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There are people who drown if given too much information, and there are some who thrive.<br />
[//anidb.net Anime DataBase (AniDB)] is a website that provides information about Anime.
This guide is for the latter.<br />
If the former sounds more appealing, please consider this alternative guide: [[/wiki.anidb.net/w/Tutorial:How_to_Add_Files_for_Dummies!|Tutorial:How to Add Files for Dummies!]].


=== Introduction ===
It keeps track of [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=109|show information]] and fansub releases for them. It has some [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=forum|social aspects]] as well. [[/wiki.anidb.net/w/AniDB:About|More info]]. Databases are only useful if they are updated frequently, so this tutorial is about keeping fansub releases on AniDB up to date.


[//anidb.net Anime DataBase (AniDB)] is a website that provides information about Anime.
For a more concise guide, please consider this alternative:[[/wiki.anidb.net/w/Tutorial:How_to_Add_Files_for_Dummies!|Tutorial:How to Add Files for Dummies!]].


It keeps track of [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=109|show information]] and fansub releases for them. It has some [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=forum|social aspects]] as well. [[/wiki.anidb.net/w/AniDB:About|More info]]. Databases are only useful if they are updated frequently, so this tutorial is about keeping fansub releases on AniDB up to date.
==Introduction==


AniDB needs to know 3 things to create a full entry for a release:
AniDB needs to know 3 things to create a full entry for a release:
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https://wiki.anidb.net/w/Avdump2
https://wiki.anidb.net/w/Avdump2


=== Prerequisites: ===
== Prerequisites: ==


# Obtain a file to add to AniDB.
# Obtain a file to add to AniDB.
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# [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=login|Login]] and verify that account.
# [[/anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=login|Login]] and verify that account.


=== Part A) Creating an API Key ===
== Part A) Creating an API Key ==


Theory: At some point, meta-information for files should be submited using Avdump2. That meta-information is initially associated with the user account that made the submission. While users normally enter usernames/passwords for authentication, Avdump2 needs a unique string of characters to update meta-data. In this context, the string of characters that authenticates a user utilizing Avdump2 is known as an <code>API Key</code> or a <code>UDP API Key.</code>
Theory: At some point, meta-information for files should be submited using Avdump2. That meta-information is initially associated with the user account that made the submission. While users normally enter usernames/passwords for authentication, Avdump2 needs a unique string of characters to update meta-data. In this context, the string of characters that authenticates a user utilizing Avdump2 is known as an <code>API Key</code> or a <code>UDP API Key.</code>
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On the left navigation pane, at the bottom is a section labeled <code>Account</code>. Click on <code>Settings</code>.
On the left navigation pane, at the bottom is a section labeled <code>Account</code>. Click on <code>Settings</code>.


[[File:https://i.imgur.com/fEqwtnZ.png|anidb_account_settings_highlight.png]]
[[File:anidb_account_settings_highlight.guide.png]]
 
https://i.imgur.com/fEqwtnZ.png


Under profile, in the main navigation window, there are tabs. Click on the one that says <code>Account</code>.
Under profile, in the main navigation window, there are tabs. Click on the one that says <code>Account</code>.


[[File:https://i.imgur.com/maGR6jL.png|anidb_accountSettings_AccountTab_highlight.png]]
[[Media:https://i.imgur.com/maGR6jL.png|anidb_accountSettings_AccountTab_highlight.png]]


There should be a section called <code>UDP API Key</code> with two fields, one with a label and another empty one.
There should be a section called <code>UDP API Key</code> with two fields, one with a label and another empty one.
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The Avdump2 GUI will simply not respond when authentication fails. More on this later.
The Avdump2 GUI will simply not respond when authentication fails. More on this later.


=== Part B) Dealing With Groups ===
== Part B) Dealing With Groups ==


Every file entry should be associated with a release group. The group name or tag is usually in the file name, usually in brackets <code>[ ]</code>. It is important to identify the release group and to verify the group already exists in AniDB.
Every file entry should be associated with a release group. The group name or tag is usually in the file name, usually in brackets <code>[ ]</code>. It is important to identify the release group and to verify the group already exists in AniDB.
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For the purposes of this tutorial, it will be assumed the group name already exists.
For the purposes of this tutorial, it will be assumed the group name already exists.


=== Part C) On Using Avdump2 ===
== Part C) On Using Avdump2 ==


'''Theory''':
'''Theory''':
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The ed2k links in the export window can now be submitted to AniDB. Detailed instructions for this are provided above.
The ed2k links in the export window can now be submitted to AniDB. Detailed instructions for this are provided above.


=== Part D) Understanding AniDB Change Requests (creq) ===
== Part D) Understanding AniDB Change Requests (creq) ==


AniDB is a user-driven database. A normal way to contribute is to issue change requests (creqs for short), which means that a moderator has to approve suggested changes before they are published. Request links can usually be found on every page that has editable content for logged in users.
AniDB is a user-driven database. A normal way to contribute is to issue change requests (creqs for short), which means that a moderator has to approve suggested changes before they are published. Request links can usually be found on every page that has editable content for logged in users.
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