Thank you for your interest in the WorldCrafters Guild Editing Circle.  

In order to submit your work to the Circle, you will first need to request a username and password.

These instructions assume you have already read the submission guidelines and had a password assigned to you.

First decide what method you will use to transfer your files: by browser or by an FTP program.

For those who are curious, FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol" and with the release of Netscape 3.x, the ability to upload or send files became much more common. Microsoft's Internet Explorer added upload capabilities with version 5.5. If you use Netscape version 3.1 or higher, or you have Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher, read on for instructions on how to transfer files. 

By Browser: 

Before you attempt an upload, read the instructions on how to name your file.  

In the location window, copy this URL line exactly as it appears, substituting the username you were assigned for "name".

ftp://name@patric.com:8100

then press "Enter". You will be prompted for a password.

Enter the password you were assigned, then click "OK".

(Be sure to bookmark the page for future reference.)

You will see a short list of files if you were successful. If not, check your spelling and try again. Remember that the user name and password are case sensitive. 'Name' and 'name' are not the same.

Next, click File, then Upload, and a requester will appear. Browse to find your submission, highlight it, then click "Open" or "OK".

These instructions may vary according to the browser version and platform you use. If you have difficulty, please contact circle@simegen.com for assistance.

When the transfer is done, you will see your file listed in the browser window. Please be sure to read the instructions at the end of this document on what to name your file before you upload. Once a file is received, it cannot be downloaded, deleted, or renamed.

Once successfully uploaded, your submission will be transferred and linked within 24 hours. This allows for corrections in case you make a mistake.

Using an FTP program.

Before you attempt an upload, read the instructions on how to name your file.  

Those of you who have a dedicated FTP program, such as CuteFTP can make a new site entry. Name it "Circle" or whatever you want.  CuteFTP is shareware and you can download it free.  

Site Label: Circle
Host: patric.com
Port: 8100 (usually located under the "advanced" tab)
User: (Type in the name assigned to you)
Pass: (Type in the password assigned to you)

Click "Connect". You should see a short welcome message, and a list of files. Transfer your file from "Local" to "Remote" just as you normally would for a standard download. (Most commonly, you can drag the filename from one window to the other)

When the transfer is done, you will see your file listed in the "Remote" panel. Please be sure to read the instructions at the end of this document on what to name your file before you upload.
Once a file is received, it cannot be downloaded, deleted, or renamed.

Once successfully uploaded, your submission will be transferred and linked within 24 hours. This allows for corrections in case you make a mistake.

Naming your files.

Refer to the following examples as you read these instructions.

pcircle-mkcrouch1a0700.html
pcircle-jelorra2b0800.html
ocircle-pamicha1aa0800.html

The filenames of your submissions are important. Making a mistake could result in losing your work, or your submission being rejected. This policy is similar to the explicit instructions most publishers and editors require to send a story or manuscript.

The filename is composed of four parts:
The Circle you are participating in.
Your abbreviated name.
The Project number and revision.
The date.  

The first part is a short name for the Circle you are participating in.

For the Projects Circle, use "pcircle". For the Development Circle, use "dcircle", and for the Open Circle, use "ocircle".

Next comes your abbreviated name, separated by a dash. This is based on the first and last name you used to register with the School.  Abbreviate your name using the first two letters of your first name, and the first five letters of your last name. For example, "Jonas Hollingsworth" would be abbreviated as "joholli". "Alfred Hill" would abbreviate as "alhill". And in the case of our Teaching Assistant, M. Kathleen Crouch, her abbreviated filename is "mkcrouch".

Note that uppercase letters are not used.

Next comes the project numbers and revision. For example, the POV & Description project is numbered 1 in the web page listing. Use this number to identify which project you are submitting. Follow that with a letter to indicate the revision, or additional submissions in the same project. (If you run out of letters, simply add a new one, such as aa, ab, ac, ad, and so on.)

The last part is the date. There is no need to indicate the day, so use the two digit month and two digit year you saved the file.
Using Kathleen's name as an example, her first POV submission would be named 'pcircle-mkcrouch1a0700.html' and her third rewrite would be 'pcircle-mkcrouch1c0700.html'

This may sound complex the first time you read it, but its really fairly simple. As always, if you have any difficulty, email circle@simegen.com