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The wiki is for technical documentation, issue tracking, and user guides that may be of use to existing developers, designers and Curatescape licensees. For more information about Curatescape and the Mobile Historical initiative, please visit curatescape.org.

Server setup

• Server requirements
• Obtaining and Configuring a Domain Name
• Preparing to Install (omeka.org)
• Configuring Omeka for Curatescape

Client applications setup

As of Curatescape Version 1.0, client application source code is not publicly available. To learn more about licensing options, visit curatescape.org

Content Creation

• Content Layout Guide
• Formatting requirements
• Creating a story
• Creating a tour

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get help if I have general questions?

For most general questions pertaining to Curatescape themes and plugins, you can use the Curatescape forum. If you have questions about Omeka (including installation, server configuration, user management, etc), please use the Omeka forum instead.

How do I request a feature or submit a bug report?

The Curatescape forum is a fine place to request features. If you are a developer, please use the @CPHDH/Curatescape Issues tracker to submit detailed bug reports, etc.

Can I create a Curatescape project with my own design and/or branding?

Yes. While paid Curatescape projects include some customizable elements, licensing organizations and individuals may wish to create their own look from scratch. Please review Custom logo and theme design for details on compatibility requirements and other considerations.

Video is not working on my site! How do I fix it?

First, make sure that you have reviewed the video formatting requirements. Video should play fine on all major browsers/devices if your file is formatted according to the Curatescape video recommendations. Assuming your video is properly encoded, you may need to add the following to your .htaccess file: AddType video/mp4 mp4 m4v

How can I speed up my site?

Make sure you have enabled caching in your .htaccess file by uncommenting the following lines...

<IfModule mod_expires.c>
    <FilesMatch "\.(js|ico|gif|jpg|png|css)$">
        ExpiresActive on
        ExpiresDefault "access plus 10 day"
    </FilesMatch>
</IfModule>

Next, enable GZIP by adding the following...

<IfModule mod_deflate.c>
    AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html text/css text/javascript
</IfModule>

These two changes should make a considerable difference in page load times.

Can I migrate or batch ingest content into Curatescape?

There are many ways to migrate or ingest content into Omeka. However, in most cases, it is not recommended. Curatescape projects use Omeka in unique manner. Read more about Curatescape's conceptual and organizational framework in the Content Layout Guide. If you still wish to migrate or ingest data in bulk, please contact your project manager or visit omeka.org for more information.

My Curatescape site doesn't have a "Curatescape Story" item type!

Simply install the CuratescapeAdminHelper plugin. Activating the plugin will automatically create the "Curatescape Story" item type and a bunch of handy custom fields. It will also add some helpful options to the admin user interface.

Additional FAQ info is available at curatescape.org/about/faq