blogging tips

input formats:

Advanced Editing Tools:

Lines and paragraphs are automatically recognized. The line break, paragraph and close paragraph tags are inserted automatically. If paragraphs are not recognized simply add a couple blank lines.
You may create links to items stored in our weblink registry using a special syntax. The weblink codes will be replaced by a links to visit the real websites. Syntax: [weblink:node_id] (to use the first link for that node), [weblink:node_id/link_id] (to use a specific link for that node) or [weblink:http://a.weblink.example.com/] (to specify a raw URL).
To post pieces of code, surround them with <code>...</code> tags. For PHP code, you can use <?php ... ?>, which will also colour it based on syntax.
Flash node macros can be added to this post.
Insert Flickr images: [flickr-photo:id=230452326,size=s] or [flickr-photoset:id=72157594262419167,size=m].The size parameter can be one of the following:
- s — (Square) 75x75 pixel square
- t — (Thumbnail) 100 pixels on longest side
- m — (Small) 240 pixels on longest side
- - — (Medium) 500 pixels on longest side
- b — (Large) 1024 pixels on longest side
- o — (Original) Original image
You may link to files uploaded with the current node using special tags. The tags will be replaced by the corresponding files. For example: Suppose you uploaded three files (in this order):
- imag1.png (referred as file #1)
- file1.pdf (referred as file #2)
- imag2.png (referred as file #3)
```
[inline:1=test] or [inline:imag1.png=test]
```
will be replaced by <img src=imag1.png alt=test>
```
[file:1=test] or [file:imag1.png=test]
```
will be replaced by <a href=imag1.png>test</a>
```
[attachment:2=test] or [attachment:file1.pdf=test]
```
will be replaced by <a href=file1.pdf.png>test</a>
Images can be added to this post.
Easily link to terms in various wikis or other websites by typing [prefix:term]. Use the "|" character to create a "piped link," e.g., "[w:public transport|public transportation]" displays as "public transportation." For a full list of available prefixes and the websites to which they point, see <a href="/interwiki/1">interwiki</a>.
Links to specified hosts will have a rel="nofollow" added to them.
Using custom PHP code

If you know how to script in PHP, Drupal gives you the power to embed any script you like. It will be executed when the page is viewed and dynamically embedded into the page. This gives you amazing flexibility and power, but of course with that comes danger and insecurity if you do not write good code. If you are not familiar with PHP, SQL or with the site engine, avoid experimenting with PHP because you can corrupt your database or render your site insecure or even unusable! If you do not plan to do fancy stuff with your content then you are probably better off with straight HTML.

Remember that the code within each PHP item must be valid PHP code - including things like correctly terminating statements with a semicolon. It is highly recommended that you develop your code separately using a simple test script on top of a test database before migrating to your production environment.

Notes:
- You can use global variables, such as configuration parameters, within the scope of your PHP code but remember that global variables which have been given values in your code will retain these values in the engine afterwards.
- register_globals is now set to off by default. If you need form information you need to get it from the "superglobals" $_POST, $_GET, etc.
- You can either use the print or return statement to output the actual content for your item.
A basic example:
You want to have a box with the title "Welcome" that you use to greet your visitors. The content for this box could be created by going:
```
  print t("Welcome visitor, ... welcome message goes here ...");
```
If we are however dealing with a registered user, we can customize the message by using:
```
  global $user;
  if ($user->uid) {
    print t("Welcome $user->name, ... welcome message goes here ...");
  }
  else {
    print t("Welcome visitor, ... welcome message goes here ...");
  }
```
For more in-depth examples, we recommend that you check the existing Drupal code and use it as a starting point, especially for sidebar boxes.
Flash Filter

The basic syntax for embedding a flash file (.swf), flash movie (.flv) or audio file (.mp3) is:
```
[flash:filename.swf]
```
If you would like to override SWF Tools and flash player default settings, you can specify additional parameters. For example:
Flash Filter will accept following parameters:
- params : You can specify values for output inside <param> tags with the <embed> html. Typical values are bgcolor and wmode. Example: params="wmode=true&&bgcolor=#00FF00"
- flashvars : You can specify values for output as flashvars, which become available to the flash player. Refer to the documentation of the flash player you are using to know what flashvar options are available. Example: flashvars="autostart=true&&volume=80"
- files : Optional list of files to be passed, you'll normally define files relative to your Drupal files directory. Example: files="name1=image.jpg&&name2=movie.flv"
- methods : Optional information about how to display the file. The most common usage is to specify a particular media player and thus override the settings page. Example: methods="player=onepixelout_mp3"
WARNING: with params, flashvars and othervars, pass multiple values separated by &&.

If you include a textual smiley in your post (see chart below), it will be replaced by a graphical smiley.

Smileys

Smiley	Acronyms
	:) :-) :smile:
	;) ;-) :wink:
	:( :-( :sad:
	:D :-D :lol:
	}:) }:-) :evil:
	:P :-P :tongue:
	:O :-O :shocked:
	:? :-? :puzzled:
	8) 8-) :cool:
	:jawdrop:
	:sick: :barf:

Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
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Limited Formatting:

Lines and paragraphs are automatically recognized. The line break, paragraph and close paragraph tags are inserted automatically. If paragraphs are not recognized simply add a couple blank lines.
Links to specified hosts will have a rel="nofollow" added to them.
Easily link to terms in various wikis or other websites by typing [prefix:term]. Use the "|" character to create a "piped link," e.g., "[w:public transport|public transportation]" displays as "public transportation." For a full list of available prefixes and the websites to which they point, see <a href="/interwiki/4">interwiki</a>.
Images can be added to this post.

If you include a textual smiley in your post (see chart below), it will be replaced by a graphical smiley.

Smileys