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-====== Welcome to the world of uiTotalLauncherManual and It's Dokuwiki ======+====== Welcome ====== 
 +===== to the world of uiTotalLauncherManual and It's Dokuwiki =====
  
 uiTLM is glad you decided to visit this page. It's a first step for many in deciding whether to **Register**, what **Benefits** are to be gained, and answer some questions about Total Launcher and lessen it's learning curve with the uiTLM "Easier Easy" guide ... even contribute with error correction and learning tips for other users. uiTLM is glad you decided to visit this page. It's a first step for many in deciding whether to **Register**, what **Benefits** are to be gained, and answer some questions about Total Launcher and lessen it's learning curve with the uiTLM "Easier Easy" guide ... even contribute with error correction and learning tips for other users.
  
 So, let's get started with what can be helpful in this next step. So, let's get started with what can be helpful in this next step.
 +===== Benefits of Registration =====
 +Why register? ++++Click here.|
  
 +Discuss and ...
 +  * List benefits here
 +  * Media Uploads: Mentions that only registered users can upload images to the media manager.
 +  * Subscription Services: Explains the ability to "Subscribe" to namespaces or pages to receive email notifications when changes occur.
 +  * User Profile: Mentions the ability to track personal contributions via the "Recent Changes" or user profile link.
 +++++
 +===== Navigation Around the Wiki =====
 +There are many aids available with uiTLM to research and find areas of interest related to the Total Launcher application. Learn more ++++below.|This is where more would be added, like...
 +==== Search ====
 +  * **Full-Text Deep Scanning:** It indexes every word on every page. Enter a term or concept and the engine will find it even if it is buried deep inside a paragraph.
 +  * **Instant Live Suggestions:** The moment typing is started, a "Quicksearch" dropdown splits results into matching Page Names and Content Text. There is no need to wait. Just jump straight to a topic in one click.
 +  * **Exact Phrase Matching:** By wrapping a search in quotes (e.g., "global variables"), the clutter is eliminated by forcing the system to find that exact phrase rather than loose keywords scattered across a page.
 +  * **Wildcard Flexibility:** Adding an asterisk (e.g., launch*) allows the catching of all variations of a term, instantly pulling in results for launcher, launching, and launched.
 +==== Left Sidebar ====
 +  * **Table of Contents:** List of major Total Launcher concepts and features found in the wiki.
 +  * **Toby Quick Help:** Toby is an automated assistant built right into the sidebar of the wiki.  When a bug or typo is found, have a formatting question, or want to pitch a suggestion, there is no need to hunt down an email address. Just use Toby's form.
 +  * **Site Tools Hub:**
 +    * **Recent Changes:** Track the latest edits, updates, and contributions across the wiki in chronological order.
 +    * **Media Manager:** A centralized dashboard to manage images or media assets.
 +    * **Stale the Cache:** Automatically refreshes the page rendering, clearing out old cached data so new formatting changes show up instantly.
 +    * **Sitemap:** Generates a complete, hierarchical overview of all namespaces and pages, offering an alternative bird's-eye-view navigation paths.
 +  * **User Tools Panel:** Houses account-specific shortcuts based on individual login permissions:
 +    * **Update Profile:** Allows users and contributors to quickly manage passwords, display names, and email preferences.
 +    * **Admin Desk:** Gives authorized administrators immediate access to back-end plugin configurations, user managers, and system settings.
 +    * **Log Out:** Provides a secure, single-click exit to terminate the active user session.
 +  * **Last Visited Pages (Breadcrumbs):** Tracks chronological navigation history at the bottom of the sidebar. It acts as a localized trail of digital breadcrumbs, allowing users to instantly retrace their steps through recently viewed manuals.
 +
 +==== Right Sidebar ====
 +  * **Page Edit (Pencil Icon):** Opens the native wiki editor for the active page, allowing authorized contributors to instantly modify text, update formatting, or fix errors.
 +  * **Old Revisions (Clock Icon):** Serves as a version control safety net. It displays a historical log of every edit made to the page, allowing comparison of changes or rolling back mistakes with a single click.
 +  * **Backlinks (Chain Link Icon):** Scans the entire wiki database to show you exactly which other pages are linking to the current page. This is highly useful for tracing how different topics interconnect **or** navigating back to the previous page.
 +  * **Manage Subscriptions (Envelope Icon):** Allows users to opt in to email notifications for the page or entire namespace, whenever changes or manual updates occur.
 +  * **Add a Book (Book/Plus Icon):** Allows users to bundle the current page into a custom collection or localized manual for specialized printing.
 +  * **Export to PDF (PDF Icon):** Compiles and downloads the active page as a cleanly formatted PDF document, making it easy to save or read offline on desktop or mobile.
 +  * **Fold / Unfold (Double Arrow Icon):** Instantly collapses or expands all text headers and toggle boxes on the page at once, allowing for rapid scanning of long technical documents.
 +  * **Back to Top (Up Arrow Icon):** Provides a quick scroll shortcut that snaps the user straight back to the very top of the page, eliminating tedious scrolling on long articles or mobile screens.
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 ===== Wiki Concepts: Getting Started ===== ===== Wiki Concepts: Getting Started =====
  
