Operation Make the Wiki Pretty!

herb_fargus

@mattrixk I didn't realise that, I believe it is due to mkdocs using python markdown whereas the github wiki obviously uses github flavoured markdown (btw this is why many people recommend ReStructured Text for documentation instead of a non standardised markdown) for reference https://github.com/waylan/Python-Markdown/issues/3

I'll see if there are some parser extensions or settings in the .yml that I can add that might address the markdown nuances.

herb_fargus

@mattrixk so this is one of those things where we may need to update some wiki pages.

I've tested it and I'm pretty sure 4 spaces instead of 2 works see the following:

- Level 1
    - Level2

Level 1
- Level2

mattrixk

@herb_fargus Okay, great. I'll have a look at it tomorrow during my lunch break (won't have the chance tonight, I'm probably going to crash out as soon as I get home... and it's only Monday).

herb_fargus

It's not pressing by any means. this will take a while to get into a publishable state, thanks for the feedback

mattrixk

@herb_fargus: I just made a quick change to that page (just adding the 2 extra spaces to those first list items), but it didn't make a change to the new pretty version. Do I need to do anything to "push" the change, or is it just a matter of waiting?

herb_fargus

@mattrixk I have to update the submodule (which clones the latest version of the retropie wiki) and then rebuild the site and push the changes to the docs repository

I'll probably make a module at some point to automate the process.

mattrixk

@herb_fargus Ahh okay. No worries. As I said, I probably won't get the chance to update that page until tomorrow or the day after, so no rush. (also, it's not a major problem, but I'm glad there is a simple solution.)

herb_fargus

I've deployed the latest and can confirm the nested lists are working with the 4 spaces.

I wrote up quick workflow on deploying the docs (mostly for personal reference) likely can be improved

https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Docs/wiki/Updating-the-Docs

hooperre

Edit: Nvm. Thought it was live. Still looks great haha.

BuZz

@hooperre the wiki is now converted and available from the docs link at the top of the screen here. Herb did a great job. It's still being improved but the documentation is now more accessible than it was via GitHub.

backstander

@herb_fargus
I might have trouble explaining this but...

When you're trying to point someone to a selection on one of the Wiki pages, it uses the # sign + the name of that header (without any spaces/special characters and all in lowercase) like for example:
https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/First-Installation#installation

For me to get that link I click on that "Installation" header and it gives me that address so I can post it for someone on the forum.

Now the Docs, that # sign thing works but I can't click on that "Installation" header to easily give me this address:
https://retropie.github.io/RetroPie-Docs/First-Installation/#installation

I don't know anything about mkdocs but is this something that can be added or is it not available like github has it?

herb_fargus

@backstander I believe that's specific to github. Isn't clicking on the TOC on the right the same thing though?

backstander

Isn't clicking on the TOC on the right the same thing though?

Yes, I didn't realize that was clickable ;-)
Thanks @herb_fargus

mrbwa1

Does anyone have an opinion ofn having the FAQ at the Top Level instead of under Troubleshooting. I have spent too many years in support and folks don't seem to look at Troubleshooting, but will look at an FAQ.

Not a big deal if it's current place is where it should be, just thinking out loud.

backstander

@mrbwa1
I agree. To me I think of FAQ and Troubleshooting as very closely related (if not the same thing) but non-technical users think of FAQ as something they will read and Troubleshooting as something that's way over their heads and they don't typically read.

herb_fargus

@mrbwa1 I put it down there because for one it's a bit outdated, and most people's frequently asked questions I would hope would be addressed on the first installation page, or at the very least individual system pages.

I'm also more of the opinion that people should take the time to understand how the system works rather than chasing Willy nilly through the infinite variations of questions that are derived from the same base misunderstanding.

The current FAQ just looks spammy to me. I don't know personally how I want it laid out or even what I want it to include. I'm probably going to remove at least a few of them as they are irrelevant. I'm almost more partial to a more generalised what is emulationstation what is retropie what are ROMs etc. Rather than the customised tweaks or questions about specific games...

Idk what do you think?

backstander

@herb_fargus

The current FAQ just looks spammy to me.

I agree but I don't know what could be done to make it flow better.

Idk what do you think?

I personally like the technical aspects of the wiki but when someone is new here they might want something a little more stripped down and the basics.

Maybe have a first page with the basics and a 2nd page with all the advanced features per system? Idk, I'm just thinking out loud.

detron

I think the retropie.org.uk/docs/ looks great. I may be the oddball here, but is there an "off-line" version of the manual?
I find that the times I do not have internet access are usually the times I would take a deeper look at manuals and configurations.

I know that online stays current, and some of the links go to other sites, but I was just curious.

thank you.

PS. I would buy a "RetroPie: The Complete Manual" type book. since I already buy things like

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and

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meleu

@detron said in Operation Make the Wiki Pretty!:

but is there an "off-line" version of the manual?

what about downloading the current version to your computer right now?

Here is the command to do the trick:

EDIT: removed the trick because it can stress the server.

detron

@meleu said in Operation Make the Wiki Pretty!:

@detron said in Operation Make the Wiki Pretty!:

but is there an "off-line" version of the manual?

what about downloading the current version on your computer right now?

Here is the command to do the trick:
wget \
    --recursive \
    --no-clobber \
    --page-requisites \
    --html-extension \
    --convert-links \
    --restrict-file-names=windows \
    --no-parent \
    --domains retropie.org.uk \
    https://retropie.org.uk/docs/
It may take a couple of minutes. After it ends you'll can see a directory named retropie.org.uk/. You can access the docs main page locally at retropie.org.uk/docs/index.html.

But, hey!, we are here for gaming but it's for learning too, right? Then here is the explanation of each option used on that command:

--recursive: follow links to create a local version of the remote web site.

--no-clobber: do not overwrite existing files (useful when you cancel the download and then execute that command again).

--page-requisites \: download all the files necessary to properly display a given HTML page (images, CSS, etc.).

--html-extension: save files with .html extension.

--convert-links: after the download is complete, convert the links in the document to make them suitable for local viewing.

--restrict-file-names=windows: modify filenames to make them work in Windows as well (useful if you plan to move the files to a Windows computer).

--no-parent: don't follow links outside the /docs directory.

--domains retropie.org.uk: don't follow links outside retropie.org.uk.

https://retropie.org.uk/docs: the URL of the website (or just a directory from that website) you want to download.

@meleu

thank you very much. I thought about doing this, but without permission, it seemed like theft.
I appreciate the explanation of each of the options, well done! others may find that useful too.

I have used wget just for files here and there, usually for sites I use HTTrack. usually just for reconnaissance for penetration tests . (I am a network security guy, but a white hat, I always get permission)