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==Preparing to add a tool==
==Preparing to add a tool==
Each tool is assigned a Wiki ID.  This ID's are assigned in a chronological order.<br />
Each tool is assigned a Wiki ID.  The ID numbers are assigned in a chronological order.<br />
The first step when adding a tool is to chose the next available ID number, which will be used when assigning the picture name, as well as creating a redirect page for short URL's.
The first step when adding a tool is to chose the next available ID number, which will be used when assigning the picture name, as well as creating a redirect page for short URLs.


To view the next available WIKI ID ( and the ID's that have been assigned), click [https://wiki.protospace.ca/0 here]
To view the next available Wiki ID (and the ID numbers that have been assigned), click [[0|here]]


==Adding the Picture==
==Adding the Picture==
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* When taking the picture, try to take it in good lighting in a blank (or cardboard/plywood) background. Then crop it accordingly.
* When taking the picture, try to take it in good lighting in a blank (or cardboard/plywood) background. Then crop it accordingly.
**Add a picture file, click the [[Special:Upload]] link on the left menu (or the one I just linked).
**Add a picture file, click the [[Special:Upload]] link on the left menu (or the one I just linked).
**Give the picture the unique filename based on the WIKI ID chosen above. example "106.jpg"
**The picture's filename should use the format ''ID_number_of_tool.file_extension''. example: [[:File:106.jpg|106.jpg]]
**Give the picture a short description and upload it.  
**Give the picture a short description and upload it.