Sites files
Files
In DIA the location and extent of Aboriginal sites is stored in an ESRI ArcSDE feature class, and site information is recorded as attributes.
Digital information is provided in both spatial and textual form. Spatial information is available in a number of formats.
Please note: The information on this page is the same information as the information in the old Readme.pdf file that was downloadable via the previous download process. This page updates that readme.pdf file making it no longer necessary to download the readme.pdf file.
ArcSDE export file
ArcSDE export files are available. Export files are identified by the name of the file extension.
Shapefiles
Shapefiles are created by exporting from the ArcSDE feature class. The resulting shapefiles are:
- SITES.DBF
- SITES.SHP
- SITES.SHX
- SITES.PRJ
Note:
- When downloading shape files it is necessary to download the sites.dbf, sites.shp, sites.shx and sites.prj files. Please remember to download all four files to ensure that the shapefile is complete.
MapInfo files
MapInfo MID and MIF files are created from the ArcSDE feature class. The resulting files are:
Note:
- When downloading MapInfo files you must download both the sites.mid, and sites.mif files.
DXF files
DXF files (eg AutoCad) is currently unavailable. If you require this format please contact the Manager Heritage and Family Information Unit or phone: 08 9235 8143.
Textual
Site information from the Aboriginal Sites Register is included in the ArcSDE export files, shapefiles and MapInfo files. Site attribute information is also provided in a flat ASCII text file, in comma-delimited format, and is intended for use with the DXF file.
SITESATT.TXT - Site attribute information. Definitions are provided in the "Site Attribute Definitions" section of this document. ASCII text & comma-delimited file, attribute names are specified on the first line.
Site attribute definitions
| Site_Id |
Aboriginal Site Identifier (mandatory) |
| Site_No |
Old Aboriginal Site Number (not mandatory) |
| Site_Name |
Name of Aboriginal Site (not mandatory) |
| Complex |
Name of complex if site belongs to one |
| Status |
L = Lodged
I = Insufficient Information
R = Registered Site;
S = Stored Data |
| Access |
O = OPEN Access;
C = CLOSED Access;
V=VULNERABLE Access (mandatory). |
| Reliability |
RE = Reliable;
U = Unreliable (not mandatory) |
| Site_Type |
Description for Site Type Attributes |
| C |
Cermonial |
| M |
Mythological |
| RP |
Repositroy / Cache |
| BUR |
Skeletal Material |
| S |
Man-made Structure |
| F |
Fish Trap |
| T |
Modified Tree |
| P |
Painting |
| E |
Engraving |
| G |
Grinding Groove |
| Q |
Quarry |
| ART |
Artefacts |
| MD |
Midden |
| HIST |
History |
| Site_Type_Desc |
Fully worded version of Site_Type |
| Additional_Info |
More information relating to Site Type, for example a hunting ground or a birthplace. These categories are only additional to the site type and can be more than one |
| ARC |
Archeological Deposit |
| BIRTH |
Birthplace |
| BP |
BP Dating |
| CAMP |
Camp |
| HUNT |
Hunting Place |
| MASCR |
Massacre |
| MEET |
Meeting Place |
| MISSN |
Mission |
| NAMED |
Named Place |
| NATFT |
Natural Feature |
| OCHRE |
Ochre |
| [O: "custom info"] |
[Other: "custom user inputted information"] |
| PLANT |
Plant Resource |
| SHELT |
Rockshelter |
| SHELL |
Shell |
| WATER |
Water Source |
| Additional_Info_Desc |
Fully worded version of Additional_Info |
| Restriction |
F=Female Access only;
M=Male Access only;
N=No Gender Restrictions |
| Duplicate_Id |
List of duplicate Site IDs, zero if not a duplicate site |
| Protected_Area |
Protected Area ID, blank if Site is not a protected area |
| Last_Update_Date |
Date locational information was last updated. |
NOTE: As from Sunday 7th July 2002 the data supplied under the DIA Digital Licence Agreement will contain all sites determined by the Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) to be 'Stored' sites, in addition to Registered Sites, places with Insufficient Information to be assessed as a site under section 5 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and places Lodged with the Registrar to be assessed as sites. Sites assessed as 'Stored' have not, at the time of assessment, sufficiently met the criteria under Section 5 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 . These sites are not deleted from the Register of Aboriginal Sites, but are maintained for the possibility that new information may be presented about 'Stored' sites and can be presented for re-assessment. Attribute data is included for each site denoting its status as a "lodged", "Registered Site", "Insufficient Information" or "Stored" site.