-Before starting to write, here are a few "Big Picture" concepts that make managing documentation much easier.+Before starting to edit and contribute to pages, a few "Big Picture" concepts for more easily managing documentation is shown ++++here|
  
 ==== Namespaces and Folders ==== ==== Namespaces and Folders ====
-Location of files which represent dokuwikil pages will use [[#links|linking]]. In Dokuwiki, a **Namespace** is just another word for a **Folder**. So, keep these thoughts in mind when wishing to refer to a specific wiki page or it's section:+The location of files representing DokuWiki pages uses [[#links|linking]]. In Dokuwiki, a **Namespace** is just another word for a **Folder**. So keep these thoughts in mind when deciding to refer to a specific wiki page, or its section:
   * **Structure:** Namespaces are separated by a colon '':'' instead of a slash ''\''.   * **Structure:** Namespaces are separated by a colon '':'' instead of a slash ''\''.
   * **Example:** ''manual:installation:setup''    * **Example:** ''manual:installation:setup'' 
     * ''manual'' = Top folder     * ''manual'' = Top folder
     * ''installation'' = Sub-folder     * ''installation'' = Sub-folder
-    * ''setup'' = The actual page name (since all pages are in .txt format, add an ext of .txt is **not** accepted) +    * ''setup'' = The actual page name  
- +        * Since all pages are in .txt format, adding an ext of .txt is **not** accepted
-==== File Creation ==== +
-Registered users are at a permission level to create new pages (not delete pages). The established method to create a new page is to locate the **Search Bar** (open it if on mobile) and enter the desired pagesname. In essence, the wiki is searching to make sure that location and pagename does not exist. If **not found**, the response will show the pagename in **red**. Click the red URL and a new page will open ready for text entry.+
  
 +==== File Naming and Creation ====
 === Naming the Location / Pagename === === Naming the Location / Pagename ===
-A page needs a location (it's street) and pagename (it' address). When combined it becomes a namespace (it's home). Some visitors may be more familiar with Windows or Android naming conventions, so these will be used for a familiarity comparison to that used here in Dokuwiki.+A page needs a location (its street) and pagename (its address). When combined, it becomes a namespace (its home). Some visitors may be more familiar with Windows or Android naming conventions, so these will be used for a familiarity comparison to that used here in Dokuwiki.
  
 ^  In Windows or Android filename  ^  In Dokuwiki a .txt  ^ ^  In Windows or Android filename  ^  In Dokuwiki a .txt  ^
-|  \root\subdirectory\filename.ext  |  :root_namespace:sub_namespace:text_filename (no extension needed for .txt (text files)\\ See [[#media|Media]] for how images such as .png's are added.  |+|  \root\subdirectory\filename.ext  |  :root_namespace:sub_namespace:text_filename\\ (no extension needed for .txt (text files)\\ See [[#media|Media]] for how images such as .pngs are added.  | 
 + 
 +=== File Creation === 
 +Registered users have a "permission level" to **create new pages** (not delete pages).  
 + 
 +The established method to create a new page is to 
 +  * Locate the **Search Bar** (open it if on mobile) 
 +  * Enter the desired pagesname (make the wiki search to make sure that location and pagename does not exist 
 +    * If **not found**, the response will show the pagename in **red** 
 +      * Click the red URL 
 +      * A new page will open ready for text entry. 
 + 
 +== Case Sensitivity == 
 +  * While DokuWiki converts pagenames to lowercase, the server system for uiTLM is case-sensitive: 
 +    * **Lower Case**: **All filenames** for pages created, media, and internal/external links
  
