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Location: Hook Norton
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DISCO3.CO.UK Knowledge Base/Wiki
Hi all,
I'm proud to announce the launch of a new section of DISCO3.CO.UK - the knowledgebase/wiki.
It's designed to supplement the forum by displaying "static" information in a more accessible format than the forum can allow, and it will eventually replace a lot of the sticky posts which currently clutter the place up.
It works in exactly the same way as Wikipedia, anyone with membership of the "KB Editors" group can edit pages and contribute to the KB, so although it appears to be a static reference it can be highly dynamic and flexible.
If you would like to create or edit content in the KB please visit http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/groupcp.php , select the "KB Editors" group and press "View Information" and then "Join Group". I will then review your membership request, and if I think you are suitable then you will receive create and edit permissions. I may start automatic entry to this group after 50 posts or so on the forum, but this is to be confirmed.
To create an article, either click on a Red Link (such as the EPB issues link currently on the Main Page) to start a page which has been linked to but not yet created, or use the search box to create a brand new article.
For example, if you wanted to create an article about the alloy wheel options, then type in "Wheel Options" to the search box on the left hand side, and click Go. On the page which appears, click the create this page link.
To edit existing articles/pages, visit that page and then click "Edit" on the left hand side under "Views".
There's a heck of a lot of D3 knowledge in people's heads and posted on the forums in various places, it would be excellent to bring it all together into one resource
Login with your DISCO3 username/password, it doesn't remember your login when you go across from the forum, but you can ask the wiki to remember you.
Let me know what you think,
Martin
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18th Jan 2009 3:41 pm
frogall
Member Since: 29 Aug 2008
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 250
Just tried, Martin - the site doesn't like my username/password - I'm sure I got it right.
I know when I set up a wiki that security was the most complex bit, and very easy to get wrong with just the slightest command prompt error.
Like the concept a lot - good luck with getting it going. I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already.
18th Jan 2009 3:48 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18573
This is still in early days, the layout isn't great and there are probably features missing (linking images, for example) but please let me have any feedback about missing features, errors or bugs and I will sort them out.
A formatting example:
===Heading 1===
Stuff about tip number one, etc etc, blah. '''This bit in bold'''.
Member Since: 15 May 2007
Location: Inverness
Posts: 188
Wikki site
Hi Martin,
a great idea and thanks for a tremendous amount of work. Unfortunately it does not accept my password!
DonaldChipped, K&N, tow pack, AT2's, Mantec, fridge in boot, invertor, Garmin, laptop/Memory Map, Optima yellow top, Traxide Kit, Phillips Extreme bulbs
18th Jan 2009 3:53 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18573
Hi both, it might be because you're not a member of the "KB Editors" group.
Instead of PMing me for membership (as I stated above) - you can request membership by visiting http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/groupcp.php selecting the "KB Editors" group and pressing "View Information" and then "Join Group".
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18th Jan 2009 3:53 pm
Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
Posts: 1612
looks like Wiki will be a great addition to a great forum, Tried to login but won't accept my passwordClub Pie n Pea
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18th Jan 2009 3:54 pm
Donald
Member Since: 15 May 2007
Location: Inverness
Posts: 188
Link to editors not working eithier.Chipped, K&N, tow pack, AT2's, Mantec, fridge in boot, invertor, Garmin, laptop/Memory Map, Optima yellow top, Traxide Kit, Phillips Extreme bulbs
I try to log in, but whatever I do I always get a Login Error. I tried my Username/Password for the forum, I tried to create a new 'Beaker' login, nothing seems to work. Any idea what I am doing wrong?
Cheers,
Paul
Edit: My reply and your post crossed: it works now. Thanks! 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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18th Jan 2009 3:58 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Location: Hook Norton
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To be able to log in on the KB please request editing permissions via the groups page:
Visit the Groups page (clicky or from the menu next to Calendar)
Select "KB Editors" from the "Join Groups" list - probably the only option unless you are a mod - and click "View Information". On the info page press "Join Group". I will get an e-mail prompting me to confirm membership.
This process is in place to stop people joining up solely to cause destruction to the KB.
18th Jan 2009 4:02 pm
Donald
Member Since: 15 May 2007
Location: Inverness
Posts: 188
Cheers Martin,
all working fine now.
DonaldChipped, K&N, tow pack, AT2's, Mantec, fridge in boot, invertor, Garmin, laptop/Memory Map, Optima yellow top, Traxide Kit, Phillips Extreme bulbs
18th Jan 2009 4:12 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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18th Jan 2009 4:15 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
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Excellent
18th Jan 2009 5:09 pm
Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 2515
It's a great idea. I just hope I can give some positive informative information to it.Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
18th Jan 2009 5:21 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Location: Hook Norton
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Please get editing guys - it's there to be edited and populated, any little scrap of information is welcomed
18th Jan 2009 5:25 pm
DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
- and click "View Information". On the info page press "Join Group". I will get an e-mail prompting me to confirm membership.
