Help:Uploading files

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Prefered and allowed document types

Some document types are prefered over others. The reasons for the choice for a specific type are

• sustainability of the type, in other words if the document will still be readable over a long period of time.
• Usability in the wikibase, in other words if the software can handle and show it.

Not all document types are allowed. This can be because of a high risk, it could damage the system, or it is not usable within the software.

Other

• some sector specific files are not usable in the software, for exaple 3D images, showfiles or visualisation software files.
• when these files are not transferable to a prefered document type, they can be added in a zip file

Naming conventions documents

All documents are placed in a repositery that so they can be used in multiple places. Therefore we need to give a unique name that makes it possible to find them back.

• name has to be a title without spaces, therefore we use underscores to fill the spaces.
• the name can be given in the upload process, but it is easier to rename them in advance.

Images

The principle idea is that pictures should have a human recognisable file name that differentiates it from other files.

* IMG1234 is hard to read or understand
* John_Doe_portret is recognisable

Logo's

• naming: brand_name_logo
• additional a time span can be added

Example
* ADB_Logo_till_1950s

Collection pieces

• naming: Collection_collection_number
• when there are multiple pictures, a reference to the exact content can be added
  • _top, _back, _front, _detail, _logo, _type_plate, …

Example
* TEAD_0123_front
* KSB_0386

Persons

For persons, we follow the naming conventions in the items.

• naming: Last_name_Fist_name
• when there are multiple pictures, a reference to the exact content or a number can be added

Example
* John_Doe
* Jane_Doe_early 1960s
* Louis_Inconue_1

Buildings

For pictures of buildings we follow the conventions of the item

• naming: Country_city_building
• when there are multiple pictures, a reference to the exact content or a number can be added

Example
* BE_Antwerp_Bourla_theatre
* BE_Antwerp_Bourla_theatre_House