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Also see [[AniDB:Ed2k-links#Which software can be used to generate them?!|How to generate ed2k-links]]. | Also see [[AniDB:Ed2k-links#Which software can be used to generate them?!|How to generate ed2k-links]]. | ||
=== Group === | === Group ("Released by" fields) === | ||
Normally, the files are "tagged", meaning that the filename contains a string like "[AonE]" which you can look for in the according shortname dropdown-menu. Please note that not all groups on AniDB are listed under the tag they actually use as AniDB can only have one distinctive tag for each group, <u>so make sure the group's full name matches as well</u>. If you are having a hard time finding the group via the tag, try locating it in the "name" dropdown-menu, the groups are listed alphabetically there. | Normally, the files are "tagged", meaning that the filename contains a string like "[AonE]" which you can look for in the according shortname dropdown-menu. Please note that not all groups on AniDB are listed under the tag they actually use as AniDB can only have one distinctive tag for each group, <u>so make sure the group's full name matches as well</u>. If you are having a hard time finding the group via the tag, try locating it in the "name" dropdown-menu, the groups are listed alphabetically there. | ||
However, some people remove the group-tags from filenames. If you have such a file, please watch the first seconds/minutes of it and look out for the group-name being displayed. | However, some people remove the group-tags from filenames. If you have such a file, please watch the first seconds/minutes of it and look out for the group-name being displayed. | ||
Please note that if a file is a joint release, meaning it was released by two or more groups (e.g. by "ANBU-AonE") that these usually have their own group entry in the dropdown-menu - AniDB treats those files like they are done by a | Please note that if a file is a joint release, meaning it was released by two or more groups (e.g. by "ANBU-AonE") that these usually have their own group entry in the dropdown-menu - AniDB treats those files like they are done by a separate group. | ||
When you add a new file from group that have already some files added for this anime, you can save yourself from browsing entire list again and againg by using "by relation" list, that contains only groups that already have at least one file added for this anime. | |||
If the group isn't listed, you have to add it first. | If the group isn't listed, you have to add it first. | ||
=== CRC === | === CRC === | ||
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For older releases, especially for files you didn't directly get from the group, check pages like [http://www.envirosphere.com/ Envirosphere] or [http://baka-updates.com/ Baka Updates]. | For older releases, especially for files you didn't directly get from the group, check pages like [http://www.envirosphere.com/ Envirosphere] or [http://baka-updates.com/ Baka Updates]. | ||
=== | === File type === | ||
In case you pasted a full ed2k link (including the filename) to the "ed2k-link" field, the filetype will be set automatically. Otherwise you have to manually choose the correct one from the dropdown menu. | In case you pasted a full ed2k link (including the filename) to the "ed2k-link" field, the filetype will be set automatically. Otherwise you have to manually choose the correct one from the dropdown menu. | ||
=== | === File version === | ||
Sometimes, the group makes mistakes and wants to correct them by releasing a second (third, fourth...) version, usually called "v2" ("v3", "v4", ...). If there is no such tag in the filename, it's normally the "version 1". | Sometimes, the group makes mistakes and wants to correct them by releasing a second (third, fourth...) version, usually called "v2" ("v3", "v4", ...). If there is no such tag in the filename, it's normally the "version 1". | ||
=== Audio language === | === Audio language ("Lang" field) === | ||
The default ("Japanese") should do it most of the time. The "Dual (X/Y)"-entries are meant to be used with files that contain multiple audio-tracks. If there's a third audio-language (which is currently not supported by AniDB), please add that info as a comment to the file. | The default ("Japanese") should do it most of the time. The "Dual (X/Y)"-entries are meant to be used with files that contain multiple audio-tracks. If there's a third audio-language (which is currently not supported by AniDB), please add that info as a comment to the file. | ||
If the right language isn't listed, please request the language to be added in the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request-forum]. | If the right language isn't listed, please request the language to be added in the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request-forum]. | ||
=== | === Subtitle language ("Sub Lang" field)=== | ||
Again, the default ("English") is right most of the time, but remember to choose the right one when adding a file with a different subtitle-language. If there are multiple subtitle-languages, please add that info to the file-comment. A request to add a missing language can be filed in the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request-forum]. | Again, the default ("English") is right most of the time, but remember to choose the right one when adding a file with a different subtitle-language. If there are multiple subtitle-languages, please add that info to the file-comment. A request to add a missing language can be filed in the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request-forum]. | ||