Welcome to the CSMC Webserver

Introduction to CSMC Files

CSMC (Computer Science Metadata Container) is a newly invented file type designed to store raw research data alongside metadata and a viewer for easy access and visualization. The CSMC file format aims to facilitate the sharing and preservation of research data in a self-contained and user-friendly manner.

Goals and Functionality

The primary goal of CSMC files is to provide a convenient and efficient way for scholars in the humanities to store, share, and access their research data. By combining the raw data, metadata, and a viewer within a single file, CSMC files offer a streamlined approach to data management and collaboration.

Key features of CSMC files include:

• Storage of raw research data
• Inclusion of metadata to describe and contextualize the data
• Embedded viewer for easy visualization and exploration of the data

You can also view the CSMC Specification for more detailed information on the structure and content of CSMC files.

CSMC Webserver

The CSMC Webserver is a platform that enables scholars to view and download CSMC files. It utilizes the Database on Demand approach, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of CSMC files.

The CSMC files are uploaded to the FDR (Forschungsdatenrepositorium) of the University of Hamburg. The FDR provides buttons for viewing and downloading CSMC files:

• Viewing: The embedded viewer within the CSMC file is displayed, allowing users to explore and visualize the research data.
• Downloading: A zip archive containing the research data and metadata is served, omitting the viewer for a lightweight download.
• Creation: A csmc file is created for the raw resource files provided from a project.

CSMC files to be used with this webserver have to follow the CSMC Specification.

Preview of CSMC Files

You can go to our preview page to upload a file from your computer for temporary previewing.

Preview

CSMC File Creation

This webserver provides the automatical creation of csmc files for the following projects or applications:

EDAK

You can create a CSMC file for the EDAK project by providing EpiDoc files and the name of the creator of these files. The CSMC file will contain the EpiDoc files and metadata as well as a viewer for the processed EpiDoc files.

Create EDAK CSMC File

ACP

You can create a CSMC file for the ACP project by providing json files. The CSMC file will contain a viewer for the processed files.

Create ACP CSMC File

Local Applications

We also provide local applications for Windows and MacOS for viewing CSMC files directly on your local computer. After installation, you can double-click on a CSMC file to open it in the viewer application. Moreover, you can also drag and drop CSMC files onto the application icon to open them or open them from within the application.

• Download for Windows
• Download for MacOS (Apple Silicon)

  Please note that for MacOS you have to run xattr -c [path/to/app] once to mark the application as safe to run. You have to replace [path/to/app] by the path to the installed application.

Assistance and Support

If you have any questions or need assistance regarding CSMC files or the CSMC Webserver, please feel free to contact:

Florian Marwitz
Email: florian.marwitz@uni-hamburg.de

Additional Hints

Hints on Privacy Policy and OpenStreetMap

Some viewers need to display maps, which are served by OpenStreetMap. For loading the tiles, the current time and IP adress are sent to OpenStreetMap. This processing of data is lawful pursuant to Article 6 paragraph 1 lit. f GDPR and is in the legitimate interest of providing the most convenient use of these viewers.