Nine(9)=> Logging in & out:

  
 

If you have not yet made a map, you'll need to make a map_entry with a map_name and map_password. You can get a map_entry from your archive_maintainer. Once you have obtained a map entry follow the instructions below in order to access edit_mode in your knowledge_map.

Activating your maps edit_mode.

login:

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Click the archive ikon in the top left hand corner of the browser.

 

1. Click the key symbol in the top left hand corner of browser window.

Fill in the fields with you map_name and map_password.

The browser will refresh and you will be taken to your knowledge_map. Or if you have not uploaded nine images yet, you will see a Nine(9) logo with the word 'upload' on it.

 

logout:

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Click the archive ikon in the top left hand corner of the browser.

 

When you want to log out and see what you have built then click the broken key symbol in the top left hand corner of the browser window

 

*NOTE: that to preview/check all links just made in EDIT mode, you MUST always log out first from here by clicking the brocken key symbol. When you see the key symbol is locked you may view your link. To continue editing re-click on the key symbol (so that it looks broken) to unlock it.

 

 
 
 
 

Nine(9)=> Map_entry:

 

A map_entry is a space made in the data-base that controls the functions of Nine(9). You first need a reference to your knowledge_map so that when you upload files or make changes, then the server knows who made them.
  
 

 

Nine(9)=> Map_link:

 
 

The map-link tool is designed to make links between different knowledge_maps (either your own or linking to someone else's). It is particularly useful when linking to knowledge_maps far away from your own because it allows you to 'jump' to a particular may anywhere on the nine(9) server.

In order to link maps you must be logged in and already have at least one completed knowledge_map. First click on the image you wish to link from within your knowledge_map - It becomes larger. Specify the hotspot within your map you wish to link from. You now enter the 'edit_mode'. Click upon icon marked map link. When the screen refreshes notice that the server icon (top left hand corner of browser) has changed colour from white to pink. click it. you can now see the entire server map. Remember completed knowledge_maps are shown in bright red. Click on the knowledge_map or archive you wish to link to. The screen refreshes in archive_view mode. you may now choose the map_image you wish to link to or scroll around until you identify a suitable image. When you are ready to make your map_link click on the image you wish to link to. When the screen refreshes you will see your own map again (the one you began by linking from). That means the link has been made. Note: Whenever you make a map_link an email is automatically sent to the map_maintainer of the map you linked to.

Nine(9)=> Map use overview:

 

 

Nine(9) is visually arranged on a two dimensional grid something like map co-ordinates. It is 27 wide by 27 deep making a total of 9x9x9 (729) maps. You can see the current use of this Nine(9) at URL: In the example above

Bright RED squares = indicate FINISHED maps.

Dark RED squares = indicate ACTIVE but UNFINISHED maps.

 

  
 
 
     
 

 

Nine(9)=> Uploading files:

 
 

 

You must always be 'logged in' to work with a knowledge_map (logging in is the first stage of file upload preparation). Are you logged in? (check if you are logged in by looking at the key on the top left side of browser - if the key icon is broken you are logged in).

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If you see a broken key - you are logged in - if not read logging in above.

 

Logging in is the first stage in the file upload or online image editing process once an initial map_entry has been made(see below).

Uploading for the first time:

Before you can upload image files into a new map you first need to have a map_entry. You can get your archive_maintainer to make you one or she can give you permission to make one yourself. Once you have a map_entry you can then log into your new blank knowledge_map.

Logging into and activating a new map:

Logging into and activating a new map:

Click on the screen where your knowledge_map has been previously allocated. You will now see the nine logo with the word 'login' beneath it, click either text or symbol you will then be asked for map_name and map_password details (provided to you by the archive_maintainer). Once you have done this you will see that the word beneath the Nine(9)symbol now says 'upload' instead of 'login'. Click this. Next you'll see two dialogue boxes which read 'comment' and 'add this file'.

Also note that whenever a new knowledge_map is initiated, an email is automatically sent to the owner of that map containing the URL/Map_name and Map_password.

Before you can upload your first map_image file (map_image files are always the first files uploaded into a new map) you will be asked to type a few words describing the file to be uploaded. You MUST do this. It also makes sense to relate your text in some way to the file to be uploaded - it will assist you later.

