User:Robdspark/Robs Trial file
Purpose
This is a page for me to learn how to use the Wiki. I'm starting from scratch and would welcome input from others (its a community/social program after all!) I normally work by myself, originating, designing, purchasing, manufacturing, installing, testing and commissioning. However, in Hackspace, other people are involved. I may never meet some, but they can be affected by my actions. By using the Wiki, I should be able to inform and communicate with any interested persons.
Create the page
James showed me how:- If you create something like "https://wiki.nottinghack.org.uk/wiki/Project:Robs_Trial_file", and add Category:Projects (enclosed in 2 sets of square brackets) at the bottom, it should show up on the projects page
Adding files
How do I get pictures in? A picture can save a thousand words and I expect to insert a few in each page. Methods tried so far:-
This is a 'Dropbox' link that can be opened in a new window.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/amkfhv0w8ullmj6/2015-06-14%2005.25.46.jpg?dl=0
Copy (from my computer) & paste doesn't work.
I can't see how to add/append a file. I can pull the examples in, but where from? How do I control the way pics are displayed/limited/expanded?
Caption1
Caption2
The files point to mediawiki.org, but there is no info on how to load to this.
I see some media files below the Projects page. Is this where pics go?
I have found the Mediawiki help files!!
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents
From the left menu, Tools/Upload files, then browse to file. This pulls the file into a new page. 2 Square open brackets followed by file name (Cut & Paste), then format & titling, then 2 square close brackets.
See https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images for info. For this file below, between brackets the text is:- File:CIMG3606.JPG|thumb|center|girders in the rain
Tables
Sorting information is next. Tables are useful for grouping & relating items. However they can be awkward to use (see Wiki).
| Question | Answer | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
Simple paragraphs can also do the job.
Is it possible to add another page (like the discussion tab) for things like surveys/bikeshedding?
For example, ideas on the space downstairs could have tabs for Blue room & co, Mechanical/engineering, 3d & stores. Anyone with an idea or point of interest hits the relevant page and adds it. Links could work, but I think they could be accessed directly without the preamble/aims/instructions in the first page (e.g. here).