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==Browse==
==Browse==
All uploaded media can be browsed in [[Special:ListFiles]]
All uploaded media can be browsed in [[Special:ListFiles]]
==Upload==





Revision as of 09:19, 28 November 2024

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Dataset, Data Services, Organization and Persons

How to create a new Dataset, Data Service, Organization or Person (page)

  • go to Main Page and scroll to the corresponding section
  • click the create XYZ page with Form:XYZ link
  • fill in the form and save

How to edit an existing Dataset, Data Services, Organization or Person (page)

  • click on the link of the page in question
  • use the Edit with Form button in the top-right page menu
  • edit the form and save

Files & their metadata

Files such as images, videos, PDFs, etc.. can be uploaded to the catalog to supplement the information contained on its pages.

  • To upload a file use the the Special:Upload (link in the left menu bar)

Browse

All uploaded media can be browsed in Special:ListFiles


Include metadata and relations to Files

Once a file is uploaded is important to supply it with some metadata and information about the catalog pages, it relates to. In order to do that, in the File: page (ie. File:campaign data handling protocol.pdf) use click Edit with Form button and edit the necessary information

Screenshot 2024-09-17 at 13-54-22 File campaign data handling protocol.pdf - Ruisdael Observatory Data Catalog.png

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