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*Just use '''thumbnails''' or '''gallery''' when displaying multiple pictures, unless you need it big enough to read like maps. | *Just use '''thumbnails''' or '''gallery''' when displaying multiple pictures, unless you need it big enough to read like maps. | ||
*Having alot of text can become overwhelming when crowded with big pictures. | *Having alot of text can become overwhelming when crowded with big pictures. | ||
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*Try to use '''<code>.png</code>''' format if possible, because then they will be better compatible with the many templates on our wiki and its better quality most of the time. | *Try to use '''<code>.png</code>''' format if possible, because then they will be better compatible with the many templates on our wiki and its better quality most of the time. | ||
===Uploading Files/Images=== | ===Uploading Files/Images=== | ||
:When you '''[[:Special:Upload|upload file]]''', you can always find them again on the [[Special:ListFiles|List of Files uploaded]]. To make it even easier to locate, add the file to a proper [[Help:Categories|category (help page)]]. | :When you '''[[:Special:Upload|upload file]]''', you can always find them again on the [[Special:ListFiles|List of Files uploaded]]. To make it even easier to locate, add the file to a proper [[Help:Categories|category (help page)]]. | ||
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| + | ===Replacing/Updating images=== | ||
| + | *If you see a '''outdated picture''', then please use the "'''Upload a new version of this file'''" link located on the current file itself to replace it. | ||
| + | **The new file needs to be the same format, <code>.png</code> can only be replaced by <code>.png</code> files and so on. | ||
==Compatible Filenames== | ==Compatible Filenames== | ||
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!Filename ||Example ||Templates that use it | !Filename ||Example ||Templates that use it | ||
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| − | |'''Species_element.png''' ||Aviaa_plant.png ||[[Template:CreatureGallery|CreatureGallery]] • [[Template:ElementsGallery|ElementsGallery]] • [[Template:Creature]] | + | |'''Species_element.png''' ||Aviaa_plant.png ||[[Template:CreatureGallery|CreatureGallery]] • [[Template:ElementsGallery|ElementsGallery]] • [[Template:Creature|Creature]] |
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|'''Krafties_symbol_element.png'''||Krafties_symbol_fire.png||[[Template:Element|Element]] | |'''Krafties_symbol_element.png'''||Krafties_symbol_fire.png||[[Template:Element|Element]] | ||
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:If the file you want to use has different name than the template uses by default, then you can usually add "<code>file=filename.png</code>" when using the templates, else there is always a manual on the individual template pages for more details. | :If the file you want to use has different name than the template uses by default, then you can usually add "<code>file=filename.png</code>" when using the templates, else there is always a manual on the individual template pages for more details. | ||
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= See also = | = See also = | ||
* [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Images|How to use Images]] | * [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Images|How to use Images]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:20, 6 January 2016
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- Before you can add a picture to a page, you need to locate the file or upload the image first. Then you can use the following information to properly embed the image to the page as it benefits the page.
Things to keep in mind[edit]
- Just use thumbnails or gallery when displaying multiple pictures, unless you need it big enough to read like maps.
- Having alot of text can become overwhelming when crowded with big pictures.
- Try to use
.pngformat if possible, because then they will be better compatible with the many templates on our wiki and its better quality most of the time.
Uploading Files/Images[edit]
- When you upload file, you can always find them again on the List of Files uploaded. To make it even easier to locate, add the file to a proper category (help page).
Replacing/Updating images[edit]
- If you see a outdated picture, then please use the "Upload a new version of this file" link located on the current file itself to replace it.
- The new file needs to be the same format,
.pngcan only be replaced by.pngfiles and so on.
- The new file needs to be the same format,
Compatible Filenames[edit]
- These are the current filename setups that will get your images displaying automatically with certain templates.
- Remember that the wiki is Case Sensitive
| Filename | Example | Templates that use it |
|---|---|---|
| Species_element.png | Aviaa_plant.png | CreatureGallery • ElementsGallery • Creature |
| Krafties_symbol_element.png | Krafties_symbol_fire.png | Element |
- If the file you want to use has different name than the template uses by default, then you can usually add "
file=filename.png" when using the templates, else there is always a manual on the individual template pages for more details.