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=== How can I interact with the OLT community, ask a question, or make a suggestion? ===
 
=== How can I interact with the OLT community, ask a question, or make a suggestion? ===
  
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Visit the [https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenLongTrails OpenLongTrails community] on Reddit.
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* Visit the [https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenLongTrails OpenLongTrails community on Reddit].
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* The [https://openlongtrails.slack.com/ OpenLongTrails Slack Workspace] is for more technical and administrative communications, but everyone is welcome. You can join by following [https://join.slack.com/t/openlongtrails/shared_invite/zt-sopz4uy8-9GlcXPFVZ6zlcmtkb7EwNQ this invitation link].
  
 
== LongTrailsMap ==
 
== LongTrailsMap ==
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=== How do I add a trail article to LongTrailsWiki? ===
 
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# Follow the steps in [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=FAQ:_Participating_in_OpenLongTrails&action=submit#How_do_I_add_an_article_to_LongTrailsWiki.3F How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki?]
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# Follow the steps in [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=FAQ:_Participating_in_OpenLongTrails&action=submit#How_do_I_add_an_article_to_LongTrailsWiki. How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki?]
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# In the editor, add this text: <code>'''{<nowiki />{subst:Trail}}'''</code>. When the page is saved, the Wiki will this code with the contents of the [[Template:Trail]] template, which includes all of the standard section headers for LTW Trail articles.
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# In the editor, add this text: <code>'''{<nowiki />{subst:Trail}}'''</code>. When the page is saved, the Wiki will replace this code with the contents of the [[Template:Trail]] template, which includes all of the standard section headers for LTW Trail articles.
 
# Add an edit reason, such as 'Created page', in the <code>Summary</code> field, and click <code>Save</code>.
 
# Add an edit reason, such as 'Created page', in the <code>Summary</code> field, and click <code>Save</code>.
 
# To add additional information to the article, click the <code>Edit</code> tab from the article page.
 
# To add additional information to the article, click the <code>Edit</code> tab from the article page.
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# Add the trail to the [[List of Long Trails]] article. Please keep the list in alphabetical order.
  
 
=== How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki? ===
 
=== How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki? ===
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# If the page does not already exist, click the 'Create page' link.
 
# If the page does not already exist, click the 'Create page' link.
  
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Please [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=FAQ:_Participating_in_OpenLongTrails&action=submit#How_do_I_add_citations_to_LongTrailsWiki_articles.3F cite sources] for information whenever possible.
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Please [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=FAQ:_Participating_in_OpenLongTrails&action=submit#How_do_I_add_citations_to_LongTrailsWiki_articles cite sources] for information whenever possible.
  
 
=== How do I edit an article on LongTrailsWiki? ===
 
=== How do I edit an article on LongTrailsWiki? ===
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# [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Main+Page Create a free account]. (OpenLongTrails projects never share user account information outside of OLT).
 
# [http://www.longtrailswiki.net/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Main+Page Create a free account]. (OpenLongTrails projects never share user account information outside of OLT).
 
# Browse to the article you would like to edit.
 
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# Click on the <code>Edit</code> tab in the upper-righthand corner of the page. Be sure to add an brief edit reason in the <code>Summary</code> field before saving.
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# Click on the <code>Edit</code> tab in the upper-righthand corner of the page. Be sure to add a brief edit reason in the <code>Summary</code> field before saving.
  
 
=== How do I add citations to LongTrailsWiki articles? ===
 
=== How do I add citations to LongTrailsWiki articles? ===
  
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* Inline citations can be added by enclosing the source URL in reference tags: <code><nowiki><reference>https://example.com</reference></nowiki></code>.
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* Inline citations can be added anywhere in Wiki articles by enclosing the source URL in reference tags: <code><nowiki><reference>https://example.com/article</reference></nowiki></code>.
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* The Wiki will automatically add such citations to the <code>References</code> section at the end of the article.
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* The Wiki will automatically render the inline link in superscript (ie <sup>[1]</sup>) and add the link to the <code>References</code> section at the end of the article.
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* Every article should include a References section. Add the following text ear the end of the article to create the section:
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* Every article should include a References section. Add the following text near the end of the article to create the section:
  
 
   <nowiki>==&nbsp;References&nbsp;==
 
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** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Cheatsheet Quick Reference]
 
** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Cheatsheet Quick Reference]
 
** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Full formatting documentation page]
 
** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Full formatting documentation page]
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=== How should I enter measurements on LongTrailsWiki? ===
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* LTW makes use of automatic unit conversions. Measurements should be recorded in SI / metric units in LTW articles, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Convert Template:Convert] should be used to display US units in parenthesis.
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* Example usage: <code><nowiki>{{convert|461|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}</nowiki></code> is rendered as: <code>461 km (286 mi)</code>.
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* For a more detailed explanation, see the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Convert Template:Convert] page on Wikipedia.
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=== How can I add an image to a LongTrailsWiki article? ===
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* LTW is capable of displaying any image from [https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Wikimedia Commons] simply by adding <code><nowiki>[[File:Filename.jpg]]</nowiki></code>. It is not necessary to include the full URL of the file.
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* Several options are available with <code><nowiki>[[File:]]</nowiki></code> links. For more information, including full documentation for <code><nowiki>[[File:]]</nowiki></code> links, consult the following pages:
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** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Mediawiki.org's Help:Images page]
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** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Files Wikipedia.org's Help:Files page]
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** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pictures Wikipedia.org's Help:Pictures page]
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** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Extended_image_syntax Wikipedia.org's Wikipedia:Extended_image_syntax page]
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[[Category: Metapages]] [[Category: FAQs]]

Latest revision as of 19:45, 30 June 2021

OpenLongTrails.org

How can I interact with the OLT community, ask a question, or make a suggestion?

LongTrailsMap

How do I add a trail to LongTrailsMap?

Please send a GPS file for the trail to data@openlongtrails.org. Only LongTrailsMap administrators can directly edit the map.

GPX, GeoJSON, and KML/KMZ file formats are preferred, but nearly any file format is acceptable.

Please send only files that you have authority to contribute.

How do I add a waypoint to LongTrailsMap?

  1. Visit the Dedicated Map for the trail. Dedicated maps are linked from LongTrailsMap.net, just click on the trail and follow the Dedicated Map link in the infobox.
  2. Double click / tap on the location for the waypoint, enter a brief description, and click Submit.

The waypoint will be reviewed by a LongTrailsMap administrator and added to the map!

LongTrailsWiki

How do I add a trail article to LongTrailsWiki?

  1. Follow the steps in How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki?
  2. In the editor, add this text: {{subst:Trail}}. When the page is saved, the Wiki will replace this code with the contents of the Template:Trail template, which includes all of the standard section headers for LTW Trail articles.
  3. Add an edit reason, such as 'Created page', in the Summary field, and click Save.
  4. To add additional information to the article, click the Edit tab from the article page.
  5. Add the trail to the List of Long Trails article. Please keep the list in alphabetical order.

How do I add an article to LongTrailsWiki?

  1. Use the LongTrailsWiki search page to search for the title of the page you would like to create.
  2. If the page does not already exist, click the 'Create page' link.

Please cite sources for information whenever possible.

How do I edit an article on LongTrailsWiki?

  1. Create a free account. (OpenLongTrails projects never share user account information outside of OLT).
  2. Browse to the article you would like to edit.
  3. Click on the Edit tab in the upper-righthand corner of the page. Be sure to add a brief edit reason in the Summary field before saving.

How do I add citations to LongTrailsWiki articles?

  • Inline citations can be added anywhere in Wiki articles by enclosing the source URL in reference tags: <reference>https://example.com/article</reference>.
  • The Wiki will automatically render the inline link in superscript (ie [1]) and add the link to the References section at the end of the article.
  • Every article should include a References section. Add the following text near the end of the article to create the section:
  == References ==
  <references />

How can I add formatting to LongTrailsWiki text?

  • The editor provides quick reference information for simple formatting -- links, lists, boldface and italics, etc. -- at the top of the edit window.
  • The following links provide more information about Mediawiki formatting:

How should I enter measurements on LongTrailsWiki?

  • LTW makes use of automatic unit conversions. Measurements should be recorded in SI / metric units in LTW articles, and the Template:Convert should be used to display US units in parenthesis.
  • Example usage: {{convert|461|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} is rendered as: 461 km (286 mi).
  • For a more detailed explanation, see the Template:Convert page on Wikipedia.

How can I add an image to a LongTrailsWiki article?

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