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StaticXD
08-17-2009, 05:35 AM
The purpose of this guide is to teach you how to successfully upload a chapter to Mangahut.com

Please be aware that by uploading to our site, you are constantly contributing to our community. You should also know that by reading this guide, you are on the verge of accepting the prospect of becoming a supporter for this site. By uploading chapters on MH, you will gain much more credit than just being a regular lurker. In the near future, all members who uploaded (even if it be one chapter) will gain benefits that a regular member wouldn’t. That is why this guide is here, to help better explain to members the most beneficial way to upload and update series, and make this site the best Manga site on the net.

Now to get started!

What you should know
Before beginning anything, you’ll have to know these facts:

You must log-in directly from the main page. If you log in from the forum, the main page may not recognize it and it will behave as if you aren’t logged in.
Only Upload Manga in the English Language.
Do Not Upload Marvel, DC, or any Canadian/USA/European Publishing Comics.
We only accept COMICS that are drawn in the Manga style.
Only Upload Manga in a file format called: ZIPa. IMPORTANT! .Zip chapters should be packed like >THIS< (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3200/zip1c.jpg) and NOT like >THIS< (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/620/zip2.jpg)
b. Pages in archive can be in any popular format i.e. .jpg/.jpeg, .png or .gif
c. RAR file format will be accepted soon. Any other formats (for example: PDF) will not be.
d. If you are uploading volumes, and the volume is broken into chapters, make sure you unpack those chapters and put them into one file in the volume. If you don't do this, not all of the chapters will show up. This is IMPORTANT!


We accept Hentai & Doujinshi genres.
When using a Firefox browser or Flock browser, try to get an add-on called "SkipScreen". See the post below for more info.


Where to GO
You will need to know which sites to go get your stuff. Which are:

MangaUpdates.com (http://www.mangaupdates.com/releases.html)
MangaHelpers.com (http://mangahelpers.com/downloads/)
MangaTraders.com (http://www.mangatraders.com/manga/serieslist/)
Anime-Eden.com (http://www.anime-eden.com/manga/index.htm)

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4991/mhut2.png
On the TOP RIGHT of the main page, you will see three options near the search engine.
Click the middle one called ‘Upload Chapter’.
An Uploading form should be seen like the image in the spoiler.
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7605/mhut.png

Now to Explain
A. How it works
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3236/uploadhow.png
Like it says, Firefox is the best browser you can count on to achieve great results.
Also, please try to upload all kinds of group chapters. Even when the chapter is available on our site, if there is a more suitable quality out there, try to upload it.
B. Series Name
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7575/seriesname.png
In addition to the description, if you are uploading a NEW SERIES that is not on MangaHut then go ahead and upload it. It will be automatically uploaded to our database when we accept your submission.
C. Chapter Number & Title
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2752/titlenumber.png
This section only recognizes number digits. If you put any other digit, it won’t work. If a manga you are uploading is a OneShot, then just put it in the Title section. We will know.
D. Chapter Type
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5903/chaptertype.png
HQ means High Quality
Omake is anything Extra
Pilot is a pre-beginning that an author made for the actual series but is not in the 1st volume.
E. Group Name
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7344/groupname.png
This explains itself.
But if you don’t see the group name listed then go to the point F.
F. ADD GROUP
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4991/mhut2.png
Go to ‘Add Group’
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4871/scangrouphowitworks.png
The Form:
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2153/scangrouptheform.png
Group Name means: Type the group name.
Group Website means: Put the main website or the forum of the group.
IRC Server & IRC Channel :
Look at this link: irc://irc.irchighway.net/mangahut
This link tells you everything! All you got to do is separate them.
The server is this: irc://irc.irchighway.net
The channel is this: mangahut
This is just an example. If you are still not sure, then don’t add a group since we won’t force you to. Submit and you are complete.
Back to the uploading Page
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/7461/moveon.png
G. Upload Part 2
Once the group name is complete, then click the ‘next button’.
You will be redirected to the ‘Upload Chapter Part 2’
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7230/addchp2.png
H. Resume Key
The resume key is meant if the upload fails. You’ll have to copy the code and type it in the first uploading form here:
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8949/resumekey.png
Don’t forget that when you are upload a new chapter after your old one and it is in the same series…try to use the ‘restorer button’
I. ReStore Button
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1278/restorepriousinput.png
It automatically adds the last time you added the chapter title and the group title.
But you’ll have to manually input the number, title, and the chapter type.
That is it!
Mangahut is fully aware that users will post incorrect content, but to post content that is obviously wrong or absurd may result in ban.

Before submitting, make a mods life easier by checking to see if this content is already on the site.
Thanks you for reading.

!! Click me to upload !! (http://www.mangahut.com/submit/add_chapter.php)

TheQwertiest
08-17-2009, 02:44 PM
Useful Tools:


Want to make tracking new releases easier and faster? Use RSS Feeds! Jump to "RSS guide".
You are annoyed by waiting on RapidShare.com/MegaUpload.com/DepositFiles.com/etc to download your favourite chapter? Skip-Screen plug-in will skip it, if possible, or do all the waiting for you(for FireFox users only)! Jump to "Skip-Screen guide".
You have uploaded new series and want to add an image for it? Know how to make it in one click(for FireFox users only)! Jump to "ImageBot guide".
You are an uploader with moderator powers and you are annoyed with necessity to add links in the "News" post? Converter GXXX-3000 will make your life easier(for uploaders with moderator powers only)! Jump to "Converter GXXX-3000 guide".



RSS Guide:

RSS feed is a cool feature that makes tracking news on your favourite sites much easier and much more comfortable.
Let’s take MangaUpdates.com for example.

