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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. Create an account, including passing the verification test, then confirm your email '''before''' editing, you will only have to do this process once. | 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. | ||
=== | === 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". | |||
=== How to contribute a profile === | |||
#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. | #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. | #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. | #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, | #To upload a profile picture, click "Upload file" beside the empty "Image" box | ||
# | #Click "Choose file" and find your file. Open this file. | ||
#Add a description if it is important for licensing, etc. Note the name of the file (ie: Chinese_Tea_Salon_in_Montreal.jpg) | #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 | #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 select "create or edit." | ||
{{#forminput:AAType}} | {{#forminput:AAType}} | ||
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=== Adding media (images, documents, film clips, music, etc) === | === Adding media (images, documents, film clips, music, etc) === | ||
#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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# [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] | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Help searching]] | * [[Help searching]] | ||
* [[Development]] | * [[Development]] | ||
[[Category:Wiki documentation]] | [[Category:Wiki documentation]] | ||