Creating a new Document

This section will cover creating a new document to be uploaded to sourceforge

Opening the Wizard

After connected to a project, do the following:
  1. Right click on the folder you wish to house your new document

  2. Select "Create a new document" from the Contextual Menu

  3. Fill in the required fields: Name and Description. All other fields are optional

File Origin

There are three methods for creating new files: From File, From Text, and From URL

From File

This method uses a file chooser to find the file that you want to upload.
  1. Select the "From File" tab

  2. Press the "Select a file" button. Navigate to the file you wish to upload and press ok. Your screen should look like this

  3. [OPTIONAL] Fill in version comment

  4. Press the "OK" to create the new document. If no error appears, the document is now on sourceforge.

From Text

This method gives you a box that you can type directly into. The document will be created with that text.
  1. Select the "From Text" tab

  2. Fill in the Text box. Your screen should look like this

  3. [OPTIONAL] Fill in version comment

  4. Press the "OK" to create the new document. If no error appears, the document is now on sourceforge.

From URL

This method allows you to provide a URL. The document will be a link to that URL.
  1. Select the "From URL" tab

  2. Fill in the the URL field. Your screen should look like this

  3. [OPTIONAL] Fill in version comment

  4. Press the "OK" to create the new document. If no error appears, the document is now on sourceforge.


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Document View Home

  1. Getting Started
  2. Connecting to the Document View
  3. Creating a New Document
  4. Updating a Document
  5. Selecting a Version
  6. Opening a Document