ERDA Help Library -- Using the Contribution Wizard

2.1.1 Using the Contribution Wizard

The EarthRef Digital Archive Upload Wizard is a step-by-step interface to create and update your contributions to the EarthRef Digital Archive. It is intended to be an intuitive tool for you to use.

To proceed, you need to select the appropriate option:

New contribution - select this option to start a completely new contribution.
Use an existing contribution as a template for a new contribution - by selecting this option, an existing contribution's information will be used to make it simpler for you to create a contribution. Use this option if a new contribution is very similar to a contribution that you have already made. You will be able to select the contribution on which to base the new contribution in the next step in the process.
Update an existing contribution - this option allows you to edit any part of the information associated with a contribution that you have already made. The next step in the process will give you a list of your contributions, from which you may select the one you wish to update.

If this is your first contribution to the Digital Archive, you will only be able to select the New contribution option.

All steps in the contribution process must be completed in order for your contribution to be made available in EarthRef search results. Once complete, you may update any part of the contribution's information at any time. If you do not complete your contribution, it will remain in the database and you may return at any time to update and complete it.

In order to make a contribution, you must first log in. If you do not yet have a username and password, select the "login" option at the top right of your main browser window. From there, you may create a profile, username, and password.


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Chapter 2	Contributing to the EarthRef Digital Archive
Topic 2.1.2	Logging In
Topic 2.1.3	Using the INFO Buttons