I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
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We have a WIKI in engineering. It works great for sharing information. Anyone can update it and tracking changes is automatic. However, it is a pain to use. Doing everything with an arcane markup language by hand is very tedious.
I would like to put something like the WIKI on the floor for work instructions. However, it has to be easier to use because we are paying those guys to make things not learn how to edit a WIKI. Does anyone have a suggestion?
I would like to put something like the WIKI on the floor for work instructions. However, it has to be easier to use because we are paying those guys to make things not learn how to edit a WIKI. Does anyone have a suggestion?






RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
It is the free version of Wikipedia.
I want to buy a new one. What do you suggest?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
By the "free version of Wikipedia", do you mean you're currently using MediaWiki?
If the markup is your only concern, then many, many wiki engines include a WYSIWYG editor. They are of varying quality and I don't think you'll ever find one that works perfectly across every browser. The "arcane" markup is used for a reason.
Go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_wikis#F... and sort by WYSIWYG editing. FWIW, I've picked FosWiki, which happens to come with a WYSIWYG editor. It's usable, but for fine control I always drop back into markup mode.
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
It seems like Miketheengineer's posts were removed because they were less than useful.
How easy is it to ad graphics and tables to these? Those are two of the more cumbersome parts of Mediawiki. Can you cut and paste from Word or Excel into either of them?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Surely a Public Information Transmission Area is exactly what a wiki should be?
Doug Jenkins
Interactive Design Services
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RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
- Steve
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Android Tasker software has a Wiki hosted by wikidot.com
Easy to use and to add to.
I like it.
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RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Cheers
Greg Locock
New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Hmm, you might be trying to screw in a lightbulb with a hammer here. Rest assured, you're not the only one. This appears to be a common workflow desire for a lot of people, but it's not generally of interest to the people interested in Wiki development. Microsoft is a notoriously closed shop - no one except Microsoft can interoperate with Microsoft data. To be honest, if you're interested in compatibility with Microsoft products, maybe you should look at a Microsoft wiki. It's an expensive abomination and not really a wiki, but maybe Sharepoint is what you're after?
Otherwise, adapt to the wiki way - graphics should be added as images (copy from Word, paste into Paint, save as a png and then upload to the wiki), and tables should be created in the Wiki (ideally using the Wiki's markup language so you can copy/paste/edit with text editors.
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Cheers
Greg Locock
New here? Try reading these, they might help FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies http://eng-tips.com/market.cfm?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
I actually was similar to Eng-Tips in some ways in that it basically allowed fairly limited text posting but with the ability to have plenty of attachments.
I seem to recall it also allowed replies to posts.
So I guess it was almost more of an internal 'forum' than a wiki as such.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
I think Sharepoint also does this but does anyone have a recommendation of a better option?
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Best,
Barry Lucas
www.sequencesoftware.com
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
RE: I need a WIKI that is not a PITA
Barry Lucas
www.sequencesoftware.com