Note This page is here for historical reasons. Though the program likely still works, we have heard of anyone using it in a very long time.
EDM is a DOS based data collection program for use with electronic theodolites and total stations. The program, written by Harold L. Dibble and
Shannon P. McPherron,differs from standard
survey programs in that it was specifically designed to help with
piece proveniencing artifacts in Paleolithic sites. The program
uses a configuration file that the user designs. This file
includes the fields and field types that are to be noted with
each recorded point. The program accepts data transfers from
Topcon, Wild and Sokkia theodolites. For more information,
download the program documentation.
We have tested this program
on Windows 95 and 98. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP
download the separate download indicated below. The Windows
95/98 version also works on HP-95/100/200 computers. A
Windows and Windows CE version is forthcoming.
This version also works on Windows CE computers running DOS emmulation.
| Description | Filename | Size |
| View a sample configuration file | survey.cfg | 2k |
| Download the main program (Windows 95/98) | edm.exe | 188k |
| Download the main program (Windows 2000/XP) | edm2000.exe | 201k |
| Download sample configuration files | configs.zip | 3k |
| Download program documentation (Word Perfect) | edm.doc | 115k |
| Download all files combined into one zipped file | edm.zip | 137k |