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This is a list of errors that may occur on Frontierpedia and how to solve them. These errors range from simple ones that have an easy fix to devastating ones that would require you to contact Konnor through Discord in order for him to make changes to the site itself to resolve them.
== Theme customization ==
[[File:DatabaseError1.png|thumb|right|An example of a rare error where part of the wiki or the entire wiki is unable to function.]]
Customizing a theme is done through the [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] page inside of the "Appearance" tab. A preview of each theme available is shown below.<gallery>
File:VectorTheme1.png|Vector (Wkipedia, default)
File:CosmosTheme1.png|Cosmos (FANDOM/Wikia)
File:MonobookTheme1.png|MonoBook (Wikipedia, Mid-2000s)
File:NostalgiaTheme1.png|Nostalgia (Wikipedia, 2001)
File:TimelessTheme1.png|Timeless
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== Common Errors ==
== Date format and timezone ==
'''Too many user accounts have been created for your IP address.'''
Customizing the date format and timezone is done through the [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] page inside the "Appearance" tab. You able to select the date format and timezone according to your needs.
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The solution to this is using a VPN, a proxy server, or a different browser to create your Frontierpedia account. If you are currently using a VPN and receive that message, you may have to turn it off temporarily to create an account.


'''The file being uploaded has the same name as an existing file.'''
== User page and avatar customization ==
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Customizing a user page can be done by going to your user page and clicking the edit button. The user page can be accessed by clicking your name in the top right or in a linked area. You can edit the text on the page like a regular page and save when you are done.
The solution would be to use a different file name for the file and then continue to upload it.
===How do I modify my userbox?===
Modifying the userbox is also a straight forward process. You click on the userbox itself in the visual editor and click edit template.<gallery>
Userboxeditinstruction1.png| Step 1: Click on the userbox and click edit template.
Templateditor1.png | Step 2: You can modify the text as needed. For example, to change the displayed avatar, you can [[Special:Upload|upload]] a file and then put the file name inside of there.
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'''Error creating thumbnail: File missing.'''
=== How do I have an avatar by my name in logs? ===
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You can set this avatar in [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] by clicking upload avatar.
As the error implies, there is a file missing preventing the display of an image. If you have the original file, you may upload it under the same name through [[Special:Upload]].


'''Error creating thumbnail: Invalid thumbnail parameters.'''
===How do I set an avatar on the user page? I set one in the preferences menu already.===
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You have to set the avatar on the user page manually. The avatar featured inside of preferences only shows up right beside your name in a log. The instructions on how to set it as the avatar in your userbox are featured in the above section.
This is an issue with JPEG/JPG files when its file size is set larger than the JPEG/JPG file itself. It can be fixed by using the original size or sized down version of the JPEG/JPG when using JPEG/JPG images.


'''Sorry! We could not process your edit due to a loss of session data. Please try again. If it still doesn't work, try logging out and logging back in.'''
==How do I edit another user page?==
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You are only allowed to edit your own user page. Attempting to edit another user page will trigger the abuse filter and cause the edit to be blocked. However, you are allowed to add a message to their talk page if you want to get in contact with the user.
This is probably due to a change regarding your network such as swapping to a different Wi-Fi network. The solution is to refresh the page as normal and then you can continue working on your edit.


== Rare Errors ==
[[Category:Help]]
'''A database query error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software.'''
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The solution to this is to contact Konnor himself through Discord, as this error is due to something going wrong internally inside the wiki.
 
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Revision as of 00:36, 9 October 2022

Theme customization

Customizing a theme is done through the preferences page inside of the "Appearance" tab. A preview of each theme available is shown below.

  • Vector (Wkipedia, default)

    Vector (Wkipedia, default)

  • Cosmos (FANDOM/Wikia)

    Cosmos (FANDOM/Wikia)

  • MonoBook (Wikipedia, Mid-2000s)

    MonoBook (Wikipedia, Mid-2000s)

  • Nostalgia (Wikipedia, 2001)

    Nostalgia (Wikipedia, 2001)

  • Timeless

    Timeless

Date format and timezone

Customizing the date format and timezone is done through the preferences page inside the "Appearance" tab. You able to select the date format and timezone according to your needs.

User page and avatar customization

Customizing a user page can be done by going to your user page and clicking the edit button. The user page can be accessed by clicking your name in the top right or in a linked area. You can edit the text on the page like a regular page and save when you are done.

How do I modify my userbox?

Modifying the userbox is also a straight forward process. You click on the userbox itself in the visual editor and click edit template.

  • Step 1: Click on the userbox and click edit template.

    Step 1: Click on the userbox and click edit template.

  • Step 2: You can modify the text as needed. For example, to change the displayed avatar, you can upload a file and then put the file name inside of there.

    Step 2: You can modify the text as needed. For example, to change the displayed avatar, you can upload a file and then put the file name inside of there.

How do I have an avatar by my name in logs?

You can set this avatar in preferences by clicking upload avatar.

How do I set an avatar on the user page? I set one in the preferences menu already.

You have to set the avatar on the user page manually. The avatar featured inside of preferences only shows up right beside your name in a log. The instructions on how to set it as the avatar in your userbox are featured in the above section.

How do I edit another user page?

You are only allowed to edit your own user page. Attempting to edit another user page will trigger the abuse filter and cause the edit to be blocked. However, you are allowed to add a message to their talk page if you want to get in contact with the user.

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