Note: This thread was specifically created for the purpose of answering questions about editing and creating articles on the wiki, so please redirect any minor corrections or small updates you wish to post to these threads:
http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Errors-on-the-wiki
http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Beywiki-Updates
Right now, there is not a lot of people writing articles for Beywiki. Maybe its due to lack of knowledge, or maybe some people just don't know how! If it's the latter, then please take sometime to read through this thread, it will help you learn the basics of editing articles on Beywiki (and any other Wiki actually).
Getting Started
So you want to write an article? First off, figure out which topic you would like to cover. For example purposes, we will be taking a look at the Metal Fight Beyblade article.
Once you know what article you wish to create, login to Beywiki with your WBO account and simply use the search box on the top of any page of the wiki and type in the name of the article you want to write. Press "Go" and the following sentence should come up at the top of the page if the article has not yet been written: "There is no page titled "insert article name". You can create this page. ". Just click create this page and you are ready to start writing!
If you wish to edit an article, just click the "edit" tab at the top of every article.
Wikitext
Wikitext is the language used to edit all Wikis. It may seem complicated at first, but the basics are really easy to learn.
Basic Wikitext
To italicize text in an article, type two apostrophes
To bold text in an article, type three apostrophes
To bold and italicize text in an article, type five apostrophes
To create headings within your article, type two-four equal signs
When needed, to created a Table of Contents, simply type
The wiki will automatically create a ToC based on the headings you have created. Main headings will count as full numbers, while subsections will count as .1's, while smaller subsections will add another .1 onto the ToC.
To link to other pages, type two square brackets on each side of the text.
or, if you wish to link to another page, but the words you wish to link with are not the same as the name of the article, type
This will link to the article called Survival, but the text being used to link to it is Stamina.
Advanced Wikitext
To add an image to an article, type
To add a link to an article, type one square bracket on each side of the text and leave a space between the link and the text that will be shown.
To add a gallery to an article, type
To categorize an article, type
anywhere in the article. If you wish to create a new category, type that same code, except with the name of the new category, and press Show Preview. At the bottom of the page it will say "Category: name", click the red text and you will be able to create the category and give it a description.
Uploading Files
Some articles will obviously require images, and to do this, you must upload the image to the website. At the bottom of any page on Beywiki, click "Upload File".
From there, click "Browse" and locate the file on your hard drive. Change the filename if you wish and give it a small summary. Then just click the "Upload File" button, and it is ready to be used.
Finishing
Once you're done editing or writing an article, add a summary of your changes or the article itself and click "Save Page". Remember to always preview your pages before you post them so you can spot any errors.
Conclusion
This may seem a little overwhelming at first, but just practice a bit and you'll be a pro in no time. There is a number of situational things you can do with the Wiki software, but it isn't really necessary to cover it here. This guide is meant to teach you the basics.
To be honest, I learned almost everything I know just by looking at the wikitext of articles that had already been written. I hope this will help make writing articles for Beywiki much easier for people who don't know how.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Someone will be able to help you out.
Note: If someone could write about the Template:Beybox, that would be great. I do not have any experience with them yet.
http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Errors-on-the-wiki
http://worldbeyblade.org/Thread-Beywiki-Updates
Right now, there is not a lot of people writing articles for Beywiki. Maybe its due to lack of knowledge, or maybe some people just don't know how! If it's the latter, then please take sometime to read through this thread, it will help you learn the basics of editing articles on Beywiki (and any other Wiki actually).
Getting Started
So you want to write an article? First off, figure out which topic you would like to cover. For example purposes, we will be taking a look at the Metal Fight Beyblade article.
Once you know what article you wish to create, login to Beywiki with your WBO account and simply use the search box on the top of any page of the wiki and type in the name of the article you want to write. Press "Go" and the following sentence should come up at the top of the page if the article has not yet been written: "There is no page titled "insert article name". You can create this page. ". Just click create this page and you are ready to start writing!
If you wish to edit an article, just click the "edit" tab at the top of every article.
Wikitext
Wikitext is the language used to edit all Wikis. It may seem complicated at first, but the basics are really easy to learn.
Basic Wikitext
To italicize text in an article, type two apostrophes
Code:
''August 9th, 2008''Code:
'''Metal Fight Beyblade'''Code:
'''''bolded and italicized text'''''- To create bullets on a page, type a star
Code:
*'''Face:''' Hexagonal disc that fastens the Beyblade together, similar to [[Bit Protector]] from the [[HMS]]. They feature graffiti-style illustrations on the top (i.e. Bull, Pegasus, etc).
*'''Wheel:''' Main source of attack from a Beyblade; unlike HMS, the Wheel is completely made out of metal to compensate for the lack of a Weight Disk. They use various shaped protrusions to lower the [[spin velocity]] of an opponent. The Wheel is fundamentally the same as the Attack Ring from the HMS and [[Plastic Beyblade | plastic Beyblades]].To create headings within your article, type two-four equal signs
Code:
==Components of MFBs==
Content goes here
===Types===
Content goes here
====Smaller subsection===
Content goes hereWhen needed, to created a Table of Contents, simply type
Code:
__TOC__To link to other pages, type two square brackets on each side of the text.
Code:
[[spin velocity]]Code:
[[Survival | Stamina]]Advanced Wikitext
To add an image to an article, type
Code:
[[Image: MFBLogo.JPG|thumb| Metal Fight Beyblade logo]]To add a link to an article, type one square bracket on each side of the text and leave a space between the link and the text that will be shown.
Code:
[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beyblade/ TAKARA-TOMY Beyblade website]To add a gallery to an article, type
Code:
<gallery>
Image:Pegasus.jpg|Pegasus
Image:Bull.jpg|Bull
Image:Chiron.jpg|Cheiron
Image:Leo.jpg|Leo
Image:Wolf.jpg|Wolf
Image:MFB Randombooster1.jpg|Random Booster 1
Image:Balancestadium.jpg|Balance Stadium
</gallery>To categorize an article, type
Code:
[[Category:Systems]]Uploading Files
Some articles will obviously require images, and to do this, you must upload the image to the website. At the bottom of any page on Beywiki, click "Upload File".
From there, click "Browse" and locate the file on your hard drive. Change the filename if you wish and give it a small summary. Then just click the "Upload File" button, and it is ready to be used.
Finishing
Once you're done editing or writing an article, add a summary of your changes or the article itself and click "Save Page". Remember to always preview your pages before you post them so you can spot any errors.
Conclusion
This may seem a little overwhelming at first, but just practice a bit and you'll be a pro in no time. There is a number of situational things you can do with the Wiki software, but it isn't really necessary to cover it here. This guide is meant to teach you the basics.
To be honest, I learned almost everything I know just by looking at the wikitext of articles that had already been written. I hope this will help make writing articles for Beywiki much easier for people who don't know how.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Someone will be able to help you out.
Note: If someone could write about the Template:Beybox, that would be great. I do not have any experience with them yet.
![[Image: beybase-signature-is-beyblade-a-sport-Article.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/VLksgt2k/beybase-signature-is-beyblade-a-sport-Article.jpg)
