Parameterized Variables (Macros) It is possible to pass parameters to TWiki variables. This is called a macro in a programming language. To define a parameterized...
Page Rendering Process Overview of how TWiki works To achieve a goal in TWiki either by making use of existing features or implementing new features, good understanding...
Object Method An ObjectMethod is a method that must be called relative to a previous constructed object of the class type. For example: package Telecoms ClassMethod...
Metadata Repository Motivation If you have hundreds or thousands of webs on a TWiki site, web metadata stored in a data repository is useful. It can...
Managing Webs Adding, renaming and deleting webs are all web based operations. Overview A TWikiSite is divided into webs; each one represents one workspace, one...
Managing Topics Browser based rename, move, and delete for individual topics Overview You can use browser based controls to change a topic`s name, move it to another...
Managing a Large Site There is no limitation with the number of webs and users a TWiki site can have. But there are several considerationgs needed to run a site having...
Language selection dropdown To be included where a language selection is needed, for instance in the top bar or left bar. Note: this dropdown is only shown if localization...
Jump Box The Jump Box at the top or sidebar of each page is a hidden gem for quick navigation in a large TWiki. 1. Quick Jump: Enter a topic name to quickly jump...
Instant TWiki Site Enhancements These quick enhancements are aimed at improving and customising your TWiki. New TWiki site administrators are especially encouraged...
Installed Plugins Plugins are mainly user contributed add ons that enhance and extend TWiki features and capabilities. A limited number of plugins are included in...
Include Topics and Web Pages Using % INCLUDE{... Variable Use the % INCLUDE{... variable to embed the content of another topic or web page inside a TWiki topic...
INCLUDE a topic in the raw When a topic is included, normally TWiki variables in the included topic are expanded in the context of the inlcluded topic. But if raw...
IF Statements The % IF% construct gives TWiki the power to include content in topics based on the value of simple expressions. % IF{`CONDITION` then `THEN` else...
Hierarchical Navigation Navigation block that displays the current topic, its parent and children (if any). This is intended to be included in other topics, for...
FAQ: TWiki is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). What is GPL? Answer: TWiki is distributed under the GNU General Public License, see TWikiDownload...
Formatting Tokens TWiki defines some standard special tokens that can be used to replace characters in some parameters notably those to FormattedSearch and IfStatements...
Normally, if you make subsequent edits within a one hour period (configuration item {ReplaceIfEditedAgainWithin} ), TWiki will fold together your changes. This...
Each FileAttachment in a Topic has an attribute string. At present only the hidden attribute is supported. If the attribute includes h then the attachment is considered...
FAQ: Why does the topic revision not increase when I edit a topic? Answer: The same topic revision will be used when you save a topic again within a certain time...
Use the `Minor changes, don`t notify` checkbox when saving a page in case you only make a minor change to a topic and you do not want to inform everybody who is on...
FAQ: How do I delete or rename a file attachment? Answer: You can move and delete attachments directly from your browser. Moving lets you transfer an attachment from...
FAQ: How do I delete or rename a topic? Answer: These two questions are answered together because often when you think you want to delete a page, more often it makes...
Custom User/Group Notations Your TWiki site may be depending on a web user authentication mechanism provided in your environment. And your users are well accustomed...
Copying Topics Browser based copy for individual topics Overview You can use browser based controls to copy a topic within the same web or to another web. The specified...
Class Method A ClassMethod is a method that must be called relative to the containing class object. This normally only applies to the new method used to create new...
Book View BookView is an option available from the advanced search topic. It allows you to display the result in `book view`, that is, the whole content of topics...
Making webs autonomous Motivation On a large TWiki site having thousands of webs, each web should be as self service as possible so that TWiki administrators` work...
Appendix B: Encode URLs With UTF8 Use internationalised characters within WikiWords and attachment names This topic addresses implemented UTF 8 support for URLs...
Settings for WysiwygPlugin that are common to most editor integrations WYSIWYG EXCLUDE Prevent WYSIWYG editing The global preference setting WYSIWYG EXCLUDE...