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* click the '''create XYZ page with [[Form:XYZ]]''' link
* click the '''create XYZ page with [[Form:XYZ]]''' link
* fill in the form and save
* fill in the form and save
* if the change is not immediately visible, try refreshing the wiki


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

Revision as of 16:30, 3 April 2025

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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
  • if the change is not immediately visible, try refreshing the wiki

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 and 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)
  • All uploaded media can be browsed in Special:ListFiles
  • Once a file has been uploaded, you can supply it with metadata and information about the catalog pages it relates to. In order to do that, in the File: page (e.g., File:campaign data handling protocol.pdf) click Edit with Form and edit the necessary information.

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

Screenshot 2024-09-17 at 13-54-36 Edit FileDescription File campaign data handling protocol.pdf - Ruisdael Observatory Data Catalog.png