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This is the nascent ExpressoBeans User Guide. It will grow over time...feel free to contribute! ContentsSearching ExpressoBeansThere are several ways to search ExpressoBeans: EB Front Page SearchThe ExpressoBeans home page includes an abbreviated search form. Only a few commonly used search fields are available, and to facilitate pageloading speed, these search fields are not complete. Instead, they include only the highest-ranked listings based on an internal ranking system for Artists, Bands and Years that gives each points based on views and related inventory on the site (8:1). If the Artist, Band or Year for which you're searching is not listed, or if you'd like use additional fields to sort your search, head for the Advanced Search by clicking the "More Artists Bands etc." link at the bottom of the Front Page Search form, or by following the "Search > Advanced Search" link from the main menu bar at the top of the page. Search MenuThe Search Menu is available from the top menu bar on any EB Art Guide page. It includes a link to the Advanced Search, as well as a few other focused searches. Advanced SearchThe Advanced Search form can be used to sort search results in many combinations. Please note that the Advanced Search form may retain some field values from your previous search unless the "Reset" button to the right is pressed. The Advanced Search form includes the following fields:
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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 Advanced 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 "Welcome > Add Art" link from the horizontal menu bar at the top of all EB Art Guide pages. 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 another image" link to the left of the enlarged image view of any entry, which will bring up the EB Image Editor tool. 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. Managing your collection using ExpressoBeans(content pending) ExpressoBeans RSS FeedsThe following feeds may be monitored using a syndicated news reader:
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