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Known issues in FamilySearch Wiki are reported below, with the most recent at the top of the list: | Known issues in FamilySearch Wiki are reported below, with the most recent at the top of the list: | ||
==Template:OCLC== | |||
I have created [[Template:OCLC]] which is a way to link to WorldCat automatically. I used it in the article [[Delaware Indians]] and talked about it on the discussion page of that article. The coding is from Wikipedia and is under their open source licenses. I'll come back and clean this up a bit later. [[User:FredBauder|FredBauder]] 06:33, 24 September 2010 (UTC) | |||
== Migration to LDS Account == | == Migration to LDS Account == | ||
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{{resolved}} Users that are browsing a page in the Special namespace are not returned to that page after they have signed on. | {{resolved}} Users that are browsing a page in the Special namespace are not returned to that page after they have signed on. | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/User:StringhamDB StringhamDB] It appears as if the page URL is being mis-translated when handed over to CIS. Redirects can be the death of the web and this is an example of that statement. More research is being put into this issue to resolve it. | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/User:StringhamDB StringhamDB] It appears as if the page URL is being mis-translated when handed over to CIS. Redirects can be the death of the web and this is an example of that statement. More research is being put into this issue to resolve it. | ||
'''01-08-2010''' A fix for this can be tested out at [https://learning.fsbeta.familysearch.org/ Research Wiki Beta] | '''01-08-2010''' A fix for this can be tested out at [https://learning.fsbeta.familysearch.org/ Research Wiki Beta] | ||
=== Combined accounts not successful === | === Combined accounts not successful === | ||
{{Resolved}}Several users have reported that they had not been able to successfully combine their old accounts with their new LDS Accounts. This resulted in a loss of their watchlist notifications and their old edits not being shown against their new account. | {{Resolved}}Several users have reported that they had not been able to successfully combine their old accounts with their new LDS Accounts. This resulted in a loss of their watchlist notifications and their old edits not being shown against their new account. | ||
=== Sign-In Problems When Using Internet Explorer 8 === | === Sign-In Problems When Using Internet Explorer 8 === | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
Some users have reported being unable to sign-in using Internet Explorer 8. When clicking on wither of the sign-in links on the home page, the new sign-in page does not come up. In fact, nothing happens. A work-around is to place a short-cut on your desk-top, which takes the user to the new sign-in page from which the user can then sign-in. | Some users have reported being unable to sign-in using Internet Explorer 8. When clicking on wither of the sign-in links on the home page, the new sign-in page does not come up. In fact, nothing happens. A work-around is to place a short-cut on your desk-top, which takes the user to the new sign-in page from which the user can then sign-in. | ||
== Linking to GNIS (Geographic Names Information Systems) == | == Linking to GNIS (Geographic Names Information Systems) == | ||
{{resolved}} | {{resolved}} These instructions need to be moved to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style]] | ||
These instructions need to be moved to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style]] | |||
1. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/ is the public access point entry.<br> | 1. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/ is the public access point entry.<br> | ||
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[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:15257 All Faiths Memorial Cemetery]<br> | [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:15257 All Faiths Memorial Cemetery]<br> | ||
Hopefully this resolve the issue of proper linking. [[User:Dsammy|dsammy]] | Hopefully this resolve the issue of proper linking. [[User:Dsammy|dsammy]] | ||
== Strange Characters Automatically Added During Edits == | == Strange Characters Automatically Added During Edits == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
The following characters appear on the page when you are trying to edit: | The following characters appear on the page when you are trying to edit: | ||
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==== Resolution ==== | ==== Resolution ==== | ||
This bug has been traced back to the ''Browser Highlighter'' Firefox plug-in. See the thread [http://support.mozilla.com/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?locale=hu&comments_parentId=343800&forumId=1 Weird gwProxy code is inserted in WYSIWYG textareas] from the Mozilla support forum. Removing the offending add-on in Firefox should fix the problem. | This bug has been traced back to the ''Browser Highlighter'' Firefox plug-in. See the thread [http://support.mozilla.com/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?locale=hu&comments_parentId=343800&forumId=1 Weird gwProxy code is inserted in WYSIWYG textareas] from the Mozilla support forum. Removing the offending add-on in Firefox should fix the problem. | ||
== Help Copying == | == Help Copying == | ||
{{resolved}} | {{resolved}} | ||
