Getting Started

Welcome to DIG! This application helps field archaeologists process and analyze survey data quickly and efficiently.

Installation

To get started with DIG, download the latest version for your operating system.

Windows

1. Download the .exe installer.
2. Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

macOS

1. Download the .dmg file.
2. Open the file and drag the DIG application to your Applications folder.
3. Important Note on Gatekeeper: Because this application is currently unsigned, your Mac may block it from opening. To override this, right-click (or Control-click) the application icon and select Open. You will see a warning message, but you can click Open again to launch it.

Linux

1. Download the appropriate AppImage or package for your distribution.
2. Make the file executable (chmod +x <filename>).
3. Important Note: You may need to install the libxcb-cursor0 library for the application to run properly.
4. On Ubuntu/Debian, you can do this by opening your terminal and running: bash sudo apt-get install libxcb-cursor0

Your First Project

1. Open DIG.
2. Click New Project and select the folder where you want to store your data.
3. Import your raw survey data to begin processing. Head over to the Processing Guide to learn more.