FAQ Adding a Resource

Adding a Resource​

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"Resources" is a new feature introduced in the ScubaBoard 2021 upgrade. Please explore the Resources that are approved to get a feel for how they work and are formatted.

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Step 1: Click "Your resources"

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Step 2: Click the "Add resource" button

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Step 3: Click the Resource category you want it in.

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Step 4: Enter the title and tag line

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Step 5: Click on one of the following. Attach the file when you choose "Uploaded files".
Important factors to consider that can effect your choice between Uploaded and External download are:

• An uploaded file is on the ScubaBoard server, a copy of the source. This is problematic where copyrights restrict free distribution
• An external downloaded file lives on the source server, but that link will break when the source website reorganizes — changing the URL, which government and academic institutions do all the time.

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Step 5: Leave blank or enter a version number if you plan future changes

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Step 6: Enter the message you want displayed. Look at existing Resources for ideas.

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Step 7: Tags are often left blank but can be used as a search criteria.

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Step 8: This is normally left bank.

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Step 9: You can load a small avatar-like graphic that relates to the Resource. Look at the existing Resources for examples.

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Breakdown of what displays​

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Here is how the above values display in the end products. This is an image of the Resource:

1. Category
2. Title
3. Upload a custom icon
4. External download URL (if included)
5. Version number
6. Description

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This image is of the new thread that is automatically generated in the Resources Discussions forum:

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1. Title
2. Tag line
3. Link to the actual Resource

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