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'''Steps to load: USA_{{{1|}}}.png''' | '''Steps to load: USA_{{{1|}}}.png''' | ||
# Review the images at [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:SVG_locator_maps_of_states_in_the_United_States_(location_map_scheme) this Wikimedia site] and locate the correct image for your {{{1|}}}. Be sure to select the image that include inset images of Alaska and Hawaii (see the current default image. | # Review the images at [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:SVG_locator_maps_of_states_in_the_United_States_(location_map_scheme) this Wikimedia site] and locate the correct image for your {{{1|}}}. Be sure to select the image that include inset images of Alaska and Hawaii (see the current default image). | ||
# Once identified, find the hyperlink on the image page that says '''This image rendered as PNG in other widths''' and select the '''1000px''' link. | # Once identified, find the hyperlink on the image page that says '''This image rendered as PNG in other widths''' and select the '''1000px''' link. | ||
# Right-click and Save Image As. Save to your local drive temporarily. Save the filename as '''USA_{{{1|}}}.png''' to match the template. | # Right-click and Save Image As. Save to your local drive temporarily. Save the filename as '''USA_{{{1|}}}.png''' to match the template. | ||
# Since you are already reading from the Wiki, scroll down on the left of the page and find the '''Upload File''' link. | # Since you are already reading from the Wiki, scroll down on the left of the page and find the '''Upload File''' link. | ||
# While holding down Control, left click that link to open a new window (and keep these instructions available. | # While holding down Control, left click that link to open a new window (and keep these instructions available). | ||
# Find the button to '''Choose File''' and select it. | # Find the button to '''Choose File''' and select it. | ||
# The destination filename will automatically populate correctly, but check it to be sure. | # The destination filename will automatically populate correctly, but check it to be sure. | ||
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# Press '''Upload file''' at the bottom of the screen. | # Press '''Upload file''' at the bottom of the screen. | ||
# The image is now loaded in the Wiki and available for the state page. | # The image is now loaded in the Wiki and available for the state page. | ||
# Refresh the page to see the new image installed. | # Refresh the page to see the new image installed.<noinclude>[[Category:Templates for or part of the state template]]</noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 02:34, 17 December 2017
The file USA_.png cannot be found, likely because it has not been uploaded into the Wiki.
Steps to load: USA_.png
- Review the images at this Wikimedia site and locate the correct image for your . Be sure to select the image that include inset images of Alaska and Hawaii (see the current default image).
- Once identified, find the hyperlink on the image page that says This image rendered as PNG in other widths and select the 1000px link.
- Right-click and Save Image As. Save to your local drive temporarily. Save the filename as USA_.png to match the template.
- Since you are already reading from the Wiki, scroll down on the left of the page and find the Upload File link.
- While holding down Control, left click that link to open a new window (and keep these instructions available).
- Find the button to Choose File and select it.
- The destination filename will automatically populate correctly, but check it to be sure.
- In the Summary field, consider copying the link above to help identify the source of the image.
- Press Upload file at the bottom of the screen.
- The image is now loaded in the Wiki and available for the state page.
- Refresh the page to see the new image installed.