Guidelines for Adding Modules and Club Members to Site

Also see Overview of How Pages Interconnect

Adding A module Page

The easiest way to add a new module page is to navigate to your club's main module page and use the "Add New Module Page" button. Instructions are listed in the new module page while it is in edit mode.

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1. Click the CLUBS option from the main menu bar.

2. Click the link for your club.

3. Click the link for your club's main module page.

4. Enter the name of the new module and click the "Add New Module Page" button.

5. Add the builder/owner and description in the appropriate area (see arrow). Note that using the [[[Name]]] format links to the member's page. A name without the brackets could also be used. Once the descriptive information is added click the "SAVE" button.

6. Click the FILES link to access the file upload option.

7. Click the option "Upload a file from your computer" then click the "Select Files" button. This will open a standard file window on your computer. Navigate to the file and click OK.

8. The selected file (or files) will be listed in a small table. Click the "Upload Files" button to upload the files to the selected page.

9. Once the upload is complete (look for the message by the red arrow) click the Edit option to enter the code to display the uploaded picture.

10. Place the cursor at the end of the page and press ENTER a time or two to get a blank line after the description (note the text cursor by the red arrow). This is where the code will be inserted. Click the "Insert Image Wizard" icon to start the wizard.

11. Select the appropriate information denoted by the red arrows (attached file; filename; medium size). Then click the "Insert Code" button.

12. The red arrow denotes the newly inserted code to properly display the uploaded image. Click the "Save" button to complete the process.

13. Your new module page is complete! The finished page should look something like this example. By using the "Add New Module Page" button you will not have to worry about setting the parent page. Be sure to add the proper tags for your module to make searches quick and easy!

Tags you can add to your module:
For the size use: "single", "double", "triple", "quad", "corner", "junction" or "yard"
If the module is part of a set, in addition to the size tag add: "set"
If it has track power drops use: "power"
For specific scenery use: "water", "snow", 'tunnel', "bridge", "station", etc.
For powered effects use: "LED", "lights", "sound", "motorized", "smoke"
For specific theme categories use: "Scifi", etc.

This will help visitors find your modules via the TAG cloud in the right hand page navigation.

If the "Add New Module Page" button was not used it will be necessary to set the PARENT page for proper navigation.
Read How to Set Parent Page.

Adding a Club Page.

Use North Texas T Trak Modular Railroad Club as an example.

If needed create Region or Country pages and set the appropriate parent for each level. If you prefer you can send a message to Vic McTee on this wiki and he will attach your club page for you. Be sure to include your club name, location (city, state), and any web or Facebook links in the message.

Individuals

Create a page for yourself.
Use this as an example: Steve B

• The key is to have your name and links to your modules.
• Adding a picture of yourself is optional.
• Adding pictures of your trains is also optional.

If your name is already in use, just add your middle initial or add a number to make it unique. Example: "Steve B 2"

If you belong to only one club:

• Make that club's member page the PARENT page for the person.

If you belong to more than one club:

• Pick one as your default and make that your parent page.