The aim of this project is to produce a generic tool for comparing lists or directories of files, allowing the user to specify what it is they want to compare, whether they want the tool to work recursively through directories and to specify what particular file types should be matched if appropriate (docs with pdfs for example).
The generic tool should take into consideration further issues highlighted by the ADS when testing the tool post mash-up, such as the requirement to identify the exact location of files with the same name and order the results lists by filename. The project will build on initial work to address some specific challenges identified at the Glasgow Mashup, resulting in a more widely useful preservation tool.
Lead: Ray Moore, ADS
Developer: Andrew Amato, LSE
Previous collection representative: Jenny Mitcham, ADS
For reference:
- SPRUCE Wiki - Glasgow Mashup - Issue page - "Disassociation of files and metadata"
- SPRUCE Wiki - Glasgow Mashup - Solution page - "File management and matching of tif%2C htm and pdf files solution"
- SPRUCE Wiki - Dataset page - "Archaeology Data Service archive"
The file list above should include the spreadsheet itself, ReACT.xls, and the quick-start notes, QuickStartNotes.doc.
To begin using ReACT: simply download these files, open the spreadsheet, and follow the notes.
This ReACT tool has been developed by Andrew Amato (London School of Economics and Political Science) in conjunction with Ray Moore (Archaeology Data Service). The tool was developed at the SPRUCE (Sustainable PReservation Using Community Engagement) mash-up in Glasgow (16th-18 April 2012) and subsequently by funding from SPRUCE.
The SPRUCE project has been funded by JISC to inspire, guide, support and enable HE, FE and cultural institutions to address digital preservation gaps; and to use the knowledge gathered from that activity to articulate a compelling business case for digital preservation. http://www.dpconline.org/advocacy/spruce.
Special thanks to Paul Wheatley, University of Leeds.