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A Quick Tip for Saintapedia Contributors: Make Your Gallery Uploads Even Better! | {{Blog | ||
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== A Quick Tip for Saintapedia Contributors: Make Your Gallery Uploads Even Better! == | |||
Hello, fellow Saintapedia editors and readers! | Hello, fellow Saintapedia editors and readers! | ||
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If you’ve ever created or edited one of our gallery pages — those lovely collections of images for a saint’s statues, a parish church interior, or shrines around the world — you know how important clear, consistent file names are. Nothing is more frustrating than searching for an image later and finding a bunch of “DSC_0123.jpg” or “Photo1.jpg” files. | If you’ve ever created or edited one of our gallery pages — those lovely collections of images for a saint’s statues, a parish church interior, or shrines around the world — you know how important clear, consistent file names are. Nothing is more frustrating than searching for an image later and finding a bunch of “DSC_0123.jpg” or “Photo1.jpg” files. | ||
We’ve just rolled out a small but helpful improvement to the | We’ve just rolled out a small but helpful improvement to the '''Gallery''' form that makes uploading images much smoother and more organized. | ||
Now, when you click “Upload file” for any of the 10 image slots, the upload window will automatically suggest a sensible file name based on the gallery page title. For example: | Now, when you click “Upload file” for any of the 10 image slots, the upload window will automatically suggest a sensible file name based on the gallery page title. For example: | ||
* If your gallery page is called '''Gallery/Statues of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux''', | |||
the suggestions will appear as: | |||
<code>Gallery/Statues of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - 1.jpg</code> | |||
<code>Gallery/Statues of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux - 2.jpg</code> | |||
…and so on up to 10. | |||
You can still change the name if you prefer something different — the suggestion is just there to save time and keep everything tidy and searchable. | You can still change the name if you prefer something different — the suggestion is just there to save time and keep everything tidy and searchable. | ||
This works thanks to a neat feature in the | This works thanks to a neat feature in the '''Page Forms''' extension we use behind the scenes. The form now includes the <code>default filename=</code> parameter with the special <code><page name></code> placeholder, which automatically pulls in the current gallery title. (Tech-savvy editors can read all about it here: [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Page_Forms/Input_types#Uploading_files Extension:Page Forms - Input types → Uploading files]) | ||
Why does this matter for Saintapedia? | Why does this matter for Saintapedia? | ||
* Easier to find images later when writing articles or expanding galleries. | |||
* Keeps our file namespace clean and professional. | |||
* Saves contributors time — especially helpful when uploading several photos at once. | |||
Next time you create a new gallery (just go to the main page and type a name in the “Create new gallery” box) or add images to an existing one, give it a try! We think you’ll love the little time-saver. | Next time you create a new gallery (just go to the main page and type a name in the “Create new gallery” box) or add images to an existing one, give it a try! We think you’ll love the little time-saver. | ||
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As always, thank you for your contributions — whether uploading beautiful photos, writing articles, or linking everything together. Together we’re building a rich, well-organized resource for Catholic saints and heritage. | As always, thank you for your contributions — whether uploading beautiful photos, writing articles, or linking everything together. Together we’re building a rich, well-organized resource for Catholic saints and heritage. | ||
Happy editing | Happy editing!<br /> | ||
''The Saintapedia Team'' | |||
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