Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool desktop client
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The '''Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool (DART) client''' is an open-source client application with the purpose of automatically versioning and archiving files and metadata by communicating with the [[Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool Server|DART server]]. The current version is 1.0.0.0. Employing a version control system, the DART client offers an alternative to popular revision control applications such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_%28software%29 Subversion] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concurrent_Versions_System CVS]. | The '''Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool (DART) client''' is an open-source client application with the purpose of automatically versioning and archiving files and metadata by communicating with the [[Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool Server|DART server]]. The current version is 1.0.0.0. Employing a version control system, the DART client offers an alternative to popular revision control applications such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subversion_%28software%29 Subversion] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concurrent_Versions_System CVS]. | ||
| − | ==Motivation== | + | == Motivation == |
The design processes of mechanical engineering projects are often not captured when engineers are working on a project. Hence, this application aims to capture the design process in the least obstrusive ways possible by automatically archiving CAD and other relevant files of a team of engineers to a version control system. | The design processes of mechanical engineering projects are often not captured when engineers are working on a project. Hence, this application aims to capture the design process in the least obstrusive ways possible by automatically archiving CAD and other relevant files of a team of engineers to a version control system. | ||
| − | ==Download== | + | == Download == |
[http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=191574&package_id=225289&release_id=499082 Version 1.0.0.0] | [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=191574&package_id=225289&release_id=499082 Version 1.0.0.0] | ||
| − | ==License== | + | == License == |
The DART client uses a BSD-style license. | The DART client uses a BSD-style license. | ||
| − | ==Implementation== | + | == Implementation == |
The DART client is written with the .NET Framework in the C# programming language and the Windows API. The installer uses the [http://nsis.sourceforge.net/ Nullsoft Scriptable Install System] for the Windows installer. | The DART client is written with the .NET Framework in the C# programming language and the Windows API. The installer uses the [http://nsis.sourceforge.net/ Nullsoft Scriptable Install System] for the Windows installer. | ||
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Utilizing Java servlets as the core functionality of the back-end, the [[Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool server|DART server]] allows for the stored file versions to be downloaded and viewed with a web browser. | Utilizing Java servlets as the core functionality of the back-end, the [[Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool server|DART server]] allows for the stored file versions to be downloaded and viewed with a web browser. | ||
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| + | == User Manual == | ||
| + | The client user manual is available from the download link above and on the [[Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool Client User Manual|wiki]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 6 April 2007
The Digital Archiving and Retrieval Tool (DART) client is an open-source client application with the purpose of automatically versioning and archiving files and metadata by communicating with the DART server. The current version is 1.0.0.0. Employing a version control system, the DART client offers an alternative to popular revision control applications such as Subversion and CVS.
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Motivation
The design processes of mechanical engineering projects are often not captured when engineers are working on a project. Hence, this application aims to capture the design process in the least obstrusive ways possible by automatically archiving CAD and other relevant files of a team of engineers to a version control system.
Download
License
The DART client uses a BSD-style license.
Implementation
The DART client is written with the .NET Framework in the C# programming language and the Windows API. The installer uses the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System for the Windows installer.
Repository Access
Utilizing Java servlets as the core functionality of the back-end, the DART server allows for the stored file versions to be downloaded and viewed with a web browser.
User Manual
The client user manual is available from the download link above and on the wiki.
