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Lou Montana: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2023-11-20T22:09:44Z

Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

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	== Logging into the system ==		== Logging into the system ==
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	To file a bug, you need an account on the system.		To file a bug, you need an account on the system.
	*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look {{Link\|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275\|text= here}} for the signup process.		*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look {{Link\|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275\|text= here}} for the signup process.
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	== Search for existing bugs ==		== Search for existing bugs ==
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ViewIssues.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ViewIssues.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Before you file a bug, you should first check whether something similar has been submitted already.		Before you file a bug, you should first check whether something similar has been submitted already.

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	;Attention:Make sure that you you file a '''separate report for each independent issue''' (i.e. don't put two independent bugs into the same report).		;Attention:Make sure that you you file a '''separate report for each independent issue''' (i.e. don't put two independent bugs into the same report).
	=== Select Project ===		=== Select Project ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-SelectProject.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-SelectProject.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	The first step is to select the project you're filing a bug for.		The first step is to select the project you're filing a bug for.
	* Armed Assault		* Armed Assault
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	=== Select Category ===		=== Select Category ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportCategory.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportCategory.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select which category the issue falls under.		Select which category the issue falls under.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	=== Select Reproducibility ===		=== Select Reproducibility ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportReproducibility.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportReproducibility.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select whether the bug appears ''all the time'', or only occasionally, etc.		Select whether the bug appears ''all the time'', or only occasionally, etc.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	=== Select Severity ===		=== Select Severity ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportSeverity.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportSeverity.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Leave the "Severity" at the default setting of "minor". A sysop will later assign it a proper priority status.		Leave the "Severity" at the default setting of "minor". A sysop will later assign it a proper priority status.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	=== Select Version ===		=== Select Version ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportVersion.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportVersion.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select which version of ArmA this bug appears under.		Select which version of ArmA this bug appears under.

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	=== Complete Report ===		=== Complete Report ===
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	* insert a description to reproduce the issue		* insert a description to reproduce the issue
	* it is often advisable to attach a file to the entry to clarify things:		* it is often advisable to attach a file to the entry to clarify things:
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	== View after Report is filed ==		== View after Report is filed ==
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportFiled.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportFiled.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	After the report is filed, you will see an updated listing of current bugs that should include your new report.		After the report is filed, you will see an updated listing of current bugs that should include your new report.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	== Update/Monitor Reports ==		== Update/Monitor Reports ==
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[File:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.		If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.
	By default you will receive email notifications on issues you did setup yourself or added notes to. If you want to change this behaviour, go to {{Link\|http://bugs.armed-assault.net/account_prefs_page.php\|My Account - Preferences}} and configure your desired settings.		By default you will receive email notifications on issues you did setup yourself or added notes to. If you want to change this behaviour, go to {{Link\|http://bugs.armed-assault.net/account_prefs_page.php\|My Account - Preferences}} and configure your desired settings.
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	*'''resolved''' (light green): the bug has been fixed in the latest patch.		*'''resolved''' (light green): the bug has been fixed in the latest patch.
	*'''closed''' (gray): the bug has been fixed, and the reporter has closed the report.		*'''closed''' (gray): the bug has been fixed, and the reporter has closed the report.
	[[~~Image~~:BTS-ColorCodes.gif]]		[[File:BTS-ColorCodes.gif]]

	== Where? ==		== Where? ==

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[ ((ftp|http)s?:\/\/[^ ]+) +([^ =]+) \]" to "{{Link|$1|$3}}"

2023-04-28T16:42:16Z

Text replacement - "\[ *((ftp|http)s?:\/\/[^ ]+) +([^ =]+) *\]" to "{{Link|$1|$3}}"

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	I think this is related with #1598.		I think this is related with #1598.
	;This will be translated to		;This will be translated to
	I think this is related with [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id{{=}}1598 0001598].		I think this is related with {{Link\|http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id{{=}}1598\|0001598}}.

