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| − | The [[ | + | The [[Mozambique_Energy_Publication_Database|Mozambique Energy Publication Database]] in this wiki lists all relevant documnts about the energy situation in Mozambique. |
Now it is provided in an easy to edit, centrally stored format. It still is possible to [[#Export_datasets_to_Excel|export]] the current standing of the projects list to an Excel-file and by that do further work and passing on. | Now it is provided in an easy to edit, centrally stored format. It still is possible to [[#Export_datasets_to_Excel|export]] the current standing of the projects list to an Excel-file and by that do further work and passing on. | ||
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| − | Please note: The table on the start page only displays the most important information. To see all stored data, take a look at the '''detailed view of a project''' which can be accessed by clicking the project number in the table. | + | Please note: The table on the start page only displays the most important information. To see all stored data, take a look at the '''detailed view of a project''' which can be accessed by clicking the project number in the table. |
=== Search the publication database === | === Search the publication database === | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 4 July 2011
Welcome to the help section of the Mozambique Energy Publiction Database!
Here you can find help on topics specifically related to the use of the Mozambique Energy Publiction Database. If you have more general questions about the general functionality of a wiki, please find advice in the Energypedia help section or in more detail at the MediaWiki website.
Get in contact
You need personal assistance? Feel free to write the energypedia team in case of any questions or difficulties. We are more than grateful to help you. For example, we offer online tutorials through desktop sharing by using Skype or Mikogo.
In case of urgency, you can also call us: +49 6196 79-6617 (9am to 5pm CET).
Working with the publication database
The Mozambique Energy Publication Database in this wiki lists all relevant documnts about the energy situation in Mozambique.
Now it is provided in an easy to edit, centrally stored format. It still is possible to export the current standing of the projects list to an Excel-file and by that do further work and passing on.
On the start page of the projects list all projects are listed. By default the list is sorted by the project number. To sort by other columns, click the respective arrows in the header.
Furthermore, there are different lists of projects to enable easy maintenance or similar:
- Archive of all datasets, including finished projects and datasets without dates.
Please note: The table on the start page only displays the most important information. To see all stored data, take a look at the detailed view of a project which can be accessed by clicking the project number in the table.
Search the publication database
Use the convenient database search mask to find the publications in the Mozambique Energy Publication Database that you are looking for.
Simply choose the wanted criteria in the respective fields. Please be aware that the full text search is case sensitive and searches for the given expression in the name of the projects.
You also can specify the columns you want to display; the most important ones (Number, Name, Begin, End, Status, Working area, Country, Region) are preselected.
Editing of existing data sets
Editing of existing data sets is simple and as easy as editing an ordinary wiki article (use the search function or the publication lists to find existing entries). In the detailed view of a project's data set you easily can perform corrections and additions. To do so, simply click "Edit with form" in the tabs on top. You will be redirected to the respective form where you can edit all data. You finish the process just as every other edit of a wiki page by clicking "Save page".
Creation of new projects
Before doing so, please be sure that the project you want to create is still missing in the list by performing a search or have a look at the publication lists).
New projects can be easily created with the data entry form. In order to add a new publication, type the full title and click the button "Create or Edit". Subsequent, you will be presented the form you already got to know from editing a project's dataset. It allows convenient data input. If the project with the given project number already exists, you will be automatically redirected to the form representing the existing data set.
Click the blue info buttons File:SMW icon info.png next to the textboxes to get further explanation regarding the expected input.
Please note: If you mistyped the title initially, do not try to change the title within the form. Please stop the data entry and return to the prior page to start the process once more.
You finish the data entry process as every other edit of a wiki page by clicking the "Save page" button.
Export datasets to Excel
Exporting certain projects or the whole list of projects also can be done via the search function described above. If you want to export all projects simply leave all search criterias blank. Do not forget to specify the columns you want so see in your exportable file.
The file will be provided in a semicolon-separated .csv format. It simply can be opened with Excel and will display the data as you are used to it in columns.
