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== Introduction ==<br />
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This guide describes how to use {{#var:Pr4}}<br />
to create, edit, and inspect ontologies.<br />
It contains some background material and links to information<br />
on topics such as ontology creation and the OWL dialects,<br />
but it is <i>not</i> intended to act as a reference on these topics.<br />
<br />
The guide is constructed as a set of wiki pages,<br />
allowing developers and users<br />
to contribute material, improve descriptions, etc.<br />
This should also allow the guide to track {{#var:Pr4}}'s evolution<br />
over the coming years.<br />
<br />
<b>Note:</b><br />
If you're not sure whether (and why) you need {{#var:Pr4}},<br />
be sure to spend some time on the [[Pr4_UG_mi_Selection|Selection]] page.<br />
<br />
=== Getting Started ===<br />
<br />
As a new user of {{#var:Pr4}}, you'll need to learn:<br />
<br />
* concepts and vocabulary<br />
* how to use the program<br />
<br />
This guide attempts to assist with both of these challenges,<br />
but you should expect some level of confusion at first.<br />
<br />
==== Concepts and Vocabulary ====<br />
<br />
Most of the concepts and vocabulary you'll encounter<br />
are based on ontologies in general<br />
and [[{{#var:G}}OWL|OWL]] in particular.<br />
However, even if you are conversant with OWL-based ontologies,<br />
you'll need to learn about {{#var:Pr4}}'s tools, user interface, etc.<br />
<br />
Rather than define concepts each time they appear on a page,<br />
the guide makes heavy use of [[Pr4_UG_mi_Glossary|Glossary]] entries.<br />
So, if you're not sure how a term should be interpreted,<br />
click the link and browse the supporting material.<br />
In fact, keeping an open browser tab or window for the Glossary<br />
may be quite handy.<br />
<br />
Some background chapters<br />
([[Pr4_UG_ov |Overviews]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_co |Concepts]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_ui |User Interface]])<br />
provide abstract coverage of background information.<br />
You may want to skim these,<br />
making sure that you have a rough understanding<br />
of the material they contain.<br />
<br />
==== Program Usage ====<br />
<br />
The best way to get started in using Protege<br />
is to load and play with an [[Pr4_UG_ex|example]]<br />
such as the [[Pr4_UG_ex_Pizza|Pizza Ontology]].<br />
This is <i>far</i> less challenging than defining a new ontology!<br />
The [[Pr4_UG_mi_Startup|Startup]] page may be helpful here.<br />
<br />
If you need help performing a particular task,<br />
see if there is a relevant [[Pr4_UG_h2|HowTo]].<br />
If there isn't, you might want to start a stub page<br />
with anything you learn...<br />
<br />
As you use the program, you may need information<br />
on a specific aspect of the program (eg, a particular<br />
[[{{#var:G}}Menu |menu]],<br />
[[{{#var:G}}Plugin |plugin]],<br />
[[{{#var:G}}Tab |tab]], or<br />
[[{{#var:G}}View |view]]).<br />
The corresponding reference chapters<br />
([[Pr4_UG_rm |Menus]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_rp |Plugins]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_rt |Tabs]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_rv |Views]])<br />
exist as a place to collect this information.<br />
<br />
Be sure to familiarize yourself<br />
with the features, layout, and typical content<br />
of each type of reference page.<br />
If you discover something interesting<br />
about a specific aspect of the program,<br />
make a note on the appropriate reference page!<br />
<br />
Finally, look over the other [[Pr4_UG_mi |Miscellany]] pages,<br />
noting the kinds of information they contain.<br />
Once you are feeling comfortable,<br />
pick a task and dive in!<br />
<br />
As you proceed, feel free to revisit the introductory and reference pages.<br />
Over time, you should find yourself using the introductory material less<br />
and the reference material more.<br />
<br />
==== Navigation ====<br />
<br />
The guide's pages contain a large number of inter-page links,<br />
aiding navigation between closely-related topics.<br />
In addition, a navigation panel sits at the right-hand side of each page;<br />
use this to get to sibling pages, etc.<br />
Finally, some handy global links (eg, editing) sit at the top of each page.<br />
<br />
=== How you can help ===<br />
<br />
This guide will never be "complete":<br />
there will always be bugs to be found, details to be filled in,<br />
and explanations to be clarified.<br />
You can help in this process, as discussed below.<br />
<br />
==== Questions and comments ====<br />
<br />
Please post questions and comments about this guide<br />
and/or the Protege 4 editor<br />
to the [{{#var:mse}}/p4-feedback Protege 4 feedback mailing list].<br />
<br />
==== Edits and Additions ====<br />
<br />
Edits and additions are welcomed,<br />
but please make sure you are following the structure and style of the guide.<br />
See the<br />
[[Pr4_UG_mi_Colophon |Colophon]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_mi_Conventions |Conventions]],<br />
[[Pr4_UG_mi_Editing |Editing]], and<br />
[[Pr4_UG_mi_Feedback |Feedback]] pages<br />
for more information.<br />
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</div></div>RichMorin