	== Status Codes ==		== Status Codes ==

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[ *((ftp|http)s?:\/\/[^ ]+)([^{])=([^}])([^ ]+)" to "[$1$3{{=}}$4$5"

2023-04-28T16:20:18Z

Text replacement - "\[ *((ftp|http)s?:\/\/[^ ]+)([^{])=([^}])([^ ]+)" to "[$1$3{{=}}$4$5"

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	I think this is related with #1598.		I think this is related with #1598.
	;This will be translated to		;This will be translated to
	I think this is related with [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id=1598 0001598].		I think this is related with [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id{{=}}1598 0001598].

	== Status Codes ==		== Status Codes ==

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[ (https?:\/\/[^ = ]+) +([^= ]+) \]" to "{{Link|$1|$2}}"

2023-04-28T14:08:27Z

Text replacement - "\[ *(https?:\/\/[^ = ]+) +([^= ]+) *\]" to "{{Link|$1|$2}}"

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:08, 28 April 2023
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	'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]		'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]
	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	Bugs are now logged on a dedicated bug tracking system, called "[http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/ Mantis]".		Bugs are now logged on a dedicated bug tracking system, called "{{Link\|http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/\|Mantis}}".

	;Attention: If you encounter a bug, '''first''' make sure, that you started '''ArmA without any mods'''. You should contact the mod author, if the problem happens only with the mod.		;Attention: If you encounter a bug, '''first''' make sure, that you started '''ArmA without any mods'''. You should contact the mod author, if the problem happens only with the mod.
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	[[Image:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.		If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.
	By default you will receive email notifications on issues you did setup yourself or added notes to. If you want to change this behaviour, go to [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/account_prefs_page.php My Account - Preferences] and configure your desired settings.		By default you will receive email notifications on issues you did setup yourself or added notes to. If you want to change this behaviour, go to {{Link\|http://bugs.armed-assault.net/account_prefs_page.php\|My Account - Preferences}} and configure your desired settings.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{ExternalLink|" to "{{Link|"

2023-01-04T15:22:19Z

Text replacement - "{{ExternalLink|" to "{{Link|"

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:22, 4 January 2023
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	[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	To file a bug, you need an account on the system.		To file a bug, you need an account on the system.
	*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look {{~~ExternalLink~~\|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275\|text= here}} for the signup process.		*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look {{Link\|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275\|text= here}} for the signup process.
	* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.		* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[(http.+flashpoint1985\.com.+) (.+)\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}"

2021-06-05T19:34:33Z

Text replacement - "\[(http.+flashpoint1985\.com.+) (.+)\]" to "{{ExternalLink|link= $1|text= $2}}"

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:34, 5 June 2021
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	[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	To file a bug, you need an account on the system.		To file a bug, you need an account on the system.
	*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look [http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275 here] for the signup process.		*If you have ''not'' filed a bug before, look {{ExternalLink\|link= http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?s=3bf0ba922475bdd3da0f0da5108cd6f5&act=ST&f=75&t=61281&st=&&#entry1048275\|text= here}} for the signup process.
	* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.		* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "^ " to ""

2021-01-31T19:31:57Z

Text replacement - "^ " to ""

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	'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]		'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]
	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Lou Montana: Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.)([^ = ])(={2,}) " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "

2021-01-31T17:29:04Z

Text replacement - " (={2,})([^ = ])(.*)([^ = ])(={2,}) * " to " $1 $2$3$4 $5 "

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	'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]		'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]
	==Introduction==		== Introduction ==
	Bugs are now logged on a dedicated bug tracking system, called "[http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/ Mantis]".		Bugs are now logged on a dedicated bug tracking system, called "[http://www.mantisbugtracker.com/ Mantis]".

	;Attention: If you encounter a bug, '''first''' make sure, that you started '''ArmA without any mods'''. You should contact the mod author, if the problem happens only with the mod.		;Attention: If you encounter a bug, '''first''' make sure, that you started '''ArmA without any mods'''. You should contact the mod author, if the problem happens only with the mod.

	==Logging into the system==		== Logging into the system ==
	[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-Login.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	To file a bug, you need an account on the system.		To file a bug, you need an account on the system.
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	* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.		* If you have previously filed a bug under the Wiki, an account under the same name will have been created already. The default password is "changeme". Log into the system with those settings, and then go to "My Account" to change your password.

