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Latest revision as of 14:09, 31 May 2026
If you want to create a new page about a mod, a plugin or a tutorial for Glue3D, then please follow this guide.
Step 1: Always Search First
Never create a page without searching first. Someone may have already started it under a slightly different name.
Go to the search bar, type what you're thinking of, and press Enter. If you see a similar page, edit that one instead.
Example: If you want to write about "Modding", search for it first. There might already be a page called Modding.
Step 2: Starting the Page
There are two ways to create a new page:
Method A: Click a red link
Anywhere on the wiki, if you see a link in red, click it. It will take you straight to an empty edit box.
Method B: Use the search bar
Type your desired page name into search and press Enter. You'll see "Create the page 'Your Title' on this wiki!" ΓÇô click that red text.
Step 3: The Lead Paragraph
Every article must start with a bolded definition sentence that tells readers exactly what the page is about, for example:
'''[Page name]''' is a [brief description].
Example: Glue3D Wiki is a community-maintained encyclopedia dedicated to documenting Glue3D, including its projects, games, history, and other community-created content.
Write 1-3 more sentences after that to summarize the most important facts.
Step 4: Adding Categories
Categories are how pages get organized into lists. Without a category, your page will be lost and hard to find.
At the very bottom of the page, add one of the common Glue3D categories:
| Category | Use for |
|---|---|
| [[Category:Modifications]] | Any mod that changes how Glue3D works |
| [[Category:Utilities]] | Tools, exporters, or scripts |
| [[Category:Tutorials]] | How-to guides |
| [[Category:Stubs]] | Incomplete pages that need more work |
(More categories will be put up soon)
You can add multiple categories. Each goes on its own line.
Quick Start Checklist
Before saving a new page, ask yourself:
- Did I search for existing pages first?
- Does the first sentence bold the title and define the topic?
- Did I add at least one [[Category:...]] at the bottom?
- Did I preview the page to check for errors?
If yes, hit Save Page and congratulations! You've created a new page on the Glue3D Wiki.
Next: Learn how to keep formatting consistent across all pages → Manual of Style