copyright

DOHM and all programs included in the package are free for personal use.

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SIPC is licenced under GNU General Public Licence.

Contact

Andrew Stawowczyk Long
National Library of Australia
Parkes Place, Canberra ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA
email: anlong@nla.gov.au
phone: +61 2 62621382

Important: This program has been tested and appears to work well but we will not take any responsibility for damages that might occur as a result of using it.


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