	==Search for existing bugs==		== Search for existing bugs ==
	[[Image:BTS-ViewIssues.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ViewIssues.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Before you file a bug, you should first check whether something similar has been submitted already.		Before you file a bug, you should first check whether something similar has been submitted already.
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	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	==Filing a new bug==		== Filing a new bug ==
	;Attention:Make sure that you you file a '''separate report for each independent issue''' (i.e. don't put two independent bugs into the same report).		;Attention:Make sure that you you file a '''separate report for each independent issue''' (i.e. don't put two independent bugs into the same report).
	===Select Project===		=== Select Project ===
	[[Image:BTS-SelectProject.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-SelectProject.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	The first step is to select the project you're filing a bug for.		The first step is to select the project you're filing a bug for.
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	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	===Select Category===		=== Select Category ===
	[[Image:BTS-ReportCategory.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportCategory.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select which category the issue falls under.		Select which category the issue falls under.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	===Select Reproducibility===		=== Select Reproducibility ===
	[[Image:BTS-ReportReproducibility.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportReproducibility.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select whether the bug appears ''all the time'', or only occasionally, etc.		Select whether the bug appears ''all the time'', or only occasionally, etc.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	===Select Severity===		=== Select Severity ===
	[[Image:BTS-ReportSeverity.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportSeverity.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Leave the "Severity" at the default setting of "minor". A sysop will later assign it a proper priority status.		Leave the "Severity" at the default setting of "minor". A sysop will later assign it a proper priority status.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	===Select Version===		=== Select Version ===
	[[Image:BTS-ReportVersion.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportVersion.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	Select which version of ArmA this bug appears under.		Select which version of ArmA this bug appears under.
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	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	===Complete Report===		=== Complete Report ===
	[[Image:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	* insert a description to reproduce the issue		* insert a description to reproduce the issue
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	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	==View after Report is filed==		== View after Report is filed ==
	[[Image:BTS-ReportFiled.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportFiled.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	After the report is filed, you will see an updated listing of current bugs that should include your new report.		After the report is filed, you will see an updated listing of current bugs that should include your new report.
	<br clear="all">		<br clear="all">

	==Update/Monitor Reports==		== Update/Monitor Reports ==
	[[Image:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportUpdate.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.		If you wish to receive an email notification if the status of your filed bug is changed, click on the "Monitor Issue" button.
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	==Adding notes==		== Adding notes ==

	After the bug report is created, it is possible to annotate comments via "Add Note".		After the bug report is created, it is possible to annotate comments via "Add Note".
	For referencing other bug reports use the syntax "#<bugnumber>".		For referencing other bug reports use the syntax "#<bugnumber>".
	===Example===		=== Example ===
	I think this is related with #1598.		I think this is related with #1598.
	;This will be translated to		;This will be translated to
	I think this is related with [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id=1598 0001598].		I think this is related with [http://bugs.armed-assault.net/view.php?id=1598 0001598].

	==Status Codes==		== Status Codes ==
	The color of each bug entry indicated its current status.		The color of each bug entry indicated its current status.
	*'''new''' (light pink): a bug that has just been filed.		*'''new''' (light pink): a bug that has just been filed.

R3vo: Text replacement - " it's" to " it is"

2020-09-07T16:27:00Z

Text replacement - " it's" to " it is"

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:27, 7 September 2020
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	[[Image:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]		[[Image:BTS-ReportComplete.gif\|thumb\|300px]]
	* insert a description to reproduce the issue		* insert a description to reproduce the issue
	* it's often advisable to attach a file to the entry to clarify things:		* it is often advisable to attach a file to the entry to clarify things:
	** pictures to demonstrate the error (e.g. LOD, misplaced vehicles,etc)		** pictures to demonstrate the error (e.g. LOD, misplaced vehicles,etc)
	** selfmade short missions for reproducing the error (e.g. scripting failures)		** selfmade short missions for reproducing the error (e.g. scripting failures)

JerryHopper at 21:48, 16 February 2008

2008-02-16T21:48:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:48, 16 February 2008
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	~~{{Important\|The BTS system is currently down and it is not certain if and when it will be running again.}}~~

	'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]		'''Note''': [[BTS Guidelines\|Guidelines for Admins]]