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== FAQ ==
 
== FAQ ==
 
=== Registering ===
 
=== Registering ===
# '''How do I register/login?'''
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* '''How do I register/login?'''
#* In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, select [[Special:Userlogin| Create a user or login]].
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** In the upper-right hand corner of the screen, select [[Special:Userlogin| Create a user or login]].
# '''Do I need to provide my real name?'''
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* '''Do I need to provide my real name?'''
#* No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name.
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** No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name.
# '''Can I change it later?'''
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* '''Can I change it later?'''
#* Yes, once you login, you can change your password, real name, and e-mail address.
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** Yes, once you login, you can change your password, real name, and e-mail address.
  
 
=== Getting Started ===
 
=== Getting Started ===
# '''Ok, I've logged in:  how do I make a new page?'''
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* '''Ok, I've logged in:  how do I make a new page?'''
#* Type the name in the Goto box on the left-hand side of the screen; see [[Contributing| Contributing Guidelines]] for the syntax.  As an example, if you want to add documentation for RAM address FFFF on the 83+, type the following in the Goto box:
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** Type the name in the Goto box on the left-hand side of the screen; see [[Contributing| Contributing Guidelines]] for the syntax.  As an example, if you want to add documentation for RAM address FFFF on the 83+, type the following in the Goto box:
 
  <nowiki>83Plus:RAM:FFFF</nowiki>
 
  <nowiki>83Plus:RAM:FFFF</nowiki>
# '''Do I need to denote hexadecimal with a $ or h, like in Z80 assembly?'''
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* '''Do I need to denote hexadecimal with a $ or h, like in Z80 assembly?'''
#* No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default.
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** No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default.
# '''What are templates?'''
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* '''What are templates?'''
#* Templates, are, as the name says, templates :)  They provide a default structure for the various pages.  If all the WikiTI users follow these templates, it'll make all B_CALL pages look consistent, all ports the same format, etc.  Thus, it is encouraged to use these (see [[ Contributing#Templates| Templates]] for a list of templates).
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** Templates, are, as the name says, templates :)  They provide a default structure for the various pages.  If all the WikiTI users follow these templates, it'll make all B_CALL pages look consistent, all ports the same format, etc.  Thus, it is encouraged to use these (see [[ Contributing#Templates| Templates]] for a list of templates).
# '''How do I use a template?'''
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* '''How do I use a template?'''
## Select a template
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** Select a template
## View the source and copy it (the edit tab is near the top of the screen)
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** View the source and copy it (the edit tab is near the top of the screen)
## Paste the source into your new page (that you just Goto'ed)
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** Paste the source into your new page (that you just Goto'ed)
## Edit the text to fit your type of documentation
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** Edit the text to fit your type of documentation
# '''What's the category text at the top of the templates for?'''
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* '''What's the category text at the top of the templates for?'''
#* That is how WikiTI categorizes the various pages.  Following the previous example, you should have these lines at the top of your new page:
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** That is how WikiTI categorizes the various pages.  Following the previous example, you should have these lines at the top of your new page:
 
  <nowiki>[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName]
 
  <nowiki>[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName]
 
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]</nowiki>
 
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]</nowiki>
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=== Editing ===
 
=== Editing ===
# '''How do I make bold/italicized text?'''
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* '''How do I make bold/italicized text?'''
#* See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Character_formatting Character Formatting]
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** See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Character_formatting Character Formatting]
# '''How do I make lists?'''
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* '''How do I make lists?'''
#* See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Sections.2C_paragraphs.2C_lists_and_lines Lists and Lines]
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** See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Sections.2C_paragraphs.2C_lists_and_lines Lists and Lines]
# '''Argh!  The tab doesn't work!'''
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* '''Argh!  The tab doesn't work!'''
#* In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph.
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** In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph.
# '''How do I put text in that blue border?'''
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* '''How do I put text in that blue border?'''
#* Use <nowiki> preceded with a space.  The leading space tells the Wiki parser to display the text as a preformatted, fixed-width font, which is analogous to <pre> in HTML.  So " <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki></nowiki>" will show:
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** Use <nowiki> preceded with a space.  The leading space tells the Wiki parser to display the text as a preformatted, fixed-width font, which is analogous to <pre> in HTML.  So " <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki></nowiki>" will show:
 
