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Objects

Record an object

Without the Assistant, proceed as follows:

Enter the basic details

Open Objects → Add. Enter the title and the details your material supports. In the example, these are the title "Vase mit Streifendekor" and the date 1908. Leave empty what you don't know.

Basic details with the title Vase mit Streifendekor and the date 1908.
Step 1 · Enter the title and the known details.Enlarge image (new tab)

Add an image

Choose Add images and then the image file. Write a caption and choose Save images.

Image section with the vase, a caption and the button for saving the images.
Step 2 · Add the image with a caption.Enlarge image (new tab)

Save and check

Choose Create at the top. Then compare the details and image with your material.

Saved object Vase mit Streifendekor with image and object data.
Step 3 · Check the saved object.Enlarge image (new tab)

You are done when the object is saved and the details are correct. You can add to it at any time.

How to add sources and maintain details is explained under Objects. How to add the object to an exhibition is shown in Prepare an exhibition.

Objects

Record objects, maintain their details and connect them to other records.

Object data

What belongs in which field of the object data.