A Step-by-Step Guide
Flowvis.org is your platform to share and explore captivating fluid visualization content. This guide will walk you through the process of creating a post on the website. Follow these instructions to share your flow visualization work during the course.
Logging In for the First Time:
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- Check Your Email: Keep an eye on your CU email inbox for an invitation to join as an author on Flowvis.org. If you can’t find it, remember to check your spam folder too.
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- Accept the Invite: Follow the invitation link in the email to set your password. Make sure to remember this password for future logins.
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- Login to Flowvis.org: Once you have your password set, visit http://flowvis.org/wp-admin to log in. Choose ‘login with username and password’. It’s crucial to use this specific link for login, NOT the general WordPress login page.
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- Contact for Assistance: If you encounter any issues during the login process, reach out to Shrey Solanki (shso2409@colorado.edu) for help.
Uploading Media to Your Post:
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- Creating a New Post: After logging in, you’ll find yourself on the WordPress dashboard. To start a new post, navigate to “Posts” in the left-hand menu and click “Add New.” The screenshots below will guide you through. The WPBakery Page Builder is an available editor, but going back and forth with Gutenberg may be troublesome – they are not compatible together.
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- Adding Images: Insert the images into your post by clicking on the (+) toggle and searching “Image”. Upload an image using Media Library. Upon logging in to the dashboard, the left side would have a Media option where you must click on Library. You’ll have an option to upload media here. Once you have selected the image, select the appropriate media category on the right side of the page, below the posts categories.
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- Inserting Videos: While videos should not be directly uploaded to Flowvis.org, you can showcase your video content by sharing links from your Vimeo or YouTube account. To do this, go to your video on Vimeo/YouTube, copy the link to the video (do not go to the “Embed” option) then paste it at the top of your post. The link must be the first thing on your post.
Setting Featured Image and Categories:
Both of these steps are required for you to get credit for your post.
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- Featured Image: A featured image is presented full size at the top of your post and appears as a thumbnail in lists of posts. Scroll down on the post editing section of the page to find the “Featured Image” option. Click on “Set featured image” to upload an image that represents your post.
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- Categories: Categories help organize your post and make it easier for users to find. For credit, select the category appropriate for the particular assignment. Only use existing categories. Do not create new ones, but feel free to make and use whatever tags you like. Please make sure the ‘no category’ category (yes, sorry, there is such a thing) is not selected. Locate the “Categories” section on the right side of the post editing page and check the relevant categories.
- Video Post: If your post contains a video, select “Video” under the “Post Format” option on the right side of the screen under the Post options.
The videos within the posts must me uploaded within the block “Embed” with YouTube or Vimeo, using the default editor (Gutenberg Editor) and not directly as a video.
Finalizing and Submitting:
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- Preview Your Post: Before hitting that “Publish” button, it’s a good idea to preview your post using the “Preview” button located in the upper-right corner of the page. This allows you to see how your post will appear to others.
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- Publish Your Post: Flowvis.org allows you to save posts as drafts before publishing. You’ll need to edit the publish dates for the Teams and Clouds assignments. Once you’re satisfied with your post, click the “Publish” button. Your post will be live on Flowvis.org for others to see and engage with.
