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Keep in mind the site will be under constant development. Wikis require a bit of learning to get started, but with a bit of dedication, you can take part by editing pages, adding categories, and so on here and on other wikis. We recommend you create an account <b>before</b> editing,  then you will only have to do this process once. We use a 'human verification process' to block spam.  
 
Keep in mind the site will be under constant development. Wikis require a bit of learning to get started, but with a bit of dedication, you can take part by editing pages, adding categories, and so on here and on other wikis. Create an account, including passing the verification test, then confirm your email '''before''' editing,  you will only have to do this process once.  


There are three ways to add pages. The first two involve forms, the third is standard wiki pages. Remember when adding pages, '''every page must have a unique name.''' So don't call your event "Dance party," call it "Central Calgary Dance Party Spring 2012." If you see someone else's data on a form you're editing, start again with a unique name.
There are three ways to add pages. The first two involve forms, the third is standard wiki pages. Remember when adding pages, '''every page must have a unique name.''' So don't call your event "Dance party," call it "Central Calgary Dance Party Spring 2012." If you see someone else's data on a form you're editing, start again with a unique name.


=== Add an entry ===
=== How to contribute a profile if this is your 1st time ===
#First create your account. The confirmation email will go immediately to your email address to confirm you are for real. If you don't see it, it may have been redirected to a Spam folder.
#Once you have created your account, select Contribute from the menu on the left hand side of the page.
#Scroll down and in the box "Create or edit", type your name or organization name as you would like it to appear on the wiki. Click "Create or edit."
#On your new profile page, click on the menu at the top of the page "Edit with form".


#Once you've created your account,click on the "Contribute!" link from the menu.  
=== How to contribute a profile ===
#In the box under "Add an Entry" type your name or organization name as you would like it to appear on the wiki. Click "create or edit"
#First create your account. The confirmation email will go immediately to your email address to confirm you are for real. If you don't see it, it may have been redirected to a Spam folder.
#Once you have created your account, select "Contribute!" from the "Participating" tab.  
#In the box under "Add an Entry" type your name or organization name as you would like it to appear on the wiki. Click "create or edit."
#On this new page, there should be various categories and empty boxes to the left.  
#On this new page, there should be various categories and empty boxes to the left.  
#To upload a profile picture, click "Upload file" beside the empty "Image" box
#To upload a profile picture, click "Upload file" beside the empty "Image" box
#Click "Choose file" and find your file on your own computer. Open this file.
#Click "Choose file" and find your file. Open this file.
#Add a description if it is important for licensing, etc.
#Add a description if it is important for licensing, etc. Note the name of the file (ie: Chinese_Tea_Salon_in_Montreal.jpg)
#Scroll down and click the grey "Upload file" button. Close this window. The window should disappear, leaving your file name in the box.  
#Scroll down and click the grey "Upload file" button. Close this window. The window should disappear, leaving your file name in the box.
#Fill in the remainder of the wiki entries as you see fit.
#Fill in the remainder of the wiki entries as you see fit!


{{Artist entry guidance}}
{{Artist entry guidance}}
 
To get started, enter an artist or group name here, then select "create or edit."
To get started, enter an artist or group name here, then click "create or edit."
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=== Adding wiki pages ===
=== Adding wiki pages ===


To add a simple Wiki page, you can either create a link to it from another page (see [[Help:Editing]]) or enter it's name in the search box, hit enter, then click on the link to create the new page. Don't forget to add your page to a category or link to it from relevant places so it can be found.
To add a simple Wiki page, you can either create a link to it from another page (see [[Help:Editing]]) or enter it's name in the search box, hit enter, then select on the link to create the new page. Don't forget to add your page to a category or link to it from relevant places so it can be found.


Keep in mind you can view how any page was created by clicking its Edit or Show source link.
Keep in mind you can view how any page was created by selecting its Edit or Show source link.


=== Adding media (images, documents, film clips, music, etc) ===
=== Adding media (images, documents, film clips, music, etc) ===


It's a little more complicated, but the same process once you get the hang of it. When logged in, you'll see a link to [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] on the menu. Click that link, upload your media, and make a note of its file name. If it's called My picture.png, you can include it in any document with this syntax: <nowiki>[[File:My picture.png]]</nowiki>. Note files must also have unique names. When uploading pictures, it's best to use the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Image syntax], which also lets you control layout and size. If you're editing an artist, you can upload a representative image using the form.
#Log into your account
#Go to your wiki page
#Before uploading the image, reference your document filename in your page. For example, type in <nowiki>[[File:My image.jpg]]</nowiki>
#Save your changes. A 'redlink' will appear on the page where your image should go.  
#Select this link, which will take you to file upload form.
#On the file upload form, select your file. Select 'open.'
#Input any copyright information in the Summary section.
#Select 'Upload File.' The file will appear on your page where your had referenced the filename.  
 
Note: When uploading pictures, it's best to use the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Image syntax], which also lets you control layout and size. If you're editing an artist, you can upload a representative image using the form.)When uploading pictures, it's best to use the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Image syntax], which also lets you control layout and size. If you're editing an artist, you can upload a representative image using the form.


If you're feeling particularly creative, visit [http://www.mediawikiwidgets.org/Main_Page MediaWiki Widgets] for details on how to add various social media widgets to your wiki page.
If you're feeling particularly creative, visit [http://www.mediawikiwidgets.org/Main_Page MediaWiki Widgets] for details on how to add various social media widgets to your wiki page.
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Wikis pages aren't normally fully deleted. Instead, move the page, using the drop-down menu item, or equivalently change it to a redirect by changing it's contents like this: <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[New page]]</nowiki>
Wikis pages aren't normally fully deleted. Instead, move the page, using the drop-down menu item, or equivalently change it to a redirect by changing it's contents like this: <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[New page]]</nowiki>
To change the title of a profile page, you actually have to "move" the old page to a new page. ie: create a completely new page, but copy the info from the old one.


=== Why and how do I create categories? ===
=== Why and how do I create categories? ===
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{{Copying Content}}
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=== Embedding Youtube video ===
You can use this format on any page:
<nowiki>{{#widget:YouTube|id=<Youtube token>}}</nowiki>
<Youtube token> is the last part of the YouTube page URL when you go to it directly. For example, the token for http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VJIUAjMexOY is VJIUAjMexOY.
See an example here: [[Youtube]].


=== Using ask queries ===
=== Using ask queries ===
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== How is content featured on the front page ==
== How is content featured on the front page ==


Any Person or Group that has an image will be featured. Click on the image to go to that entry.
Any Person or Group that has an image will be featured. Select on the image to go to that entry.


=== Editing content ===
=== Editing content ===
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# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page Wikipedia A longer, more complicated how-to edit a page]
# [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page Wikipedia A longer, more complicated how-to edit a page]


=== ZoneAlarm problems ===
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== See also ==
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* [[Help searching]]
There is a Zone Alarm (Antivirus&Firewall) window that pops up saying that the website is suspicious, I tried to copy/paste it but didn't work.  The alert also says to avoid entering sensitive data. The pop up window does not detail anything else but it does have an icon that we can click on to stop the warning,  if we trust the site is safe.
* [[Development]]
There are no other details from Zone Alarm saying why the site is suspicious.
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— Contacted Zone Alarm support staff June 2, 2010. Response — "I will go ahead and send that site to our development group, I was able to get there without any issues," ticket ID LTK164019794485X.


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[[Category:Wiki documentation]]
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