You can upload pictures and documents to the gallery in order to link them into an article.
However, always keep in mind that energypedia is not a file sharing / storing system.
Please be restrained regarding your uploading behaviour and think first if it is really necessary to upload a file or not. There are other ways to incorporate content without uploading a document. For example, you can link to the file available on the internet or you can try to include the file content in an article (BUT please make sure to quote correctly in order to avoid plagiarism).
Option 1
1. Click on the option Upload file in the toolbox on the left corner of the page.
2. You will be directed to the Upload Wizard. Please read the given rules!
3. Click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page to be directed to the upload tool.
4. Click on the button "Select a media file to upload".
5. The file browser opens and allows you to choose a file from your computer. Highlight the respective file and click "Open".
5. Click "Upload".
6. Before you can use the file, add licensing and source information as well as a description and categories.
7. The uploaded file can now be put into any article: Insert Pictures or Documents
Option 2
1. Click "Uploads/Filegallery" in the upper toolbar.
2. Then click on "Upload new file".
3. You will be directed to the Upload Wizard. Proceed with Option 1 / Step 2 (see above).
Find the Uploaded Document
- By filename: Click "Uploads / Filegalery" on the left in the navigation. Search the document by its filename.
- Optional: Click "Recent changes" on the left in the navigation and find your upload in the history of recent activities.
Name the Document
Please followe the following standard of naming the uploaded document:
For example:
- A Discussion of SHS in Developing Countries_2003
