Questions people have asked about how to do specific things on the website; and processes that have changed recently.
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How do you add rows / columns in tables?
How do you add rows to tables already on the website?
Right-click on the table to add rows
Click on "edit" at the top of the page, if you're not already in the editing window.
Click on the table. A bunch of buttons in the text editor will become available, that were greyed-out before. They're for adding and deleting rows and columns, merging cells, etc. To find out what a button does, let the mouse linger on it and a label will appear.
How do you update the calendar?
How do you change the dates in the calendar, when an event or practice moves or is cancelled?
Change the dates on the event page to update the calendar
The calendar is automatically filled from the information on "events" pages, so to change the calendar you have to change the page that it's getting its information from.
Each event in the calendar, whether it's a one-off or a regular practice, has its own page.
You need to open that page, and edit it. One way to get to that page is to click on the item in the calendar. A small display will pop up with extra information about the event. Click on the title, and it will take you to the page you need to edit.
Open the editing window (click on "edit" at the top of the page), and scroll down to the section marked "event date and time".
You should see a "from date" and a "to date". Just alter these to adjust the dates on a one-off event.
For changes to regular events, you might need the "repeat" section - it's immediately under the "from date" and "to date". You can change the repeat structure (e.g. from fortnightly to weekly). Under "advanced" you can also add exceptions (useful if you cancel a class, or take a break over the holidays), and extra dates (useful if you have meetings that aren't at their usual time).
Problem with exceptions and additions to recurring events
We have a bug: in recurring events, any listed exceptions and additions (but not dates in the usual sequence, e.g. every Thursday) clock back one calendar day every time you edit the page. So if you want to add an exception, you'll also need to update any other exceptions or additions that are already there (don't worry about historical ones - just the ones in the future).
Uploading pictures for use on other pages
How do you upload images to the webpage to use in building a page? - Eleanor
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Link to your photos from the text-editor on the page you're working on, using the "Insert G2 image" button.
Can I use the gallery for diagrams as well as photos?
I've been using Inkscape to make lace patterns and diagrams. These instructions are the method I've found - there may be other, better ways (and there are certainly other programs).
But, for those of you who would like to use .svg files in your posts:
Problems I've encountered:
The diagram is there, but there is a lot of blank space around it.
You need to change the page-size in the program that made the diagram. In Inkscape, open "document properties", and select "page" - "resize page to content". You should get a version of your diagram with no extra space around it. Save it, upload this new file to the gallery, check that it works in your post, and delete your old file.
Instead of the diagram I just got a logo.
You selected an option with a thumbnail when you inserted the image. You need "fullsize file - no link".
I made a whole album full of diagrams, and I can't tell them apart in the "Gallery2 Image Chooser window"
I don't have a good way around this one. Know what order they're in, or create lots of sub-albums with useful names?
Diagrams don't show up in Internet Explorer
Some versions of Internet Explorer don't recognise svgs. It might be worth including a note to that effect, if you use them on your page. If you're feeling nice, add a link to a pdf (or similar).
How do you include a pdf (or other file) in a post?
You need to upload the file to the server (if it isn't there already), and then create a link to it in your post.
How do you delete files which you uploaded via the above method?
You can now do this on the web: either delete the link (but leave the file in place); or "edit" the link, click "browse" (as if you were adding a new file), open the folder, highlight the file and click "delete".
Formatting images
The way you format images has changed a little, since we've updated the text editor.
Custom in formatting pictures:
You don't have to follow these customs, but doing so (unless there's a reason to do otherwise) will help the site look consistent.
Adding pictures to the gallery
We welcome photos from events and workshops! You will need a login to the website. If you don't have one, please ask the web minister (web@ildhafn.lochac.sca.org).
If you have time, give your photos sensible (short) names and captions. If you name people please use SCA names, not modern names. Don't post photos of children with identifying details (e.g. their names) without the express permission of their parents.
Lots of photos are good, but avoid duplicates - if you have seven shots of the same thing, choose the best. All the photos in the gallery will occassionally appear on the front page of the website.
How do you add links to
How do you add links to anchors within the text?
Links to anchors
To link to anchors on the page you are editing:
To link to anchors on a different page:
How do I make an event show up as All Day?
Particularly relevant for multi-day events, since if you put in a start and end time, the event will appear to start and end at that time each day.
If you make the Start and End times both 00:00, then it will be displayed instead as "All Day"
Event proposals
Use the "page" content-type to make an event proposal. Under "event" check "new proposal" and the event itself (if there is a term for it). If you need to, ask the webwright to add a term for your event to the list.
Your proposal should show up under "group resources" - "event proposals", at the top of the list.
Once it's been approved, you or the webwright can remove the "new" tag. Then it will just appear under the heading for the event itself.
You can cut and paste the content of your proposal into a "Group Event" to make an advertisement that will appear on the front page, once the event is approved.
Getting a login
Any member of the populace of Ildhafn can have a login to this site. All officers and stewards should have logins.
To get a login, ask the webwright, $WEBWRIGHT_SCA_NAME$ (web@ildhafn.lochac.sca.org).
Nested lists
You can do nested lists, by using the "list" button and then the "indent" button. E.g.