It seems there is a large section of the Help files from Mediawiki explicitly for inclusion in new wikimedia installs. Can we get these help files copied over? http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Copying Thanks, [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 10:55, 17 March 2008 (MDT) | It seems there is a large section of the Help files from Mediawiki explicitly for inclusion in new wikimedia installs. Can we get these help files copied over? http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Copying Thanks, [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 10:55, 17 March 2008 (MDT) | ||
:The MediaWiki Help pages that are relevant in the Research Wiki were copied to in April 2010. This included [[Help:Contents]]. Many of them include a notice {{tl|PD Help Page}} at the top to indicate that they have been copied over. Once they have been checked and updated to tie in with the Research Wiki this header template can be removed | :The MediaWiki Help pages that are relevant in the Research Wiki were copied to in April 2010. This included [[Help:Contents]]. Many of them include a notice {{tl|PD Help Page}} at the top to indicate that they have been copied over. Once they have been checked and updated to tie in with the Research Wiki this header template can be removed --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 11:13, 3 August 2010 (UTC) | ||
== Create Place Holder on Home page == | == Create Place Holder on Home page == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
Create Place Holder on Homepage (Done - Created [[ | Create Place Holder on Homepage (Done - Created [[Main Page|Main_Page]][[Main Page|Main Page]] Portal) | ||
== Deleting or archiving pages == | == Deleting or archiving pages == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
My first thoughts on this would be to allow pages to be deleted or archived for future deletion. It seems like the number of pages would get out of control after a while. However, broken links could then be a problem unless the task of fixing links is somehow made automatic. Maybe this can be taken care of by not allowing a page to be deleted/archived if other pages are linked to it. | My first thoughts on this would be to allow pages to be deleted or archived for future deletion. It seems like the number of pages would get out of control after a while. However, broken links could then be a problem unless the task of fixing links is somehow made automatic. Maybe this can be taken care of by not allowing a page to be deleted/archived if other pages are linked to it. | ||
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The other problem could occur if someone does not like what someone else wrote. They can just delete the page. Problems could occur if a battle starts up. Maybe only the author can delete? I am curious how Wikipedia handles all of this. | The other problem could occur if someone does not like what someone else wrote. They can just delete the page. Problems could occur if a battle starts up. Maybe only the author can delete? I am curious how Wikipedia handles all of this. | ||
[[User: | [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 01:03, 5 March 2008 (MST) | ||
:Wikipedia marks pages for deletion, then has an admin actually perform the deletion. Controversial pages are often tagged as such, so admins can know if a page is contested. Currently on this wiki, only admins can actually delete a page, users should mark pages for deletion by replacing the text of the page with 'Deleted'. [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 15:16, 13 March 2008 (MDT) | :Wikipedia marks pages for deletion, then has an admin actually perform the deletion. Controversial pages are often tagged as such, so admins can know if a page is contested. Currently on this wiki, only admins can actually delete a page, users should mark pages for deletion by replacing the text of the page with 'Deleted'. [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 15:16, 13 March 2008 (MDT) | ||
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== Editing existing pages == | == Editing existing pages == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
See discussion at [[Edit a page|Edit a page]] | See discussion at [[Edit a page|Edit a page]] | ||
== How do I upload files or images? == | == How do I upload files or images? == | ||
{{Unresolved}} | {{Unresolved}} | ||
The article [[Uploading files or images|Uploading files or images]] has minimal information. We need additional instructions. | The article [[Uploading files or images|Uploading files or images]] has minimal information. We need additional instructions. | ||
== Creating and Populating Tables == | == Creating and Populating Tables == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
I seem to be able to create a table, specify the number of rows and columns, size of cell, etc. But I couldn't get the table centered. I used the centering feature but the table remained on the left side of the page. What am I doing wrong. Also, how do I populate the cells of the table. As I started to type in a cell, the sizes of the columns changed. Jbparker 11:14, 14 February 2008 (MST) | I seem to be able to create a table, specify the number of rows and columns, size of cell, etc. But I couldn't get the table centered. I used the centering feature but the table remained on the left side of the page. What am I doing wrong. Also, how do I populate the cells of the table. As I started to type in a cell, the sizes of the columns changed. Jbparker 11:14, 14 February 2008 (MST) | ||
Go to [[Help:Tables|Help:Tables]] for more information about working with tables. [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:11, 6 March 2008 (MST) | Go to [[Help:Tables|Help:Tables]] for more information about working with tables. [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:11, 6 March 2008 (MST) | ||
== Is there a training manual? == | == Is there a training manual? == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
