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| The '''RTC Wiki Editing Tools''' are a suite of gadgets designed to speed up article creation on the RetroTechCollection Wiki.
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| == Available Tools ==
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| === Infobox Generator ===
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| '''Access:''' [[Special:BlankPage/InfoboxGenerator]] or via the toolbar button when editing an article.
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| A form-based tool for generating infobox wikitext. Supports both '''Computer''' and '''Peripheral/Accessory''' infobox types.
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| '''Features:'''
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| * Form fields for all infobox parameters
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| * Auto-linking for predecessor/successor fields
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| * Correct image formatting (File: prefix, sizing)
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| * Live preview via the wiki's parser
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| * Copy to clipboard
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| * Direct insertion into the editor
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| === Spec Sheet Importer ===
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| '''Access:''' [[Special:BlankPage/SpecImporter]]
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| Imports technical specifications from [https://everymac.com EveryMac.com] and maps them to RTC Wiki infobox fields.
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| '''Features:'''
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| * Search EveryMac by model name
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| * Quick-select dropdown for common Macintosh models
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| * Full spec display with editable infobox field mapping
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| * Side-by-side view: mapped fields + raw EveryMac data for reference
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| * Generate infobox wikitext directly or fill the Infobox Generator form
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| * Server-side caching (24 hours) to reduce EveryMac requests
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| '''Supported data mapping:'''
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| * Release/discontinuation dates
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| * CPU (processor type + speed)
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| * Memory (standard + maximum)
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| * Storage (HDD, floppy, optical)
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| * Display (built-in + resolution)
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| * Sound capabilities
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| * Dimensions and weight
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| * OS support range
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| * Pricing
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| * Model numbers
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| * Case type → infobox type mapping
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| == How to Enable ==
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| Both tools are enabled by default. You can manage them in [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets|Preferences → Gadgets]] under "Editing tools".
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| When enabled, both tools add links to the sidebar under "Tools":
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| * '''Infobox Generator'''
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| * '''Spec Importer'''
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| == Workflow ==
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| A typical workflow for creating a new article:
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| # Open the '''Spec Importer''' ([[Special:BlankPage/SpecImporter]])
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| # Search for the model (e.g. "Macintosh IIsi")
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| # Review and edit the imported specs
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| # Click "Generate Infobox Wikitext" — the wikitext is copied to clipboard
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| # Create the new article and paste the infobox at the top
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| # Continue writing the article using the style guides
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| [[Category:RetroTechCollection Wiki]]
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