Once you have uploaded your first image_map file you'll then be asked for the next image_map file (by returning to the upload image screen} until all nine have been uploaded.

NOTE that no preview of your image_ map files will be displayed on screen until all nine image_map files have been uploaded.

After all nine image_map files have been uploaded you'll see your map in archive_ edit_mode. Nine(9) also automatically transfers you into Nine(9)_EditMode(B).

A note about map_image files:

Map_images form the foundation of a knowledge_map and as such are treated somewhat differently from sound, text, and video files. You cannot preview your images or link to any other files or maps until you have first uploaded nine map_images. Once uploaded, for each of the nine images you upload, Nine(9) will create a half size and a smaller thumbnail size version of the original image.

When Nine(9) has received all nine of your map_images it will create a composite (grid) of all nine images. Placing the images (and image map thumbnails)into the composite in the order that you uploaded them.

After all nine images have been uploaded Nine(9) then automatically transfers you into Nine(9)_EditMode(B). Editing map_image files

If later you decide that you want to change the order of your map_image files, you can do this by using the delete and upload file options within link_mode.

Also note that whenever a map_image file is deleted Nine(9) will not allow you to continue work until a replacement file has been uploaded.

Uploading other file types:

Once you have uploaded your nine map_images you can then upload other files using the link_mode. Uploading sound text and movie files is basically the same way as uploading image files. You click on the map_image, then click again on the largest size map image, then when you upload it's linked to that spot. Remember you will be asked to provide a brief text description of your upload before you are able to upload it. Make sure the description relates to the upload. As we said earlier - this will help your overall file management and linking later.

 

 

 

 
 

Nine(9)=> Linking:

  
 

 

First make sure you are logged into you knowledge_map (see logging in).

Do you see this:

 

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If you see a broken key - you are logged in - if not read logging in above.

 

If so you are logged in.

1. Click the map_image on which you would like to make a link. Once clicked on the image will then increase in screen-size.

2. Click a place on a map_image where you would like a link to be.

3. Next you see a screen like:

 

   
   
 

 

Nine(9)=> Link_mode:

  
 

 

 

Link_mode is only achieved after uploading nine images into a new knowledge_map or at logging into an existing knowledge_map (one where you have already placed nine map_images).

In Link_Mode you can upload texts, sound's or video's, create links between existing files or link to other (e.g. someone else's) map. You can also re-edit a map using the Nine(9) link functions.

This is where you delete or replace existing files with new ones.

NOTE: If you delete a map_image file from your map, you will automatically be prompted to upload another before you can continue editing.

Use the delete/upload and linking functions of Nine(9) to experiment and get used to the edit functions. You will quickly understand how Nine(9) works and what it can do. Then you can begin loading up elements and building on each of your map_images.

Key to editing your knowledge_map:

Below is an explanation of each of the commands available when linking in Nine(9).

 

Key to editing your knowledge_map:

 

 

 
 

delete_file With this function you can go to the delete file interface. Click on the delete file ikon. A menu will appear which lists delete_file options.

*NOTE: Whenever you delete a map_image, you always revert to upload_file mode, and you must always upload a map_image before you can continue. Nine(9) requires 9 x map_images - a complete knowledge_map - to be uploaded at all times).

 

upload_file With this function you can upload a file that will be linked to the spot you selected on the map_image you chose. Click on the upload file ikon. A dialogue appears from which you can select a file to upload.

*note (see above)

 

sound_link With this function you can link sounds to a specified point within in a map_image. Click on the sound_link ikon. A menu will appear which lists all the sound files within your map. Choose the file that you want. Name it and upload it. You will then be taken back to map_view.

 

video_link With this function you can link video to a specified point in a map_image. Click on the video_link ikon. A new menu will appear which lists all your video files. Choose the file that you want. Name it. Upload it. You will then be taken back to map view.

 

text_link With this function you can link a text file to a specified point in the map_image. Click on the text_link ikon. A new menu will appear which lists all your text files. Choose the file you want. Name it. Upload it. You will then be taken back to map_view.