Currently, help articles can be found at [[:Category:Help|Category:Help]] [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:26, 6 March 2008 (MST) | Currently, help articles can be found at [[:Category:Help|Category:Help]] [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:26, 6 March 2008 (MST) | ||
== HTML and other unusual characters in Search Results == | == HTML and other unusual characters in Search Results == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
We have documented an issue with HTML and other Wiki syntax showing up in the search results. For example, if you search on Alaska, the following items will be included in the results: | We have documented an issue with HTML and other Wiki syntax showing up in the search results. For example, if you search on Alaska, the following items will be included in the results: | ||
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<br>3: * Alaska State Archives<br />141 Willoughby Avenue <br ... <br>4: ...41<br />Internet: http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorage/<br /> <br>5: * Genealogical Society of Southeastern Alaska<br />P.O. Box 6313 <br />Ketchikan, AK 99901 <br>6: ...<br />Fax: 907-276-1596<br />Internet: http://www.alaskahistoricalsociety.org/<br /> <br>7: * Alaska State Library<br />Alaska Historical Collections<br />State Office Building... If you click on the Wikitext button (upper left corner of the tool bar)<br>while you are in the edit mode and delete the HTML language it will disappear from the final saved page--usually. | <br>3: * Alaska State Archives<br />141 Willoughby Avenue <br ... <br>4: ...41<br />Internet: http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorage/<br /> <br>5: * Genealogical Society of Southeastern Alaska<br />P.O. Box 6313 <br />Ketchikan, AK 99901 <br>6: ...<br />Fax: 907-276-1596<br />Internet: http://www.alaskahistoricalsociety.org/<br /> <br>7: * Alaska State Library<br />Alaska Historical Collections<br />State Office Building... If you click on the Wikitext button (upper left corner of the tool bar)<br>while you are in the edit mode and delete the HTML language it will disappear from the final saved page--usually. | ||
This appears to no longer be an issue. [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:54, 6 March 2008 (MST) | This appears to no longer be an issue. [[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 14:54, 6 March 2008 (MST) | ||
== FamilySearch Wikis in other languages == | == FamilySearch Wikis in other languages == | ||
{{Resolved}} | {{Resolved}} | ||
For a discussion about this site and languages, please see [[FamilySearch Wiki:Non-English versions of the wiki]] -[[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 15:14, 6 March 2008 (MST) | For a discussion about this site and languages, please see [[FamilySearch Wiki:Non-English versions of the wiki]] -[[User:ForbesMM|Molliewog]] 15:14, 6 March 2008 (MST) | ||
== General Structure == | == General Structure == | ||
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== Integrating Family History Library Internet favorites == | == Integrating Family History Library Internet favorites == | ||
{{Unresolved}} | {{Unresolved}} | ||
See discussion at [[Talk:Feedback: Integrating Family History Library Internet favorites|Talk:Feedback:_Integrating_Family_History_Library_Internet_favorites]] | See discussion at [[Talk:Feedback: Integrating Family History Library Internet favorites|Talk:Feedback:_Integrating_Family_History_Library_Internet_favorites]] | ||
== Look and feel and navigation == | == Look and feel and navigation == | ||
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== foreach == | == foreach == | ||
{{unresolved}} | {{unresolved}} | ||
Could you install #FOREACH for me? http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:LoopFunctions Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 18:00, 7 March 2008 (MST) | Could you install #FOREACH for me? http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:LoopFunctions Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 18:00, 7 March 2008 (MST) | ||
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::I have started a forum topic as to why the forum is a bad place to discuss wiki issues. Please comment there. http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1091 That said, if the above is the preferred way to submit requests, I will do so there. <br>Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 13:53, 11 March 2008 (MDT) | ::I have started a forum topic as to why the forum is a bad place to discuss wiki issues. Please comment there. http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1091 That said, if the above is the preferred way to submit requests, I will do so there. <br>Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 13:53, 11 March 2008 (MDT) | ||
::I have started a forum topic about extensions since I had a request as well. You may find it at: http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1106<br>Thank you, [[User: | ::I have started a forum topic about extensions since I had a request as well. You may find it at: http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1106<br>Thank you, [[User:Thomas Lerman|Thomas Lerman]] 15:36, 13 March 2008 (MDT) | ||
:Poll for Parser functions and #foreach is at http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1126. Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 10:53, 17 March 2008 (MDT) | :Poll for Parser functions and #foreach is at http://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1126. Thanks [[User:The Earl|The Earl]] 10:53, 17 March 2008 (MDT) | ||
[[Category:Feedback|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Feedback|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||