HOW TO ADD MEDIA

 
 
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ADD MEDIA
Media is any file other than pages. Media is broken down into

  • Documnets
  • Photos
  • Headstones
  • Histories
  • Recordings
  • Videos
The easiest way to add media is to upload it via an FTP program to the proper folder, especially if you have multiple files.
Click Media
Click Add New
Change the collection to what you are uploading (Photo, Document, etc)

If you prefer to use the file upload utility in TNG,
Use the BROWSE button to find the image on your hard drive

If the file is already uploaded,
Use the SELECT button to find it on the site

For the Thumbnail, click "Create from original"
"Store files in" should be Collection folder
Give it a title - ex. Anderson, Billy
Description - Add any other information you might need to add (optional)
Click "Always viewable"
Click Save and Continue
On this page, you can repair any mistakes you made on the first page
Media Links is where you link the file you uploaded to the person, family, source, or place.
Choose Link Type
Click the magnifying glass
Type in a search term and locate your subject
Click Add
Close this window (X in top right)
You can make as many links as you want, source documents should be linked to the source
If the file is linked to an EVENT in the person's life, such as a census
Under the Action column, click Edit (green icon)
In the drop down, find the event
(If the event is not listed, it hasn't been added to the individual, you'll have to come back after adding it. Close the window.)
Add any additional infomation (optional)
Click Save
Click Save


 
 
 
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