 

image_link With this function you can link to other map_images in your map. Click on the image_link ikon. A new menu will appear which lists all your map_image files. Choose the file that you want. Name it. Upload it. You will then be taken back to map view.

 

map_link With this function you can link to another map (your own or someone else's). when you click this icon you will notice that the small server map image (left hand top corner of browser) has changed to a pink colour. Click it. You will then see the full server map and by clicking on a completed/active map (bright red square), you will be transported to that map. You can then choose an appropriate image to link to, click on the image you decide to use. Your new maplink is now activated. Remember when you link to another map an email is automatically sent to the owner of that map.

 

word_link With this function you can decide which words link to each other across text files attached to different map_images. A new menu will appear which lists all the stems of words you can choose. Follow the onscreen dialogue to create word_links.

 

 

   
   
 

 

Nine(9)=> archive_link:

  
 

 

Use the archive_link view when you want to link to a knowledge_map NEARBY to your current map. archive_link allows you to make a link by scrolling across the screen in whichever direction the knowledge_map you wish to link to is.

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Click the archive ikon in the top left hand corner of the browser.

 

*note: In order to link maps you must be logged_in and already have at least one completed knowledge_map.

1. Click on the map_image you wish to link from - (the view changes and the size of the images increase)

2. Choose area within the map_image you wish to link from.

3. Click the 'map_link' ikon.

4. When the browser refreshs - it shows in archive_view. scroll across the map in required direction until you locate the map_image you wish to link to.

5. Click on the map_image.

6. When the link is made you will return to an image of your map. To view the functioning link, log out so you are in view_mode then try the link.

*Note: Whenever you make a map_link an email is automatically sent to the map_maintainer of the map you linked to.

 
 

 

 

  
 

 

Nine(9)=> Deleting Files:

  
 

 

 

You can delete files by using the delete_tool (you must be logged in first).

The delete_tool can delete all file types (map_image/sound/video/text).

Remember to access Link_mode you must be logged into your knowledge_map.

Are you logged in? (check if you are logged in by looking at the key on the top left side of browser - if the key is broken you are logged in).

To delete an map_image or other file:

1. click on the required map_image and the map_image then appears in larger scale.

2. click on map_image again, the edit_tool_palette now appears.

3. Choose the delete_tool then click it. You now enter the delete sub menu.

A number of delete commands are now available:

image_delete

text_delete

sound_delete

video_delete.

Decide which kind of file you wish to delete. You will then be taken to a gallery showing whatever choice you made (e.g: if you choose image file, it will show all of the images within your knowledge_map, alongside the descriptive text you gave each one when you uploaded them.)

4. Click on the file you wish to delete. The file is then deleted from your knowledge_map.

*NOTE: If you delete a map_image file, you will be unable to proceed (view your knowledge_map or edit it) until you upload a ninth map_image. Nine(9) needs nine map_image files to be in place at all times to function.

Also note that whenever an image is deleted from your knowledge_map, all links (internal and external are broken), so you'll have to redo all links within that map.

This only however applies to map_image files. Text, sound and video files may be deleted at anytime, but all the links within the knowledge_map remain unharmed.

  
 

 

 

  
     

Nine(9) => Files:

 

File preparation: types and sizes

 

map_image files must be (.jpg) 72dpi more pixels then 160 X 160 and no more pixels then 900 x 900. You a should aim at a file size of 50k. These make up the initial interface to the archive_maintainers map. Each image has nine links on it. These can link to another map-image in this archive_maintainer map or to another archive_maintainers map.

 

 

text_files must be in TEXT (ASCII) format (.txt) or (html), eg: files made in Notepad, Simple Text, etc. Other formats such as RTF, Word etc will NOT work. you can have a maximum of 400 words in one file. You can have up to 9 text files in your map. Raw text or html are passed to the server and each word is indexed. This allows you to use the word_link tool in the link_pallete to decide which words in your map link to each other.

 

 

video_files must be in Quicktime format. They must be a maximum of 320 by 240 pixels and no larger than 10MB per file.

*NOTE:

 

 

 

sound_files should be MP3format.They must be no larger than 2MB per file. Sound is played by clicking the sound ikon. If the ikon is pressed in map_veiw then the when the item that was clicked appears in item_view the sound will automatically start playing.