-==== Names vs. Headings ====+<WRAP center round tip>
 It is easy to confuse the **Page Name**, **File Name** and **Page Title**. It is easy to confuse the **Page Name**, **File Name** and **Page Title**.
-  * **The Pagename:** This is the URL or location of the file (usually a .txt) such as ''manual:start''. It must be lowercaseuse. Use underscores or dashes for any spaces.+  * **The Pagename:** This is the URL or location of the file (usually a .txt) such as ''manual:start''. It must be lowercase. Use underscores or dashes for any spaces.
   * **The Heading (Title):** The very first line of your page (e.g., ''====== My Awesome Manual ======'') is what DokuWiki usually displays as the title in searches and navigation.   * **The Heading (Title):** The very first line of your page (e.g., ''====== My Awesome Manual ======'') is what DokuWiki usually displays as the title in searches and navigation.
- +</WRAP>
-==== Paragraphs and New Lines ==== +
-DokuWiki handles "spacing" differently than a standard word processor. +
-  * **New Paragraph:** Press **Enter twice** to leave a blank line. This is the best way to keep text readable. +
-  * **Forced New Line:** If you want to drop to the next line without starting a new paragraph, type two backslashes followed by a space: ''\\ '' +
-  * **The "SprintDoc" Rule:** Always leave a blank line before and after a list, table, or code block to ensure the layout doesn't "break."+
  
 ==== Table of Contents for Pages ==== ==== Table of Contents for Pages ====
-A Table of Contents (TOC) will automatically be for page long as it has least three **Headings** (the lines starting with ''===''), DokuWiki will automatically generate this "Table of Contents" box at the top right of thepage. The TOC can be a drop-down or left extended while scrolling a page. To roll-up the TOC, just click ''Table of Contents'' banner.+A Table of Contents (TOC) will automatically be created for a page as long as it has at least three **Headings** (the lines starting with at least 2 '='s (''=='')); DokuWiki will automatically generate a "Table of Contents" box at the top right of the page.  
 +  * The TOC can be a drop-down or left extended while scrolling a page. To roll up the TOC, just click the ''Table of Contents'' banner.
  
 ==== Non-Destructive Editing ==== ==== Non-Destructive Editing ====
-Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Dokuwiki and SprintDoc will remember your revisions **if** the **Save** has been tapped. +Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Dokuwiki and SprintDoc will remember any revisions **//if// Save** has been tapped. 
-  * **Old Revisions:** Every time you click "Save," DokuWiki keeps the old version. To go back to the "Old Revisions" icon on the right side of the editing window and select a previous time-based version if something goes wrong. +  * **Old Revisions:** Every time "Save" is clicked, DokuWiki keeps the old version. To go back, click the "Old Revisions" icon on the right side of the editing window, then select a previous time-based version from the list. 
-  * **Preview:** Always use the **Preview** button at the bottom of editing window before saving to see exactly the formatting looks. If it looks acceptable tap **Save**, otherwise a notification will pop-up and ask "Leave site? Changes to your page will not be saved". Just tap ''Cancel'' to return to the editing page (scrolling to the location may be necessary). **Or**, to **Not Save all changes sine the last save**, just tap ''OK''.+  * **Preview:** Using the **Preview** button at the bottom of the editing window before saving is a good way to see exactly how the page appears.  
 +    * If it looks acceptable, tap **Save** 
 +    * or scroll up to the editing window to make more changes 
 +    * Forgetting to **Save** will cause a notification to pop up and ask  
 +      * "Leave site? Changes to your page will not be saved" 
 +      * Tap ''Cancel'' to return to the editing page (scrolling to the editing location may be necessary) 
 +      *  **Or**, to **Not Save all changes since the last save**, just tap ''OK''.
  
