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Last modified Oct 29, 2012 12:57 PM
A collection of documentation and explanation and resources tagged "help"

Plone help

The Pleiades site runs Plone. Background on using Plone can be found at plone.org. The Plone manual is a good starting point.

Pleiades documents

See our docs.

Answers to frequently asked questions

See our FAQ.

Collected help resources

Below are listed resources that we've tagged with "help". They are presented here in the order of most recently modified. You can also use the search box to find text of interest.

Is there a way to upload large collections of data into Pleiades? by Sean Gillies — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:52 AM
At present, no. But we're working on it and would be grateful for your feedback.
Do I need to login to see published Pleiades content? by Tom Elliott — last modified Jul 27, 2016 05:40 PM
No. Anyone with a web browser and access to the World-Wide Web can access all published Pleiades content.
Are there any plans in the future for new visualization tools? by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:14 AM
Maybe, for example, side by side comparisons of data sets?
Is Pleiades a GIS or WebGIS? by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:14 AM
Pleiades Software Components by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:13 AM
Information about the open-source software that powers Pleiades.
How do I update my profile page on the site? by Tom Elliott — last modified Nov 13, 2016 03:45 PM
Just follow these simple steps.
What classes of "object" are treated by the Pleiades data model? by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 08, 2015 09:33 AM
I've lost my username. How do I recover it? by Tom Elliott — last modified Apr 24, 2015 01:34 PM
You may need to send us an email. Here's what to check first and where to send it.
I've lost my password. How do I get a reset? by Tom Elliott — last modified Nov 23, 2016 04:37 PM
Instructions are on the login form. Here's how to find it.
Pleiades and Linked Open Data by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:07 AM
Pleiades is a leading participant in the effort to create and sustain a subgraph of linked open data about the ancient world.
With all the work of the Barrington Atlas reflecting coastline changes why not use a base that reflects that? by Tom Elliott — last modified Feb 11, 2013 09:06 AM
Content Development Projects by Tom Elliott — last modified May 18, 2012 01:20 PM
Here's where the Pleiades community suggests, volunteers for, and reports on systematic collaborative efforts to improve and expand Pleiades content. Add a new page to this folder or a comment to the ideas and suggestions page to suggest a new project.
How to Get Pleiades Data by Tom Elliott — last modified Nov 15, 2012 12:42 PM
Are you looking for a way to export our data to use in a spreadsheet, geographic information system (GIS) or in some other way? Check out our downloads section.
Technical Introduction to Places by Sean Gillies — last modified Apr 21, 2015 11:33 AM
What are these places and how are they related to names and locations?
Art and Graphics by Sean Gillies — last modified Oct 28, 2014 06:42 AM
About Pleiades artwork and imagery
How to follow comments by Sean Gillies — last modified May 18, 2012 09:54 AM
Comments are now searchable and followable via RSS
Connecting places by Sean Gillies — last modified May 18, 2012 09:54 AM
Geographically connected places can be linked together even if their exact coordinates are unknown.
Getting Started by Sean Gillies — last modified Jun 25, 2020 06:01 PM
Key help documents and steps to get you started as a contributor to the Pleiades gazetteer.
Daily KML dumps by Sean Gillies — last modified May 18, 2012 09:54 AM
The whole enchilada as KMZ archives
Navigating name resources by Sean Gillies — last modified May 18, 2012 09:54 AM
On an effort to improve discoverability and navigability of name resources