Upload Pictures and Documents

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You can upload pictures and documents to the gallery in order to link them into an article.

However, always keep in mind that energypedia is not a file sharing / storing system. Also, please make sure to quote and reference correctly in order to avoid plagiarism. Regarding file size, a single file of maximum  512 MB file can be uploaded on energypedia.

Instructions

1. Click on the option Upload file in the toolbox on the left corner of the page.

2. You will be directed to the Upload Wizard. Please read the given rules!

3. Click on the "Next" button at the bottom of the page.

4. Click on the button "Select a media file to upload".

5. The file browser opens and allows you to choose a file from your computer. Highlight the respective file and click "Open".

5. Click "Upload".

6. Before you can use the file, add licensing and source information as well as a description and categories.

7. The uploaded file can now be put into any article: Insert Pictures or Documents

Find the Uploaded Document

• To find the uploaded file, type File:Name of the File in the search bar.

Name the Document

Please follow the following standard for naming the uploaded document:

• Titel_ (author)_Year  (It is optional to add the name of the author, hower the author has to be mentioned in the description box)
• The first letter of the main words of the publication title should be capitalised.

For example:

• A Discussion of Sola Home Systems in Developing Countries_Kristjansdottir_2003