Archaeological Floor Plan Drawing Tool

A digital drawing tool for creating archaeological unit floor plans. This tool allows archaeologists to document excavation units, features, and artifacts in a standardized digital format.

Features

• Grid-based drawing system with standard archaeological grid units
• Corner balks automatically included in the layout
• Drawing tools for walls, features, and archaeological objects
• Snap-to-grid functionality for precise measurements
• Simple eraser tool for corrections
• Clear button to start over
• Text annotations with customizable font size
• Measurement tool to calculate distances between points
• Color customization for all drawing elements
• Wall thickness and object size adjustments
• Export drawings as SVG or PNG files
• Save and load functionality using browser local storage

How to Use

1. Open index.html in a modern web browser
2. Select a drawing tool from the toolbar:
   • Draw Wall: For creating walls, features, or boundaries
   • Place Object: For marking artifacts or significant points
   • Add Text: For adding text labels and annotations
   • Measure: For measuring distances between points
   • Erase: To remove elements
   • Clear All: To reset the drawing
3. Use the options panel to customize:
   • Colors for walls, objects, and text
   • Wall thickness
   • Object size
   • Text content and font size
4. Click and drag on the grid to draw walls
5. Click on the grid to place objects or text
6. Use the measurement tool to calculate distances
7. Save your work using the Save button, and load it later
8. Export your floor plan as SVG or PNG

Customization

You can customize the grid dimensions and other settings in the grid.js file:

• Grid size and position
• Line spacing
• Colors and styles

Future Enhancements

• Layer system for different excavation levels
• Advanced measurement tools (areas, angles)
• Predefined archaeological symbol library
• Collaboration features
• Scale calibration
• Multiple unit management
• Stratigraphic relationships

License

Open source for archaeological use.