Template talk:Aboutfile

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What does it mean by source? Does it mean the game it was in or the website he image was from?Knife (talk) 16:59, 24 August 2007 (EDT)

That's a good question, I see both being used frequently. Also, in recent pictures of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, I only the the game in the Subject, not what's displayed in it. - Cobold (talk · contribs) 17:03, 24 August 2007 (EDT)

Supposed to be website it was retrieved from, for credit. Wa _T^C_@^Y 21:28, 24 August 2007 (EDT)

Source

Alot of pictures label the source as what game its from not the website. Xzelion^ETC

More recently, some pictures also only note the game as the Subject. (Those from Brawl) - Cobold (talk · contribs) 15:20, 30 September 2007 (EDT)

Also maybe there should be a section to show what game the picture is from and maybe a description variable. Opinions? Xzelion^ETC

Yep, we should have one. - Cobold (talk · contribs) 12:48, 15 October 2007 (EDT)

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It must be replaced with {{radius}}. SWFlash

3D indicator

Template:SettledTPP OPPOSE 6-9

A few months ago, I uploaded a few screenshots of 3DS games like AR Games and Face Raiders with 3D data in them (I will do this again soon). My idea is to create a indicator in {{Aboutfile}} so people see it has 3D data in it. See my draft page for the result. Example images: GiantARcard.jpg, FaceRaiderGameplay.JPG and HNI 0001.JPG.

Proposer: Lakituthequick (talk)
Deadline: January 19, 2012, 23:59 GMT.
Draft: User:Lakituthequick/Draft

Support

1. Lakituthequick (talk) My proposal
2. Knife (talk) – Why not do what Walkazo suggested in tandem with a small icon in the corner? I think now would be a good time to implement a small cosmetic change like that before 3D images become widescale.
3. B.wilson (talk) Weak Support per Knife. I am !voting support because, although I agree with !votes in the "oppose" section, I agree with Knife as with implementing this. I may change my !vote if consensus happens to change.
4. SWFlash (talk) Per proposal and Knife.
5. Fawfulfury65 (talk) I agree with Knife.
6. Tails777 (talk) Per Knife

Oppose

1. Walkazo (talk) - It can just be noted in the description that the image is 3D when viewed with a 3DS, and a proper explanation like that seems more functional than a tiny little symbol off in the corner and a vague "This image is available in 3D" caption that's only visible if you think to hover your mouse over that symbol.
2. Raven Effect (talk) Per Walkazo
3. M&SG (talk) - Per Walkazo's statement.
4. Skyward Yoshi (talk) Per Walkazo.
5. Commander Code-8 (talk) Just put it in the description, and it should be relatively easy to know if the image is 3D or not anyway
6. Mario4Ever (talk) Per Walkazo.
7. Magikrazy51 (talk) Per Walky.
8. Hyper Yoshi (talk) Most people won't even see it.
9. Pokémon Trainer Red (talk) — Per Hyper Yoshi

Comments

Should there be category called 3D images or something Commander Code-8 (talk)

This wiki should allow the upload of .MPO files. SWFlash

@SWFlash: You should bring that up with Steve.--Knife (talk) 13:51, 7 January 2012 (EST)

@Walkazo: But 3DS owners will recognize that icon from 3DS Camera and the browser.
@SWFlash: Not yet necessary, just changing the extension in JPG does the job. Lakituthequick (talk)

But if they're on the image page, they'll already know it's a 3D image just by looking at the image itself: they wouldn't need the icon. - Walkazo 21:20, 11 January 2012 (EST)

How do they know that by looking at it? Lakituthequick (talk)

Put a premade aboutfile template?

I have a suggestion: why can't we put a premade aboutfile template (with the explanations in the template what "2=" means, for instance) when people are uploading images? We can create something like

{{aboutfile|2=external link|3=[[User:Artist|Artist]]|5=[[:File:Otherone.png]]}}

in the text field so before uploading the picture, we don't have to constantly code it. We can simply fill in the blanks. Also, since we strongly encourage using this template in image summaries (we have a section on aboutfiles in the Maintenance page, where there is a section on images without aboutfiles), I think this is a great idea to place the aboutfile template in most future images that get uploaded. Like the premade template in the Proposals page, the premade aboutfile template can make creating aboutfiles faster and easier.

However, we should put explanations for each value and that if the value is not important, users can remove it.

Also, is it possible to create a preview of the text field before uploading the file so users know if they accidentally misspelled a link prior to uploading the image?

It's me, Mario! (Talk / Stalk) 19:36, 17 March 2012 (EDT)

I can't believe I typed up all of this for nothing. :( It's me, Mario! (Talk / Stalk) 18:29, 18 March 2012 (EDT)

Sorry about ignoring your plea yesterday (it was late). I definitely agree with this but how can we implement this? Ray Trace^(T|C)

Well, there's a bit of text on the top of the page. The least we can do is put an aboutfile template (raw text) there for easy access. However, if it's possible, we can code the text in the field. Also, it should be possible to generate a preview for the textfield as well. It's me, Mario! (Talk / Stalk) 19:16, 18 March 2012 (EDT)