FAQ

= Frequently Asked Questions =

What happens after I have confirmed the email?
After you have confirmed the email, the administrators will manually check the request. If the administrators approve the request, you will receive another email with an initial password, which can be modified after you log in. Your request is likely to be approved within a few hours. However, if your request does not get approved for more than one day, please send an email to one of the administrators.

Who can apply for an account?
This wiki is intended for the course 5HC99 - Embedded Visual Control. In general, user accounts will only be granted to students taking this course and other people involved in this course.

Why can't I delete a page?
Normal users can create, edit, and move (i.e., rename) wiki pages, but not deleting pages. Most of the time, it is better to move (i.e., rename) a page instead of deleting it. If you need to delete a page, you can send an email to one of the administrators.

How can I upload files larger than 12MB?
The server limits the upload file size to 12MB, which cannot be changed even by the wiki administrators. If you have large files, e.g., code, video, etc., it is recommended to host them in an external website, e.g., github, dropbox, youtube, etc. You can later link to the external files from within the wiki.

How to embed videos?
This wiki uses the EmbedVideo Extension to embed videos from external service, e.g. youtube.

How to typeset math symbols and formulas?
This wiki uses the Math extension to typeset math. It does not support all the functionality of Latex, but should be sufficient to render math symbols and formulas. Example: $$E=MC^2$$.

Can I create new pages?
Yes, please feel free to do that. The purpose of this wiki is to let students create and share contents. After you have created a new wiki page, try to link to it from existing pages in a way that people can easily discover.

How to edit the sidebar?
Normal users cannot edit the sidebar. However, if you suggest to add something to the sidebar, feel free to contact one of the administrators.

What contents are allowed to be uploaded?
As long as the license or copyright of the contents do not conflict with the license of this wiki, you can upload them in this wiki. If the contents are already available from external sources, it is preferable to link to them instead of uploading them.

What is the purpose of group pages and sub-pages
Each group page and its sub-pages are for the contents intended for that specific group. If the contents are intended for all users, it is recommended not to put them in the group pages.