How to upload and add images / figures

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Description This page provides basic instructions for the use of the wikitext syntax on dermoscopedia for editors / authors for adding figures to a chapter.
Author(s) Ralph P. Braun
Responsible author Ralph Braun→ send e-mail
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Status update July 5, 2018
Status by Ralph P. Braun


Introduction

We recommend that you rename your images with a unique file name:

  • "chapter_12_3_4_figure_3.jpg" or
  • "dermatofibroma_fig_3.jpg", etc.



Adding images to dermoscopedia is a 2 step process:

Step 1 - Upload the images to the dermoscopedia file server




Step 2 - Inserting the file from the server into the text





→ download instructions


Uploading a file

Click on either one of these buttons:

Locations of the upload forms


You now have 2 choices:

→ for all figures, illustrations and dermoscopic images
→ for all dermoscopy images which should be transferred to the ISIC archive


We recommend the upload to dermoscopedia and the ISIC archive (second option).

Steps to take
  • Choose a unique descriptive name for your files
  • Click on the "Upload" button and upload the file from your computer
  • Wait until the file has been uploaded to the wiki.
  • Add information so files will be searchable
  • Click on "Save page" at the very bottom.
  • Done!


View of the upload form


Inserting a file

You can insert an image (file) in the following way:

View of the upload form
Steps to take
  • Browse to the page to which you would like to add the image.
  • Click on the "Embedded files" button in the edit menu at the top of the text field.
  • Add name of the file you uploaded in Step 1 including the file extension, e.g. ".png" (mandatory)
  • Add a text for the caption. (optional)
  • Add information to the fields of size, alignment and format (optional).
  • Click on the "Insert" button.
  • Done!


In order to find your file including the file name:


→ Back to instructions for editors and authors.

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