Uploading Documents and Images

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[edit] Supported File Types

The IMAG Wiki currently supports uploading the following file types:

  • Images: 'png', 'gif', 'jpg', 'jpeg', 'ogg','bmp', 'pdf
  • Word Processor: 'doc'
  • Spreadsheet: 'xls'
  • Presentation: 'ppt'
  • Other: 'zip'

Email the wiki administrator at: stephanie.sabourin@nih.gov if you would like to upload a file type not currently supported by this Wiki.

[edit] File Size

The maximum file size accepted by the wiki is currently set to 164 Megabytes. If you encounter difficulties uploading a file or need a larger file to be placed on the wiki please contact the wiki administrator at: serranok@mail.nih.gov.


[edit] How to Upload a Document or Image

When uploading a file within the wiki two steps need to be taken: First, the file must be uploaded. Second a link should be provided to the file from a wiki page.

To upload a file, click on the Upload File link in the toolbox, located in the left hand column of this screen. Please read the instructions on this page carefully.

  • select the file to upload by pressing the Browse... button and finding the file in your folders
  • Name the file
  • press the Upload File button and wait for it to complete
  • Note that if the filename has special characters (such as spaces), these will be replaced automatically by other charactesr (such as _) automatically by mediawiki.


[edit] Security Settings:

  • Please do not upload any documents that can not be shared with the public.
  • If you would like special protections, viewing rights for your uploaded document please contact the wiki administrator: sabourinsm@mail.nih.gov


[edit] Naming Files within the Wiki

Great care should be taken when naming a file within the IMAG Wiki. Names must be chosen such that they are unique to the particular file and will not be duplicated.

Example: Naming of an Abstract for Katie Serrano's poster presented at the 2007 MSM PI Meeting
  • Best: 2007 MSM PI Abstract_Serranok.doc
  • Unclear: Serranok.doc


[edit] Linking Uploaded File to a Wiki Page

After successfully uploading a document, a link can be added to connect it to a specific wiki page.

To do so, go to the wiki page you would like to link to your document. Under the "edit" tab add the following text: 

Here is Katie's 2007 MSM PI Poster Abstract: [[Media:2007 MSM PI Abstract_Serranok.doc]]

which will result in: 

Here is Katie's 2007 MSM PI Poster Abstract: Media:2007 MSM PI Abstract_Serranok.doc
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