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==wiki_recentchanges==
==wiki_recentchanges==
In order to have a clean, uniform look in the [[WikiIndex:StructuredData|StructuredData]] template, wiki_recentchanges needs to be set to "no" if there is not a RecentChanges in the [[wiki]].  Words other than "no" show up ugly and distracting.
In order to have a clean, uniform look in the [[WikiIndex:WikiIndex:Structured data|WikiIndex:Structured data]] template, wiki_recentchanges needs to be set to "no" if there is not a RecentChanges in the [[wiki]].  Words other than "no" show up ugly and distracting.


: Could we rename <code>wiki_recentchanges</code> to something like <code>recent_changes_URL</code> to emphasize that we *want* the actual URL there, not merely the word "yes" ? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 14:38, 8 Feb 2006 (EST)
: Could we rename <code>wiki_recentchanges</code> to something like <code>recent_changes_URL</code> to emphasize that we *want* the actual URL there, not merely the word "yes" ? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 14:38, 8 Feb 2006 (EST)
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== getting the logo from wiki based on mediawiki ==
== getting the logo from wiki based on mediawiki ==
With many [[:Category:Wiki Engine|wiki engines]], you can hit "File" | "Save page as" to snag a copy of the logo, or do "View" | "Page Source..." to find the exact URL of the logo.  However, some wiki based on the [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] engine make it difficult to access the logo and put it on [[WikiIndex]].  When I try to to do "File" | "Save page as", I get some sort of "print version" of the page that doesn't include the logo.  When I check the source code, it doesn't mention the logo anywhere.  Apparently it is included by reference in one of the several CSS stylesheets referenced by the page.
With many [[:Category:Wiki engine|wiki engines]], you can hit "File" | "Save page as" to snag a copy of the logo, or do "View" | "Page Source..." to find the exact URL of the logo.  However, some wiki based on the [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] engine make it difficult to access the logo and put it on [[WikiIndex]].  When I try to to do "File" | "Save page as", I get some sort of "print version" of the page that doesn't include the logo.  When I check the source code, it doesn't mention the logo anywhere.  Apparently it is included by reference in one of the several CSS stylesheets referenced by the page.


What's the trick for grabbing that logo and putting it into the wikiindex entry for that wiki?
What's the trick for grabbing that logo and putting it into the wikiindex entry for that wiki?
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Maybe a link to [[:Category:Wiki Edit Mode]] could be enough, but I would prefer to see a basic explanation of each stat and its variables, with a link to read more. [[User:David Shepheard|David Shepheard]] 05:43, 17 May 2009 (EDT)
Maybe a link to [[:Category:Wiki Edit Mode]] could be enough, but I would prefer to see a basic explanation of each stat and its variables, with a link to read more. [[User:David Shepheard|David Shepheard]] 05:43, 17 May 2009 (EDT)


:WikiIndex didn't invent the concept - [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] and other [[:Category:Wiki Engine|wiki engines]] allow the wiki owner to configure who can and cannot edit the wiki. I've seen referred to as "user permissions" or "edit mode", but it's a common concept. It's just that it's transparent for wikis which allow anonymous users to edit. Still, your point that it needs to be better explained is well-taken. --[[User:MarvelZuvembie|MarvelZuvembie]] 17:45, 18 May 2009 (EDT)
:WikiIndex didn't invent the concept - [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] and other [[:Category:Wiki engine|wiki engines]] allow the wiki owner to configure who can and cannot edit the wiki. I've seen referred to as "user permissions" or "edit mode", but it's a common concept. It's just that it's transparent for wikis which allow anonymous users to edit. Still, your point that it needs to be better explained is well-taken. --[[User:MarvelZuvembie|MarvelZuvembie]] 17:45, 18 May 2009 (EDT)


::Maybe the instructions [[:Category:Wiki Edit Mode|here]] could be inserted into a template and then that template could be used for this project page or anywhere else it needs to go. --[[User:MarvelZuvembie|MarvelZuvembie]] 17:49, 18 May 2009 (EDT)
::Maybe the instructions [[:Category:Wiki Edit Mode|here]] could be inserted into a template and then that template could be used for this project page or anywhere else it needs to go. --[[User:MarvelZuvembie|MarvelZuvembie]] 17:49, 18 May 2009 (EDT)
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:::Firstly I don't see '''all' the categories on the index page and secondly, it would be better to walk people through with lines like: '''Replace 'YourWikiHttp' with the URL of the wiki you are adding'''.
:::Firstly I don't see '''all' the categories on the index page and secondly, it would be better to walk people through with lines like: '''Replace 'YourWikiHttp' with the URL of the wiki you are adding'''.


:::Actually, I wonder if people should be told by this project to copy and past text that says: 'YourWikiEditMode' when the line could read 'UnknownEditMode' from word go. There could then be a line in the instructions that says something like: '''If you know the EditMode of the wiki, change it from 'UnknownEditMode' to an appropriate edit mode from the 'Category:Wiki Edit Mode' page'''.
:::Actually, I wonder if people should be told by this project to copy and past text that says: 'YourWikiEditMode' when the line could read 'Unknown edit mode' from word go. There could then be a line in the instructions that says something like: '''If you know the EditMode of the wiki, change it from 'Unknown edit mode' to an appropriate edit mode from the 'Category:Wiki Edit Mode' page'''.


Some stuff like that could keep things brief, but have plenty of links over to other pages that give all the possible options for each attribute in the template. [[User:David Shepheard|David Shepheard]] 18:19, 18 May 2009 (EDT)
Some stuff like that could keep things brief, but have plenty of links over to other pages that give all the possible options for each attribute in the template. [[User:David Shepheard|David Shepheard]] 18:19, 18 May 2009 (EDT)


: I agree that the abstract concept is pretty common -- most [[:Category:Wiki Engine|WikiEngines]] have several options to make editing easier or more restricted. But today I searched mediawiki.org and am surprised to find that "editmode" and "edit mode" never refer to this concept, but always refer to "the mode a person is in after he hits the "edit" button and before hit hits Save or Cancel.".
: I agree that the abstract concept is pretty common -- most [[:Category:Wiki engine|WikiEngines]] have several options to make editing easier or more restricted. But today I searched mediawiki.org and am surprised to find that "editmode" and "edit mode" never refer to this concept, but always refer to "the mode a person is in after he hits the "edit" button and before hit hits Save or Cancel.".
: In their way, the people at mediawiki.org allude to the concept [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:$wgEmailConfirmToEdit][http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Preventing_access#Restrict_editing_of_all_pages].
: In their way, the people at mediawiki.org allude to the concept [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:$wgEmailConfirmToEdit][http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Preventing_access#Restrict_editing_of_all_pages].
: But I don't see that they use any other particular name, either, for what we've been calling "EditMode".
: But I don't see that they use any other particular name, either, for what we've been calling "EditMode".
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