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= Upload Pictures and Documents =
  
 
You can upload pictures and documents to the gallery in order to link them into an article.
 
You can upload pictures and documents to the gallery in order to link them into an article.
  
However, always keep in mind that [[What is Energypedia|energypedia is]] not a file sharing / storing system. Also, please make sure to [[Set References|quote correctly]] in order to avoid plagiarism.
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However, always keep in mind that [[Main Page|energypedia]] is not a file sharing / storing system. Also, please make sure to [[Insert References|quote and reference correctly]] in order to avoid plagiarism. Regarding file size, a single file of maximum 512 MB file can be uploaded on energypedia. Also the file you are uploading '''should not''' begin with "IMG'''.'''
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== Instructions ==
  
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1. Click on the option '''Upload file''' in the "wrench" icon on the bottom left corner
  
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= Instructions =
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1. Click on the option '''Upload file''' in the toolbox on the left corner of the page.
 
  
[[File:Upload file.JPG|border|left|128px|Upload file.JPG|alt=Upload file.JPG]]
 
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2. You will be directed to the Upload Wizard. Please read the given rules!
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2. Please read these given rules!
  
 
[[File:Upload wizard.jpg|border|left|536px|Upload wizard.jpg|alt=Upload wizard.jpg]]
 
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3. Click on the "'''Next'''" button at the bottom of the page.
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3. Choose your source filename and fill in the file description.
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[[File:Capture d’écran 2021-09-15 à 16.13.45.png|700x700px]]
  
4. Click on the button "'''Select a media file to upload'''".<br/>[[File:Durchsuchen.JPG|border|left|410px|Upload wizard|alt=Durchsuchen.JPG]]
 
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5. The file browser opens and allows you to choose a file from your computer. Highlight the respective file and click "Open".
 
  
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4. Choose the Licensing between the several choices.
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5. Click "Upload".
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[[File:Upload button.JPG|border|left|297px|Upload button|alt=Upload button.JPG]]
 
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6. Before you can use the file, add licensing and source information as well as a description and categories.
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5. Click "Upload file".
  
[[File:UploadWizardLicensing.jpg|border|left|457px|Upload Wizard Licensing|alt=UploadWizardLicensing.jpg]]
 
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[[File:UploadWizardDescription.jpg|none|450px|UploadWizardDescription.jpg|alt=UploadWizardDescription.jpg]]
 
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7. The uploaded file can now be put into any article: [[Insert Pictures or Documents|Insert Pictures or Documents]]
 
  
*To insert a picture/pdf as picture preview, see [[Insert File as Picture / Link#Insert File as Picture|Insert File as Picture]]
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6. The uploaded file can now be put into any article: [[Insert Pictures or Documents]]
*To insert a link to a picture/pdf/word-document, see [[Insert File as Picture / Link#Insert File as Link|Insert File as Link]]
 
  
 
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= Find the Uploaded Document =
 
= Find the Uploaded Document =
  
*To find the uploaded file, type '''File:Name of the File''' in the search.
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*To find the uploaded file, type '''File:Name of the File''' in the search bar.
*Optional: Click "Recent changes" on the left in the navigation and find your upload in the history of recent activities.
 
 
 
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<u>Please follow the following standard for naming the uploaded document:</u>
 
<u>Please follow the following standard for naming the uploaded document:</u>
  
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*Titel_ (author/organisation)_Year &nbsp;(It is optional to add the name of the author, hower the author has to be mentioned in the description box)
  
 
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<u>For example:</u>
  
*A Discussion of SHS in Developing Countries_2003
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*A Discussion of Solar Home Systems in Developing Countries_Kristjansdottir_2003
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= Upload a New Version of the File =
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You can upload a new version of the file without uploading it from scratch. To upload a new version, please follow the following instructions:
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*Go to the old file and under File history, click on "Upload a new version of this file".
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*Follow the instructions to upload a new version. The new version will automatically appear in all places where the old file was linked.
  
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 15 September 2021


Upload Pictures and Documents

You can upload pictures and documents to the gallery in order to link them into an article.

However, always keep in mind that energypedia is not a file sharing / storing system. Also, please make sure to quote and reference correctly in order to avoid plagiarism. Regarding file size, a single file of maximum 512 MB file can be uploaded on energypedia. Also the file you are uploading should not begin with "IMG.



Instructions

1. Click on the option Upload file in the "wrench" icon on the bottom left corner


Capture d’écran 2021-09-15 à 15.38.09.png


2. Please read these given rules!

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3. Choose your source filename and fill in the file description.

Error creating thumbnail: File missing


4. Choose the Licensing between the several choices.


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5. Click "Upload file".


6. The uploaded file can now be put into any article: Insert Pictures or Documents


Find the Uploaded Document

  • To find the uploaded file, type File:Name of the File in the search bar.

Name the Document

Please follow the following standard for naming the uploaded document:

  • Titel_ (author/organisation)_Year  (It is optional to add the name of the author, hower the author has to be mentioned in the description box)

For example:

  • A Discussion of Solar Home Systems in Developing Countries_Kristjansdottir_2003

Upload a New Version of the File

You can upload a new version of the file without uploading it from scratch. To upload a new version, please follow the following instructions:

  • Go to the old file and under File history, click on "Upload a new version of this file".
Error creating thumbnail: File missing
  • Follow the instructions to upload a new version. The new version will automatically appear in all places where the old file was linked.