Translations
To create a version of a page in another language, you could use the same page name with the addition of your language code - for example, info:translate-pt
If you want to create a category for the language, you could use the same category name with the addition of the language code - for example, info-pt:translate It would be desirable to avoid creating too many categories.
If a gen: category page needs translating, use a different category and use the 'discuss' button to suggest a category change for the gen: page.
If you use a category or name which is different from the original, please file a discussion thread on the original page using the 'discuss' button. see this insert
introduction
This site is a little ahead of time because the release of KOffice 2.0.0 is expected in the New Year. Administrators, moderators, new members and helpers are particularly welcome.
The number of changes to the site initially may be disconcerting. To view recent changes, use the top menu command wiki > Recent changes.
Tabs in your browser
If you want tabs to show individual names for site pages which you have open, install the Firefox extension Tab Mix Plus. Configure the extension by using Display > Tab : Use bookmark name as tab title. Otherwise, the tab titles will all look the same because each will begin "friends…"
visitors
See the top bar menu under 'visitors'. Visitors can post to the forum. They can create new pages, edit pages they have created and upload files to those pages.
creating and editing
Members should always be able to see the buttons at the foot of the page. Non-members will usually be able to see them. Buttons to modify the page will only be usable if you have permissions to edit, etc but the 'discuss' button should be usable always if it is visible.
The ordinary wiki should comprise two types of pages: first, main pages which serve as the main page for a topic section and, secondly, topic pages linked to the main page. Pages can be moved later so don't worry about the technicalities. If in doubt, just do your work and use the discuss button at the foot of the page.
Other than ordinary wiki pages, anyone can write an article and members can create their own page/s.
viewing code, editing and discussing
Use the '+options' button and "view source" to see source code. Use the 'edit' button to edit. Those buttons are at the foot of the page.
To edit individual sections (by headings), use '+options' and "edit sections".
If you do not have permission to edit this page, you can discuss it. Use the 'discuss' button at the foot of the page. view this insert
categories
Pages are listed by categories in the Categories page
standard ('_default')
This is the main page category. The page name in the url is NOT preceded by a category name.
Anyone can create a new page. Anyone can see the page options at the foot of the page but editing rights and file uploading are restricted to members and page creators.
language variants
A category has been created for Portuguese. A page is assigned that category if its name is preceded by pt: Similar arrangements can be made for other languages. The advantage of creating a category is that pages in the category can be associated with a top menu and side-bar in the same language. After setting up, the home page and navigation bars should require little attention.
Things are changing fairly rapidly. A Portuguese handbook is being created on the wikidot site.
To create a new side bar for Portuguese (for example), use the ordinary "new page" widget and enter the page name nav:side-pt. Post a request in the Page discussions thread for the page to be displayed with category 'pt', which I have created for Portuguese pages. You can use the 'discuss' button at the foot of the page to post to the forum. A new top bar menu in Portuguese should be called nav:top-pt
NOTE: nav is the category, do not use the category pt: for other than ordinary pages.
To create a new page for your language, preface the page name with the language code for your language. I've created a sample page for side bar with an additional widget. Either widget or both could be used. The side bar and top bar pages can be seen using the links in the top menu 'admin'.
information pages
Information is contained in information pages such as editing.
inserts
Another page can be inserted into the page you are editing or creating using the code [[include category:name | text containing link]]
A category insert: has been created to provide for pages created solely for the purpose of inclusion in other pages: insert pages
permissions generally
Administrators and moderators have overriding rights, so please refrain from abusing privileges. I don't foresee any difficulty. I would expect administrative powers to be used only for better organising the site.
members privileges
Members can invite others to join the site and create personal pages using the user: category. They can also create pages in the system: category. The gen: category has been created to provide for general pages not limited to a particular language category. Pages in that category at present are the gallery and links pages shown on the side bar. Because of the category, such pages are NOT be listed as standard (default) pages. Should an en: category be created?
Members can also edit, create and upload files to pages in certain categories. Such pages can be duplicated for other tongues - for example, a info-pt: category
Only members can see the "page options" at the foot of pages in the members: category. An example is the page containing a password to give to prospective members so that they can join without having to communicate with the adminstrator/s.
Finally, a member has extended rights over pages created by that member in the user: category. As well as the rights already mentioned, the creator can move / rename pages, delete them, rename, replace, move and delete files. Other site members are able to see "page options" for pages created by the member.
administrative pages
Pages restricted to editing and so on by moderators and administrators are in the admin:, forum and search categories. Pages are listed by category on the page indicated in the top menu section 'wiki'.
comments
Comments are enabled on this page. If you do not have permission to use this feature or prefer a forum discussion, there is also a 'discuss' button in the options at the foot of the page for automatic posting to the "page discussions" category in the forum.
If you cannot see the 'discuss' button, post in the forum by using the top menu Forum > Page discussions. view this insert