Template:TissueDB Material
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TissueDB Material Template
[edit source]This template provides a structured metadata header for all TissueDB material pages. It wraps Databox to display key material attributes in a consistent format.
Blank Template (Copy and Paste)
[edit source]{{TissueDB Material
|name=
|primary_use=
|sourcing_difficulty=
|cost_range=
|synonyms=
}}
Parameters
[edit source]| Parameter | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
name |
No | Display name. Defaults to page title. | Silicone Rubber
|
primary_use |
No | Tissue(s) this material simulates, comma-separated. | Skin, organ parenchyma
|
sourcing_difficulty |
No | Easy, Moderate, or Difficult. | Moderate
|
cost_range |
No | Cost per unit/batch with currency. | $15–25 USD per litre
|
synonyms |
No | Alternate names, comma-separated. | silicone elastomer, RTV silicone
|
Full Example
[edit source]{{TissueDB Material
|name=Silicone Rubber
|primary_use=skin, subcutaneous tissue, organ capsule
|sourcing_difficulty=Moderate
|cost_range=$15–25 USD per litre
|synonyms=silicone elastomer, RTV silicone, liquid silicone rubber
}}
Minimal Example
[edit source]{{TissueDB Material
|primary_use=muscle, subcutaneous tissue
}}
Placement
[edit source]Place this template at the top of the material page, before the lead paragraph. It replaces the older {{TDB materials notice}} template.
Technical Notes
[edit source]- Auto-categorises pages under Category:TDB materials
- Supports inline editing via {{Edit param}} gadgets
- Empty parameters are hidden (rows do not display)
- Synonyms are automatically formatted with line breaks
Migration from {{TDB materials notice}}
[edit source]- Remove the
{{TDB materials notice}}template - Add
{{TissueDB Material |name=... |primary_use=...}} - Save the page