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| + | [http://tenebraemush.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=How+to+Post+a+Log Login]. If you do not have a login, you may +request one from staff by using '''+request/wiki'''. |
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| − | In order to make a page, you will need to be logged in with your forum ID and password. |
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| + | =Step Two= |
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| + | [[Recent Logs|Go to our recent logs page, and scroll to the bottom]]. There should be "Edit" in red text near where you'll want to list your log. |
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| + | Click "Edit." This should transfer you to the editing screen, where you will see a lot of text. Scroll on down near the end of the page. |
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| − | ==Step Two: Make a Link to the Page== |
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| + | Add the name of your log to the end of the list, following what other people have done. |
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| − | To post a log, you will first make a link to the page. This is the way wikis work--it prevents "lost" or unlinked pages. What this means is that the first thing we will do is make a link on [[Recent Logs]]. |
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| + | Save your changes. This reloads the page, and you will see your log name near the end of the page. Your log name will be in red. |
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| − | # If you are logged in, you will see an '''edit''' button on [[Recent Logs]]. Click on the '''edit''' button. You can click the '''edit''' button at the top. Doing so will take you to the wiki page editor. |
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| − | # Once there, type in a name for your log, like this: [[<nowiki>Sandy's Childbirthing Hips</nowiki>]]. Be sure to type the brackets! If you're posting a PrP, you might use instead: [[<nowiki>PRP: Sandy's Childbirthing Hips</nowiki>]]. |
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| − | # Now, save and exit the editor. |
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| + | Click on your log name (which is now in red). |
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| − | ==Step Three: Create the Page== |
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| + | =Step Three= |
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| − | Now [[Recent Logs]] will have your log's name in it as a red link. |
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| + | Paste your log! (You can also use the dropdown menu to add categories). |
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| + | When you're making a new log from the Recent Logs page and you've got your red-colored 'this page doesn't exist yet' link, you can right-click on your new log page, copy the URL, and then add <code>&preload=Template:LogTemplate</code> (for a regular log template) or <code>&preload=Template:EventLogTemplate</code> (for an event log template) to the end of your URL. It will auto-populate your wiki page with the template, and then you can edit the page from there! |
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| − | # Click on that red ink. This creates the page for your log. |
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| − | # Edit! Paste the log into the editor. Note if there's a space at the beginning of a line, the wiki will think you're trying to input code. You can also use the <nowiki><pre></nowiki> tags to present preformatted text, such as in the case of a +glance. |
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| − | # Before exiting the editor, be sure and include <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category: Logs<nowiki>]]</nowiki> at the bottom of your page. Alternately, you can use the Add Categories dropdown that will show up when you're in editing mode. This keeps the page editable. If you forget, don't worry too much--just page staff, and we'll fix it. |
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| + | If you're creating a story arc, check out [[Recent History | Current Arcs]]. You can list your logs, make an arc page, and so on. |
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| + | If you are having trouble with wiki formatting, see the links in the following section for automagic options. |
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| + | =Formatting Automagic Tools= |
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| + | This wiki uses the same basic software as Wikipedia, MediaWiki. Any editor that works on Wikipedia should work on Tenebrae. |
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| + | * '''[[How to Format a Log Quickly|Tenebrae Log Cleaner and Formatter]]:''' Made for MUX, this offers two filters. One automagically removes all pages and OOC chatter. The other just removes pages! It also sets your spacing and does everything else. Ever. It runs on Notepad++. |
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| + | * '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tools/Editing_tools#Wikisyntax_conversion_utilities Word, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice Plugins]:''' The latest versions of LibreOffice should come pre-installed with an "export to MediaWiki" option. Because this is a MediaWiki er, wiki, there are many tools just like these. |
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| + | * '''[http://textmechanic.com/ Text Mechanic Online]:''' Remove duplicate lines, add spacing, remove spacing and other magic, all through your browser. Since all you need for a nice wiki log is an additional space between lines, and no lead-in spaces, try this! |
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| + | * '''[http://logcleaner.aresmush.com/ Online Log Cleaner]:''' Not tested by staff. |
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| + | * '''[http://www.mushcode.com/Ascii2Mu ASCII 2 MU]:''' Not actually useful for logs, but useful for ASCII art, maps, and other. |
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| + | [[Category:PRPs]] |
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| + | [[Category:Wiki Help]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:51, 1 September 2023
Step One
Login. If you do not have a login, you may +request one from staff by using +request/wiki.
Step Two
Go to our recent logs page, and scroll to the bottom. There should be "Edit" in red text near where you'll want to list your log.
Click "Edit." This should transfer you to the editing screen, where you will see a lot of text. Scroll on down near the end of the page.
Add the name of your log to the end of the list, following what other people have done.
Save your changes. This reloads the page, and you will see your log name near the end of the page. Your log name will be in red.
Click on your log name (which is now in red).
Step Three
Paste your log! (You can also use the dropdown menu to add categories).
When you're making a new log from the Recent Logs page and you've got your red-colored 'this page doesn't exist yet' link, you can right-click on your new log page, copy the URL, and then add &preload=Template:LogTemplate (for a regular log template) or &preload=Template:EventLogTemplate (for an event log template) to the end of your URL. It will auto-populate your wiki page with the template, and then you can edit the page from there!
If you're creating a story arc, check out Current Arcs. You can list your logs, make an arc page, and so on.
If you are having trouble with wiki formatting, see the links in the following section for automagic options.
Formatting Automagic Tools
This wiki uses the same basic software as Wikipedia, MediaWiki. Any editor that works on Wikipedia should work on Tenebrae.
- Tenebrae Log Cleaner and Formatter: Made for MUX, this offers two filters. One automagically removes all pages and OOC chatter. The other just removes pages! It also sets your spacing and does everything else. Ever. It runs on Notepad++.
- Word, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice Plugins: The latest versions of LibreOffice should come pre-installed with an "export to MediaWiki" option. Because this is a MediaWiki er, wiki, there are many tools just like these.
- Text Mechanic Online: Remove duplicate lines, add spacing, remove spacing and other magic, all through your browser. Since all you need for a nice wiki log is an additional space between lines, and no lead-in spaces, try this!
- Online Log Cleaner: Not tested by staff.
- ASCII 2 MU: Not actually useful for logs, but useful for ASCII art, maps, and other.