Dips > Data Input

# Data Input Overview

The primary input data options for Dips are the Project Settings dialog, the Traverses dialog and the main spreadsheet referred to as the Grid view.

Project Settings

The Project Settings dialog allows you to set up the main parameters of your Dips file such as the Global Orientation Format.

Traverses

The Traverses dialog allows you to enter traverse orientation and type. Traverses can be used for bias correction and data processing (e.g. oriented core).

Grid View

The Grid View is the main Dips data entry spreadsheet. Raw orientation data is entered in the first two columns of the Grid View. Other input data columns can be created as required.

These are the main options for setting up your Dips file and inputting of raw data.