documentation subpage for Template:Historic map details.
This is a
In most cases it contains usage information, example, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.
This template is intended to provide general information about a map file to be uploaded to the file namespace. It's primary function is to serve the viewer with the basic details of the file in a easy to read collapsible table, using the {{navplatephoto}} template.
Usage
Copy and paste the following syntax into the page and fill out all parameters where necessary. Any empty parameter will be rendered as missing on preview. Filling in as much information here will provide greater detail for the viewer on the file page. Check all details are correct and save. Don't forget to add appropriate categories at the bottom of the file page. Without these, the uploaded file will have reduced visibility throughout the site.
{{Historic map details |description = |surveyed = |revised = |published = |author = |source = |licence = {{cc-by-sa-4.0}} <!--change as required--> }}
Notes about the parameters
Description | This must be added. You can make this as long as you like but it must describe the map accurately. |
Author | The original author/creator of the map of the file being uploaded. |
Surveyed | The date or year the map was originally surveyed. |
Revised | The date or year the map was originally revised (if any). |
Published | The date or year the map was originally published. |
Source | The place where you sourced the map from; this could be different to the original author/creator. |
Licence | The licence that the original author/creator of the map, of those from where the map was sourced, have said the map should be licensed under. This section can include "(see below)" instead and provide the licence under its own heading. |