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==Short introduction==
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AniDB is a mostly user-driven database. <u>C</u>hanges to most entries can be <u>req</u>uested (short: [[creq]]) directly on the website, using the "Request Edit" link which is displayed on the anime/ep/file/group page (only if you're logged in), everything else can be done via the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request] forum (please [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14 read this first]).<br>
==[[Animeentries|Anime]]==
On the bottom of each anime-page you can find a ''request edit'' link where you can change the title, type, episode-count, release-dates, producer, URL, image and description. Explanations of the different values can be found in [[How to add/remove: Anime|How to add new Anime to AniDB]]. Also see [[AniDB:Dates|where to find information on release dates]].


If you added an entry yourself, you can directly edit it. Otherwise, the changes will be reviewed by a mod before being granted. Since there may be questions concerning the change, please make sure you don't miss any new anidb-messages ([[myplace]] -> [[mymessages]]).
==[[Content:Companies|Anime-Companies]]==
Each anime entry has a separate page for editing/adding/deleting of anime-companies. The link to this page can be found on the navibar on the bottom. Request removal and request edit work as expected.


'''Golden rule:''' Except for obvious changes, '''always''' describe the reason for the changes you made and/or the source of your information.
==[[Content:Companies|Companies]]==
Below the ''request edit'' link there is a section named "Add/Edit". In this section you will find a link that reads "Company"; in order to make full use of the new companies system you can use this link to add companies to an anime, please see [[How to add/remove: Producer|how to add/remove: Companies]]. If you want to change relations for companies to the anime or remove them completely, this can only be done via a [[creq]] through the {{ForumLink|21|Change Requests forum}}. Please supply a source for these kinds of changes.


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==[[Animeentries:Episodeentries|Episodes]]==
By clicking on an episode-number, you can reach a pop-up with the episode's details and the "request edit" link. There, you can change every property of an episode. Explanations of the different values can be found in [[How to add new episodes to AniDB]]. To delete a episode, move it to a different anime or merge it with another episode, please post the reasons in the {{ForumLink|21|Change Requests forum}}.


==What exactly can be corrected and where can I find the "request edit" link?==
==[[Animeentries:Fileentries|Files]]==
===Anime entries===
When expanding the episodes on an anime-page, you can reach a list of files assigned to each episode. Clicking on the (mostly 5-digit) file-id in front of each line opens the file-details pop-up with the usual "request edit" link.
On the bottom of each anime-page, you can find a "request edit" link, where you can change the title, type, episode-count, release-dates, producer, url, image and description.
You can change all properties of a file here. Explanations of the different values can be found in [[Tutorial:How to Add Files for Dummies!]]. To edit a file, delete a file, move it to a different anime or merge it with another file, use the edit, delete, move, or report buttons on the file's details page.
If you want to change the secondary titles, synonyms, genres or remove relations, please either describe these changes in the creq-description or use the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request] forum. To add new synonyms or relations to other animes, you can use the corresponding links right below the "request edit" link.


===Episodes===
==[[Groupentries|Groups]]==
By clicking on an episode-number, you can reach a popup with the episode's details and the "request edit" link. There, you can change every property of an episode.
Every group detail page has a "request edit" link. To reach this page, click on the group-name anywhere in AniDB, for example in the grouplist.
There, you can change most properties of a group-entry. Explanations of the different values can be found in [[How to add new groups to AniDB]].
To add or remove a sub or parent group, please use the {{ForumLink|21|Change Requests forum}}.


===Group entries===
==[[Content:Titles|Titles]]==
Every group detail page has a "request edit" link. To reach this page, click on the group-name anywhere in AniDB, for example in the grouplist.
Each anime entry has a separate page for editing/adding/deleting of titles. The link to this page can be found on the navibar on the bottom. Request removal and request edit work as expected.
There, you can change most properties of a group-entry.
 
To add or remove a sub or parent group, please use the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request] forum.
==[[Categories|Anime-Categories]]==
You can add new categories by first showing the current categories for an anime and then selecting either ''Add Category'' or ''ass Add Category'', depending on if you only want to add one or many categories. For more information see [[how to add/remove: Categories]] and {{OldThreadLink|3612|the forum discussion about the category system}}.
 
==[[Categories]]==
New categories can only be added by mods to AniDB. The current system is in a flux and will change eventually.
For more information see [[how to add/remove: Categories]] and {{OldThreadLink|3612|the forum discussion about the category system}}.
 
==[[Content:Relations|Anime Relations]]==
At the bottom of every anime page there is a link which reads ''relations''. If you click this link you will be taken to the ''Anime Relation'' page where you can add relations between the current and other anime. For more information see [[how to add/remove: Relations]].


===File entries===
[[Category: Guidelines]]
When expanding (http://www.anidb.net/pics/plus.gif) the episodes on an anime-page, you can reach a list of files assigned to each episode. Clicking on the (mostly 5-digit) file-id in front of each line opens the file-details popup with the usual "request edit" link.
You can change all properties of a file here. Explanations of the different values can be found in [[How to add new files to AniDB]]. To delete a file, move it to a different anime or merge it with another file, please post the reasons in the [http://www.anidb.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 DB Change Request] forum.

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Note If you are unfamiliar with change requests, see creq first.

Anime

On the bottom of each anime-page you can find a request edit link where you can change the title, type, episode-count, release-dates, producer, URL, image and description. Explanations of the different values can be found in How to add new Anime to AniDB. Also see where to find information on release dates.

Anime-Companies

Each anime entry has a separate page for editing/adding/deleting of anime-companies. The link to this page can be found on the navibar on the bottom. Request removal and request edit work as expected.

Companies

Below the request edit link there is a section named "Add/Edit". In this section you will find a link that reads "Company"; in order to make full use of the new companies system you can use this link to add companies to an anime, please see how to add/remove: Companies. If you want to change relations for companies to the anime or remove them completely, this can only be done via a creq through the Change Requests forum. Please supply a source for these kinds of changes.

Episodes

By clicking on an episode-number, you can reach a pop-up with the episode's details and the "request edit" link. There, you can change every property of an episode. Explanations of the different values can be found in How to add new episodes to AniDB. To delete a episode, move it to a different anime or merge it with another episode, please post the reasons in the Change Requests forum.

Files

When expanding the episodes on an anime-page, you can reach a list of files assigned to each episode. Clicking on the (mostly 5-digit) file-id in front of each line opens the file-details pop-up with the usual "request edit" link. You can change all properties of a file here. Explanations of the different values can be found in Tutorial:How to Add Files for Dummies!. To edit a file, delete a file, move it to a different anime or merge it with another file, use the edit, delete, move, or report buttons on the file's details page.

Groups

Every group detail page has a "request edit" link. To reach this page, click on the group-name anywhere in AniDB, for example in the grouplist. There, you can change most properties of a group-entry. Explanations of the different values can be found in How to add new groups to AniDB. To add or remove a sub or parent group, please use the Change Requests forum.

Titles

Each anime entry has a separate page for editing/adding/deleting of titles. The link to this page can be found on the navibar on the bottom. Request removal and request edit work as expected.

Anime-Categories

You can add new categories by first showing the current categories for an anime and then selecting either Add Category or ass Add Category, depending on if you only want to add one or many categories. For more information see how to add/remove: Categories and the forum discussion about the category system (old forum).

Categories

New categories can only be added by mods to AniDB. The current system is in a flux and will change eventually. For more information see how to add/remove: Categories and the forum discussion about the category system (old forum).

Anime Relations

At the bottom of every anime page there is a link which reads relations. If you click this link you will be taken to the Anime Relation page where you can add relations between the current and other anime. For more information see how to add/remove: Relations.