MOO PROJECT: THE PERIKLEAN BUILDING PROGRAM IN ATHENS

You may choose to incorporate one of these themes into your MOO project via details and/or web links):

• Propylaia
• Parthenon, history
• Parthenon, construction techniques and style
• Parthenon, sculp. program: metopes and pediments
• Parthenon, frieze and cult statue

Procedure:

1. Don't forget to consult the MOO commands page at http://moo.muohio.edu/commands.html. It's probably a good idea to print this out for reference.
2. For a general introduction to the detail editor, what it does and how to use it, see http://moo.muohio.edu/detailedit.html (This procedure is also described below, but in less detail.) You may want to practice on a test room, where you can follow the tutorial step-by-step or come up with your own description and detail.
3. If you would like include html (web links to images, for example) in your building, see the editor tutorial at http://moo.muohio.edu/mooeditor.html.
4. Dig your room or rooms as in the previous assignment.
5. Describe your room(s), carefully planning which elements of the building you want to include further description of (as details). You may want to indicate such items with ALLCAPS, so that visitors know that they can type 'look ' for more information. You can also include details on details, a good way to simulate the actual viewing experience, and to focus your visitors' attention on what you consider important.
6. Once you've described your room(s) and included references to details, you're ready to actually add the details, as described in the Detail Editor tutorial. Here's how:
   • Type '@add-detail' (as usual, no quotes. You are in the room where the detail will be, right?)
   • The MOO will give you a list of numbered options. To select one, type its number, then hit return. You will start by naming the detail (= "adding aliases"). To do this type the number 1 then hit return.
   • Type the detail's name, then hit return. You can type alternate names (aliases) as well. Each needs to be on a separate line (i.e. followed by a return).
   • When you're done typing in aliases, type a period on a line by itself, then hit return. This period tells the editor that you're done entering aliases, so it will list the options for you again.
   • Now you're ready to type in the description. Type 2 then hit return.
   • Type the detail description. If you want an html link to your detail, this is the place to include it, as per the instructions at http://moo.muohio.edu/mooeditor.html. html lines must begin with *http* and MUST be on a separate line (i.e. after a return).
   • After you type your description, hit return, then type a period on a line by itself and hit return to tell the editor you're done with that part.
   • Type 4 then return to quit and save. The editor will ask you if you're sure -- type yes (if you accidentally type something other than yes, the editor assumes you meant 'no'. Start again by typing 4.)
   • Make sure you're out of the editor by typing 'look' to see the room description.
   • Test your detail by typing 'look <detail_name>'
   • If you make a mistake and need to edit, type @edit-detail <detail_name>. Now you can change aliases by typing 1, and the description by typing 2 (note that you will have to re-enter the whole thing, so a client like Muddweller comes in handy as it allows you to copy and paste). Again use 4 to quit and save.
   • You can remove a detail with @remove-detail <detail_name>

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