AISRP Code and Algorithm Library Help Page
The AISRP Code and Algorithm Library allows you to upload,
download, read, and enter reviews of different packages.
Each package consists of a collection of algorithm
descriptions, software, documentation, sample data, and/or links
to relevant sites that has been contributed by a Registered
User. It also allows potential contributers to register to
use the
Upload Server.
please note that the
Download Server is open to everyone. You do not have to
be a Registered User to download packages or submit
reviews.
The following links list some of the capabilities of this
server and describe how to accomplish specific tasks.
How to download a package
To download a package go to the
Download Server
to obtain a list of packages. When you select a package, you
will be presented with a copy of the abstract, a description of
that package, and links to the relevant content. You will also
have the option to view any existing reviews and add or update a
your own review of this package.
Note that you do not need to be a Registered User to
download or review a packagE.
How to request an account and become a
Registered User
If you wish to submit a package to the system, you will need to
register as a user. To create a new account and become a
Registered User, go to the
Upload Server
page and use the New User? button. You will be
presented with a short succession of forms that will allow you to
create an account, specify a username and password, and specify
user information. Please note that the username and password
will have to meet certain requirements regarding length and mix
of characters.
After you have created an account, you can begin to submit
material immediately, but these submissions will not appear on
the server until the account and submissions have been reviewed
by the system administrator.
How to change user information
If you are already a Registered User, you can change
your user information by executing the following steps:
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
2) From the Navigation Page select the Change User
Info button. You will be presented with a short succession
of forms that will allow you to revise and confirm changes to
your user information.
How to change account information
If you are already a Registered User, you can change
your account information by executing the following steps:
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
2) From the Navigation Page select the Change
Password button. You will be presented with a short
succession of forms that will allow you to revise and confirm
changes to your account information.
How to submit a new package
To submit a new package execute the following steps. Note that
you must be a Registered User to submit a package:
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
2) On the Navigation Page, enter a name for your package
in the field provided and select Submit Package. (If
this name is too short or has already been used by another user,
you will be prompted for another choice.) You will be presented
with a succession of forms that will allow you to describe the
package, enter an abstract, upload any relevant content, and
verify your contribution before it is submitted. These forms are
all identified by step number and should be self-explanatory.
3) NOTE: If you specify the name of a package you
already own, you will be given the opportunity to revise this
package, as described below in the discussion of how to revise a
package.
4) NOTE: If you do not specify any content, the
submission process will conclude after you have entered and
reviewed your abstract and package information. Conversely, if
you specify contant, but then decide you do not wish to submit
any uploads at this time, simply leave the relevant fields on the
Uplad Page blank.
5) After you have submitted a package, it will be forwarded to the
site administrator for review before it is placed on the Download
Server.
How to revise, update, or replace an
existing package
To revise or make changes in an existing package execute the
following steps. Note that you must be both a Registered
User and the owner of this package to make any changes!
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
The body of this page will list the packages you own along with
their identifying numbers.
2) On the Navigation Page, enter the name of the package
you wish to revise. Alternatively, you can go to the package
list and select the button with the identifying number associated
with this package. In either case, the package name will now
appear in the relevant field at the head of the page.
3) Select the Submit Package button. You will be
presented with a form that shows the current package abstract,
information, and content. From this point on, you can make
changes and revisions as if you were submitting a new package.
4) NOTE: While the system itself will track submission
dates, version numbers and revision dates are the responsibility
of the submitter. It is up to you to decide how you wish to
manage these.
How to delete an existing package
To delete an existing package execute the following steps.
Note that you must be both a Registered User and the
owner of this package to delete it!
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
The body of this page will list the packages you own along with
their identifying numbers.
2) Enter the name of the package you wish to delete.
Alternatively, you can go to the package list and select the
button with the identifying number associated with the this
package. In either case, the package name will now appear in
the relevant field in the form header.
3) Select the Delete Package button. You will be
presented with a chance to review your action and change your
mind before the package is deleted.
4) Note that we do maintain some backup capability, but we
cannot guarantee that we will have preserved the latest version
of a package, so please be sure to maintain a copy for your own
records before you proceed with the deletion.
How to upload different types of package
content
When you submit a package, you will be given the opportunity to
submit different types of content, such as algorithm
descriptions, documentation, preprints and reprints, or a
compressed file that contains the package itself. These can be
in any format (with the exception described below!), but it is
the user's responsibility to provide the means to read any file
that is not in ASCII format.
For obvious reasons, we must prohibit the upload and download of
raw executables. If you wish to submit an executable file, it
must be contained within a compressed package file. Needless to
say, we take measures to check each and every such files for
questionable code, but if you encounter any problems, please be
sure to report them to the system administrator so that we can
deal with them immediately! Thank you.
How to submit links to other relevant
WWW sites
You can submit links to another site either as part of a package
or in liue of an ordinary submission. To do so, proceed as
follows:
1) If you are not already logged in, go to the
Upload Server
page and login normally to reach the Navigation Page.
2) On the Navigation Page, enter a name for your package
(either new or existing) in the field provided and select
Submit Package.
3) After entering or revising a description of your package, go
to the Content list on the right of the page and select
Links.
4) On the subsequent Step 3: Upload Package page (which
follows Step 2: Review Package Information) you will be
provided with the oportunity to upload an HTML page with the
relevant links and accompanying material.
How to change ownership of a package
Each package can have but a single owner. For reasons of
security, ownershp cannot be changed from within an
ordinary user session. If you have submitted a package and wish
to relinquish its ownership and maintenance to another
Registered User, please contact the System Administrator
directly.
Note that as with all capabilities of this system, if there is
sufficient demand for a change, we will make the necessary
changes.
How to read reviews of a package
To read reviews of a package, go to the bottom of the relevant
Package Information page provided by the
Download Server
and select the link to Show Reviews. The page will
refresh and reviews will appear at the bottom of the page. To
hide the reviews, select the link to Hide Reviews.
How to review an existing package
To review a package, go to the bottom of the relevant
Package Information page provided by the
Download Server
and select the button to Review this Package. You will
then have two options. If you are a Registered User,
you will have the option of logging in to enter an review that
may be either anonymous or attributed and which you will able
to revise in the future. If you are not a Registered
User or do not wish to log in, you can submit an anonymous
review that you will not be able to revise.
After you have submitted your review, it will be forwarded to the
system administrator before it appears on the server.
How to edit a review of an existing package
If you have entered a review of a package as a Registered
User, you can revise it by executing the following steps:
1) Go to the
Download Server
to obtain a list of packages.
2) Select the package whose review you wish to revise.
3) On the relevant Package Information page, use the
Review this Package button.
4) You will be presented with a copy of your existing review,
which you can revise as you see fit.
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