 > **A Supporting Note:** DokuWiki is "Plain Text" first. Even if the formatting looks messy in the editor, the final page will look clean and professional! > **A Supporting Note:** DokuWiki is "Plain Text" first. Even if the formatting looks messy in the editor, the final page will look clean and professional!
 +++++
 +After becoming acquainted with Wiki Concepts and Syntax, visit the **Playground** namespace where new users can practice syntax without affecting live documentation. Navigate there in either of 2 ways:
 +  - If registered, the **left sidebar** offers
 +    * **Sitemap**: Click the item ''Sitemap''
 +    * A listing of all namespaces will scroll (alphabetical order)
 +    * **Playground**: Click ''Playground'' and the namespace will open to list all pages
 +    * **Playground Page**: Click ''Playground'' to open the page ... Enjoy!
 +  - Use this link to navigate there directly: [[:playground:playground|Playground]]
  
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 ===== DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials ===== ===== DokuWiki Syntax: The Essentials =====
  
-Welcome! DokuWiki is designed to be simple. You don't need to learn complex code; you just "wrap" your text in a few special characters.+DokuWiki is designed to be simple. There is no need to learn complex code... just "wrap" text with a few special characters. To learn more ++++click here.|
  
 ==== Headings ==== ==== Headings ====
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   * ==== Sub-Section ====   * ==== Sub-Section ====
  
-Headings use equals signs `=`. The more equals signs you use, the **larger** or **higher** the heading. The '=' must start on the left margin.+Headings use equals signs `=`. 
 +  * The more equal signs used, the **larger** or **higher** the heading. The '=' must start on the left margin. 
 +<WRAP indent>
   * `====== Top Level Title ======` (Main page title)   * `====== Top Level Title ======` (Main page title)
   * `===== Section Title =====`   * `===== Section Title =====`
   * `==== Sub-Section ====`   * `==== Sub-Section ====`
 +</WRAP>
  
 ==== Formatting Text ==== ==== Formatting Text ====
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   * ''Monospaced:'' '' ''text'' '' (Useful for file paths or variables)   * ''Monospaced:'' '' ''text'' '' (Useful for file paths or variables)
  
-==== Lists ==== +==== Paragraphs and New Lines ==== 
-**Important:** You must start a list item with **two spaces**. +DokuWiki handles "spacing" differently than a standard word processor. 
-  * Bullet points use an asterisk: ''  * Item'' +  * **New Paragraph:** Press **Enter twice** to leave a blank line. This is the best way to keep text readable. 
-  * Numbered lists use a dash: ''  - Item'' +  * **Forced New Line:** If you want to drop to the next line without starting a new paragraph, type two backslashes followed by a space: ''\\ '' 
- +<WRAP centered round tip> 
-==== Links ==== +<WRAP centeralign>**Special Note for the "SprintDoc" Template**</WRAP> 
-To link to another page or a website, use double square brackets. +  - **Save often:** The preview button is your best friend. 
-  * Internal: ''[[pagename]]'' +  - **Whitespace matters:** Always leave one empty line between a paragraph and a list or table to make sure the "SprintDoc" template displays everything perfectly. 
-  * Internal with custom name: ''[[pagename | Clickable Text]]'' +</WRAP>
-  * External: ''[[https://google.com | Google]]'' +
- +
-==== Images ==== +
-Use curly braces to show an image. +
-  * Standard: ''{{image.png}}'' +
-  * Resized (50px wide): ''{{image.png?50}}'' +
- +
-==== Simple Tables ==== +
-Tables use the pipe ''|'' for regular cells and the caret ''^'' for headers. +
- +
-^ Header 1 ^ Header 2 ^ +
-| Content A | Content B | +
-| Content C | Content D | +
- +
-  & *Pro Tip:** Always leave one empty line between a paragraph and a list or table to make sure the "SprintDoc" template displays everything perfectly. +
-   +
- +
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- +
-Here is a simplified "Cheat Sheet" focusing on the essentials that will be used **90%** of the time. +
- +
-==== Headings ==== +
- +
-Headings use equals signs `=`. The more equals signs you use, the **larger** or **higher** the heading. The '=' must start on the left margin. +
-  * `====== Top Level Title ======` (Main page title) +
-  * `===== Section Title =====` +
-  * `==== Sub-Section ====` +
-  ***Tip:** DokuWiki automatically creates a Table of Contents if there areat least three headings on a page. +
- +
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- +
-==== Text ==== +
-Think of these as "wrappers" around the words. +
-  * **Bold:** `**Double Asterisks**` +
-  * **//Italic//:** `//Double Slashes//` +
-  * **__Underline__:** <code>__Underscores__</code> +
-  * **''Monospaced'':** <code>''Double Single-Quotes''</code> (Great for file paths or Tasker variables!) +
- +
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 ==== Lists ==== ==== Lists ====
 Building lists is all about the **indentation** and **steps**. Building lists is all about the **indentation** and **steps**.
-  * For bullet point: Use **two spaces** from the left margin and an **asterisk** '*' +  * For bullet point: Use **two spaces** from the left margin and an **asterisk** "'*'' 
-  * For numbered list: Use **two spaces** from the left margin and a **dash** '-'+  * For numbered list: Use **two spaces** from the left margin and a **dash** ''-''
   * To create further indentation for either: add 2 more spaces to the previous **indentation**   * To create further indentation for either: add 2 more spaces to the previous **indentation**
 +<WRAP indent>
   * First bullet item   * First bullet item
   * Second bullet item   * Second bullet item
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   - First numbered item   - First numbered item
   - Second numbered item   - Second numbered item
 +</WRAP>
  