Look for RSS link. Usually it is marked by RSS icon: http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3117/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0bq.jpg
But MangaUpdates.com is not our usual site, so RSS Feed is not marked at all: >><< (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2517/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0b.jpg)
Click on it.
Now you need to subscribe to this feed. “A)” is for InternetExplorer , “B)” is for FireFox:

A) Click on “Subscribe to this feed” button: >><< (http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5427/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0bv.jpg)
Make visible “Favourites tab” in your browser. Then click on “Add to favourites tab” icon: >><< (http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6461/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0bj.jpg)

B) Click on “Subscribe” button: >><< (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4812/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0bb.jpg)
Don’t forget to choose subscribing to feeds using "Live Bookmarks", so it would be visible on the favourites tab.


That’s all, good job ^^! You can see and use RSS feed tab now: >><< (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/989/d0a1d0bdd0b8d0bcd0bed0bd.jpg)
As you can see it shows all new items that appeared on MangaUpdate.com. You can click it and it will forward you to the actual news. The only flaw, is that you have to refresh it manually, i.e. Right-Click on the RSS-tab and click on “Refresh”.


SkipScreen Guide(for FireFox users only):

We are all aware of those "Wait 60000... seconds to download OR pay us 100000$ and you'll get your link immediately!". Here is the way too kill it - SkipScreen plug-in:

First, you need to download and install an actual plug-in. Here is the >>Link<< (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/11243).
After installation and restarting FireFox you should... well, that's all =). You may now download files without those ads.

* Rapidshare.com
* zShare.net
* MediaFire.com
* Megaupload.com
* Sharebee.com
* Depositfiles.com
* Sendspace.com
* Divshare.com
* Linkbucks.com
* Uploaded.to


ImageBot Guide(for FireFox users only):

You've uploaded new series, but too lazy to "find - > save - > resize - > upload" a picture for it? This plug-in for FireFox will save your time!


First of all, you need to download and install an actual plug-in. Here is the >>Link<< (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1174).
After installation and restarting FireFox go to "Tools" - > "ImageBot" - > "Tab": >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8395/14928242.jpg)
Go to "Setting" tab and compare your settings with the settings on screenshots: >>Interface<< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8717/64127084.jpg)|>>Functionality<< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1693/10249269.jpg)
Next, go to the "Template Editor" tab. Click on "Create": >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4645/36219543.jpg)
Then click on the "New Template" and fill "Name" and "Contents" fields as in the screenshot: >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2228/55814403.jpg)
Click on "Save" button.
Good! Your plug-in is now installed and fully operational!


How to Use:

Let's take >>AirMaster<< (http://mangahut.com/manga/AirMaster) manga for example:


Go to the MangaUpdates.com and the find this series: >><< (http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=97)
Right-click on the image, then "Upload Image": >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/19/81921776.jpg)
It'll forward you to ImageBot. Right-click on the uploaded pic, then "Copy Template" - > "MHut Template": >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7485/29809589.jpg)
Now you have a proper url for your pic. Go to the >>AirMaster<< (http://mangahut.com/manga/AirMaster) series. Click on edit button (you have to be logged on to be able to edit), paste the link (ctrl+v, lol) and "Save Changes": >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8721/86386396.jpg)
And after moderator approves that: >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6856/810a.jpg), our favourite series would have a pic ^^: >><< (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9214/811p.jpg)


Converter GXXX-3000 Guide(for uploaders with moderator powers only):

To ease your work a little, here is a small hand-made program: >>Click me!<< (http://www.mediafire.com/?vgzymmiq2zk)
It will convert "Name Chapter" to "Name (http://mangahut.com/manga/Name) Chapter".

No further text here - only link to the gallery with instructions, in case you have any difficulties: >>Click me!<< (http://s404.photobucket.com/albums/pp126/TheQwertiest/Converter/).

If you have any questions and/or bug reports related to this program pm TheQwertiest (http://forums.mangahut.com/member.php?u=14021) ;).

Ninja
08-19-2009, 02:13 PM
CHAPTERS GAPS:
-As you can see other mangas here in MH lacks chapters. 3 or so on chaps maybe.
That's because the current chapters of those mangas are in .RAR files!

-And you know that the site only accepts .ZIP(universal code file) files for mangas!
-Fret not. Uploaders can still fill in the gaps and get rid of .RAR soon enough.

HERE'S HOW:

(this is really a piece of cake and you can do this with closed eyes. ^^)

-Assuming you have finished downloading the .rar file

http://wobzip.org/imgs/head.jpg (http://wobzip.org/)
-All you have to do is click ^ . This is a site that will allow you to convert a .rar file to .zip in 3 easy steps.


7z
ZIP
GZIP
BZIP2
TAR
RAR
CAB
ISO
ARJ
LZHCHM
Z
CPIO
RPM
DEB
NSIS
Though I doubt that there are any chapters in other formats aside from .zip and .rar

PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE CONVERSIONS:
WinZip (http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm) (shareware, i.e buy at your own expense)
iArchiver (http://creativebe.com/iarchiver/how-to-convert-rar-files-to-zip.html) (shareware) -> Click Here (http://forums.mangahut.com/showpost.php?p=9579&postcount=41) fore Azula's (aka: Asahina) Guide
Bitzipper (http://www.tech-pro.net/bitzipper.html)

After you'r done converting simply upload them here, and you're all through! Gaps are all covered thumbs-up.

Ninja
10-16-2009, 06:01 PM
THREAD CLOSED:FOR TUTORIAL AND GUIDELINES PURPOSES ONLY.

ANY QUESTIONS? ASK ->HERE (http://forums.mangahut.com/showthread.php?p=79170#post79170). Do not hesitate, the mods are there to help you!