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Revision as of 19:00, 2 November 2007This is the nascent ExpressoBeans User Guide. It will grow over time...feel free to contribute! ContentsSearching ExpressoBeansThere are several ways to search ExpressoBeans: EB SearchThe EB Search function is extremely powerful. It can be accessed from the ExpressoBeans home page, an EB Member's Member Portal, the Print Search module to the left of any EB art entry, or by using the EB Firefox plugin. The EB Search Engine will return EB listings that include the entered text in their listing. Examples of possible searches include:
Note that full names of artists, bands, or keywords need not be entered - by choosing less common letter combinations in the search, it can be abbreviated. For example, koz labb returns the same listings as kozik labbit. Fewer keystrokes add to EB Search's efficiency. There is also a "Class" pull-down menu on the ExpressoBeans home page and the Print Search module to the left of any EB art entry that can optionally be used to limit the search to a particular art type. The Member Portal includes the "Class" pull-down, as well as pull-downs for the "Artist," "Band," "Year," and "Available" fields. Old Advanced SearchThe Old Advanced Search form can be used to sort search results in many combinations. Please note that the Old Advanced Search form may retain some field values from your previous search unless the "Reset" button to the right is pressed. The Old Advanced Search form includes the following fields:
Other Search Menu Items
Firefox Search PluginFor those who use the Firefox browser, a powerful plug-in is available that allows one to search the ExpressoBeans art database by any text string. The plugin can be downloaded from the "Expresso Beans Firefox Search Plugin" link at the bottom of the Search form. This is the fastest, most powerful means of a "quick search" available - try it, you'll like it! Wiki SearchThe ExpressoBeans Wiki can be searched by entering a text string into the box in the "Wiki Search" module to the left of any Wiki page. Forum SearchThe ExpressoBeans Forums can be searched by entering a text string into the box in the "Forum Search" module to the left of any Forum Section page. Alternatively, a more advanced Forum Search is available through the "Search" link in the "Forum Tools" module to the left of any Forum Section page. EB StatisticsBy following the "Help > Statistics" link from the top menu bar on any EB Art Guide page, one can view various statistical searches/sorts.
Adding art to the ExpressoBeans databaseAdding art to the ExpressoBeans Art GuideAny EB Member may submit art for inclusion in the EB Art Guide. Please begin by searching the existing EB database to be sure the piece is not already included. The art submission page is accessed by following the "Add Art" link in the Member Info section on the left of a user's "My Page" page. Please enter information into all fields where the information is known; an explanation of the content and format of each field is available on the Add Art page. Please note that in order to facilitate pageloading speed, the initial listings in the Artist, Band and Venue drop-down menus are incomplete and include only the highest-ranked listings based on an internal ranking system that gives points based on views and related inventory on the site (8:1). To view the complete listings, click the "More" button to the right and the Add Art page will reload with the full list. Please try to rotate and crop the image prior to submitting, and resize to a maximum of 600 pixels wide x 800 pixels tall. Use the notes field to add any extra factual information, additional bands or artists, etc., but please save personal opinions for the Comments forum after the piece has been approved. Adding images to existing ExpressoBeans Art Guide entriesAny EB Member may submit images for inclusion with existing EB Art Guide entries. This is done by following the "Add Image" link in the "Image Tools" section of any entry's Image Gallery. You should only add images that are better than the existing ones or that show some special detail of the print. Please do not add images to be used to show the condition of a print for the purposes of selling; this is for education. You may show off your frame jobs if you like. Keep in mind that images take space and space costs money so do not go overboard. All images will be subject to approval. Whenever submitting images, please try to rotate and crop the images prior to submitting, and resize to a maximum of 600 pixels wide x 800 pixels tall. Uploading files to the ExpressoBeans WikiThe EB Wiki Upload page can be accessed from the "Tools" module to the left of any EB Wiki page. Please note that the file upload function is not used for adding images to EB listings. See "Adding images to existing ExpressoBeans Art Guide entries" for help with this function. Adding sales to the ExpressoBeans databaseAny EB Member may submit sales for inclusion in the EB Art Guide. Adding personal sales to to ExpressoBeansOn the item screen, for example http://www.expressobeans.com/show.php?id=1&view=2 choose the "For Sale or Trade" tab, then "My sale or trade preference" choose "Cash or Trade" The next time you go back to the "For Sale or Trade" tab, Choose "My sale or trade preference", then "Sold at price below" and add the sale price Adding eBay sales to ExpressoBeansEnter the eBay item number in the space on the "For Sale or Trade" page and fill out any available details Managing your collection using ExpressoBeans(content pending)
Adding an item to your collection1. Assuming your print already exists in the database, locate your print in the ebeans database via either the search panel fields on the homepage or possibly the "Hot Today" list. Removing an item from your collectionFollow the same steps as noted above, but when you get to the EB Item Options page there will be a "Remove" button to the right of your item. ExpressoBeans RSS FeedsThe following feeds may be monitored using a syndicated news reader:
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