------+==== Links ==== 
 +To link to another **page**, a **section** on the existing or other page, or a **website**, use opening and closing  double square brackets around the pagename 
 +  * Internal: <code>[[pagename]]</code> 
 +  * Internal with custom name: <code>[[pagename | Clickable Text]]</code> 
 +  * External: <code>[[https://google.com | Google]]</code>
  
-==== File Paths ==== +=== Media ===
-Linking is the "Wiki" part of DokuWiki. To another page (called a namespace) or to a part of the same page (called a section). Full paths **do not** use backslashes (\) and Windows or Android, but **do use** colons (:) with the single colon meaning root and a following subfolder (namespace) using a colon (:) between the two.+
  
-^  In Windows or Android filename  ^  In Dokuwiki a .txt or .png  ^ +To display any media, use opening and closing curly braces (''{{...}}'') 
-|  \root\subdirectory\filename.ext  |  :root_namespace:sub_namespace:text_filename (not extension needed for .txt (text files)  |+  * Images (PNG, jpg gif, webp) 
 +  * Video (animated gifs  mp4((mp4 format is discouraged due to file size))), use curly braces. 
 +  * All  media on a page must be located in the ''media '' namespace  
 +  * Media for a page is to be located in the page namespace for the media 
 +  *  **Example**: write about a fish and insert a fish.webp. The page is fish.tx 
 +    * The fish lives in a "pond" (namespace/folder) 
 +    * The link would be ''{{:media:pond:fish:fish.webp}}''
  
-==== Links: To Pages or Sections on the Same Page ==== +  * ''{{namespace:filename.ext}}'' 
-  * **Internal Link within the wiki:**  +  * ''{{wiki:logo.png}}'' — Displays the image at its original size. 
-    * To the same page and section heading '== XYZ ==' <code>[[:pagename#XYZ]]</code> or <code>[[:pagename#XY|Viewable Clickable Text]]</code> +  * ''{{wiki:logo.png?50}}'' — Displays the image at **50 pixels** wide (resizing made easy).
-  * **External Link outside the wiki:** <code>[[https://google.com | Link to Google]]</code> would show as [[https://google.com | Link to Google]] +
- +
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- +
-=== Media (Images) === +
- +
-To display an image, use curly braces. +
- +
-  * '{{namespace:filename.ext}}' +
-  * `{{wiki:logo.png}}` — Displays the image at its original size. +
-  * `{{wiki:logo.png?50}}` — Displays the image at **50 pixels** wide (resizing made easy). +
- +
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 === Simple Tables === === Simple Tables ===
  
-Tables are built using vertical bars `|` for (cells) and carets for `^` (headers). Alignment can be specific **for each cell or heading**: To center contents leave 2 spaces between the beginning and ending cell or header marker, otherwise leave 1 space for left aligned entries.+Tables are built using vertical bars ''|'' for (cells) and carets for ''^'' (headers). Alignment can be specific **for each cell or heading**:  
 +  * To **center** contents, leave 2 spaces between the beginning and ending cell or header marker,  
 +  * leave 1 space for left-aligned entries.
  
 | Goal |  Syntax  | | Goal |  Syntax  |
-| **Header Row** | `^ Header 1 ^ Header 2 ^` | +^  **Header 1**  ^  **Header 2**  ^ 
-| **Standard Row** | `| Content 1 | Content 2 || +| Content A | |  Content B  | 
- +++++ 
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- +
-=== Special Note for the "SprintDoc" Template === +
- +
-  - **Save often:** The preview button is your best friend. +
-  - **Whitespace matters:** Always leave a blank line between a paragraph and a list or a table to ensure it renders correctly. +
- +
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