1. Fabric code: the index will produce a complete list of all fabric code.
You can also search for truncated fabric codes such as “IGNOTUM-C” or “VEL” and for previously published fabric codes like “GK 5”.

2. Supposed site of production: the index will produce a complete list of supposed production sites.

3. Sampling site: the index will produce a complete list of sampling sites.

4. Classification of ware: this search option is based on a thesaurus of ceramic wares. All samples in the database have a ware classification, not all listed items may produce a result.

5. Chronology of object: only a part of the samples can be classified chronologically. Using this option will reduce the number of search results, as only samples with a chronological designation will be found.

Watch the support video on YouTube:
FACEM search interface (in preparation)

1. Navigating around the map: "Fit to window" will enlarge the map area to full window size.
"25/50/100" indicates the scale of the map as percentage of the available map size (100 = max. size).
To scroll to another map section hold down left mouse button and drag the map.

2. Production sites: red points indicate sites, transperent red ellipses indicate regions where ceramic wares were produced.
Size and shape of the ellipses are symbolic, and do not intend to match the actual shape and size of the historic region.
Clicking on a site/region will produce a list of all fabric types assigned to this site/region, ordererd by type of ware.

3. Sampling sites: blue points on the map indicate sites where samples have been taken. Clicking on a site will produce the samples that were taken at this specific site.

Watch the support video on YouTube:
FACEM map interface (in preparation)

1. Photo documentation: the complete photographic documentation of each sample or fabric comprises three to four (for all fine wares) magnifications (8x, 16x, 25x, 40x).
By mouse click you can enlarge each photo, you’ll find the scale in the lower right edge.
The zoom function enables you to investigate details of your specific interest.

2. Fabric description and sample data: the index cards (fabric description / object data / archaeometriy) provide data on a sample stored in the database. Samples that are considered to be typical for a specific fabric type are addressed as representative samples and – pars pro toto – represent the fabric type.

3. How to quote: FACEM delivers short and easy quoteable links. Representative samples are quoted with the fabric type that they represent, all other samples are quoted with their sample number.

4. Production & sampling sites: for each fabric the proposed production site (red dot) and the sampling sites (blue dots) are indicated. If production site and sampling site are identical only a red dot is visible.

5. Representative sample: the representative sample is always shown in this place.

6. See all samples: each fabric type is at least represented by a representative sample. If two or more samples are assigned to a fabric type they will appear as small icons as soon as you click the "Show All" button. (see left, upper image) Clicking on one of these icons (see left, lower image) will produce the accordant sample data.

7. Saving a sample to the FACEM workspace: samples can be stored for comparison with other samples to the FACEM workspace. To store a sample you need to be logged in with username / password.
(see below 4.1)

8. Additional information: contributions concerning pottery wares and production sites as well as additional archaeometric data can be downloaded as PDF files (if available).

Watch the support movie on YouTube:
FACEM samples and fabrics (in preparation)

Before you can use the FACEM workspace:

1. Saving (groups of) fabrics to the workspace: after conducting a search you can save a set of fabrics to the FACEM workspcace. You can also add a single fabric to a set (see above 3.7)

2. Naming a set: to save a set you will have to name it, so that you can identitfy the set properly in the workspace.

3. Creating your username (= your e-mail address) & password: the system requires that you have to be logged in to be able to store a set or a single fabric. If you are new to FACEM and require login data please click the link "Register here".

4. Registration: after providing your name and a valid e-mail address (= user name) to the system you can continue immediately your‚ work with FACEM.
You will be sent an e-mail from webmaster@chc.sbg.ac.at with your new password. You will need it to re-enter the workspace after logging out after your first session.

Your login data:
User name: your e-mail address
Password: sent to you by e-mail

Watch the support video on YouTube:
Advanced options: saving sets and logging in to the FACEM workspace (in preparation)

1. Getting access to the Workspace: you can access the workspace by clicking the top link "workspace"

2. Saved sets: below the headline "All FACEM Fabrics" (a set that will produce all available fabrics) you'll find a list of sets that you have saved to the webspace.

3. Set-window: clicking on one of the sets will produce a window with (left side) a list of all the fabrics that are part of the saved set. On the right side an image of the active fabric is shown.

4. Renaming and deleting sets: right click on an item in the set-list will produce a dialog box that allows you to delete or rename a set.

5. Your Personal Uploads: a set that allows you to load up your own images to compare them online with images provided by facem.

Your images will be stored on the server but only be available for you. Other users cannot access them.

File format: the system supports a high number of file formats. Preferred format is JPEG.

File size: file is size limited to 10mb, we advice you to provide small files (approx. 500 px width) which will reduce upload time.

6. The Uploads set-window: clicking on "Your Personal Uploads" will produce a set-window called "Uploads". All the images that you have already uploaded to the server are available in this set.

Watch the support video on YouTube:
Using the FACEM workspace (in preparation)

List of Shortcuts:
2. up/down arrow key: previous/next fabric
3. left/right arrow key: previous/next sample for fabric
4. shift + up/down arrow key: previous/next magnification

1. Moving the set-window: to drag a set-window move your mouse over the left side of the window. There is an area marked with vertical lines. In this area the drag function is active. You can move the set-window to anywhere in the browser window.

2. Navigating in the set-list: the set-list shows all fabrics that have been stored together in a set.
You can select a fabric by mouse click or simply use the arrow up and down keys to scroll the list. (see List of shortcuts)

3. List of available samples: if you move your mouse over the image some pop-up menues and buttons will appear. No. 3 produces a list of all avainable sample belonging to a fabric type. The representative sample is marked with a "star".
You can select a sample by mouse click or simply use the arrow left and right keys to scroll the list. (see List of shortcuts)

4. Available Magnifications: you can select a magnification by mouse click or simply use the shift + up/down arrow key to scroll the list (see List of shortcuts)

5. Button "Show Sample": clicking this button will bring you to the sample description (see above: Getting information on samples and fabrics). Pushing the "Back" button of you browser will return you to the workspace.

6. The Uploads set: the list will show all the images that you have uploaded to the server.

7. Deleting an uploaded image: to delete an uploaded image move you mouse over the image. A "Delete" button will appear.

Watch the support video on YouTube:
Working with set-windows (in preparation)