  <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki>
 
  <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki>
# '''How do I make links?'''
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* '''How do I make links?'''
#* That depends on the kind of link you want to make.  See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Links_and_URLs Links and URLs] for a more in-depth discussion.
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** That depends on the kind of link you want to make.  See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page#Links_and_URLs Links and URLs] for a more in-depth discussion.
  
 
=== Recent Changes ===
 
=== Recent Changes ===
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=== Browsing ===
 
=== Browsing ===
# '''Why does my contribution not show up in the list?'''
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* '''Why does my contribution not show up in the list?'''
#* Most likely, you are viewing a cached version of WikiTI.  Try clearing out your cache (browser-specific).  Alternatively, you may wish to disable caching in your preferences.
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** Most likely, you are viewing a cached version of WikiTI.  Try clearing out your cache (browser-specific).  Alternatively, you may wish to disable caching in your preferences.
  
 
=== Advanced ===
 
=== Advanced ===

Revision as of 14:58, 3 April 2005

For further information/syntax, please refer to Wikipedia's Help system.


FAQ

Registering

  • How do I register/login?
  • Do I need to provide my real name?
    • No, it is a matter of personal preference/privacy to provide your real name.
  • Can I change it later?
    • Yes, once you login, you can change your password, real name, and e-mail address.

Getting Started

  • Ok, I've logged in: how do I make a new page?
    • Type the name in the Goto box on the left-hand side of the screen; see Contributing Guidelines for the syntax. As an example, if you want to add documentation for RAM address FFFF on the 83+, type the following in the Goto box:
83Plus:RAM:FFFF
  • Do I need to denote hexadecimal with a $ or h, like in Z80 assembly?
    • No, it is assumed in WikiTI that all numbers/addresses are hexidecimal by default.
  • What are templates?
    • Templates, are, as the name says, templates :) They provide a default structure for the various pages. If all the WikiTI users follow these templates, it'll make all B_CALL pages look consistent, all ports the same format, etc. Thus, it is encouraged to use these (see Templates for a list of templates).
  • How do I use a template?
    • Select a template
    • View the source and copy it (the edit tab is near the top of the screen)
    • Paste the source into your new page (that you just Goto'ed)
    • Edit the text to fit your type of documentation
  • What's the category text at the top of the templates for?
    • That is how WikiTI categorizes the various pages. Following the previous example, you should have these lines at the top of your new page:
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Address:FFFF - TheName]
[Category:83Plus:RAM:By Name|TheName]

If you are curious as to how a page works, don't forget to view the source of it :-)

Editing

  • How do I make bold/italicized text?
  • How do I make lists?
  • Argh! The tab doesn't work!
    • In Wikipedia, you use a colon : to indent a paragraph.
  • How do I put text in that blue border?
    • Use preceded with a space. The leading space tells the Wiki parser to display the text as a preformatted, fixed-width font, which is analogous to <pre> in HTML. So " <nowiki>Your text here</nowiki>" will show:
Your text here
  • How do I make links?
    • That depends on the kind of link you want to make. See Links and URLs for a more in-depth discussion.

Recent Changes

None at this time

Browsing

  • Why does my contribution not show up in the list?
    • Most likely, you are viewing a cached version of WikiTI. Try clearing out your cache (browser-specific). Alternatively, you may wish to disable caching in your preferences.

Advanced

None at this time

Tips && Hints

  • Use the Preview Button to view your changes before you Save.
  • Mark minor changes as Minor Edits (see Minor Edits as to what constitutes a Minor Edit).


As stated up above, please consult Wikipedia's Help system for more information.